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Chatting with my friend Sam about zines at the coffee shop yesterday really got me thinking.
She said she only makes zines about things that scare her a little, like her anxiety or a bad breakup. I've always stuck to safe topics like movie reviews. Hearing that made me realize I've been playing it too safe. Has anyone else started a personal zine that felt a bit risky to share?
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thomasw487mo ago
Damn, that's a solid way to make a zine actually matter. I read an interview once where someone said if it doesn't make you a bit nervous to put it out there, it's probably not saying anything new. Your friend Sam has the right idea. Playing it safe just makes more noise nobody needs.
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sethk437mo ago
That "make you nervous" line is good but I heard it about art, not zines.
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betty1267mo ago
Totally agree with what thomasw48 said about playing it safe just adding to the noise. The best advice is to make the thing that would have helped you a year ago, even if it feels a little raw. That's how you actually connect with people instead of just adding more background static.
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