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Publishing an underground zine

"What if you bundle your niche passion into a self-made mini-publication?"

Why this is so fun

You create something tangible that's completely yours - from content to design. It gives you a thrill to see your zine out in the wild and discover that strangers are reading your words. Plus you learn the entire publishing chain, from writing to distribution.

Someone who did this

Mees (29), Rotterdam — music journalist, collects 80s vinyl

I'm standing in café Rotown with my arms full of zines, wondering why I had 50 copies printed about obscure Dutch post-punk bands from the 80s.

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First 3 steps

  1. 1Collect 8-12 pages of content about your topic
  2. 2Print 50 copies at a local copy shop
  3. 3Place them in relevant stores or cafés
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