1.They include quirky, insightful and utterly familiar lists which recall memories shared by us all. These encourage community, magazine readers are not alone – you have fellow reader friends (unknown or otherwise) on the same wavelength.

Frankie –  Issue 34, 2010

2. Fashion for dummies - laid out simply and plainly before your eyes. You could ALMOST get dressed in the dark

Instyle – March, 2010

3. They are tangible, meant to be held, collected and appreciated for all time. They provide the thrill to eager writers to see their words immortalised on the page…

Voiceworks, Issue 79 Classic/ Voiceworks 21st Anthology, The Words We Found

4. Helpful, insightful and a friend in the home. Magazines have the unique ability to hand power back to the readers, encouraging them to realise that they can do things themselves.

Real Simple, February 2010

5. They are friendly. Sometimes deceivingly so. However, when you don’t know if something is okay – there WILL be a magazine out there telling you that your hobby or beloved pastime is legit.

Shop Til You Drop, March 2010

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