It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Although every day should be women’s equality day, we’re taking today to celebrate our fiercely feminist publishers. Not surprisingly, some of our most outstanding creators are outspoken feminists. If you’re feeling inspired, take a deeper dive into our #girlgang publisher segment for more female-focused features.

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1. FEMMEHOOD Magazine

FEMMEHOOD is a short but strong publication featuring photo editorials and articles. The magazine highlights modern feminists and the values of feminism today. We couldn’t help but stick a few pages on our “Millennial Pink” Pinterest board too –– the publication rocks it in eye-catching, fabulously feminine design.

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By Catherine Neville, Founder of Feast Magazine, issuu Publisher of the Month, August 2017

1. Always try to give your readers something new.

When developing content, go beyond what’s expected. Find new sources, think of unique formats. If you’re in food publishing, don’t fall back on apples for September and pumpkins for October. Think about what else is possible so you can surprise, inform and educate your audience.

2. Accept feedback and criticism graciously and use it to improve your work.

Respond to every comment, whether positive or negative, with respect and concern for the reader’s perspective. Understand that, even if you’re frustrated with a picky criticism, you can learn from the feedback and apply those lessons to future work.

3. Make sure you have a diverse group of writers and photographers in your freelance pool.

Everyone has a different skillset. One writer may be a brilliant interviewer and write perfect profiles, while another is a skilled researcher and able to write in-depth, source-heavy features. Assign the right story to the right person.

4. Develop your own voice.

We are all inspired by other people’s work, but you have to develop a tone and a perspective for your platform that is consistent. Readers turn to periodic literature because they know what they’re going to get. Think of National Geographic or New York Magazine. Those publications have a definite editorial voice and are successful because they consistently deliver the content their audiences are looking for.

5. Understand the power of each publishing platform.

What works in print may not work well online and vice versa. Consider the strengths of each content platform — print, digital, social, video, events — and build content so it maximizes the storytelling opportunity found in each.

6. Always push your team to improve and evolve.

Never rest on your laurels. So you won an award. Congratulations. Your magazine can still be improved. Taking a critical look at everything you publish will keep your brand moving forward and ensure that you don’t get stale.

7. Think about what sets your publication apart and build on that.

Do you have amazing photography? Are you able to produce top-level videos? Are your writers beyond brilliant? Are your events can’t-miss? Hone in on what makes your magazine unique in your competitive sphere and then grow that aspect of your platform. It will set your publication apart and help to define what makes your platform truly unique.

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We’re jumping on the avocontent train (see what we did there?) and scouring for the best –– and most unique –– avocado recipes our publishers are putting out there. This trendy superfood is making its way into our health foods and our hearts … literally! Find the best uses our publishers have come up with below:

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, you read that right. You can make chocolate chip cookies with avocado, because we live in a wonderful world. Avocado and chocolate pair surprisingly well together in the realm of baked goods. Find the full recipe in Lunds & Byerlys REAL FOOD, where they dedicate an entire feature to unique avocado recipes, “Beyond Guacamole.”

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For this week’s edition of our issuu Trendspotters Spotlight, we had the opportunity to chat with one of our long-time Trendspotters, Cathrine Khom, editor in chief of Local Wolves, a publication for creative minds from the world of arts, entertainment and culture. Today, we talked to Cathrine about how Local Wolves came to be, the challenges of being editor in chief and her favorite issuu Trendspotters reads! Jump in to learn more about Cathrine and the making of Local Wolves.

Q: Hi Cathrine, thanks so much for chatting with us here at issuu today. To begin, can you tell us a little about how Local Wolves came to be?

CATHRINE KHOM: During my senior year of high school, I was (and still am) a complete music junkie at heart. In April 2012, I created Local Wolves, which was essentially a music blog and we attempted to create a few zines here and there just for fun. Eventually, through trial and error, my team and I started to publish issues, so I decided to fully run Local Wolves as an online and print publication. Never looked back since, best decision ever.

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While summer is in full swing, we’re still hard at work making sure issuu continues to provide the best global platform for publishing, discovering and reading digital magazines, catalogs and more. Here are a few recent updates we’re excited to share:

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Looking to plan your next big adventure, but have no idea where to start? Take inspiration from our publishers for your next wonderful journey. From the west coast of the US to the Mediterranean sea, these mags have done all of your holiday homework. By the end of the list, you’ll be ready to jump on a plane and adventure abroad!

1. Welcome to the West

Get lost in sunny California with “Welcome to the West” from Santa Barbara Life & Style. This shoot takes “glamping” to a whole new level with extravagant tents and decadent dining. The adventure continues to cozy hammock hangs and a campout under the stars. Find more California getaway goals in the latest issue.

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