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Written By: Zachary Kai » Published: | Updated:

Zines are a beautiful medium for sharing your work and ideas. Whether you want a digital zine or a handmade edition, I can help!

A flatlay showing handmade and digitally-typeset zines.

What I Offer

Digital Zines

Perfect for online sharing and print-at-home distribution:

  • Layout and design in PDF format
  • Typography and visual composition
  • Print-ready files optimized for home printing
  • Multiple formats (half-page, quarter-page, booklet, etc.)
  • Digital-only formats for screen reading

Handmade Zines

One-of-a-kind physical editions with care and craft:

  • Hand-assembled and bound editions
  • Custom covers and embellishments
  • The original mailed to you for your printing
  • Mixed media and collage elements
  • Unique binding techniques (saddle-stitch, stab binding, etc.)

Project Types

I work with a wide range of zine projects:

  • Personal zines and artist books
  • Poetry and literary zines
  • Art and photography zines
  • Activist and community zines
  • Music and culture zines
  • Educational and how-to zines
  • Event programs and tour guides

My Process

Every zine project is collaborative:

  • Initial consultation to understand your vision and needs
  • Discussion of format, size, page count, and style
  • Layout drafts and design iterations
  • Revisions based on your feedback
  • Final production (digital files or physical copies)

Experience

As a zinester, I understand the DIY ethos and the importance of authenticity. I've created numerous zines and have experience with:

  • Multiple binding and folding techniques
  • Print production and optimization
  • Layout design for various formats
  • Working with limited resources and budgets

Pricing

Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and whether you need digital or physical zines:

  • Digital Zine: Starting at $50 for simple layouts (8-16 pages)
  • Complex Digital Layouts: $75-150 for multi-page extensive projects
  • Handmade Zines: Quote based on materials, page count, and edition size

I offer sliding scale rates for community projects, activists, and those with limited budgets. Let's talk about what works for you!

Start Your Zine Project

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