MB E-Zine (Idea)

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 06-03-2009, 04:43 PM

I was trying to think up a topic for one of those Member's Journal things when I got the idea of a regular E-Zine with several members contributing articles.

I might have a few on board already but I want to hammer out the details and see if I can get some more contributers.

Okay first (and least important), the name. A couple I was tossing around..

The MusicBanter Gazette
The MB Reader
MB Monthly (or weekly, depending)

And of course, the oh so generic "The MusicBanter Times"

Okay secondly, content. I was thinking:

A general introduction each edition.
Reviews
Music News ("Nelly to recieve Pulitzer Peace Prize")
Music Interest Topic ("Why Nelly shouldn't win a Pulitzer Peace Prize", "Limp Bizcut should die")
A highlighted music or non-music article to close.

Thrid, frequency.

Either it's weekly, monthly or every two weeks.

Lastly, I will always publish quality articles sent to me by anyone, but I'm looking for some regular contributors.

jackhammer · 06-03-2009, 04:46 PM

The sub forum that it may go in is already called the MB reader fella. As you already know I'm on board.

LoathsomePete · 06-03-2009, 05:20 PM

I'm so down like a clown in China town for this.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 06-03-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

The sub forum that it may go in is already called the MB reader fella. As you already know I'm on board.

Gah I knew I had seen that name before

Fruitonica · 06-04-2009, 05:34 AM

What sort of format are you thinking of?

dac · 06-04-2009, 10:44 AM

I think a monthly installation would produce better quality and be more interesting.

crash_override · 06-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dac

I think a monthly installation would produce better quality and be more interesting.

But at the same time it would allow alot of the 'hot topic' issues to fall through the cracks. As they wouldn't be relevant by the end of the month.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 06-04-2009, 12:13 PM

I'm very keen!

I love talking about the latest events.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 06-04-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash_override

But at the same time it would allow alot of the 'hot topic' issues to fall through the cracks. As they wouldn't be relevant by the end of the month.

That's why a fortnightly edition would be best, I think.

Vanilla, do you want to contrinbute?

Stone Birds · 06-04-2009, 12:49 PM

maybe you could add some free downloads, exclusive videos, etc...
(i like this idea)

06-03-2009, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	MB E-Zine (Idea) I was trying to think up a topic for one of those Member's Journal things when I got the idea of a regular E-Zine with several members contributing articles. I might have a few on board already but I want to hammer out the details and see if I can get some more contributers. Okay first (and least important), the name. A couple I was tossing around.. The MusicBanter Gazette The MB Reader MB Monthly (or weekly, depending) And of course, the oh so generic "The MusicBanter Times" Okay secondly, content. I was thinking: A general introduction each edition. Reviews Music News ("Nelly to recieve Pulitzer Peace Prize") Music Interest Topic ("Why Nelly shouldn't win a Pulitzer Peace Prize", "Limp Bizcut should die") A highlighted music or non-music article to close. Thrid, frequency. Either it's weekly, monthly or every two weeks. Lastly, I will always publish quality articles sent to me by anyone, but I'm looking for some regular contributors.

06-03-2009, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The sub forum that it may go in is already called the MB reader fella. As you already know I'm on board. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm so down like a clown in China town for this. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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dac MB's Biggest Fanboy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 2,852	I think a monthly installation would produce better quality and be more interesting. __________________

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Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I'm very keen! I love talking about the latest events. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

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