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In an update post I mention that I am starting a magazine.
This means I need content contributors i.e. authors

The magazine working title is hack//make

Subject matter deals with the maker scene i.e. Arduino, making stuff from scratch, robotics, electronics, hacking hardware, etc..

Articles needed include:
* Projects
* Knowledge about anything to do with above
* Advertorials related to above

Deadline: 1 July 2016

Compensation:

Since this is an IOU for the first round, and I am trying to get crowdfunding, the best I can do right now is offer you things such as
* Free PDF issues of the mag
* Kudos
* etc

Of course when advertisers are on board and the thing is actually up and running then I can actually PAY you for your work in cash.
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I know you and I don't get along very much, but I would like to offer my services as sort of an international correspondent. I'd be quite happy to write you a column from over the big landmass that separates SA with UK. I have many contacts in the IT world, including a few hackers and if I can, I'd like to write you a few pieces. Only if you'll have me of course.

Also I think this is a very good initiative for you. It's impressive, and I wish you a lot of god fortune with it.
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I would like to read this, once it publishes.
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See, now this becomes an issue for me.

I've written for newspapers, been interviewed before, interviewed others before, and can write in different formats.

But I have not the single hacking knowledge, know-how or even contact on my list. Most I have is friends who play "Hack This!" So if you have need of a proof reader or some other sort of part there, I can help, otherwise my knowledge is incredibly limited.

Please note: My english on the forums is my relaxed English. I am more focused when it comes to professional english
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Thank you Raven. Much appreciated. I will try and get along with you from now on. If I am able to learn how to do other things I can learn how to get along with everyone here including you, despite my shortcomings.
@Hargan- Its' not just hacking... erm... how to explain it... its all aspects of the maker/hobbyist culture... the thing is these days the lines between hacking and making are somewhat blurred. Hence the logo for this project.
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Ahhh, I see. Alas, my skills are still.... very limited in this area. Unless you want the odd origami section, alas my hobbies tend less on the creation side of things
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Valerion wrote:I would like to read this, once it publishes.
Sure just remind me to give you a copy when its out.
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So current state of play is:

Adagio - On board
RavenSong - On Board
Brutallis - On board
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Randall wrote:So current state of play is:

Adagio - On board
RavenSong - On Board
Brutallis - On board
Woot! :D
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Just so you know this thing hasn't hit a flat, I am just working my tail off with getting it off the ground.
Rest assured.
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I'd like to do an article on working with RF and arduino. I noticed that there are really few good articles about it on the internet and a lot of details are missing. Not soon but eventually :P I haven't ever done professional writing but I'm sure I could convince Adagio to help :D
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Thank you
Writing doesn't have to be professional at all, its only the photography but I will do that :)

A large part of this project is automated thank goodness :D
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The first project was completed today for this magazine
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This project has been picked up by one of the leading publishers (NOT Media24 thankfully)
I am awaiting their proposal but rest assured this is going well.
If this all works out, you will be able to buy the magazine from the same people that publish many of the household name publications out there.

I have done everything else, at the moment my time is occupied by writing articles, doing designs, drawing, and photography pertaining to content.

What I have learnt in this exercise:

The proper application of bleeds and slug
Why the ABC exists
Why people don't want to advertise, and plainly ignore me too
Why Media24 are douchebags
Why calameo/ISSUU are not for me
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I did a lot of work today.
Due to the delays on my end I am pushing the deadline out a bit.

Here are some sneak previews
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Oooh! I love salvage!

My LCD comes from an old welder!!
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We have two of these that we might want to re-purpose.
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Hmmm niiiice :)
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You might be borderline paranoid, but if have a goal, you have both the drive and the ability to get it done. I'm actually quite impressed.
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I took two days away from my computer. Primarily due to lack of sleep because of the incident explained in the "venting" section.
So yesterday afternoon I was able to sit down and look at things again.

I have managed to finish quite a nice style for this publication, so the overall theme is now complete and it looks nice.
I now need to export that to InDesign and then start adding content as there's already quite a bit to put in.

Nearly there :)
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