Journal tagged by At work with

Advertising art director Adam Hunt describes the ups and downs of publishing This Way Up, an occasional magazine that practices what it preaches, celebrating self-initiated creative projects. He shares his work environment, his inspirations and his week ahead.

Paris-based Profane presents work by amateurs—‘anonymous connoisseurs and artists hidden from official circles’—in a beautifully curated and designed quarterly. Co-founder Charlotte Halpern discusses her week ahead and her magazine’s part in the French indie rennaisance.

Eaten magazine has been building a loyal audience for its coverage of the history of food, encompassing recipes, gastronomic essays and personal stories. Founder Emelyn Rude discusses the origins and inspirations of her magazine as the Party-themed no12 goes on sale.

Diminutive magazine An Inkling was launched by Ellie Parkes to bridge the arts and science; ‘I think it strange that science writing should be kept in the science journals and art writing in the literature journals—why not bring the two together and enable science and art writers to converse?’

This week we set aside magazines to meet Matt Conlon, General Manager at Shelter from the Storm, the Islington-based emergency night shelter we’re supporting with our Christmas Cracker campaign. Matt describes the work they do to help homeless people rebuild their lives.

Arts and literary quarterly Ambit has been published since 1959, always offering an impressive range of work from contemporary authors, poets and artists. Kirsty Allison is the latest editor to take on the magazine; she discusses the role of editor and her plans for the magazine.