WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE EDITOR, JOURNALIST, PHOTOGRAPHER (WHATEVER) OF ANTHILL MAGAZINE?
James Tuckerman, Editor-In-Chief, Anthill Magazine
Not so long ago, we trialled an experiment in ‘new economy’ journalism that we dubbed Magazine 2.0.
We asked you, our readers, to share your best business tips, through our blog, for publication in Anthill Magazine. The response was so overwhelming, we were forced to turn the proposed column into a series.
Never ones to leave a good idea dormant, we’ve decided to take this experiment not just one step further but to its logical conclusion.
Here’s our audacious goal: We intend to produce the world’s first entirely reader-generated business magazine for publication this December.
We’ll be asking you, our readers, to suggest the people we profile.
We’ll be asking you to nominate the questions we ask.
We’ll be asking you to share your business stories through case studies.
We’ll be asking you to share your expertise through opinion pieces and columns.
We make no promises. We may not pull it off.
But we’re going to do our darnedest to do as we do best - turn conventional business practices on their head.
Of course, there’ll be some rules (and we might have to make up some extra rules as we go along).
- If you’d like to be involved, click here and fill out our form. That way, we’ll know who to contact, how to contact you and, best of all, how to attribute your contribution(s).
- Of course, we’ll be deeming your participation in this exercise as consent for us to use your comments for publication, permission for us to sub-edit and as a demonstration that you have agreed to our standard Terms & Conditions.
- We’ll be conducting this exercise in a dedicated blog channel. Today, you’re reading our Editors’ Blog. To read the latest information on this experiment, visit our new Magazine 2.0 Blog.
Our promise is that we’ll try to keep up our end of the bargain as best we can, without compromising the quality of Anthill Magazine (or getting sued).
So… are you in? 
If so, click here and register and/or make a suggestion below.
Is there anyone that you would like Anthill’s collective readership to interview? Is there a burning question you would like to ask Australia’s entrepreneurial elite? Is there a topic that you think constitutes essential business reading? Whatever your idea (serious, humorous, just plain kooky), leave your comment below (but don’t forget to register).
Tags: anthill magazine, experiment, magazine 2.0, publishing, user-generated content
August 20th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Cool! Do we get a % in the profits as well?
August 20th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
This is an outstanding initiative. I am very impressed! To involve readers as writers is tapping a latent goldmine.
August 20th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
When you say, “would you like to be editor…” are you cleverly leaving out the ’sub-’ that would fall before it, or is there really a chance that I could score the pole position of editor for this special issue, including my picture and MY editor’s note appearing in the front of the mag? (this is a serious question)
August 21st, 2008 at 10:11 am
I think this is an awesome idea! Would be a great way to get fresh thoughts into an already awesome magazine!
August 21st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Could be a Fun Exercise. Cameron’s reply though does poise an interesting question. What say you?
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 am
The ever ticking entrepreneurial mind, eh?
The Magazine 2.0 Experiment is just that: An experiment.
Of the 211 individuals who have already registered to participate, some will offer a headline, some will offer a story, some may even pen an article. How do we intend to reward all these people for their varying levels of support?
In the short term, honestly, we have no idea.
Although I do believe that in most cases additional exposure and the experience itself is likely to offer greater remuneration than we could ever provide in mere dollars and cents.
Will we get richer from the spoils of reader toils? Sadly, it’s very unlikely.
In fact, the Anthill Board recommended against this ‘experiment’ as it would be more cost effective for us to pursue traditional channels. But the collective gut of the editorial team said, ‘What the f#%K’. The concept of a magazine largely developed by our readers was simply too intriguing to pass up.
Will one of our lucky readers be named editor?
Once again, this is an experiment and Carlee has identified another unknown. I can only assume that some contributors will be more active and hands on than others, so they probably will deserve some extra recognition. Only time will tell.
We’ll be learning along with you, our readers, about how to manage what we’ve already described as an audacious project. The best answer I can give to all the questions we’ve been receiving is quite simply, ‘Watch this space’.
Thanks again for your enthusiasm and curiosity. Wish us luck (seems already like we’ll need it).
James Tuckerman
Editor-In-Chief
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August 28th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
hi, it all sounds great.
i just finished a thesis in business psychology and i was thinking of taking elements of that and writing an article about some of the findings that were made. should i provide standard referencing of all sources that are listed within that article?? are there any guidelines provided about required format and structure?
thanks again
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September 19th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I’d love to interview one of the leaders from the thriving local video game development industry: John De Margheriti, Tom Crago, Steve Fawkner, Mike Fegan, Rob Walsh or others.
I’ve previously had some involvement with the industry and find it fascinating. It’s a highly under reported export success story, facing interesting challenges ahead.
All of those guys speak passionately about what they do and could give great insight on how the industry developed and how they plan to tackle the challenges facing the industry.
September 19th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Sorry - above posted in wrong thread.
September 22nd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
James James James… you are totally meeting ALL my needs on a whole new level young man! My brain is fizzing! Thank you! Loving your work - as always! I’m pumped and have more energy and enthusiam than 100 Red Bulls! Woop Woop! I;m IN!
September 22nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Hmmm… shame about the spelling! Enthusiasm and keeness took over for a sec then!
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