Post by EMACEO on Aug 24, 2008 4:15:35 GMT -5
Hello, it’s an honor that you allowed us to have this exclusive interview with you. I would first like congratulate you on your sixth issue of MODE Magazine. For those of you who don’t know Mode Magazine is a fresh somewhat new fashion magazine, which just started this year and is now one of the best selling Fashion Magazines out there.
Thank you for having me!
I would first like to ask you, what made you want to start a fashion magazine? How did this idea come about?
Wanting to start a fashion magazine, for me, took a while.
There is a lot to learn in the sim community so you really have
to study and make sure you know what your getting into. Its
very important to have a good social status and to make sure
that your very knowledgeable about the sim industry as
well as the real industry. This idea came about talking to some
of my SCF friends and since then it began. It took three months
for our first issue to premiere and the rest is history!
How long does it normally take you and your team to get the issue out on time to the public?
Normally about 1-2 months. Sometimes 3-4. We really make
sure to plan ahead to make sure everything is top quality and
ready to go.
Whom does your staff consist of? Any slackers in the team?
We have many members in our magazines. Not just
on this forum. Our staff consists of many skilled and talented
editors and guest editors. No slackers what so ever. I have an amazing team and I can't thank them enough. With out them MODE wouldn't be what it is today.
What is your favorite issue so far and why?
Honestly... I dont think I can really have a favorite issue.
I am so proud of the work we put into each issue because
they are all so great.
From all the photographers and models, who would you say would be your It model and photographer as of now in the industry? Why them?
We really try to have a diverse group of models and photographers each month to insure a great reading experience. Again, I can't really pick a favorite because they are all so wonderful in their own unique way
Any exclusive news you would like to share with EMA about the next upcoming issue of MODE? I know many fans and viewers would love to know what articles and editorials that might be seeing in this next issue?
Well... I guess I could share one thing... The Sept. issue is really going to feature on contests. We have many amazing girls that have recently won contests and we want to help celebrate their win.
Many members at EMA love your magazine. What inspire you to keep doing the best at what your doing, and that is every month bring out a brilliant issue of MODE Magazine?
Oh thank you all! Really... comments like that is the total
reason I do it. Many of my friends always say to me, "Your
working on that again?! You don't even get paid." Its not about
pay in my opinion. Its the fact that I am contributing to my
community and all the amazing feedback we receive from fans.
Any views on some of the new magazines that just hit the stands such as Cut & Print Magazine, and AVANT GARDE Magazine?
There are some really amazingly talented editors out there
today and I am really happy that they have their own brands.
I do love them all. We really are one big family in a sense
because we're all reaching for a common goal and that is to
please the readers so I really respect and honor any magazine
and their editors.
What is the message your trying to give to the viewers with each issue? Is it more on fashion, are an inside look into the fashion industry?
Its a mix. I am really trying to work on creating a
professionalism with the magazine while trying to create
unique spreads and articles. We do have many exclusive
exclusive insights into the world of fashion such as the Devestare
collection and Natasha's baby. As well as fashion with exclusive
spreads with collections from sim designers
What was your favorite feedback you will never forget from a fan about your issue?
I love all the feedback but I think the one I will never forget
was one that FashionSpotlight had sent to us was
about overusing ads. As much as I love positive feedback I also
love negative ones because we can correct our mistakes that
we normally don't see.
What are the procedures when picking the cover model and hit story?
A lot of inside research. We pick models who are really in at the moment or who have been known or are known throughout the sim community. We are on over 4 boards so we really have to be selective when choosing who we put on the covers. They at least usually have a solid fan base.
How do the editorials come about? Is their a creative team that think of these wonderful ideas?
Mostly our editors, members and I do that. Most members
can come to us with an idea and we will either say no or help
improve it so it fits the theme were doing for that issue.
And on a closing note, Your Magazine is at the top! Stay that way, you are very creative and a amazing Editor-In-Chief, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for having me! Its such an honor.
Thank you to everyone of our fans at EMA!
