Hit the ground running with design that gets your new magazine idea off on the right track.

The only way to convert a magazine idea into a real magazine is through design. At every turn, the more your publication looks like it's established rather than merely a pipe dream, the better your chance of publishing success. Before you approach your first investor, advertiser, or subscriber, make your concept tangible. It will demonstrate a personal commitment to the project, and just as important convey your nebulous idea far better than any verbal presentation alone.

Here are four basic design concerns you'll need to address if you want your magazine to move from concept to press.