Once Magazine
They can be long and interactive. They can be narrative and profitable. Photo stories can change the way we see the world. Our vision is to publish these stories every month and every month to pay our contributors what they deserve.
Once Magazine is a new kind of magazine that strives to create compelling narratives that are not possible with print or web. Each month we publish three long photo stories paired with audio, video, text essays, and infographics. Typically journalistic, our stories range in topic from retirement communities in Arizona to the Libyan revolution. Each one is created specifically for the iPad.
Why is it iPad-only?
It is the perfect picture frame. We want to experiment with long photo stories and their interactivity. Doing so in print or online is simply impossible to the degree we envision.
How much does it cost?
The app itself is free and it comes with a full free issue. You can purchase a monthly subscription inside the app for $1.99, and buy single issues for $2.99.
What is your revenue sharing model?
Each month we share a substantial portion of the gross revenue the magazine makes with our writers and photographers. We believe contributors should share in the profit their work generates and that doing so strengthens the partnerships between publications and contributors that encourage quality editorial content.
I don’t have an iPad. Do you plan to expand to other platforms?
Yes. The plans are in the works. In the meantime, we strongly encourage borrowing iPads from friends, parents, and co-workers, as well as visiting your local Apple store and downloading the app on their demo iPads.
Can I see past issues of Once?
On your iPad, you can preview all of our issues by tapping the Buy tab at the bottom of the screen. You can also see a short description of each story on our blog.
How do I unsubscribe from Once Magazine?
From your iPad, go to Settings, tap Store, and click on your Apple ID. In the pop-up, select View Apple ID and enter your password. Scroll down to Subscriptions and tap Manage.
From your computer, open iTunes, go to Account Settings. Scroll down to Subscriptions and tap Manage.
