By Carla Foote, Fine Print Editorial What is the next topic you are going to write about after your current project is completed? Not worried about that yet? Thinking about tomorrow’stopic can make you a better communicator today. Communication is a process rather than a one-time interaction. So as a communications professional, you should always…

By: Klaris Chua It’s becoming hard to ignore the fact that websites present small businesses with enormous benefits. As people become more connected to the digital world, the brick and mortar store isn’t the only option anymore. Creating a website is more effective and trackable in terms of opportunities and results. In a 2017 survey, 92%…

Save $50 on registration today Registration prices will go up on August 1, don’t miss your chance to get the Early Bird Special discount. Register now. Join Christian editors, publishers, designers, and other magazine staff members from around the world to learn essential steps for successful magazine publishing. The Magazine Publishing Institute will be held in…

By Adam_McLaughlin Remember when you were little and playing a game with the neighbor kids, then they change the rules and say “oh yeah, I forgot to tell about…” or if you’re learning a new game with some friends and they say “I’ll start with the basic rules so we can get the game going,…

Magazine design is much more than simply arranging type and art on a spread. Your magazine’s job is to talk to your readers in a way they can understand. Your words do that, but the magazine’s design also talks to your readers. What is your magazine telling your readers? Your readers may not know what…

An article status chart is one system to help keep track of the progress of work on upcoming issues. This sample chart (for a bimonthly magazine) shows the status of assigned articles. You may also choose to use project management software or cloud-based solutions. *You can download this chart and many more free samples here.

What is brand personality? What is your brand personality? Hint: It’s not your personality. It’s not your team’s vibe. It’s not the look and feel of your product. It might not even be what you had in mind when starting your company. Start by describing your brand as if it were a person. Make a…

It is that time of year again. The staff of MTI pray together multiple times a week regarding MTI’s future and impact, each other, and the Christian publishers around the world. Once a year, we pause and gather for a Prayer and Planning Retreat. We spend a few days of dedicated time seeking God’s guidance…

Nine highly-respected Christian publishing professionals will serve as trainers in the Magazine Publishing Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, 30 September – 6 October, 2018. The first training event offered by Magazine Training International in Africa, the institute consists of intensive courses on magazine editing, magazine management, and magazine design. Although participants enroll in only one course,…

In case joining Magazine Training International and Christians in publishing from around the world for the first time in Africa for professional training isn’t enough, then come to see the beauty and culture of Kenya. Register now! 1. The Maasai Mara National Reserve Arguably the most popular safari destination on Earth. The land is famous for its wealth…