(MENAFNEditorial) Wonder Magazine
Hi there, I'm Tarah Smith. Wife, mother, maker, baker, admirer, dreamer and creator of Wonder Magazine.
Wonder came after a conversation with friends over a cup of tea while watching our girls play. Marvelling at how beautifully they're growing whilst acknowledging the challenges along the way. All of us feeling the separation that naturally occurs as our children grow and become more and more independent. Conscious of not being our child's only influence whilst pondering popular role models and influencers. A conversation that struck a chord and left me thinking…
As our children grow older and they are more influenced by the world outside our little bubble here at home I wondered, ‘what can I offer to satisfy them which ties in with what I feel is appropriate?' Through searching for Australian publications for pre-teen girls I found the use of celebrity gossip and heavy marketing very concerning…this inspired me to create my own. Wonder is a publication that is relatable to Australian pre-teen girls. A publication that empowers girls to be creative, brave, kind and to inspire them to think about who they are and what they could be. A publication free from the stresses of the adult world. A publication of their very own that they can contribute to.
Wonder Magazine will be a quarterly publication, with each issue inspired by the seasons in the southern hemisphere. Issue one is due to be released in June 2017. Each issue will cover rolemodels, adventure, science, reader contributions, recipes, craft, beauty, DIY and more.
How The Funds Will Be Used
All the money raised will go towards the printing of Wonder magazine for issue one. Any additional funds will go towards the printing of issue two and beyond. I have covered the costs of the design, content, travel and website etc through my own funds and kind donations from artists who have given their time and passion towards artwork in the magazine.
The Challenges
My focus is to make an inspiring and beautiful print magazine for pre-teens girls. The most signifant cost is printing the physical, paper magazines, but I feel it is so important to be able to touch and feel the pages and allow our children to be absorbed in Wonder. Initially I am keeping overheads low and volunteering my time, crowd-funding for issue one and using the profits to print issue two.
Advertising will be selective, minimal, gentle and focus on artists and brands that are ethical & Australian made.
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