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tumamilhem
post Aug 18 2015, 07:24 AM
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I haven't received my copy of issue #2 yet.
Nor my second copy of issue #1.

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post Aug 19 2015, 05:54 PM
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I hope I don't regret asking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I am looking for feedback on the magazine. We now have an automated distribution system set up, so that should be fixed and you should see a large improvement with the upcoming issue.

I am particularly interested in feedback on content. Here are my questions:

Content - The most important thing is - what do you think of the stuff we are covering? Is it what you want to read? What would you like to see added?

Then beyond content here are some things that I am pondering:
A. Balance between features, tech, and news/events. Do you like the balance?
B. Balance between photos and text - What do you think?
C. Length - We are at 44 pages now, but, we have very few ads. Most magazines run at least 50% ads. So from a content standpoint, I don't think we are doing too badly for a brand new magazine. I'd like to add 4 pages soon, but, I may wait until the January issue to do that, unless you give me feedback that there isn't enough in each issue.
D. Size - this is an important one. I went with the small size for two reasons: 1: I like it and think it is easy to carry around with you. And then 2: Cost. It cut our print costs almost in half. But, the size makes for doing full stories difficult. As a solution, I have considered doing a more detailed story on the website and readers could go over to the website for more photos, build sheets, etc. But, I wonder how many people would actually go from the magazine to the website to read more.
E. Overall feel - it is important to me that the overall feel be that of a professional magazine. Are we accomplishing that with the size and length? Is there anything we can do to improve in this area?
F. My original intent was a more "tech-related" magazine than say a Pano or Excellence. Not just features, but, useful info. Have we accomplished that? Do you value that angle?
G. What other resources would you like to see included in the magazine?


Any other comments? The magazine is about you. So your feedback is really important to me.
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post Aug 19 2015, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(tumamilhem @ Aug 18 2015, 09:24 AM) *

I haven't received my copy of issue #2 yet.
Nor my second copy of issue #1.

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Hi Tommy, I just confirmed that both have been mailed. A month ago. PM me your address and I'll send you another copy tomorrow and verify we have the correct address.
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post Aug 19 2015, 06:20 PM
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One thing that's missing is a "Letters to the Editor" section. You as an editor would get feedback on what people think about the content, and other readers would see what people think about certain topics....but I would rather see that on the website, rather than in the hard copy...

Maybe a 914World forum topic for each issue, to generate discussion, and drive subscriptions?
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post Aug 19 2015, 06:34 PM
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I am enjoying the magazine, thank you for all your hard work! My only disappointment is that the small format doesn't allow for big pictures. And my 914 calendar only goes to December...
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post Aug 19 2015, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(mobymutt @ Aug 19 2015, 08:34 PM) *

I am enjoying the magazine, thank you for all your hard work! My only disappointment is that the small format doesn't allow for big pictures. And my 914 calendar only goes to December...



Thanks. I agree. That is my one problem with the small size. I repriced increasing the size of the magazine this week. Just to double check it. It almost doubles the cost, which is more than is possible given the small niche subscription base. I am constantly looking for solutions, but, have yet to find one.

We will start working on the 2016 calendar soon. We are planning to post a poll in 914world to determine the theme for the calendar. Stay tuned . . . .
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post Aug 20 2015, 06:18 AM
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QUOTE(turk22 @ Aug 19 2015, 08:20 PM) *

One thing that's missing is a "Letters to the Editor" section. You as an editor would get feedback on what people think about the content, and other readers would see what people think about certain topics....but I would rather see that on the website, rather than in the hard copy...

Maybe a 914World forum topic for each issue, to generate discussion, and drive subscriptions?




Thanks. We are working on implementing a "Letters to the Editor" section. I also like your suggestion about a forum topic for each issue. Great idea. Thanks.
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post Aug 20 2015, 08:03 AM
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Just subscribed to the print edition. Picked up the first edition at the West Coast Ramble this year. Nice magazine.
Looking forward to the next issue!
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post Oct 1 2015, 11:09 AM
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Got issue #3 today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Reading it now- looks good.
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post Oct 1 2015, 11:20 AM
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is everything submitted copywritted? like the calendars?
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post Oct 1 2015, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 1 2015, 01:20 PM) *

is everything submitted copywritted? like the calendars?



I am not sure I am following your question. Submitted things are copyrighted (normally) by the owner of what is submitted. The magazine is copyrighted once it is complete and distributed. Hope this helps.
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post Oct 2 2015, 01:49 PM
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Just subscribed looking forward to it receiving it
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post Oct 2 2015, 01:55 PM
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Everybody should be receiving issue 3 over the next few days. Almost all of them have shipped. Just a few more to ship today and tomorrow.

We are always looking for feedback - how can we improve the magazine?

We are also always looking for people to write, photos, and stories. PM me if your interested.
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post Oct 2 2015, 03:19 PM
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got issue #3 today looking forward to reading
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post Oct 3 2015, 04:01 AM
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Many extra trips to the mail box hoping the next issue was there! You owe me for a pair of sneakers! Really like the mag, I like those personal stories, a cool trip, a unique place someone visited, stuff like that.

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post Oct 3 2015, 04:16 AM
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QUOTE(Ian Stott @ Oct 3 2015, 03:01 AM) *

Really like the mag, I like those personal stories, a cool trip, a unique place someone visited, stuff like that.


Stunning pictures, cheeky humor, in depth commentary, recreational think piece..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)
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post Oct 6 2015, 08:14 AM
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Haven't gotten issue 3 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Oct 6 2015, 09:22 AM
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All of the subscriptions are mailed at roughly the same time. There are numerous variables that determine when your issue arrives such as location, etc. Please note that subscription orders placed more than 30 days after an issue is published will begin with the next issue. We have had a few people email us because they subscribed 2 weeks before the next issue came out, but thought we were going to send the prior issue. We are happy to send you the back issue if we still have copies. But, our general practice is to start the subscription with the next issue, after the subscription date.

I hope this helps. Organizing periodic publications is fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Please email - fourteenermotoring@gmail.com if you have a question about your subscription. We have so many going out now that I don't handle the mailing myself anymore. If you send an email to the magazine's email it will get addressed by the correct person, faster. When you email, please include your full name. Subscriptions are organized based on your full name, not 914world screen names. So, we need your full name to look it up.
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post Nov 27 2015, 03:14 PM
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THANKS FOR THE BACK ISSUES / EXTRA ISSUES STEVE!!!!!

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post Nov 27 2015, 06:32 PM
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I have asked for the email version from day one. no issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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