EBSCO: North America’s largest subscription agency for libraries and institutions. Visit Site
Fabrizius, Jessica and Kaitlyn Gendemann. “Making the Digital Leap Forward: Identifying Digital Content Delivery Systems That Effectively Support Magazine Publishing.” Magazine Association of BC, Jan. 18, 2018. Focuses on five digital content delivery providers–Issuu, Zinio, Magzter, Mag+, and 3D Issue–comparing processes and costs, identifying different features, testing out the user experience, and recommending providers for different kinds of magazines. Useful as a primer for any magazine considering using a digital content delivery system provider. Funded by Access Copyright Foundation. Read Report
Chan, Nathan. “The Ultimate Guide on How to Create a Digital Magazine From Scratch – How Foundr Build its Entrepreneur Magazine.” Foundr, May 16, 2019. This article lays out the process that Foundr decided to start their own digital magazine and what challenges they faced. Visit Site
Issuu: Digital publishing platform for magazines, catalogs. Visit Site
Joomag: The all-in-one digital publishing platform. Visit Site
Lakin, Max. “12 Digital Publishing Tools The Experts Recommend.” Magnolia Media Network, Mar. 20, 2020. To help create, curate and distribute digital content in a variety of media, including podcasts, videos etc. Read Article
Metro Publisher:An online content management system (CMS) for magazine publishers. Visit Site
Naseer, Nayab. “The Digital Magazine.” Suyati, Aug. 6, 2014. Some content from Magazines Canada. Visit Site
Novak, Janette. “How to Create and Launch a Digital Magazine in 7 Steps.” Fit Small Business, Aug. 22, 2019. Read Article
PaperTurn: Flipbook service to create online magazine issues with video, photo, linking, sharing and website integration capabilities. Visit Site
Zinio Digital Magazines and Books: A U.S.-based consumer magazine online subscription agency offering access to upwards of 6000 titles in over 190 countries. Visit Site
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Accountability – Codes of Conduct & Policies
Canadian and select codes/policies for the publishing industry
Accountability in Publishing
Anti-racism, white privilege, and encouraging diversity
Advertising & Marketing
How to promote your magazine, gain readership & improve advertising
Associations
Professional associations for publishing, editing, advocacy, and writers and creators.
Audience Development & Distribution
Boost your base
Awards
For magazines and publishing professionals.
Bursaries, Grants & Subsidies
Financial support for publishers
Business & Administration
Starting & running a publication
Charitable Tax Status
How to become a charity
Conferences
Publishing conferences and events
Copyright
Resources and rulebooks for creative industries
COVID-19 – Cultural Sector Resources
Recovery funding, tips, grants
COVID-19 – Financial Support
Of interest to magazine publishers, owners, contributors, creators
Design & Production
Editing, designing & style guides
Digital Resources
Resources for creating & publishing your digital magazine
Disabled Writers & Accessibility
Issues, ideas, discussions, resources & guides
Diversity & Inclusivity
Bias, exclusion, privilege & discrimination
Diversity in Publishing – Overview
Diversity, inclusivity, and CanLit
Diversity in Publishing – Organizations & Initiatives
Projects, awards, events, & mentorship
Diversity in Publishing – Studies & Stats
Studies, reports & stats about diversity in publishing
Diversity in the Workplace
Reports, statistics, & steps for a more diverse & equitable workplace
Eco-Friendly
Organizations, publishers, articles on data storage, recycling
Human Resources
Internships, job boards, volunteers, management
Industry & Advocacy
Magazine industry and creative sector reports
Mental Health
Mental Health Resources & articles for publishers, writers.
Podcasting
Tutorials, tips & tricks for the beginner & for publishers
Professional Development
Education and training opportunities
Representation & Appropriation in Publishing
Writing, reading, editing, tokenizing
Resources for Print Magazines
Including circulation, subscriptions & printing
Sexual Abuse & Discrimination in the Literary Community
