Curious on how to make zines? Interested in how the concept of zines came to be, or how to find currently-running projects? If so, you've reached the right place! On this page, we've laid out some excellent links to everything zine-related: the history of zinemaking, how to run your own, where to find new projects to participate in, and more.
Keep in mind as you scroll that this resource shouldn't be considered comprehensive. If you're interested by anything you find here, we highly encourage you to continue your research beyond Hermitzine's site. The zinemaking world is big and beautiful, so go check it out!
Note: Some of these links might contain NSFW content. Please proceed with this in mind.
Looking to satisfy that urge to participate in an awesome collaborative project? Want to branch out from the MCYT zine sphere into a different fandom? Check out these fantastic tumblr blogs that keep track of what's happening in the fanzine world.
Check out these links to learn about the history of zinemaking, especially when it pertains to counter culture movements, Queer and POC communities, and other groups.
Want to look at zines that have already been created? Check out these links for some awesome publications.
Keep in mind that many zines exist outside of the internet. We encourage you to find some in-person sources — head to your local library or go to in-person events if you're able. There's so much to see!
Are you thinking about creating your own zine, but have no idea how to start? Here's some great resources on how to dive into the world of fanzine moderation.