Question Posted Saturday September 5 2009, 7:30 pm
A company I work with is starting a magazine and each employee needs to have their own article/column. I need ideas for what kind of colums magazines have so I know what I should write about. Examples are fashion, sports, nutrition, gossip, product review, hair and make up, how to, advice, etc.... I need as many ideas as possible so give me ideas no matter how many I already have please!!! Thank you so much!!
So, think about who your target audience is. What do you think said people want to read about? (It helps if you are part of this demographic. If not, ask someone who is.)
A topic appeals to a general audience would be current affairs. Pick one that is relevant to your target demographic. For example, the economy is relevant to everyone. Relate it specifically to your target demographic. Another example would be health care reforms. (This is an example about the US. If you live in another country, substitute a local issue.)
Food-related topics are good too. Recipes, restaurant guides, guides on where to buy specific ingredients, etc. Similarly, guides to recreational destinations are appropriate for a general audience.
I would actually recommend against health-themed articles unless you really know what you're talking about.
Jaelle answered Sunday September 6 2009, 12:47 am: Okay - so far from what I've read about the topics you've written it seems you're starting up a woman's or a girl's magazine. So, speaking as an avid reader of such magazines, I can say I'd definately like those "focus on a hot issue" sections. Or you could have an employment-skills section for women. [ Jaelle's advice column | Ask Jaelle A Question ]
sia answered Saturday September 5 2009, 9:03 pm: maybe about the recession??
here in New Zealand we have alot of under staffed hospitals and new graduate doctors without jobs, is there anythign like that around your area like understaffed places but plenty of people applying for the job?
you can talk about teen generations changing.. how now adays everyone is into sex and drugs etc
How violence and murders have risen throughout the past years
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