It's been a pretty scary place at the MOM Magazine office. Press time does that to us. Everyone is frantically trying to get last-minute photoshoots, articles and ads in for production. It causes us - and by us I mean mostly me - to be extra bitchy. No sleep and stress does that to a person.
At times like this, I wonder why I even bother with the magazine. It's a frustrating process and creates tension and stress-fractures between the team. But we've been here before and we've been through worse in the last two issues.
Stupid petty issues suddenly seem major and things we normally think are funny, suddenly seem offensive.
The reason I am venting is that I don't want people who read this blog to think everything is easy and a piece of cake, or that everything flows smoothly. Running a magazine seems glamourous from the outside but anyone who has ever been a part of the process knows better. It is draining, tiring and frustrating. It is exciting, fun and rewarding.
Magazine publishing is the great love of my life - aside from Big Daddy. Magazines are such an amazing thing to be a part of and I know that when I send the files to press on Monday, I will feel like I have accomplished something. Until then, I will muddle my way through the next couple of days, double up on the Prozac, drink tonnes of coffee, vow NOT to take anything personally and enjoy my wine!!
After all, a great publisher once told me that magazines are a journey - not a destination. Ruth Kelly, the brains and balls behind Venture Publishing, told me that pearl of wisdom.
I just forgot to keep that in mind until I wrote that just now. It's something I need to remember...thanks Ruth!!
I feel so much better... it's amazing what venting to an unknown audience will do.
Three more days....three more days.... till the most kickass issue goes to press!!!
Cheers!
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