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…

By Carla Foote, Fine Print Editorial I was struck by a line in the obituary for Simin Behbahani, an Iranian poet. “The danger, she knew, was in doing the censors’ work for them, by heeding the voice in her mind that had begun to warn her: ‘Don’t write this, they won’t allow it to be…

By Nzandi Murry English is my second language. That means I need to do extra work to keep my writing from getting stale. Over the years, I have tried many tips and tricks to become a better wordsmith. Here are some that have really worked for me: Thinking with ink Before I begin reading, I wear…

We are glad to let you know about a Spanish-language online course on creating comics from a Christian perspective. A una semana del inicio de nuestro curso libre: “Creación de Cómics con perspectivas cristianas”, con el diseñador gráfico Jose Carlos Gutiérrez. Este curso lo ofrecemos LetraViva Red, Media Associates International (MAI) y COMIX35/Christian Comics International.…

Making the leap from taking photos with a point-and-shoot or your mobile phone to getting serious with a camera body, lenses, a tripod, and other gear is serious business. For starters, photography gear can be expensive…really expensive. And secondly, there’s simply a ton of gear out there to choose from. That means it can be hard…

Do you keep hearing different vocabulary terms about writing, but aren’t sure what they mean exactly? Get “in the know” with these definitions: Analogy: A comparison drawing parallels of the concept being written about with a concept that the reader is familiar with, used to help the reader understand. Angle: Indicates the major subject that is…

Why do I need guidelines? Most magazines will provide a set of “Writer’s Guidelines” to potential and interested writers who want to contribute to the publication. A good place to start, even before a query letter, is to obtain that magazine’s “Writer’s Guidelines.” This way you can make sure the article you want to write…

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We are pleased to announce the conference site for the Magazine Publishing Institute in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference will be held 30 September – 6 October, 2018, at the CORAT Africa (Christians Organizations Research and Advisory Trust of Africa), a conference center for churches and church-related organizations. In addition to conference and dining facilities, services…

We love to hear about your magazines! One of the ways we can connect with you is through our one-of-a-kind online directory of Christian magazines. Not only do we get to hear about your magazine, but we can connect with you and pray for you. Here Are A Few Reasons To Join The Directory: It’s…