Subtle Pride Magazine Issue 1 - Spring 2024
Welcome to the first issue of Subtle Pride Magazine— an interactive digital publication designed for lesbians and wlw. This first issue may be a bit humble, but I hope to grow it to include many diverse lesbian and wlw voices.
The mission of this magazine is to entertain while also helping lesbians and wlw learn valuable communication, relationship, and dating skills. some of the content is purely for fun, while other content aims to educate.
It is geared towards 18-25-year-olds, but everyone is welcome to read and participate. Because of numerous requests for quizzes, this first issue is quiz-heavy.
What this magazine is:
-A 71-page (4.3mb) PDF document with links, made for reading on a smartphone or other device. The pages will look different from those in a traditional magazine (bigger font, etc.).
-An interactive publication with links to quizzes and polls, where you can see realtime stats.
-A new endeavor, so this first issue will be humble. But I hope to grow it by including other lesbian and wlw voices, making it a collective space where diverse experiences and perspectives flourish.
What this magazine isn’t:
-A traditional magazine with flipping pages.
Included in this issue:
4 quizzes:
- “What’s Your Flirting Style?”
- “How Long Will It Take You to Find a Girlfriend?”
- “Are you a Useless Lesbian?” (based on the "useless lesbian" stereotype)
- “Are You Good at Flirting Over Text?”
Poll: “What kind of relationship are you looking for?” (+ stats and quotes from contributors)
“Up Your Texting Game With These Flirty Texts”
“How to Stand Out on Dating Apps”
“Your Digital Dating Fortune Cookie”
“Subtle Pride Wall Art Printables”
WLW trivia
FAQ
"Who the heck are you, and what is Subtle Pride magazine about?"
My name is Deanna, and I am the creator of Subtle Pride Blog. I have taught English communication to English learners for ten years. I realized that when it comes to dating and love, lesbians and wlw have trouble with the same things as English learners: confidence and/or basic communication skills.
Subtle Pride magazine grew out of this realization.
I wanted to create something for younger lesbians and wlw that would be fun and entertaining, but also add in a bit of schooling on communication and confidence.
Some of the content is pure entertainment, but I’ve tried to sprinkle in nuggets of wisdom and advice throughout the magazine to help readers navigate the world of dating and relationships more skillfully.
“Who is this magazine for?”
Subtle Pride is geared towards 18-25-year-olds, but of course everyone is welcome to read!
“Why the name ‘Subtle Pride’?"
"Subtle Pride" captures a mix of being down-to-earth and confident. "Subtle" is about staying humble and recognizing there's always more to learn when it comes to being healthy and confident as lesbians and wlw. And "Pride" is all about celebrating our confidence and empowerment. So, the name is about embracing and being proud of who we are, while staying grounded and growing along the way.
“How often are issues released?”
Very tentatively I hope to release a new issue every 6 months. It may be a bit longer between issues at first, however.
“I’m a wlw artist, writer, poet, creator, influencer, etc. Can I contribute/be featured?”
Definitely! Subtle Pride is all about empowering wlw. If you’d like to contribute or be featured in a future issue of Subtle Pride, please fill out a contribution request on Google forms.
There’s no guarantee you will be featured, but I will do my best to consider all requests.
“Why $6.99?”
It costs to host interactive quizzes on a quiz platform. I am using Typeform for this, and fees are involved. There are also fees for things like digital downloads. I need to be able to cover my cost of living as well, as I hope to be able to work on Subtle Pride full-time.
This issue also has no ads. I hope to open up in-magazine ads (with clickable links to products/services) to lesbian and WLW-owned businesses in the future to keep costs down for readers.
That being said, I will try to keep this magazine and the Subtle Pride community as accessible as possible.
If you would like to advertise in a future issue, please email me at deanna@subtlepridemerch.com.
“What will be included in future issues?”
I hope to grow from these humble beginnings to a place where lesbians and wlw can come to for advice and encouragement, and a space that includes many lesbian and wlw voices.
“What is the best device to read this on, and how do I read it?”
A smartphone, tablet, or desktop. This magazine is specifically designed for a smartphone (larger font, etc.).
For best user experience, do not read directly from the download link.
If reading on iphone, send this file to the Apple Books app and read it there. With Apple Books, you can click on links and toggle between quizzes and Apple Books more easily.
If reading on Android, go to your Files app, locate the file, and then either open it directly within the Files app or choose another app from the list of available options to open the file with.
“What’s the return policy?”
Because this is a digital product, there is no way to return it. So please look at the sneak peak pictures, read the description, and make sure this is something you would like before you buy.