Zines ("zeens") are small, self-published booklets filled with whatever the creator is passionate about. They can focus on personal stories, niche interests, or even artwork. Unlike traditional publications, zines are informal, handmade, and often deeply personal. They don’t have to be perfect—what matters is the message and creativity behind them.
Zines are powerful tools for sharing ideas, especially when mainstream outlets overlook certain voices or topics
- They’re Accessible: You don’t need fancy equipment or money to make one—just paper, pens, and your imagination
- They Cover What Matters to You: Zines are great for exploring personal experiences, activism, or any quirky interests you’re passionate about
- They Build Community: Zines often connect like-minded people, sparking conversations and creating new relationships
- They Educate and Inspire: Whether it’s about a social cause, a DIY skill, or your favorite band, zines can teach and inspire readers
1. Pick Your Topic: What’s the thing you can’t stop thinking about? That’s your zine idea.
2. Plan Your Pages: Jot down what you want to include—stories, drawings, photos, poems, or collages. Anything goes!
3. Choose a Format: The easiest option is a mini-zine (made from one folded sheet of paper), but you can also staple multiple pages together for a booklet
4. Design Your Layout: Use scissors, glue, markers, and whatever you have on hand. If you prefer digital tools, programs like Canva or even Word work well! I use Procreate
5. Print & Assemble: Make photocopies or print them at home. You can alzojust remake them by hand. Fold, staple, or bind them together however you like
6. Share It: Hand them out to friends, leave them in local spots, or share them online as PDFs
Zines are all about self-expression, so don’t worry about making it perfect—it’s your creation, and that’s what matters. Invite friends to contribute, try different styles, and most importantly, have fun with it.
The diagram below information is from https://socialstudio.space/how-to-zine-library/
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hiiii changing computers soon & need to transfer my medibang custom brushes, figured id post them for everybody :3 free to use no credit needed, theyre mostly pretty simple but BOY are they a lifehack for me lol
(save the brush's image above > open brush tab > press + at top right >add brushes > standard > bitmap > add from photo > select image 👀)
if the pattern isnt flowing smoothly the brush spacing slider is your friend!
the leaves brush is intended to additionally utilize random rotation & hue/color jitter. meant to be used as a splatter as opposed to straight line like the others
Hello, My name is Mosab Elderawi, and I live in Gaza with my family. Life here has become harder than I ever imagined, and I’m writing this with hope in my heart that you might hear our story.
The ongoing war has devastated my family. We’ve lost 25 family members—each one a beloved part of our lives, taken too soon. I miss them deeply—their laughter, their presence, their love. Every day is a reminder of this unimaginable loss.
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We are now facing daily challenges to survive—things that most people take for granted, like food, clean water, and a safe place to sleep. The harsh realities of life here have replaced our dreams with the constant fight for survival.
💔 Lost Stability: The war has left us without work or a stable source of income. 🍞 Basic Needs: Food and water are becoming harder to afford with rising prices and scarce resources. 📚 Dreams on Hold: Like so many here, my family’s dreams have been replaced by the need to simply survive. 😢 Unimaginable Loss: Losing 25 loved ones has left a void that can never be filled.
I’m sharing our story with the hope that someone out there might care. Even $5 can make a big difference for us, and if you’re unable to donate, just reblogging this post can help spread the word.
Your kindness, no matter how small, is something we’ll never forget.
Your support is not about changing our entire situation—it’s about giving us a little relief, a little hope, and a way to keep going. We are not asking for much, and we understand if you can’t donate. Sharing our story is just as valuable to us as a donation.
Thank you for reading this far. It means the world to us to know that someone is listening. Your kindness gives us strength and helps us believe in a better tomorrow.
With all our gratitude, Mosab Elderawi and Family ❤️
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In regards of the Trump government scraping all trans inclusion in its queer information portion of its websites I have made this thing. Spread the word. Don't let them pretend we never existed.
P.S: Don't like! Reblog! <3
EDIT: Well this got a lot of attention! I got a few users asking to print or repost my art and I am unimaginably grateful to everyone's interest, especially since it's a really simple drawing I made on a whim haha! Anyone who is looking to print these out to hang or hand out or repost on another platform is free to do so, although I ask you to credit me and let people know it's from my Tumblr profile! If anyone wishes to do anything else with my art or post and wants to clarify what I consent to then they can message me privately and I'll explain! <333 all my love to my queer siblings
EDIT: I made an LGBTQIA+ version with a focus on trans and intersex folks, it's on my pinned if you prefer this version of the acronym.
my wife!!!! waaaahhh kiyoteru sv do i need to sell my organs to obtain you...
Debra Shaw, John Galliano spring 1998
Ohh, so I was looking at my storage and found these! I originally shared them on twitter before yeeting the platform. Anyway, feel free to use! Art memes for your oc :D
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drew this earlier today cause i was tired of not drawing something awful
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20+ || She/her || Lesbian || will occasionally reblog NSFW (that includes gore too) so be warned. BLM + ACAB. I will not compromise on this. DNI + BLOCK if you support: Terfs, Homophobes, Israel, NFT/AI, Conservatives, Fascists, Nazis, etc. etc. basically any hurtful ideologies/people.
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