The method you choose for putting your magazine together can determine how you gather and incorporate content. Here are some points to consider:
Though the glossy, software-enhanced look is a magazine standard, making one without the use of computers can give your magazine an art-house feel. However, this will require lots of extra time and talent and is best suited for people who have already done similar projects.
InDesign is the standard (though expensive) designer tool for digitally-designed magazines. The type is often written out and edited in InCopy, which meshes with InDesign. Alternately, some publications use Quark.
If these options aren’t in your price range, Office Publisher might be an effective alternative.