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Where is PTM?!

Currently PTM is on a quick hiatus while we work out the kinks of our magazine! But don't worry we will be back just as quickly as we left and we will be full of surprises along the way. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@postaltravels), Facebook (Postaltravelsmagazine), and Instagram (postaltravelsmagazine) in order to stay up to date on all things PTM. 

Take Care and see you after our break!

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What exactly is PTM?

PTM, stands for Postal Travels Magazine. Postal Travels Magazine is an online magazine that is geared towards snail mail, pen pals, and crafting. Each month we interview a person, company, website, etc that we deem influential to the snail mail community. We also host reviews and other articles that are specific to snail mail! 

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What are you looking for in a journalist or a blogger for your magazine? What exactly would the jobs mean? Also, do you accept freelance snail mail photography? Thanks :)

The journalist will provide articles for the magazine, based on the article list that we as a team discuss. We are currently no longer looking for a blogger at the moment. The work is all done for free, only being compensated via advertisement in the magazine, social networks, etc. We do accept freelance snail mail photography as well as articles- high  quality only please. If you (or anyone else) is still interested, please e-mail us! 

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New Team Members!

PTM is looking for new team members! E-mail us to see where you fit in - photography, blogging, journalism, graphic design, etc. E-mail your name, age, what you can offer/what you are skilled in, and your time zone. 

We'd love to have you join the team! 

E-mail: [email protected]

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If you do graphic design and would like to be apart of PTM

contact us at [email protected]! 

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Does postal travels magazine come by mail?

Unfortunately no, PTM is only available online. Hopefully we will be able to create a print version in the future. If you are interested in viewing the magazine, then check out our blog under the Magazine Issues Page :) 

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Our June Giveaway!!

Our June Giveaway is here check it

out by visiting the blog! 

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Hi :) i was wondering if you guys could please make the magazine available for mobiles? Sorry if it's inconvinient...

We are working to make the magazine mobile as we know it is an inconvenience to some readers, but in order to make the magazine mobile via joomag, we must pay a fee. We currently cannot afford this fee :( We are hoping that in the coming months we will get something worked out. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to mention them! 

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how do I enter the giveaway?

The official giveaway post will be released tomorrow (6/5) at 12 noon EST! Be on the lookout! It will be released on our blolgspot blog postaltravelsmagazine(.)blogspot(.)com !!! 

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What if I don't have a blogspot and I want to enter the giveaway?

If you don't have a blogspot you can subscribe via e-mail or bloglovin! Both can  be found on the blogspot :) Good Luck! 

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Join Our First Swap

PTM is excited to host it's first swap! We want our readers to be included into something exciting that we are starting - a PTM museum- and you guys have a chance to get in on all of the goodness!! Our first swap is a Traveling Notebook!! If you aren't quite sure what a traveling notebook is, you can read all about it in our June issue!  For those of you that are interested in signing up to be apart of this, please read the rules below and fill out the sign up form. The form will close on the 19th of this month and we will contact the participants we deem suitable! The rules are simple

You must fill out the form

You must be at least 17 years old

You must be willing to provide all things listed in the form

You must be willing to report when you've received/sent the notebook, by e-mail PTM at [email protected]

You must send within 1 week of receiving the notebook

You may only use a maximum of 2 pages of the notebook (if you feel you only need one page - that is fine)

You must include something creative for the magazine - nothing derogatory, prejudice or disgusting (i.e. spit, poop, racial remarks, etc). 

You must have fun! 

If you feel like you can make the commitment, then head on over to he PTM blog to sign up!  

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The June Release Is Here!!!

  The new issue is here and it is full of inspiration!  This issue gives you several articles from our team members, all geared towards summer time! This month you will find an interview from Pauline, who is in charge of a lovely calligraphy project, called the Happy Hands Project. Her work is very inspirational, so be sure to check that out. You can also find several book reviews, with an opportunity to submit your own, a DIY using paint chips to decorate your mail and an opportunity to join the PTM team - check out this post to see if you have what it takes. PTM is also hosting a giveaway, which will be posted on the blog in just a few days, as well as a swap, which will also be posted here, so read up on that and then check the blog for updates. There are still pen pal ads, birthday shout outs and reviews, so if your looking for a pen pal, have someone you want to shout out or if you're interested in some really good snail mail shops, make sure you read all the way to the end! Plus, saving the best for last, we have a freebie this month, created by Fab! Be sure to visit all our team members sites - PTM would not be what it is, without the hard work of all of our members. We all work very hard to make PTM the best! Give us feedback, spread the word and join us on our social networking sites! 

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Bon Voyage Snail Mailers & Crafters

If you don’t already know, I’m apart of the Postal Travels Team. Together, we create a completely new issue of Postal Travels Magazine, for you all to read and enjoy.

My amazing pen pal, who is also a close friend, Tee, came up with this amazing idea to start a magazine just for the snail mail & craft community. When she approached me, I thought that this project would be well worth it. It took awhile to come up with a name, but with team work, Postal Travels Magazine was born.

We started planning the first issue and released it on February 14th. With our limited amount of skills our first issue was met with great criticism, but it was helpful to us. With this criticism, we decided to expand our team and since have hired several photographers, a layout engineer and 2 journalists. 

I love that Tee was thoughtful enough to share her idea with me. This is amazing and I love to help people. So anything for my fellow friends who love snail mail and crafting. I’m appreciative of being given this opportunity to work for Postal Travels Magazine. I’m glad to be apart of this.

If you’re just starting out in the snail mail community, you can check out our pen pal ads. Need ideas on how to decorate your letter or any package, check our mail art articles.

Did you know that there are different types of pen pals? Read about them in March’s issue.

Running out of ideas on how to send a letter? Want to surprise your penpal with an ‘out of the box’ letter, head over to April’s issue. 

Just want to check out PTM then visit the blog and click the links there are endless possibilities.

Read our issues: http://www.joomag.com/en/magInfo/0997080001360043702

Check out our blog: http://postaltravelsmagazine.blogspot.com/

Tumblr: http://postaltravels.tumblr.com/

Instagram: @postaltravelsmagazine

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PostalTravels

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can we suggest someone who isn't exactly pen pal oriented for the interviews and stuff? I know a girl on instagram that has nice stuff and i think people would find her stuff cute to send to pen pals and etc

Sure! Submit it here or send it to our e-mail we will surely check it out :) 

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We Want YOU!!!

PTM is looking to expand its team and YOU just may be our new team member! So what are we looking for? 2 layout engineers and one assistant! To find out if you qualify and how to apply just continue reading!

Layout Engineer:

·         must be willing to work without monetary compensation but for exposure via the magazine and our other social networking sites

·         must be willing to share 1/3 of the load of designing the magazine pages

·         must be willing to work on other graphics if needed

·         must be friendly, creative and can bring innovative ideas to the PTM team

·         must submit a sample magazine page of your graphic design style (be creative and make whatever you want, it can be really quick but it must display your talents)

·         To apply, e-mail your name, age, a bit about you, what you do in the snail mail community( pen pal, run a blog, own a shop, swaps, etc), one idea you have for PTM, an idea of your schedule, your blog (or other social media you’d like to share – this is not a requirement), and your sample magazine page to [email protected]

Assistant:

·         Must be willing to work for advertising in the magazine and other social media areas and not for monetary compensation

·         Must be organized and offer good ideas

·         Must be friendly and creative

·         Must be willing to write blog posts, e-mails, interview questions, or possibly an article if needed

·         Must have a significant amount of spare time

·         Must be willing to run one of our social media outlets

·         Must be willing to work alongside the creator

·         Must be willing to complete other administrative assistant tasks as need

·         Being skilled in other areas – such as marketing, blogging, graphic design – a plus!

·         To apply, e-mail your name, age, a bit about you, what you do in the snail mail community (pen paling, blogging, a shop owner, swapping, etc), one idea you have for PTM, an idea of your schedule, your blog (or other social media – not a requirement), other areas you are skilled (marketing, blogging, shop owner, etc), and a sample professional e-mail/or sample blog post (whichever is easiest for you to do) to [email protected]

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We love to know how we are doing!

Please leave your feedback for Postal Travels Magazine in our feedback box! We will gladly discuss it in our next meeting and continue to improve - look out for the upcoming issue of PTM being released on June 3rd. 

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I know that May is almost over but have you checked out the May issue of PTM???

Follow the link below to see what we had in store this month!

Be sure to continue following us and look out for our June issue! We have several big announcements on how you can get involved with PTM!! 

Check out the May issue here!