20 Examples of magazine topics to create engaging content

Although the media market has changed a lot, magazines are still a great way to share ideas and stories with your audience. If you love something, why not design and publish a digital magazine about it, like the one below?

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But how do you choose a good topic and make your magazine successful? In this article, you will find magazine topics for individuals and companies - to promote your brand, show off your best side, or simply share your knowledge with others.

What can I make my magazine about?

 

Business tool

A magazine can be a surprisingly effective tool for your business. It allows you to present your company's offerings in an accessible way, build your brand, and establish relationships with customers. Fill it with employee and customer interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, product highlights, and the kind of company updates people actually want to read.

 

Graphic novel or comic book

If you make comics, an online magazine is an easy way to publish them and have them look good on a screen. A magazine is perfect for presenting picture stories, whether they are adventurous or humorous - such as "two players on the couch" style.

Novels and short stories

Literary magazines are again growing in popularity. It’s a great format for publishing short stories and serialized novels one installment at a time. It allows you to monetize your texts, receive valuable feedback, and build a circle of loyal readers.

Passion project

Create a magazine dedicated to your passion - it could be about video games, literature, or your hometown. This is not only a great way to develop your interests and share them with others, but also to learn how to design and create content.

Portfolio

If you’re tired of sending a random folder of files, put your portfolio into an interactive magazine instead. Publuu’s flipbook lets you gather your best work in one place, and small details, like a bit of motion here and there, can make it feel finished and professional. Example below.

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As you grow, you can continue to publish more issues, documenting your progress.

Step-by-step guide

Magazines are perfect for publishing step-by-step guides. If you are already sharing your passion online, you can turn this content into a magazine. For example, if you run a makeup vlog, consider creating a magazine to share your expert opinions with a wider audience.

Travel guide

Travel enthusiasts can also create their own magazine to share photos, stories and practical tips. Each new trip can inspire future editions that capture your experiences in an original way.

20 magazine topics examples

 

1. Lifestyle magazine topics

A lifestyle magazine describes issues related to everyday life – home and living improvement tips, better organization, life hacks, or health and wellness. In your lifestyle magazine you can include reviews of movies or video games, and articles on fashion, entertainment, food and art.

Article ideas:

• 5 Ways to Declutter Your Living Space

• Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

• Mindful Meditation for Beginners

 

2. Fashion magazine topics

You can opt for general fashion (focusing on either men or women in specific groups), or focus on one aspect of the fashion world. Another good topic is a vintage fashion magazine, with articles on retro trends, thrifting tips, and preserving vintage clothing.

Other options are sustainable fashion, describing eco-friendly clothing, ethical brands, and reducing your fashion footprint – or plus-size fashion devoted to body positivity.

Article ideas:

• How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe

• 10 Greatest Plus-Size Icons
  
  

3. Travel magazine topics

Travel magazines are still one of the easiest ways to pick up practical tips and fresh ideas for your next trip. You can use your travel magazine to present tour plans, describe hotels, national parks or hiking trails. Your magazine can also focus on travelling on a budget, describing affordable destination and budget-friendly activities.

Article ideas:

• 3 Lesser-Known Places in Budapest Worth a Stop

• What to Pack for a Solo Trip (Without Overpacking)

• Sri Lanka with Kids: Simple Ideas for a Great Trip
  
  

4. Nature magazine topics

Both adults and kids love nature – and they love to read about the lives of animals or various exotic plants. Travelogues, tips for survival in the forest, description of endangered species, and conservation will appeal to everyone – especially if accompanied by high-quality nature photography.

Article ideas:

• Why Biodiversity Matters (and What We Can Do About It)

• A Quick Guide to Common Birds in North Africa

• Backpacking Basics: What Beginners Actually Need

5. Women's magazine topics

Fashion shows up a lot in women’s magazines, sure - but it’s rarely the whole picture. You’ll also find beauty and health coverage, plus practical parenting content like child development tips and ideas for family time. It’s not uncommon to find political and feminist opinion articles in women magazines.

Article ideas:

• Healthy Eating Habits for Busy Women

• Building Strong Relationships

• How to Negotiate Your Salary
  
  

6. Fanzine topics

If you’re working solo, why not create a fanzine? A fanzine is a small, DIY magazine focused on one specific obsession - often something niche or counterculture, like punk, gaming, or politics on the fringes.

Article ideas:

• I Went to the Worst Gig of My Life — Here’s What Happened

• Selling Out, or Just Paying the Bills?
  
  

7. Men's magazine topics

Most men’s magazines mix style and grooming with practical stuff - think fitness, health, and a steady stream of tech and gadget coverage. Your men’s magazine can describe workout routines, nutrition tips, and men's health issues.

Article ideas:

• The Best Workout Routines for Men

• What to Watch Out For at the Barber's
  
  

8. Science fiction magazine

Speculative fiction magazines often showcase stories or comics about amazing societies, space exploration or time travel. These days, they also review books and movies, offer news on new technology, geek culture, and describe conventions and recent events.

Article ideas:

• The Best Sci-Fi Books of the Year

• Interview with a bestselling author

• Superhero movie history
  
  

9. Business magazine topics

This is a very wide category – but there are plenty of magazine topics you can find to help prospective entrepreneurs. You can cover the basics—how to start, how to plan, and real founder stories that show what it takes. And for people already running a company, topics like financial news, market trends, and economic outlooks are always useful.

Article ideas:

• Office Essentials: What’s Worth Buying (and What Isn’t)

• Lessons Learned: Interviews with Successful Startup Founders

• Economic Outlook for 2026: What to Watch

 

10. Music magazine topics

Your music magazine can be genre-specific, related to rock, pop, hip-hop, classical, or other music styles, or you can try to appeal to as broad an audience as possible. Feature album reviews, concert reviews, music recommendations, and interviews with musicians, bands, and music producers. For music professionals, include instrument reviews and trade tips and tricks!

Article ideas:

• The Best Albums of the Year (So Far)

• A Practical Guide to Harmonicas: Types, Tones, and Tips
  
  

11. Arts and crafts magazine

This magazine should appeal to everyone who loves creating with their own hands (or power tools). You can cover anything from painting and drawing to photography and other hands-on hobbies. And if your readers love DIY, add clear project plans, measurements, and even proper schematics.

Article topics:

• Knitting for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start

• Meet the Makers: Interviews with Local Artists

• How to Build Your Own Wardrobe: A Beginner-Friendly Plan
  
  

12. Topics for technology magazine

In 2026, technology magazines are among the most popular. Many focus on gadgets and devices, but your magazine can show many more options. You can describe tech news, from reviews of new products to AI or robotics, or focus on mobile technology.

Article ideas:

• The Best Smartphones of 2026: Top Picks and What Matters

• The Future of AI: What’s Coming Next

• Cybersecurity Basics: Simple Habits That Make a Big Difference
  
  

13. Gaming magazine topics

A lot of video game culture might have moved online, but it’s still great to read about esports, game reviews, previews and gaming news. A new trend is streaming – and Publuu can help you embed your game stream recordings directly into your magazine!

Article ideas:

• The Most Anticipated Games of 2026 (and Why People Are Hyped)

• Build Your Own Gaming PC: A Straightforward Starter Guide

• '90s Adventure Games: A Nostalgic Retrospective
  
  

14. Car and motorbike magazine topics

New readers will love clear reviews and side-by-side comparisons of new and used cars. Long-time enthusiasts, on the other hand, tend to go for tuning, maintenance, DIY projects, classic-car culture, show reports, and local automotive history.

Article ideas:

• The Best SUVs of 2026

• How I Restored 1950s Cadillacs

15. Topics for gardening magazine

Anyone with a small plot of land will appreciate this magazine. It can include tips for would-be gardeners on planting, pruning and proper pest control. Landowners will also appreciate tips on landscaping or garden design. Another useful trend is sustainable and organic gardening.

Article ideas:

• How to Start a Vegetable Garden

• Pruning Tips for Common Trees

• Non-Chemical Pest Control
  
  

16. Health magazine topics

Health is obviously vital for everyone, so your magazine should appeal to everyone, not just fitness enthusiasts. In addition to tips on workout routines, fitness, and healthy living, you can write about medical research and health trends. Other important topics include alternative medicine (make sure to verify the research) and mental health, which is just as important as physical health.

Article ideas:

• The Best Workouts for Weight Loss

• The Benefits of Meditation

• Ulcers - New Research on Root Causes
  
  

17. Popular science magazine topics

Scientific magazines don’t have to be just for specialists and PhDs. Popular science magazines introduce the latest scientific discoveries, breakthroughs, and research to a broader audience. Everything from new mathematical theories to articles on space exploration can be a topic for science enthusiasts.

Article ideas:

• Living Forever: Science Fiction, or Something We Might See?

• The Future of Renewable Energy: What’s Actually Changing
  
  

18. Popular history magazine

History can be surprisingly addictive - even for people who wouldn’t call themselves history buffs. You can build an issue around one place (your town, a neighborhood, even a single building), zoom in on a specific era, or profile fascinating figures from the past. What keeps readers turning pages? The messy, debated parts of history: unsolved mysteries, conflicting accounts, and controversies that historians still argue about. Done well, it feels less like a textbook and more like a good story - grounded in facts, but full of questions.

Article topics:

• Our School’s Story: Since 1933

• What Really Happened to the Amber Room?

• 10 Women Who Shaped History

19. Topics for cooking magazine

Cooking doesn’t have to be fancy - anyone can cook. Share reliable recipes, simple techniques, and mouth-watering photos that make people want to try them. However, food is just a part of a wider culture: you can introduce food trends, cultural dishes, and write about visits to food festivals. Readers can also be interested in reviews of kitchen gadgets, implements, or demonstration of cooking techniques.

Article ideas:

• Lazy Weeknight Dinners

• Exploring the Flavors of Slovenia

• Sautéing – A Beginner’s Guide
  
  

20. Parenting magazine topics

Parenting magazines offer advice for everyone, from new parents of newborns to seasoned guardians of teens! And it doesn’t have to stop at child-development checklists and "what to expect" guides. You can also include family outing or vacation ideas, as well as educational resources and techniques.

Article ideas:

• The Best Educational Toys for Toddlers

• Temper Tantrums – How to Manage Them

• First Time at High School – What Do You Need?
  
  
  

Publishing and editing tips for magazines

 

Use Publuu to make your magazine more engaging

Turn your magazine into a Publuu flipbook, so it feels more like a real publication than a static PDF. You can use it to turn static illustrations into animated gifs, add an interactive table of contents or galleries to simplify your page layout.

Start your work with a cover

Design a bold and engaging cover that reflects your target audience. After all, this is what your readers will see at the first glance!

Step it up a level with high-quality photography

Invest in professional photography to strengthen your magazine's visual identity and tell compelling stories.

Focus on great content

Graphic design matters, but what attracts readers are your texts. Create engaging headlines, subheads and body text to guide readers through your content.

Font and typography art

Choose fonts that match with your magazine's tone. For example, serif fonts are often traditional, while sans-serif fonts can appear more modern and youthful.

Know your audience

Tailor your content and design to your specific readership - write about things that your readers want to know!

So what is the best topic of a magazine?

In general, the best topic for a magazine is one you know well and are passionate about! If you don't know anything about artificial intelligence, don't write about it, even if it becomes popular. Use your own knowledge, and people will appreciate it.

However, in 2026, we can predict that some of the most interesting magazine topics will be:

• Artificial intelligence and technology: The latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and automation.

• Sustainability and environmental issues: Climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living.

• Mental health and well-being: Awareness of global issues and relaxation techniques.

• Social justice and equality: Diversity, inclusion, and social justice movements.
  
  

Conclusion on magazine topics

The best topic is one that you know a lot about - in short, write about what you love! Only by knowing your topic can you make your magazine valuable.

What's more, think about who will read your magazine and create it specifically for them. By combining interesting content, great design, and a dash of creativity, you can create a unique and engaging digital magazine that stands out!

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