I Don't Want To Publish My Own EzineWritten by John Evans
"I Don't Want To Publish My Own Ezine- That's My Final Answer!" copyright 2001-02 John EvansSome time ago I had an inkling that I would very much like to publish my own ezine. Seemed like a good idea. After all, we constantly hear that doing so is one of best ways to get our own messages out. Seemed like a good idea... I thought, "How hard can it be? Nothing to it." Only a few small decisions to make: Think of a good, classy name. Come up with a clean "layout". How long should I make it? How often do I publish? Am I a good enough communicator? Am I any good at writing? How do I attract subscribers? Where do I get really good content? Whose articles do I publish? How many free ads do I give? How many lines do I give to a free ad? Offer paid ads? Send it by email, or make them come to my web site? Do I really want to worry about being accused of SPAM? Am I mentally equipped to maintain a 'schedule'? Will I get cancellations if I don't publish on time? Will I get cancellations if I publish "wrong" article? Will anyone really read my ezine, or just skim through it, looking only for their own ad? If I only publish 20 ads, will everyone else unsubscribe? Do I run contests? Does anyone really participate in contests? Do I want to 're-do' ads that are not properly formatted? Do I have stamina to put up with chronic complainers? With all those other ezines out there, will I be able to compete? How long do I have to wait before I can charge for ads? Do I want to charge for ads? If so, how much?
| | The ABCs of An Ezine PublisherWritten by John Evans
"The ABCs of An Ezine Publisher" copyright 2001-02 John EvansYou think school kids have it rough, trying to learn their ABCs? Try publishing an ezine! The list below is probably only a little, tiny drop-in-the-bucket to people that put out ezines we enjoy every day. And I'll bet that each and every one of them has their own 'list'. Enjoy. A - Always work 25 hours A day. B - Bear Brunt of complaining subscribers. C - Continue quest for more subscribers. D - Don't let long hours get you Down. E - Expect little, but give much. F - Forget sleeping; that's for kids. (Getting awfully tired. Wish I was a kid). G - Getting sleepy, again. (Gee, I wish I could Go to bed, but deadline is near). H - Haven't slept in 36 hours. (Having an ezine does Have its Huge drawbacks). I - I wonder; can I keep my eyes open for another 36 hours? (Might try it. Sometime). J - Just got started on this article, now it's time for bed. Darn. (January, already?) K - Keep on typing, it's only 2 A.M. L - Listening to subscriber's compliments really keeps me going. M - More articles, More ads, More subscribers. Is More
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