printed out a test (not every page is filled and this is just a first draft to check text readability)
the url doesn't exist yet so don't go to it lol
fedizinefest
ok the new and improved 11ty-run #fediZineFest site is up at the same url as always ( https://fedizinefest.fyi/ )
should have reproduced all the previous content and added some new stuff
for those interested in #fediZineFest2026 - want to look over 2025's guidelines and see if they still make sense? tell me if there's any glaring omissions or confusing spots?
https://fedizinefest.fyi/years/2025/guidelines/
thx! <3
ok why the fuck not
#fediZineFest2026 (technically late 2026 / early 2027) interest form is open!
https://airtable.com/app76cWa9xMbzWFn3/pagM1TbZdmVLNQSf6/form
reminder that you can read about #fediZineFest here: https://fedizinefest.fyi/
tl;dr a bunch of artists submit physical and/or digital zines, a bunch of backers submit money to receive physical and/or digital zines, and then everyone sends a deluge of zines to me and I ship them back out again
this interest form also includes interest for being on the ORGANIZING TEAM! so if you want to be involved but not as an artist or backer, please still check it out!
Edited 60d ago
I think I will start to pick a #fediZineFest2026 organizing team this weekend. That means if you are interested in being on the team, fill out the interest form quite soon!
https://airtable.com/app76cWa9xMbzWFn3/pagM1TbZdmVLNQSf6/form
hey! if you haven't heard, we're going to be kicking off FediZineFest 2026-2027 soon!
What's FediZineFest? You can read all about it at https://fedizinefest.fyi/ or here's the tl;dr:
a bunch of artists send me zines. a bunch of backers pay for zines. a deluge of zines arrives at my door (and digital zines arrive in a shared drive), and i repackage them all to send back out to artists and backers! the money is split between artists.
if you're interested in being an artist or backer, fill out the form below and I'll email you when the relevant signups/bundle listings go live! if for any reason the form is inaccessible to you, just contact me directly at https://leecat.art/contact
https://airtable.com/app76cWa9xMbzWFn3/pagM1TbZdmVLNQSf6/form
Edited 54d ago
Just added the official dates to the #fediZineFest site!
here's the rundown:
artist signup opens THIS FRIDAY (Sep 18 2026)
two weeks later, Oct 2, signup closes. This includes the waitlist
four weeks after that, Oct 30th, physical zine bundle purchasing closes. We gotta make sure artists have plenty of time where they know how many zines they need to make!
eight weeks after that (12 weeks after artist signup closes) - Dec 25 2026 - is the artist submission deadline. Digital zines must be in the digital drive; physical zines must be in the mail. Yes, there will be a little wiggle room for holidays.
4 weeks after that - Jan 22 2027 - physical zines are expected to have arrived at me!
4 weeks after that - Feb 19 2027 - digital zines are organized and ready to share and I have shipped out physical zines. the digital zine backer bundles finally close in preparation for sharing.
FINALLY, 4 weeks after that - 19 Mar 2027 - we expect everything to be delivered in all formats!
see a reproduction of these dates over at https://fedizinefest.fyi/years/2026-2027/guidelines/#when
hey! it's our first #fediZineFest2026 preview!
Amazey @twistylittlepassages offers:
> zcmag zine idea generator says: "Make a secret zine that uses public domain materials to illustrate a tarot spread." Challenge accepted!
A.C. Esguerra mentions, among *several* other things:
> a surreal little adventure about craft, intention and a cute bird
Lisa BogHag @TheHag is planning to write about:
Bats in your belfry or habitation? A quick guide on what to do if you find yourself with a creature of the night as your unexpected roommate.
peruse all the zine blurbs here: https://fedizinefest.fyi/years/2026-2027/zines/
and remember, you can buy zines here: https://ko-fi.com/inherentlee/shop/fedizinefest2026_2027
our first SEVENTEEN artists are up on the site!
there are *five* slots left for backers to order a bundle of actual-paper zines for #FediZineFest! for US$70 you'll get a packet of 21 zines in the mail from Fedi artists (myself included!), plus digital copies of 11 of them, *and* 4 additional digital zines. signup deadline is Oct 30.
there are unlimited slots for the digital-only package (US$35), which will include at least 15 zines!
thanks very much if you choose to support this fun project in any way 
https://ko-fi.com/inherentlee/shop/fedizinefest2026_2027
Edited 8d ago
hey! another #fediZineFest2026 preview! The last 3 artists to preview (before I start reruns, anyway)
Itzy @itzyg is making
> autobiographical zine about being trans
Côme Martin @comemartin plans
> Not sure yet but most probably a small TTRPG that can be played even by people who have no idea what a TTRPG is
and as weird as it is to preview myself, I am totally done with other than buying the cardstock covers and stapling
> digitally designed zine in color about leatherworking tools and basics. will have a home printable version, a digital reading version, and a web version with text alternatives and with all tools linked to actual listings in a store.
as usual, buy a bundle here: https://ko-fi.com/inherentlee/shop/fedizinefest2026_2027
and read all the zine plans here: https://fedizinefest.fyi/years/2026-2027/zines/
have you seen a preview you're particularly excited for??