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Creating Digital Zines: Publish Zines

Digitize & Publish at Butler

Contact digitalscholarship@butler.edu for help digitizing hand-made zines. Julian Cabiya, the Digital Scholarship Associate, will assist you in using the digitization lab in Irwin Library.

The Digital Scholarship team can also help you post your academic work on Digital Commons. Email digitalscholarship@butler.edu to learn more.

Jennifer Coronado

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Jennifer Coronado
she/her
Contact:
(317) 940-9549

Julian Cabiya

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Julian Cabiya
they/them/theirs
Contact:
Irwin Library 119A

Cale Erwin

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Cale Erwin
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Contact:
Irwin Library
Room 104

Distribution Ideas

So you've made a zine... now what? It is up to you how widely you share your zine, but don't forget this crucial step!

  • Trade your zine with friends and other zinesters
  • Share a digital copy
  • Ask about stocking in a local book, record, or coffee shop.
  • Host a zine release party
  • Sell at a local zine fest

Zines” by University of Texas Libraries is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Copyright & Licenses

Something else to consider is how others may redistribute, build upon, or use your work. Check out these links for more information.

 

Zines” by University of Texas Libraries is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Your Address

Be cautious about including your address on your zine, especially if you are publishing online. For safety, consider using a P.O. Box if you are able.

Pricing Zines

Most creators price their zines at cost or slightly higher, typically in the $1 to $5 range. Zine-making is typically not a profit-making enterprise. Here's one suggestion from the Reddit community:

Calculate Postage

CONTACT

Email Butler University Libraries
Irwin Library: 317-940-9227
Science Library: 317-940-9937

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