Let’s put all our thoughts together and unite in media’s power
Surprisingly, I got an inspirational email this morning from someone that thought I am a publisher and I write for newspapers or magazines because of my writing style. So, I came up with a great idea! You know me and my great ideas eh? I come up with a million of them a day.
Here we go, I decided that I will start an internet based monthly magazine of Arabs from Generation X. I am going to make it broad and it will focus on ages 20 – 35 18 – 35.
These will be the topics:
1. Growing up abroad as an Arab.
2. Media influence on Arabs abroad and back home.
3. New ideas that changed Arab’s view on society and the world.
4. Arab politics and it’s effect on generation X’s view point of the world.
5. Latest news from around the globe that effect Arabs.
6. Arab’s contribution to society and the world. (ie. science, technology, etc). Great place to write a profile of a colleague or friend who deserves recognition.
7. History, what have Arabs done that shaped the world?
8. Cartoons and art work by great Arab talent.
9. Humour.
etc.
How will the magazine be distributed?
I am going to test it first, and try to put together a magazine and distribute in pdf format from my site. In other words, it will be an e-Magazine. Then, as it gains popularity, I will create it’s own individual domain name, and have it there.
What can I do?
Contribute an article that you deem worthy to put in this magazine. However, I will have the final say, and I will be editing it. I will also be contacting great Arab bloggers out there to contribute. I will actually see if the bloggers are willing to contribute an amazing blog post that they have written to the magazine.
Will I get paid?
For the first few issues, no. When I do get the website up, and start having advertiser’s support, then each writer will get a share of the profits.
Do I have to use my real name?
No. You can use your nickname or domain name as your signature. Everyone is entitled to their privacy.
When will the first issue be out?
If I get bloggers and non-blogger’s enthusiastic support in the next couple of weeks, then an issue will be out in the first week of November.
Do I have to be Arab?
No. Diversity is what I am looking for. If you are non-Arab, than you can contribute your ideas and your view point of Arabs and the Arab world. What do you think of Arabs? It could be a topic area in the magazine.
Sounds good, but can I write anything?
It depends. I like a bit of variety in my life, and so does everyone. I will allow you to write anything, positive or negative, but refrain from using profanity and mocking of people. Also, I like a bit of professionalism, and writing like an adult!
I am not that good of a writer, but I want to contribute.
Are you a cartoonist then? Or you can write, but not in English. It’s ok, since I will be editing it, I will take the responsibility of getting it translated and grammaticaly corrected. I got time. 
I really want to be a part of this, more than others!
Sure. You want to be an assistant editor, or layout designer, or anything, then be my guest. The more people, the merrier!
I don’t want to use the contact form.
I know. It is a hassle, and you cannot attach files. Just email me to rebelliousarabgirl (at) gmail.com
So what you think? Do you think there is potential there and you will read it or be part of it?
UPDATED: I have been trying to contact some people, but they DON’T HAVE ANY CONTACT information on their blog. How do people contact you? So, please, if you are reading this, anyone who is interested, email me so we can talk, and to permanently store your info!
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I’m in
Awesomeness.. with you being a part of it Moey, it will be VERY interesting!
Hi I ran across you because of a comment on dooce’s site. I like the idea. Sounds informative, I’m not an Arab but I’d read it.
Awesome!! We got a reader!
Great Idea, I am sure it will be successful. You always come up with great ideas and do wonderful stuff. I will be sure to promote it around the web.
Danny!! I want you to contribute something! I was looking for your email!
thats really great. Actually i’ve been writting some articles about love in the gulf as an assignment in my university and i think their pretty good atleast thats what my teacher says
. i really want to be part of it thats a reallly good idea. Does age matters to u ??
No.. because I have contacted some people who are younger than 20 to get their insight as well. Youth thoughts in the Arab world is very important. I would love to read your article and get it published. Remember, email me for more detail. All I really need is the article, your permission, and the name you want to use to accompany this article. If you know other people that are interested, please inform them. I am in the process of gathering articles.
I am sooooooo in!!!!
Awesome. Everyone who is interested, please send me an article of any interest in the next two weeks please!
Hey Mona is that ok if I take part? I know your looking for some “Youths” an i’m 19
let me know PLEASE 
Hello Jade, of course you can participate. Like I said, I need the article within the next week or two. You can write about any issue that interests you, and you think is worth it.
That’s a fantastic idea and I would definitly read it! I know if we spread the word that you would get a lot of readers!
Keep doin what you’re doin ;D
Interesting! I will see what I can come up with
great, i have some ideas I’ll send it to u within these two weeks
I will try, not a good writer tho
anyway
try looking in their domain whois… that might help find their contact details
Most of them are those people who use blogger and don’t put any contact info!
I will work on something and email you, if this online mag is anything like this website it will do great.
You always are doing better with stuff…I love how this site gets better and better.
Keep up with all the great work…I will be in touch via email.
That is really a great idea, I think being unemployed gave you mind clarity and the results are starting to pop up now
Good luck can’t wait to see the first edition
Mona, I’d be interested. Let me know if you still need writers/proof readers/et cetera
Of course I am interested. Email me your thoughts and any article you like and let’s discuss it that way. I will get you to proof read the history/politics section if I get any articles for that, which I hope I will.
I can send you my work, but what type of articles are you looking for? I mean should they be similar to news articles or essays we write in college?
I want it to be an interesting article with a bit of a slant to it. That slant should attract our generation and make them think, “really? Well that definetly affects me!” Something of that nature. But not really straight news or an essay. I want it to be an article that in a few months, someone will read it and still attracts their attention.
Such a good idea, I would love to be a part of this….please count me in.
And you shall be! I emailed you the info I need!
“6. Arabs contribution to society and the world. (ie. science, technology, etc). ”
I remembered my report in class. This is during our History subject reporting…
So… hmm.. are you planning to share it, or just comment on that possible contribution? Remember, it is not a straight report. It has to be catchy, interesting, and grabs the reader’s attention.
i always wanted to do something like this, only more specialized into socio-economical studies, and in Arabic, not in English.
i think you should consider that the magazine written in English will only target diaspora ayrab bloggers and non-Arabs, whereas in Arabic, it will target Arabs themselves, in their locations and positions, which is crucial, and makes more sense?
anyways, i can write in English, but i will be more devoted to Arabic articles, consider me an Arabic editor masalan?
looking forward to hearing from you,
No, it will not focus only on Arabic diaspora. That is too limiting for this magazine. It will be English based only because it is the universal language, and many many people will be able to read it.
You can help for sure if I ever get an article in Arabic. You can be my translator. However, why can’t you write short articles about every day issues in English?
I wasn’t saying that since it is in English then it will focus on diaspora bloggers, i was saying, that English is mostly written and read by disapora bloggers, most of bloggers who write from within the region write in Arabic, they wont read this magazine. hence you’re targeting certain audience, which are not as well informed as those from within.
plus, its like asking French bloggers to write in english while they should be writing in their mother tongue, i dont really see the point behind being read universally, i mean, are we truly, being read universally? but that’s an argumentative question and i dont mean to complicate this, i am just replying to your comment.
anyways, will send you articles soon nshalla, in english as long as you publish their translations
all the best
I am basing the target audience for the magazine as my site. My site is read internationally by Arabs and non-Arabs. Most of the Arabs that are living in the Arabic world that come to my site speak and write English. I got articles from them, and they were the most interested in this idea. I won’t say that their writing skills and grammar are great, but they got many thoughts and ideas that they wish to address. I will help them do that by fixing their writing and publishing it to them.
Obviously I am curious to see what you will write for this. However, I will not publish anything other than English.
and i am a translator myself, so yes, i will be glad to be your translator.
Like I said earlier, if I do get any articles written in Arabic because some people are weaker in English, I will get you to translate them.
I can contribute some art work =P
Totally love the idea I definatly wanna be in .. here’s a link to my gallery
http://pen-it-black.deviantart.com/gallery/
Oh Sara… I love the Arabic style mosaic drawings. I will definetly need your artsy style for sure. Wait for an email soon from me when I start putting things together!
Awesome! I’ve always wanted to participate in such a project. Waiting for your email =)
Btw am following you on Twotter now username –> Sarz
I would love to contribute as well, I’m originally Palestinian and am into many things such as history(especially Palestine’s),Psychology, Politics, Anthropology, Mythology, Video Games, Metal Music, Fantasy(Novels&Short Stories),Horror, Religion, Instruments, Electronics & ofcourse Poems.
Here is the links of some of my poems posted in a forum:
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47837&highlight=~Su
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=989283&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50040
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=924963&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=929950&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=879338&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=871451&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=878815&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=853451&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=826101&postcount=1
I’ve been looking forward to something like this and with someone that shares almost the same views as me. I believe this is a great chance for me to contribute although I dont have much experience of this.
I’m Originally from Palestine, just like you, living in Doha, Qatar. My interests are so many and I have so much to contribute with. History(Especially Palestinian’s), Mythology, Anthropology, Psychology, Religion, Electronics, Metal Music, Instruments, Fantasy(Novels&Short Stories), Video Games, Lame/Sarcastic Comedy and ofcourse Poems.
Here are a few of my poems that I shared on a forum:
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=957147&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=924963&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=879338&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=899846&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=878815&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=826101&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=871451&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=853451&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1176040&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=989283&postcount=1
http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showpost.php?p=929950&postcount=1
@Phat – I emailed you for more details.
Great .. I would love to be part of this .. I am Omani (in th arabian gulf).. I mostly write in arabic (short stories).. but will see what I could come with (Arabic or English) and would send it to you .. you can check my blog and let me know what kind of writing you would like (check old posts, I didnt update recently)
my e-mail: arbprnces (at) hotmail (dot) com
I’d love to be a part of this!
It seems like a really cool idea =]
I’m Arabian [Egypt, Saudi, Sudan] living in Ontario =P
16 turning 17…does that count as youth?
I’ve always really been interested in the way the western world looks at arabs and muslim…
ex. USA citizens on muslims.
I’m into arabic music too ;]
i have a lot more interests…just thought i could name a couple =]
i’d love to critic on arabic media =]
Awseome.. just email me what you are gonna write soon please.
Hi Mona!
If you’re still looking for people to contribute to your project, please count me in!
I’m a French based girl, half-jew, half-arab… (yes it’s possible!) and would be more than happy to participate. Just email me if you’re interested and let’s try to get the ball rolling.
That’s an awesome idea.