What Magazines Do You Read?
May 27, 2007 by Anne Wayman
Filed under Jobs
Reading is such an important part of writing. I’m curious – what magazines do you read, and why? Here’s my list:
- Atlantic Monthly – I like the writing and the liberal view, plus I pick up computer tips once and awhile.
- Harpers – This one is tough going at the moment because they are so very good at pointing out what’s wrong.
- Ode Magazine – I love this one for its solutions and optimism.
- eWeek – although I certainly don’t read everything, it keeps me in touch with the computer industry.
- PC Magazine – Again, it’s a way I keep in touch with what’s happening in computers… and again, I don’t read everything.
- AARP – easy read, some great tip.
Now it’s your turn… what magazines do you read and why?
Write well and often,
Two newsletters:
Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings.
Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.
I’ve recently taken up interest in WebMD’s print magazine, and even more so once I started with MentalHealthNotes.com.
The magazines I read change month to month, depending upon where I pitch.
Caledon Living, http://www.caledonliving.com, because it is art directed so beautifully. Oh, and also because I am the editor. OK, maybe that’s not entirely fair. I read every magazine I get my hands on, but for pure escapist pleasure, I like Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, Style at Home and Canadian House & Home. I do not subscribe to any. I prefer to buy an issue that appeals to me from the newsstand. And I like to read what other people pass on to me.
I love Digital Photographer since I’m very keen on photography as well, National Geographic, and K-Zone, a children’s magazine, just because I write for it :D
I read “Money” and “The Deal” magazines, but I will pick up older copies of various other publications at the library from time to time. It all depends on what interests me at the moment — mostly personal interest, not business interest.
interesting selection here… keep on posting ;)
As a aspiring travel writer, I read any travel magazine I can get my hands on – especially in flight magazines. My two favorites at the moment are National Geographic Traveler and Budget Travel.
The library is a great resource for both older issues (great for finding out what they’ve published and how the articles are written) to the newest issues out. Cafes are also a great place to discover new magazines while enjoying a coffee.