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If I had one word of advice for fellow webcomic artists: do some zines. Doing zines has like, quintupled my income. It's ridiculous. I'm finally earning something resembling a living wage.
I love long-form comics, but they are hard to monetize. Printing them is a pain in the ass. Short, catchy comics in PDF form have been so much faster and easier for me to produce, at consistently high quality, and they can be priced affordably for a wide audience.
One of the reasons I love doing fanzines is that the audience already knows the characters and general story. You can dive right in to something more complex without spending tons of time worldbuilding or setting things up. They're also a lot easier to market with tags.
📚 How to Make a Zine 📚
(and not die in the process)
A quick and beginner-friendly guide on how to get into making zines. This covers:
- Traditional zines
- Fandom zines (commercial and non-commercial)
- Resources
- Tips & Tricks
- Research tips
And more!
See 🧵 for info!
(and not die in the process)
A quick and beginner-friendly guide on how to get into making zines. This covers:
- Traditional zines
- Fandom zines (commercial and non-commercial)
- Resources
- Tips & Tricks
- Research tips
And more!
See 🧵 for info!
So to preface this thread:
Hi! My name is Kiri and I like zines. Most of my experience with them has been in the commercialized fandom "zine" space, so I feel it's really important to teach folks about traditional zine history and how to make their own! (1/3)
Hi! My name is Kiri and I like zines. Most of my experience with them has been in the commercialized fandom "zine" space, so I feel it's really important to teach folks about traditional zine history and how to make their own! (1/3)
(2/3) If you know about zine history, have any tips + tricks to share, or want to contribute resources, feel free to comment on the thread, @, or DM me!
This thread is just a summarized supplementary resource I'm posting here while I make progress on the full written guide and +
This thread is just a summarized supplementary resource I'm posting here while I make progress on the full written guide and +
Looking for creative #HalfTermActivities? We've got LOTS of ideas to get you crafting! Inspired by #craftivist campaigns for #MakingForChangeExpo, our simple tutorials can help you learn new skills & process the world around you:
makingforchangeexpo.com/make-something
#CraftTutorial
1/5
makingforchangeexpo.com/make-something
#CraftTutorial
1/5
Craft Idea 1: A #Tea4Change Tea Bag
What you need:
👉White fabric
👉Needle & thread
👉Label & pen to write a message for the tag
👉Colourful material or paper to go inside
Tutorial available here: makingforchangeexpo.com/make-something
#HalfTermActivites #CraftTutorial #Craftivism
2/5
What you need:
👉White fabric
👉Needle & thread
👉Label & pen to write a message for the tag
👉Colourful material or paper to go inside
Tutorial available here: makingforchangeexpo.com/make-something
#HalfTermActivites #CraftTutorial #Craftivism
2/5
Craft Idea 2: A #BeeKind Embroidered Patch:
What you need:
👉Cotton based fabric
👉Needle & embroidery thread
👉Scissors
👉Pencil
👉Pins
Download the tutorial from @zinesandting here:
makingforchangeexpo.com/make-something
#HalfTermActivites #CraftTutorial #Craft #Craftivism
3/5
What you need:
👉Cotton based fabric
👉Needle & embroidery thread
👉Scissors
👉Pencil
👉Pins
Download the tutorial from @zinesandting here:
makingforchangeexpo.com/make-something
#HalfTermActivites #CraftTutorial #Craft #Craftivism
3/5
I really haven’t made a detailed list of everything I did in the #TTRPG sphere this year. But all in all, I think it was a productive year besides all the problems.
I published #LostInTheFantasyWorld, a #Visitation #Fantasy game I developed playing with my 5 year old kid!
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I published #LostInTheFantasyWorld, a #Visitation #Fantasy game I developed playing with my 5 year old kid!
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I made my first #SoloRPG inspired by @pangalactic #WretchedAndAlone engine, called #LostInTheDeep. It’s pretty much a homage to the last #MinesOfMoria expedition. And I have plans for a few more of these!!!
I’ve also published a few accessories for #LostInTheFantasyWorld, such as a #ColoringBook and a few pamphlets to help Mentors create adventures and scenarios! I got to work with the amazing @devilmonkey77 for this!
Let me talk about #TheDeadAreComing, my minimalist #OSR #TTRPG #Zine which is at Kickstarter right now!
You can get this game and two others at: kickstarter.com/projects/galla…
Let’s dive in!
You can get this game and two others at: kickstarter.com/projects/galla…
Let’s dive in!
1. #TheDeadAreComing was created inspired by #ElectricBastionland and #Mausritter system and organization, as well as other influences (including #Troika). Character creation is super straightforward and gives you a lot to work with nonetheless!
2. You get details, a background, suggested names and some items that will help you determine who your survivor is and what are they like. Don’t get too attached though, life isn’t easy in a #ZombieApocalypse!
Something new & exciting: this Saturday is our virtual
@NorfolkLibs #ZineClub! We'd love for you to make a #zine to share and if you tag us, we'll re-post!
The (optional) theme is "Dancing Feet."- check the thread below for some picture inspo c/o @PictureNorfolk! 📸📝
@NorfolkLibs #ZineClub! We'd love for you to make a #zine to share and if you tag us, we'll re-post!
The (optional) theme is "Dancing Feet."- check the thread below for some picture inspo c/o @PictureNorfolk! 📸📝
Whether you print these off or just use them as inspiration for whatever you make, we're really excited to see what #zines you come up with- please get involved with us at the weekend!
AND- if you've never made a #zine before- here's a video showing a simple booklet fold; all you need is an A4 piece of paper and a pair of scissors:
This Saturday is our virtual @NorfolkLibs #ZineClub!
Make a #zine or share a favourite zine on Twitter or Instagram (@millenniumlibrary), tag us, and we'll share.
The (optional) theme is "Dancing Feet." We've gathered some images from @PictureNorfolk to inspire you...
Make a #zine or share a favourite zine on Twitter or Instagram (@millenniumlibrary), tag us, and we'll share.
The (optional) theme is "Dancing Feet." We've gathered some images from @PictureNorfolk to inspire you...
And here’s Apryl showing you how to make a simple folded zine - all you need is one sheet of paper and scissors.
We can’t wait to see what you make on Saturday!
#LetsMakeZines #Quarantzine #DancingFeet
We can’t wait to see what you make on Saturday!
#LetsMakeZines #Quarantzine #DancingFeet
We’ve been busy cataloguing #zine donations to add to the #NMLZineLibrary - including “Proud Child of Immigrants” by @jbistheinitial, reflecting on their experience of being a child of immigrant parents and considering identity. (1/5)
“Women Artists at Home” by @madebywomenzine - exploring the extraordinary stories of women artists and their homes, including #FridaKahlo and #LouiseBourgeois (2/5)
“Five things I wish I’d learnt at school about Empire” by @eddiepile - a zine about British colonial histories inspired by @fillinthblanks (3/5)
Are you a #zine maker or collector? Our first ever #ZineFair is this November!
Get the following date in your diary...
📅: Saturday 23rd November, 11am-4pm
📍: Ground floor, @MillenniumLib
Potential stallholders, see email contacts on below poster. Please spread the word!
Get the following date in your diary...
📅: Saturday 23rd November, 11am-4pm
📍: Ground floor, @MillenniumLib
Potential stallholders, see email contacts on below poster. Please spread the word!
@_canndo @UIZineLibs @HollyCasio @fanzines We're having our first zine fair in Nov - please could you share the above tweet? Thanks! :)
