Zine Makers

are the

Roots

This is where we keep all the templates, guides, instructions and videos makers need to get started making zines for their nearest library

What Zine Makers Do:

  • Research, Write and format Zine Originals for listing at libraries

  • Test print their creations to ensure they are formatted correctly

  • Submit them to libraries in their region and surrounding regions so Community members & Newsies can access them for print and redistribution

  • Their own printing and distribution (if they feel like it :)

Read Op Stand: Growing Zine Trees for a complete overview of the network and how it comes together!

Start Making Zines:

  1. Choose what size zine you want to make

  2. Download the Instructions and Template from the documents section

  3. Fill it up with your chosen subject

  4. Submit it to a library that accepts that format - check their submission standards first!

Connect to your nearest library:

  1. Go to the Library Network page

  2. Click on your state

  3. Choose which library you want to submit to

  4. Go to their website, check their submission standards

  5. If your zine meets them send it in!

Zine Maker Documents

Op Stand: Growing Zine Trees

5.5 inches x 8.5 inches

Be a Zine Maker

4.25 inches x 5.5 inches

Be a Zine Newsie

2.75 inches x 4.25 inches

Templates & Guides

Medium Size Template - 16pg

4.25 inches x 5.5 inches

Full Size Template - 16pg

5.5 inches x 8.5 inches

Zine Maker Videos