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  • Announcement: A new future for Sorted Magazine

    In September 2024 the founder and editor of Sorted Magazine, Steve Legg, went to be with Jesus. Before his death, Steve and his wife Bekah came to the difficult decision that the print magazine simply could not go on without Steve’s unique and sacrificial input. Following Steve’s death Bekah shared: “Now the race has been run. Steve has been, in his words, promoted to Glory. Please pray for those of us left behind as we face a future without our funny and faithful man – that we would continue to find joy in unexpected places and to find our security in the unshakeable kingdom of God.”

    Just a few days before the final print issue of Sorted Magazine dropped through letter boxes, God birthed a new vision in the heart of our Digital Editor, Val Fraser. She explained: “The vision of a digital future for Sorted Magazine had been burning in my heart for months. I couldn’t keep it to myself any longer and I finally plucked up the courage to outline a proposal to Bekah.”

    Now, many meetings later, Sorted Magazine has been lovingly re-imagined for you, our reader. We are calling it Sorted Digital. The editor of Sorted Digital, Val Fraser, is committed to faithfully upholding Steve’s vision for a wholesome magazine aimed primarily at a male readership. Sorted Digital will continue to offer all the great things which readers loved about Sorted Magazine.

    So what is different? Sorted Digital could be likened to a nimble, more frequent, mini version of Sorted Magazine. It’s lighter, leaner and faster than the printed version. It’s free to all (with an option to financially support). It’s monthly, shareable, paper-free, ad-free and algorithm-free. It’s an online magazine published via email (with an associated website). Expect to scroll through features, culture, cars, columns and humour, along with comment and conversations about life and faith.

    Bekah concluded: “I’m entrusting the future of Sorted Digital to seasoned media professional, Val Fraser, who has served Steve’s vision faithfully for almost five years. Won’t you join us for this new season? Whether you’re a longstanding reader or you’ve never even heard of us, we would love to have you on board. Existing email subscribers will automatically receive Sorted Digital online magazine. New readers can start receiving Sorted Digital online magazine (for free) by signing up here.”

    Main Photo Credit: Val Fraser

  • Comment: In the digital world, but not of it

    As the Sorted Magazine Team enthusiastically prepare to celebrate the one hundredth print edition, it has to be said that we’re also quietly excited about our growing online presence. Since Sorted Magazine’s Founder and CEO, Steve Legg, appointed me as the Digital Editor in 2022, I’ve watched with glowing pride as more and more new readers engage with us online. At the time of writing, the Sorted Magazine website attracts almost seven thousand visitors per month, with a current growth rate of 2.8%pcm. By my reckoning that’s potentially 84,000 visitors per year.

    Visitors to the Sorted Magazine website have increased significantly.

    The Sorted Magazine website is well populated with authoritative content and I’m particularly proud of our regular writers and columnists who work tirelessly to foster deep connections with our growing community of readers. We are in the world, but not of the world. We are not playing attention games, we are not a content farm publishing cheap outrage and culture wars, yet we do engage with contemporary culture in a measured, wholesome way. Our online readers can access exclusive writing from carefully selected thought leaders, guest writers, reviewers and dip into the occasional book extract. In addition to this, some of our regular print writers and columnists share bonus content, comment and opinion. Every now and then I jump on the bandwagon and add my own two penny worth.

    You’ll also find Motoring Editor, Tim Barnes Clay, reporting on his regular adventures behind the wheel, plus additional bonus shots of all those gorgeous cars! Tim is one of the best journalists in his field and though his obvious love for cars and driving shines through his flawless writing, you can absolutely rely on him to tell it like it is.

    Resident Sorted Film Critic, Andy Godfrey, reviews the latest movies. Readers can expect bonus content and interviews with stars such as Jonathan Roumie who plays Jesus in The Chosen series. If it’s on a screen somewhere Andy has seen it. His infectious enthusiasm for movies knows no bounds!

    In addition to the much loved Sorted menu of culture, sport, cars, health, gadgets and movies we are very grateful to J John who generously shares his deep spiritual insights with our online readers. For me personally, J John’s accessible and authentic style of writing is such a joy to read and publish. I find myself nodding enthusiastically when I digest his deeply honest wisdom, so often borne out of his own life experience.

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    If you find yourself becoming weary of the online world of click bait, shallow engagement, dopamine hacks and attention games, join the growing community of readers here at ewdpdev2.co.uk/ for a taste of something just a little bit different.

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