REPOST: Reaching Out to Aspiring Car Bloggers/Writers - Road Magazine

"Road Magazine" (roadmag)
05/04/2014 at 12:00 • Filed to: Magazine

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I launched the online magazine in January and I can't really say stats have been booming. However, I've been putting a couple of strategies in place to increase the traffic and drive in more viewers, so it is growing at a steady pace.

Just to clarify, it is a voluntary position, at the moment the website doesn't generate any financial income to even earn myself so as much as I'd like to pay someone, I just can't at the moment, but we've all gotta start somewhere and I think it would be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to build a portfolio of writing about cars (maybe) or something along those lines.

I'm looking for anyone who loves writing about cars to come along and just post really! The latest news, gossip, whatever it is!

Not to mention we will be very active on OppositeLock too.

I see the potential in it becoming bigger and hopefully lead to printed magazines, in fact here's a little sneak preview of what could possibly be a printed version -

Interested? Email me at zamanamg@gmail.com.

DISCUSSION (29)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 20:39

Does it pay?

AM3R > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 20:40

I'm very interested, I'll shoot you an email tonight.

ToyDeathbot > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 20:40

that's pretty cool!

Road Magazine > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/28/2014 at 20:42

I guess that question is on everyone's mind. The short answer - no. Mainly because it's just started up and it's not generating anything financially to support myself either. It's voluntary (I guess I should edit OP to mention) for anyone who just wants a place to write up.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 20:43

Is it a steady thing or can I post a little here and a little there take a break and come back?

Road Magazine > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/28/2014 at 20:46

Yeah sure, obviously it's unpaid and voluntary so I can't tie you dow so whatever suits you best.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 20:46

Can I start this summer?

DoubleDragon > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 20:58

Hi im interested in contributing as a writer. I am in Australia, I could cover the local car scene here, and I have interest in Japanese engineered cars.

Could I contribute and see how it goes?

Road Magazine > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/28/2014 at 21:04

Of course.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 21:06

How often do the issues come out?

Road Magazine > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/28/2014 at 21:07

Haven't launched the first issue yet, but upon launch it'll be a monthly thing. Right now, the site holds the latest stuff.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 21:09

Cool I can start in June and go until well I don't know if I will want to stop.

DasWauto > DoubleDragon
04/28/2014 at 21:47

You can now contribute on Oppo and see how that goes. :)

DoubleDragon > DasWauto
04/28/2014 at 22:01

Wow! I am not sure what or how this happened, or what miracle this is, but thank you so much! I won't disappoint. Thank you!

Frisky Dingo > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 22:31

So, does this require coming to your location, or are you going to take contributions from afar, or what?

JCAlan > Road Magazine
04/28/2014 at 22:34

I'm excited for you, and wish you well. I may even wish to participate. However, it must be said, in the interest of honest constructive criticism: your idea of starting an awesome car blog and then turning it into a printed magazine is bass-ackwards. Seriously, what do you think you know about the distribution of printed publications that, say, Newsweek doesn't? Left and right, established household-name mags are going digital form only, and you think that the exact opposite plan is best for your 2014 upstart?

Road Magazine > JCAlan
04/29/2014 at 05:06

You're right about printed magazines being a bit old fashioned, it'll be available digitally too. The reason why I want to do it is rhat in the UK, magazines still sell quite a lot and people still enjoy reading them. Obviously it won't be printed in mass numbers but a couple of issues here and there won't hurt. But it'll be available online mainly, it is 2014 and printed magazines are a tad old fashioned.

JCAlan > Road Magazine
04/29/2014 at 07:35

excellent! What type of story from the colonies might interest your potential readers?

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > Road Magazine
04/29/2014 at 08:26

I like writing and talking about cars, and would like to contribute. I am from the Netherlands. My English isn't bad, but not perfect either.

Road Magazine > JCAlan
04/29/2014 at 10:26

Well, anything from the latest car news to car advice/tips... Maybe even mechanical advice or the best detailing products. You get my drift.

Road Magazine > DoubleDragon
04/29/2014 at 10:28

Absolutely, it's always nice to see something from somewhere across the globe! Shoot me an email at zamanamg@gmail.com and I'll let you know.

Road Magazine > DasWauto
04/29/2014 at 10:29

Don't worry, we'll be fully active on Oppo too.

Road Magazine > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder
04/29/2014 at 10:30

That's fine, we've all gotta start somewhere. Email me at zamanamg@gmail.com and I'll let you know.

Road Magazine > Frisky Dingo
04/29/2014 at 10:30

Not at all, just do it from the comfort of your own room, no commitments.

Frisky Dingo > Road Magazine
04/29/2014 at 10:56

What about pictures and videos, would the reviewer be responsible for providing those?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
04/29/2014 at 14:26

Can I work from home?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Road Magazine
05/04/2014 at 12:02

I'm in

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Road Magazine
05/04/2014 at 15:22

Could I write articles on diy or old cars?

Howdy Harrell > Road Magazine
05/04/2014 at 20:18

I mayyyyy be interested. In in between college graduation and starting a full time position. Would I have some time to work into my new daily and get through training, then jump in?