Module 1. The World of Magazine Publishing
Topic 1: Describe in detail the sort of publication you intend to start up
Topic 2: Determine the resources required to produce your magazine
Topic 3: Understand the basics of putting together a magazine
Topic 4: Understand and apply the elements and principles of design
Topic 5: Understand magazine publishing jargon
Topic 6: Commence work on your own magazine

Module 2. My Mag—Step 1: Planning
Topic 1: Understand the importance of market research before you publish
Topic 2: Know how to organise deadlines
Topic 3: Locate content for your magazine
Topic 4: Understand the basics of copyright law
Topic 5: Produce your own flat plan
Topic 6: Produce your own production schedule
Topic 7: Understand the importance of managing production
Topic 8: Talk on a technical level with printers, brokers and distributors

Module 3. My Mag—Step 2: Production
Topic 1: Understand how to find the best people to work with
Topic 2: Recognise the importance of subediting and proofreading
Topic 3: Start a style guide for your magazine
Topic 4: Analyse different magazine covers
Topic 5: Understand the role of the imprint and credits
Topic 6: Assess what makes a good contents page

Module 4. My Mag—Step 3: Budgeting and Printing
Topic 1: Draw up a publishing budget
Topic 2: Keep editorial costs to a minimum
Topic 3: Manage printing costs
Topic 4: Avoid printers’ penalties
Topic 5: Understand printing terminology

Module 5. My Mag—Step 4: Distribution and Promotion
Topic 1: Read and understand a publishing contract
Topic 2: Develop a distribution strategy
Topic 3: Assess distribution costs
Topic 4: Promote your magazine to readers
Topic 5: Compile a media kit for potential advertisers
Topic 6: Submit the first issue of your magazine