Editors get together with Essex Life
I am not sure what the collective noun for a group of editors is (perhaps it should be a splash of editors), but it was great to share last Thursday evening with around 40 editors of local parish magazines.
The group got together at the Feering offices of the RCCE for a Magazine Masterclass and it was a great opportunity to share ideas about how to make the county's parish magazines even better. Essex Life is the sponsor of the RCCE-run annual Community Magazine Awards, and as another way of supporting the devoted editors of our county's not-for-profit parish magazines, I offered a few of my thoughts on how to be a good editor and make the most of your magazine.
Fortunately, my thoughts were gratefully received and there was a really enthusiastic question and answer session which gave everyone the chance to air their views and learn something new - myself included. As we discussed, being an editor is not always easy, but what a valuable contribution all these editors make to their communities. The next time you see the editor of your parish magazine, perhaps you could spend a minute thanking them for their efforts - you might enjoy the look of shock on their face.
If you want to share your thoughts on Essex Life, good or bad, why not email letters@essexlifemag.co.uk?