Magazine Publishing Course

Launching a magazine may sound like a lofty task—but with the right structure and a sharp eye for niches, it becomes far more manageable. This course walks you through the journey, from selecting a strong topic to lining up revenue options and preparing your content for final production.

Along the way, you’ll uncover how publishing fits into the digital age without losing its traditional flair. With topics covering funding, content planning, and monetisation, this is ideal for anyone looking to put their publishing plans into motion—without winging it.

Learning Outcomes:

• Choose and define a magazine niche suited to your audience.
• Plan magazine costs and evaluate available funding strategies.
• Develop and organise engaging, relevant written content.
• Explore income opportunities from digital or print publishing.
• Understand magazine structure from start to publication.
• Evaluate ways to refine and finish a publishing project.

Who is this Course For:

• Aspiring magazine founders with a content idea in mind.
• Writers interested in launching personal or niche publications.
• Content creators expanding into magazine-style formats.
• Hobbyists ready to formalise their publishing goals.
• Digital entrepreneurs exploring new revenue streams.
• Copywriters curious about editorial layout and format.
• Journalists seeking side ventures in independent publishing.
• Media students looking to publish topic-specific content.

Career Path:

• Magazine Publisher – £30,000–£60,000 per year
• Editorial Assistant – £22,000–£30,000 per year
• Content Strategist – £35,000–£50,000 per year
• Freelance Editor – £25–£45 per hour
• Digital Publisher – £28,000–£45,000 per year
• Media Content Creator – £24,000–£38,000 per year