After looking at some publishing options, I am considering releasing a monthly e-zine of Firepics content to supplement the budget of the website and to be used to recruit new members. It would be free to all members through a pdf download on the site and available for 99 cents as a Kindle Single.
Of course, this would constitute a modification of the user agreement/posting guidelines. I would ask for releases from those whose images/content I wished to use, and compensation would be disbursed after the month's run of the e-zine. Initially, there would be a diversion into the Firepics operating fund-probably 50% with the remaining 50% distributed equally among the contributors. In example, if there is a $100 profit, $50 would go to paying the webhosting, domain licensing, software licensing and legal representation, while each contributor would receive $5. At a $1000 profit, those numbers increase to $50 per person. The payments would be made upon receipt of payment from Kindle for the month that the images/article appeared. Any sales of the e-zine after disbursement has been made (back-issue sales) would not receive a disbursement. These numbers have the potential to be significantly more than any of the print magazines are offering. As time goes on, I would like to attract advertisers, which would allow for 100% of the residuals to be divided among the contributors. Free membership extensions would also be given to contributors. (still trying to figure out something for Lifetime Members)
Obviously, this will not work without the support of the membership, so I'm throwing it out for discussion. I'm not married to the idea, so do not feel that you are insulting me if you are not in favor.
Of course, this would constitute a modification of the user agreement/posting guidelines. I would ask for releases from those whose images/content I wished to use, and compensation would be disbursed after the month's run of the e-zine. Initially, there would be a diversion into the Firepics operating fund-probably 50% with the remaining 50% distributed equally among the contributors. In example, if there is a $100 profit, $50 would go to paying the webhosting, domain licensing, software licensing and legal representation, while each contributor would receive $5. At a $1000 profit, those numbers increase to $50 per person. The payments would be made upon receipt of payment from Kindle for the month that the images/article appeared. Any sales of the e-zine after disbursement has been made (back-issue sales) would not receive a disbursement. These numbers have the potential to be significantly more than any of the print magazines are offering. As time goes on, I would like to attract advertisers, which would allow for 100% of the residuals to be divided among the contributors. Free membership extensions would also be given to contributors. (still trying to figure out something for Lifetime Members)
Obviously, this will not work without the support of the membership, so I'm throwing it out for discussion. I'm not married to the idea, so do not feel that you are insulting me if you are not in favor.
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