I'm developing a new magazine concept. Know anyone I can talk to?

Question

Never been in publishing so any advice appreciated. Concept will be for UK market and I particularly need help with distribution etc

Answer 1

I'll help if I can. I spend 16+ years in the UK media and publishing industry before moving to Thailand two years ago. Right now I am managing editor/publisher for several publications.

Regarding distribution, I'm assuming you want to get your magazine into the newsagents? You'll need to work with a distributor to do that and there are four or five main ones. The one I will suggest is MMC (http://www.mmcextranet.co.uk). They tend to work with smaller publishers and I have experience with them working with a small magazine in South Wales. Distribution doesn't come cheap but you'll probably need to do it to show your advertisers.

Send me a message here if you need any assistance, and good luck.