The Revival of Long-Form Content & Creating Space for Muslim Women
What happens when we choose to slow down in a world built around the scroll?
In this episode of the Muslimah Storytellers Podcast, we’re joined by the founder of FRIDAY Magazine to explore the revival of long-form content, the importance of Muslim media, and why creating intentional spaces for Muslim women writers and readers matters.
We also get into the practical side of building a slow-production magazine — from the idea behind it to actually bringing it to life.
In this episode, we discuss:
01 — Why long-form content still matters In an age of short-form videos, quick takes and endless scrolling, why are readers still drawn to thoughtful, in-depth storytelling?
02 — Creating our own Muslim media spaces What happens when Muslim women stop waiting to be represented and start creating the platforms, publications and spaces they want to see?
03 — Why Muslim women need spaces to write and read We explore the importance of having spaces where Muslim women can tell nuanced stories, explore ideas and see themselves reflected beyond stereotypes.
04 — The revival of print and slow media Why deliberately choosing print, long-form writing and slower production can be a powerful response to an increasingly fast-paced digital world.
05 — Behind the scenes of creating a magazine What does it actually take to create a slow-production magazine? We talk about the process, the challenges and what happens behind the finished pages.
06 — Building something with intention From editorial choices to community, we explore what it means to build a media platform around values rather than simply chasing content.
Listen until the end…
We finish by getting into the HOW of creating a slow-production magazine — and what aspiring writers and creatives can learn from building something intentionally from the ground up.
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