31-page "accessing or buying your first press" #zine draft is done now, too! Again, focus=letterpress accessibility (physically using the press, cost, etc.). Ideas for finding local free/low-cost press access; DIY, used, new options from free to ~$3k (for groups/schools/libraries w/some grant $)

We taught two zine workshops last week with over 30 youth and adults and we only took these two pics! Did you know we've been providing zine workshops for thousands of folks each year for 10 years now? Check out our website to learn more about our zine programming! ✨

Dear trans folks: please publish your personal stories in zines. Let us help you do it

"How to Report ICE" zines available as of 9/20: CA, Chicago, CO, DC Metro, DE, FL, Indianapolis, Kansas City Metro Area, MD, MA, NC Triangle Area, much of NJ, NM, NYC, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland OR, RI, Rochester NY, St. Louis Metro, VA, WI drive.google.com/drive/folder...

A new strat actually is if you cancel some corporate streaming account purely on a “I no longer wanna support” reason and have the extra cash? Support public or independent media with those dollars

A great small press doing exceptional work in Chicago. Drop those big legacy subscriptions and give to the small press. We need them. They are here for the people.

Teaching my 6-week TV Pilot Class in October/November. Students have gone on to staffing and contest placements, but more importantly we all get to hang and laugh and be creative together to shine some light in the dark. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/FallPilotClass

I made a mini zine about an annoying experience at a record fair

and when we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed but when we are silent we are still afraid So it is better to speak remembering we were never meant to survive. ~ Audre Lorde

Seconded, Dropout's shows are hilarious! I especially love Game Changer, Gastronauts, and Dirty Laundry.

Well, the world is awful, but I do have announcements. I have "It's pronounced 'zeen'" stickers for sale! They were a surprise hit at #ZINEMercado: wildramppublishing.bigcartel.com/product/its-...

Weirdly enough I think it's why I am so creative lately

I'm looking for pitches for @MotherJones' print culture section, Mixed Media! These are ~2,000-word essays that combine reporting, cultural criticism, historical research, and/or personal narrative. More details in our pitch guidelines here: www.motherjones.com/contribute/w...

Since I'm not at the NY Art Book Fair for the first time in a decade, I'm using my weekend to make another publication. Shocking! It will combine almost a year of my Bluesky posts about self-publishing, some studio photos, and the text from Why Self-Publish Under Fascism? I think this is the cover:

If you are a Black woman who was online talking about race and class and gender and politics? Your feed was full of bigots incited by TPUSA and the precursors since social media existed. Bluesky has some folks forgetting what actually happened to BIPOC creators on Twitter

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a disability justice zine microgrant!

I know it's a big news moment, but this is an important local lawsuit and it doesn't deserve to get drowned out by other stories that happened to land on the same day:

I am really proud of @wildramppublishing.bsky.social, especially giving out Disability Justice Zine Microgrants. I love making stuff and helping other people make stuff and it makes me the proudest.

Went back into therapy, because [gestures] and also ADHD diagnosis + successful treatment is paradoxically making me super sad. Me: I think ADHD explains why I couldn't write a book, and probably never will, and I am trying to make my peace with that. Therapist: You need to write that book.

Between visa issues for crews and potential ICE sweeps, he will not be the only person to avoid the U.S. for tours

I don’t have a book deal yet but I did release with my fellow Fellows a book about Civic Media ! nupress.northwestern.edu/978081014906...

My next fest! Come on by Urbana, IL for the C-U Small Press Fest! I'll have all my full length zines and most of my minis.

they're not going to stop at porn

I think social media is run by a lot of people who simply can't imagine there are people who read for fun and/or who don't learn best visually. Hate to break it to you, but lots of humans love words. We've had them for a long time, and we don't need tech to use them. I think reading here to stay.

Talked to 23 people who suddenly have to pay huge tariffs or otherwise cannot get chainmail from Pakistan, yarn from France, retro computers from Japan, metal music from the Netherlands, DVDs from Germany, cosplay supplies, sunscreen, etc. www.404media.co/its-just-a-m...

“Editing according to traffic is not editing; it’s engineering,” nymag.com/intelligence...

Two whole days until preorders open!! See you at loveandlassos.bigcartel.com ! Preview of @paradox_hamlet ‘s sickeningly fantastic work #zinepreorders #zinesupport #fanzine #zine #fanzine #trigunzine #trigunfanzine

I debuted these at ZINEmercado and people liked them so I made a big batch and I'll put them in the shop!

Since at least the time of Greek philosophers, many writers have discovered a deep, intuitive connection between walking, thinking, and writing.

If you are In Chicago and want to stay abreast of what’s happening and how you can be in solidarity with immigrants in your community get on the Arise Chicago email list

Things feel uncertain right now, Illinois. I want you all to know we’re doing everything we can to protect your rights. Make sure you know how to stand up for yourself and others at illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.

The best parts of #zinemercado for me: 1.) Meeting people who had already read Fangirl Confessional 2.) Tabling with @caboosezine.bsky.social ! 3.)Someone understood the meaning behind Wild Ramp's name 4.) Talking to so many kpop fans and specifically SHINee fans

Come see me at ZINEmercado today! I'm tabling with @caboosezine.bsky.social !

Washington, D.C. is once again caught in the middle of America's debate over race, policing, and power. What started as a presidential order to "restore order" has quickly turned into a daily reminder of how Black communities are often the first to feel the brunt of government overreach.

Our country is being destroyed. But hey, look at these eight Maine Coon kittens.

Very happy to read about these young, principled, and interesting librarians working in various places in Philadelphia 📚 www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08...

Chicago! #zinemercado is this weekend! Hairpin Arts Center, 2nd floor at 2810 N. Milwaukee Ave.,on Sunday, August 31, 2025.  Come on by from 11am-6pm! I'll be there with all my zines!

WA state peeps!

This is such a beautiful, thoughtful essay, and I'm so pleased @tessagratton.bsky.social wrote it for me!! On the societal power structures (aka money) that bestow cultural capital, publishers' changing attitudes about both queer fiction and fanfiction, protecting fannish joy, and much, much more.

"Weirdo is not only a book geared for kids but a memoir as well. The most memorable children’s stories are the ones that respect the intelligence of their audience. Just because it’s geared toward children doesn’t mean they can’t understand deeper concepts"

No, authors aren't burnt out because "writing without AI is slow" We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive

Leaving awesome zines in public places is one of my favorite hobbies.

My sympathies to Japanese fountain pen enthusiasts in the US. bsky.app/profile/diew...

Queers of Minneapolis and Queers who will visit Minneapolis: stop googling what to do!! We now have a zine for that!!! I put years of first-hand knowledge into routes around the city your and your friends can take! Scrounging Instagram for local events is OVER! Snag here: Archiebongiovannishop.com

Ahhh, the Eater GoFundMe is just $800 away from reaching $15,000! Can we do that today, folks? www.gofundme.com/f/eater-isnt...

Got a fandom dilemma? We’re starting a Fandom Advice column in the "Act Your Age:Fandom at 35+" zine! Ask us anything about fandom life, big or small, and we’ll answer with humor + care. Submit Qs by Oct 24 (DM or email [email protected], anon welcome). #fandom #zines

Three weeks to apply for a disability justice zine microgrant! (deadline is September 12th) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

new zines in the shop! these HRT overview zines cover what HRT is, the effects of HRT, & where to access it! 50% of each sale will be donated to the Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire 🩷