How do I become an editor?

Question

I have always wanted since I was young to have my own magazine. I just don't know how to set it up or go about doing it. I live in Ireland so it may be harder to establish.

Answer 1

Go into the printing trade (newspaper?) and grow into it  and get contacts that way  That maybe your only way if you have not been through university for media studies

Answer 2

In theory you can start with a computer and printer producing an A/4 mag. Get others to contribute and find your market. Ask a friendly newsagent to stock it and if all goes well as popularity grows get them printed professionally! I know someone who makes £75,000 per anum selling his A/4 yearly magazine! He prints it at home.

Answer 3

Go to a local newspaper or magazine and offer to intern or something of that nature. It's probably going to be difficult to get into, especially if you don't have a degree in journalism, but if you're willing to start low and work your way up, you can make it.