Digital resources

Platforms

Flipboard. Aggregator to curate personalized digital magazines based on user-selected interests. Visit Site

PressReader. Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Visit Site

Readly. Swedish digital newspaper and magazine subscription service with content from over 1200 third-party publishers. 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

Makers

3D Issue. Digital publishing platform that specializes in online flipbooks. Visit Site

Calaméo. Publishing platform for digital magazines that convert documents to publications and share them. Visit Site

Flipsnack. Online flipbook maker to make brochures, magazines & catalogs. Visit Site

Issuu. Digital publishing platform for magazines, catalogs. Visit Site

Joomag. The all-in-one digital publishing platform. Visit Site

FlippingBook. Software & cloud service to create and store online publications with a page flip effect. Visit Site

PaperTurn. Flipbook service to create online magazine issues with video, photo, linking, sharing and website integration capabilities. Visit Site

Articles & Guides

Berringer, Matt. “How to Create an Online Magazine in 10 Steps.” Nxtbook Media, Jan. 1, 2022. Provides a step-by-step guide to creating an online magazine. Read Article

Deane, Claire. “10 Delightful Examples of Digital Publishing” Shorthand. Highlights the growth and creativity of digital publishing, featuring examples that show how platforms have revolutionized storytelling. Read Article

“The Definitive Guide to Making a Digital Magazine.” Shorthand. Showcases examples of digital publishing, emphasizing its evolution into a mainstream tool for storytelling, marketing, and education through innovative formats like interactive articles, digital magazines, and immersive storytelling. Read Article

“Digital Publishing 101: What Is Digital Publishing?” Devrix, Aug. 26, 2024. Explains digital publishing as the process of distributing content and discusses strategies for effective digital content creation. Read Article

Fabrizius, Jessica and Gendemann, Kaitlyn. “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

“How to Start Your Own Online Magazine in 2024.” Foleon. A comprehensive guide to starting an online magazine, emphasizing defining your niche, planning engaging content, selecting the right digital tools, designing appealing layouts, and strategically distributing and monetizing your magazine. Read Article

Lakin, Max. “12 Digital Publishing Tools the Experts Recommend.” Magnolia Media Network, Sep. 20, 2020. To help create, curate and distribute digital content in a variety of media, including podcasts, videos etc. Read Article

Peshev, Mario. “What Makes Running a Digital Publication a Lucrative Business Venture.” Nov. 17, 2024. Discusses how running a digital publication can be a lucrative business by focusing on niche content, leveraging multiple revenue streams and maintaining audience engagement. Read Article

“The State of Publishing in Canada 2021.” Booknet Canada, 2022. Comprehensive overview of the Canadian English-language publishing landscape. Read Report

Thieme, Kathleen. “What’s Your Mix of Six? Alternative Revenue Streams in Digital Publishing.” The Magazine Manager, Jun. 13, 2023. Explores six alternative revenue streams in digital publishing. Read Article