GIRLS AS CHANGE-MAKERS

MAKE YOUR OWN ZINES

Why zines?

Zines are not confined by respectability politics. Typos, “incorrect” grammar, and radical ideas have free reign in the world of the zine-- in fact, they are encouraged.  A zine can be about whatever subject its creator decides upon, or it may contain a variety of subjects and writing styles within the same issue. Zines can include personal essays, political discussions, fiction, craft or do-it-yourself advice, articles about music or movies, comics, poetry, reviews – anything under the sun, really. Zines are personal and idiosyncratic. The best thing about zines is this: There are no rules. 

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Why make your own?

To see your work in print. To collaborate with other artists. To share what you created. To encourage others to be creative. To find and connect with other people who have similar interests. To get mail. To make new friends. To create the publication you always wished existed. To share information. To educate. To change people’s minds. To teach yourself something new. To get something off your chest. To make yourself a better writer or artist.