Many writers yearn for a magic step toward "breaking free," to make possible a full-time writing career. This can be that step. Combining his experience in writing, graphics and printing, the author has put together this highly readable and instructive book that will show any writer or graphic artist a way to finally "quit the day job."

On every magazine stand are literally hundreds of publications that cover a vast array of subjects. They are all, with one or two exceptions, financed by advertising.

Local readers pore over them, searching for information on how to build a backyard deck, how to get ready for a long hike, how to organize a wedding, how to prepare for and recover from a cross-country family relocation, etc. But, where are the local magazines covering all those same subjects? There is a definite market for them: People need and want local information, local products, and local services.

With insight and marketing savvy, the author of this ebook exposes for you a market for your writing that is actually highly profitable. With local, high-quality, small magazines, a writer can offer to the public information that is wanted and needed, while at the same time creating a quality ad outlet for local businesses, and a huge amount of work for local graphic artists.

It isn't every day that a book describes a complete business venture from writing on the page, "It was a dark and stormy night (... but Joe's wise purchase of storm shutters kept his family secure.)" ... to delivering slick, glossy magazines through local merchants.

If the words "publishing system" come to mind, you're right on target. With expertise that comes from thirteen years of doing exactly what this book describes, Mr. Cory's organization of the material is readable, humorous at times, and always informative — even when technical aspects are being discussed.

Illustrated in color and black and white, and showing various stages of magazine page production, this eBook in PDF format will explain the publishing of these quality local magazines so well, you will find yourself muttering, "Why didn't I think of that?"

Also in the book are website links for supplemental information, including an available CD-ROM with multiple program formats that will streamline your design and layout process.