Changing sides
Yet another year is already coming to an end. We in the editorial office are probably the first to notice; most likely even before the first Christmas articles are displayed in the shops. Not many readers realize just how much lead time is required before an issue goes to print: The first step is the sourcing and acquisition of the articles – a process that begins more often than not a year prior to publication. Frequently, we travel all over the world to collect material, where we spend a great deal of time in airports, on the road, and in hotels. Once we have written the articles, we select...