A lot of work went into this issue. Like I said in my last blog, it's time to really push our publication to the next level. It was risky, but this issue is certainly an optimistic step towards the future.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Frenzy team wanted to strangle me at some points this month. I really had to take out my editor stick, and that's difficult for me to do. It really paid off, though. Everyone contributed a lot, even when there were time pressures. A special thanks to the entire Frenzy team for their hard work and patience.
Changing the look of a magazine can't be done in one month. I am aiming for a smooth and gradual transition. It will take a great deal of learning from everyone on the magazine team, and learning is certainly done slowly, and based on experience. I have also invested in a few layout design and copy-editing reference books.
You may notice that we added an actual masthead this issue. The background designed by keZ and put up as a tutorial for typography backgrounds. I thought it was so neat and beautiful. It made a beautiful masthead. There is also a news section that has been added to the magazine. We are looking to add one more exciting feature for the readers by next month.So many people to thank, and so little space to do it (without losing the interest of the reader, that is).
First off, again, a huge thanks to the magazine team. They were really patient, supportive, and just absolutely magnificent. I say over and over again, it is just phenomenal that group of volunteers can pull together a magazine at all. We have been doing a wonderful job representing the Frenzoo community.
I also want to thank a DeviantArt member who allowed us to use a drawing in the magazine. On page 19, you may notice a beautiful, non-Frenzoo graphic. That would be the work of DodgingTires.
Another thank you to LiquidLight, who created our very first 2 page ad! It looks great and really added to the magazine. I'm looking forward to more.
I want to also thank Zuzuboogaliboo, who is always enthusiastic in contributing. Another thanks goes out to CEO and co-founder of Frenzoo, Simon Newstead, who generously gave time to give a small interview for the Multi-Avatar Chat piece. Lastly, I want to thank Pikabo ICU. I am working to implement a bit of virtual photography in the magazine, and Pikabo ICU created a collection of eyes that look in different directions. She is a busy gal, and it was gracious of her to give her time.
Well, I suppose that is all for now. Thank you for reading this far!
I will try and update the blog bi-weekly on what progress the team is making on the next issue.
Until then, have a lovely day!
