To print, or not to print

21 June 2010 - 8:13am | thru-the-portal

Whilst we're about to go into the production of Issue 03, the next digital issue due out at the end of July, we're also considering whether to produce a printed edition. We know that there are people who like a tangible magazine to flip through rather than sitting in front of a digital screen, however we have not been able to quantify this. Before investing in the increased costs of producing a printed edition we're hoping to get more feedback from our readers, probably through an article in the next issue.

If you have a view, please do share it with us!

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I second the magcloud /

Submitted by Guest on 9 August 2010 - 11:38am.

I second the magcloud / lulu.com / ... suggestion.
This is a great in-between step to build up readership before 'really' going to print :)

Eric Hanuise - Flatlined Games

Would Love a Printed Copy

Submitted by Guest on 2 August 2010 - 7:10pm.

I would love a printed copy. Although I love the option of a free pdf, I would be more likely to read the magazine if I had a hard copy of it. That way I can read it where ever I may be at.

-Wally

Hi Wally, Thanks for your

Submitted by thru-the-portal on 4 August 2010 - 11:54am.

Hi Wally,

Thanks for your feedback. We really wanted to produce a printed copy but there wasn't enough interest to make this viable at the moment. We are looking at different 'print on demand' options, but I think they are expensive (e.g. ~$0.30 per page, plus shipping!).

Watch future issues of the ezine for updates as we explore further.

- Neil Meyer

Hardcopy Magazine

Submitted by Guest on 23 June 2010 - 12:35pm.

Have you looked into sites like "MagCloud"? You submit a PDF and they will print and distribute on-demand OR to a subscriber list. "Costs nothing" until someone orders a copy.