zine inspiration (how i pick zine topics!)
This video explains zines, why people make them, and how I personally choose zine topics when I'm feeling stuck. Together we will explore different zine genres, methods to help your brainstorming process, and take a look at some zines for inspiration!
Disclaimer: I am not, and never claim to be, a zine expert. I simply enjoy sharing my process with you. What I do in this video may or not work for you, but this is what helps me.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:40 WTF is a Zine?!
1:18 Why Make Zines?!
2:23 Types of Zines Intro
2:40 Perzines
5:20 Informational Zines
6:07 Fanzines
7:13 How I Pick Topics
9:17 Extra Zine Examples
11:41 End/Resources
About Me:
My name is Bre and I'm a Black and Polynesian full-time artist based in Long Beach, CA. I primarily make zines, but I am also known for my illustrations, copywriting, and short stories. You can follow my life on Instagram, TikTok or Patreon (all the links are on my about me section).
My Website:
msha.ke/brestinyprintshop/
General Zine Archive Link:
archive.org/details/solidarit...
POC Zine Project (Read zines by BIPOC zine makers):
issuu.com/poczineproject
Buy Stolen Sharpie Revolution:
stolensharpierevolution.org/
Music: Animal Crossing LoFi Mix
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I liked this a lot! The only thing I wanted to know that you didn't cover is how do you physically make a zine. Like, how do I put one together? Do I need to go to a print shop to make them? How do I bind the pages, etc.
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
You can make it all from home! I have other videos on how I put them together, print, bind, and make copies You can find all those videos here in my zine resources google doc. You will find tutorials on how to make these, mini or bigger sized, zines ⬇️ Hope it’s helpful! docs.google.com/document/d/11Lc8s3w5HLrs8ekKiIGrbxNjVUV591MRvLdIOp_5fiA/mobilebasic
You know sometimes it takes a KZread video to show you that you can just… make things. I think I fell into the trap where I had to polish everything and go through “””channels””” and being published and I got detached from why art was fun. Doing it yourself in your basement with a bunch of second hand craft items and dollar store markers. :’)
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Love this yesss ❤️✨
the simple concept of thinking of things i love and hate as zine ideas is SO helpful. i love MCR and also jasmine rice lol. i hate job rejection emails and OCD thoughts. some awesome zine topics
@brattyxbre
5 ай бұрын
I wanna read ALL THOSE ZINES lol
made my first zine today as a gift for my friend where i collected poems and comics and lyrics i thought represented us well and it was so much fun! definitely going to make more :)
Hearing you talk about how much you love zines always warms my heart. I alsolutely love the way you talk about your process with such conviction and passion. Zine making, especially in terms of perzines, has become such an outlet for me recently and its something that has given me motivation to create more when I feel burnt out. it's really cool to see all of your creative and varied ideas!! I have a huuuge list of zine ideas but I'll still definitely try out your idea generation technique, it seems fun 💫
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Oooo I love this, thanks for always being here to see my journey I really appreciate that. Especially from a fellow zine maker!!
the moment i learned about zines ideas just flooded to the point where i had to note them all down just so i dont forget them. currently making a 6-page zine about some of my characters! i've only done one spread, but i think ill be able to finish a spread and a page today! will update this comment if it's done
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
🤩🙌🏽
-- so very sorry about your friends who didn’t make it through the trauma of the past two years. 🙏 Just started making zines again and so glad the algorithm showed me your awesome video. Love your artistic style and sense of humor 🙌💖 Thank you for the ideas and inspiration to keep making zines. You ARE amazing. Happy New Year 🎉.
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your condolences, thank you very much. I’m so honored you enjoyed my video and THRILLED to hear you’re making zines again. Keep going! Sending you lots of love in the new year :)
In love with diy culture and zine making! Thanks for helping me get my creative juices flowing!! I made my first zine tonight 🥰🥰
thank you for this! I am 31 and have been searching for ways to express my story in art. I really think that my setback has been that I've been shoving this concept into a box that says "you have to say everything in ONE piece". at work I do our monthly newsletters and I approached it from a zine style, pasting assets all over - I was in LOVE with 90s web where you saw websites that felt like they were pulled right off a page of someone's zine. I never even considered this an avenue for my own story. might've taken a lot longer without this, so thank you! also I've never seen a nic cage movie but your dedication to him has me thinking I will change that lmao
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
Nicolas Cage has a wide range of films to enjoy or to cringe at - he’s a very interesting actor lol Thank you for watching! We are peers, I turn 30 soon and understand what you’re going through. I love that you use zines as inspiration for your newsletter, that’s brilliant. Thank you again for connecting with me today and have fun making your creations 💞💞
Yes!!! So cool. Let's bring Zines back!
The bat-shaped zine with a mirror inside and the flexagon zine are so cool. Gotta look up flexagon tutorials so I can make one
Love this so much! As a mixed person (also Black & Polynesian 🌺) I've been wanting to create zines about my personal life and to share info with others offline. Thanks for the tips & inspo!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Yes! More zines by Black & Polynesian creators please 😀😀💚 thank you for watching and I’m so excited for your zine journey, keep me updated!
Hi!! Im currently doing an ap world project on the history of riotgrrrl zines and am making my own zine as a model! this video is really helping me brainstorm and organize my thoughts. Thank you!!
so i have an idea for a zine, im thinking of going to university next year despite my own anxieties and the doubts of people around me and i figured making a perzine about it could be a good way to express myself, like journaling! as well as offer advice and help other people dealing with the same struggles
OMG. I just saw ur circle poem... I thought i was the only weirdo who writes in circles. Silly me. Im older and i work w youth and love inspiring independence and creativity. This is an upcoming project. Im into junk journaling but my kiddos had a better response to ZINES as an activity. I want to follow thru the entire process all the way to having an Etsy shop. I really appreciate how u explained magazines as mass consumerism vs zines which represent eco friendly platforms for expression and a sense of achievement since u can do it on ur own. Some of the youth have disabilities or r marginalized and don't have opportunities to express themselves. This will be a great way to help them. Thanx so much!!!❤❤
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
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This video is literally amazing, it is so well put together and informative!!Thank you so much :)
I'm so glad I found your channel. Please never second guess how much you are sharing. The world needs your voice and your vulnerability. ❤️❤️❤️
This is awesome. Thank you. I've been thinking about starting a poetry zine forever and this has finally given me the kick i needed. Thanks for linking the archive too. Can't wait to read more. Cheers!
You’re incredible. This makes me want to try this so bad. Gonna challenge myself to not worry about the outcome. Thanks for sharing!
Ough this was seriously so inspirational!!! I'm just getting into zine making and I love learning everything I can about them and you're an amazing teacher!
this is super inspiring, i haven't thought about making zines since i was a kid and now i really want to do it!
This is so cool! Also the flexazine was so awesome, I've never seen a zine like that
this is one of the best videos for zine inspiration and helpful examples
I loved this video! Getting back into zines after a long time away and this is such an inspiration
Just barely passed the intro and UGH u r soo cute!!!!, 🥰🥰 ty for taking the time to share such cool info
I've always loved diys since like... Elementary school and making my own stuff and junk!! I really wanna make and sell my own things like art and zines so I absolutely love watching creators like you!!!!
Ok but i love Journaling and writing and painting and this is literally THEE best way to combine the 3 thanks so much i had no idea what zines were!!
This was a terrific beginners guide share, thanks so much for making this. I just got into One Piece Zines this past year and I really feel like its inspired me to improve both my writing and to explore topics I didn't have the guts to touch on previously. Zines can be such a marvelous experience to be a part of.
Really appreciate you taking us through the process of creating zines and being so thorough in your explanation of them. I started following you on IG a while back when I was really wanting to express myself thru zines. Can't lie, the process seemed intimidating. But, I know now that what I was mostly dealing with was a lot of self-doubt. Now, I'm in a better place, spiritually, and feel that zines are going to be such a dope way of conveying all of what I went through then (and what I'm going through and experiencing now). So, thank you!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
This is so touching, thank you for sharing and I’m excited for you to begin your zine journey. I’m happy I could be part of it. Much love!! ❤️❤️❤️
I loved this, all of your stuff is so cool. love the Nic Cage stuff!
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been playing around with the idea of making a zine, and now just watching a bunch of youtube vids is giving me so many ideas and a lot of confidence
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Yay! You’re very welcome, I’m happy to hear my videos are helpful for you :) I hope you make tons of zines
thank you so much! for this video cause it has opened my eyes about why so many people choose to do zines. It looks so interesting too
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Much love ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been loving the recent vids you’ve been posting! I was already planning on making more and more zines but now I’m even more excited cuz it’s zine month!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Happy zine month, Lucy!!
I love this! Thank you!
This is so cozy, I loved this! Thank you so much for all your explanations and for sharing some of your zines.
@brattyxbre
4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome 💐♥️♥️
I have just started to create zines and your channel is helping me a lot!!
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching my video :)
Thank you for making this video! I am writing my own zine at the moment and sometimes I need to see other people creating, to get myself in there again. Especially love your Nic Cage zines!
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome, YOU GOT THIS! 🙌🏽 and thank you for watching
Hi, I just found your channel while i was searching for Zine ideas. I love your videos. You definitely inspire me to create some new ones. I started to create some for and with my grandson about what he is doing this summer. He was so enthusiastic that after we created one he wanted to make another one immediately. Thank you so much for your excellent ideas.
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to hear that my videos have made a difference in your life, Kateryne! Your grandson is going to love how many things he can do with a zine, and you will bond so much through zines. Thank you for watching 🤗
Loved this! I'm definitely gonna get into zines. Also dang, your look had me doing a double take cuz we def have some similarities which is cool since I don't often encounter others that look similar to me and have a similar style. Then you go and also love Nic Cage (the bat zine is AMAZING!), so I just really enjoyed this video.
@brattyxbre
7 күн бұрын
If that’s you in your profile picture, you’re beautiful 😍 And I can see what you mean about the similar style, etc. heck yeah!! Also meeting fellow Cage Heads is the best, thank you for watching and leaving this comment. You made my day!
love this!! i am going to a zine workshop on sunday and this is super helpful
@brattyxbre
Ай бұрын
Have fun 😇✂️
I absolutely LOVE the my dyslexia is showing zine…. What a way to take on the challenges you’re faced with. You are an inspiration
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me and I feel so seen 😭💞
i made my first zine a few months ago and i cant wait to make more!!!
this video is super helpful!! i’m currently hyperfixating on zines and this helps me get started :D
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it, happy zine making 😊
That was very articulate, and loved your eyebrows !
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! You’re so sweet! 🥰🤟🏽
I found you on tiktok, then moved to instagram and now finally to youtube, love these longer videos!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you’re here, thank you! :)
I think ive just found my next thing maybe.....ty for sharing and being vulnerable. Your bat one is really cool and creative.
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Go for it! And thank you for watching and listening 😇
i love love love this, thank you for this video. as a designer i feel like i wanna make one as a rite of passage, i don’t know why i haven’t thought of making it but now that i’ve planted the thought i can’t wait to take some time and make one of my own! thanks for all the useful information ❤ subscribed!!
@brattyxbre
11 ай бұрын
You can do it and it will be amazing, I’m sure of it. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Happy zine making !!
I love this video! Thanks so much for the effort of making this resource. In my work-life I meet lots of people who create or workshop with zines. I never felt like it might be for me, until I recently had this urge to make something about an idea which has been incubating for years. Thanks for helping me on my way! ❤ For a long video, you did really great, fitting so much in there and keeping it entertaining as well. I know it cliche, but dont doubt yourself. This is amazing.
@brattyxbre
11 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a kind, encouraging comment! Wishing you all the best on your zine journey ❤️❤️ your work is needed in the world!!
You made perfect sense. Great video, I'm a teach in California and currently teaching summer school. The kids are making zines this week and we watched your video in class. Thanks for all the good information.
@brattyxbre
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching - I’m glad this video is used in class and helps the kids express themselves! ❤️✂️
Thanks for talking all the details about zine, after this video , I am really interested to make one myself!
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
No prob! Have fun 💞✨
This was so helpful and inspiring. Especially as a fellow black artist. Thank you from he bottom of my heart
@brattyxbre
7 ай бұрын
🫂❤️
You articulate well. Don't doubt yourself girlllll 🎇🎇I'm inspired to make zines and I'm getting to know about them through your channel. Thank you ☺️
@brattyxbre
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! You’re going to love zine making 😍
Everything you said made total sense!! Really inspiring video. I love that nic cage zine format, I'm off to google to learn that fold 😍
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Yay!! Let me know how that goes!! I can also make a tutorial if you’re having trouble, but those flexagons are SO fun
Awesome video! I'm so happy I found your channel as I'm a total zine geek.🙂Your zines sound awesome too. Gonna bingewatch all your videos now. 🙂
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I’m so happy you’re here 🤩🫶🏽
You got me with the advise I stayed because of the vibes 🙌🏻
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
😊❤️ thank you for hangin out!
Thanks to seeing your channel, I have come up with so many ideas! Most of them are OC based so I’ll probably just keep them to myself but I’m so excited to make them. I’m currently working on a disability pride project based on my writing/art based characters. It will be just drawings of them and a small bio of them, based on their disabilities!
@brattyxbre
2 ай бұрын
I LOVE THAT!!!
Great video!! I wanna make some more zines!
just the video I've been needing! Ive been wanting to get into zines but i just haven't figured out what to make it about. Also, the nic cage zines look great haha always like some nic cage appreciation
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching. Nic Cage fans unite!! 🫶🏽
Your video looks super professional and well made i was so surprised to see you have under 1K, im sure with this content you’ll get there soon! Your video helped me bc Im getting into stuff like journaling and zines but im not the most creative person so thanks!
@UrMom-lr5gs
Жыл бұрын
OMG IVE SEEN YOUR TIKTOK VIDEO YOUR ZINES ARE WHAT GOT ME INTO IT IN THE FIRST PLACE OMGGG
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
thank you for the encouragement, I can’t wait to make more videos on zines and crafting! I’m also happy to hear I helped you get back into this stuff, keep going :) I hope to see what you create too! Happy Friday
@UrMom-lr5gs
Жыл бұрын
@@brattyxbre thank you so much your so sweet 😭
i love this!!!
This was very helpful! Thank you!!
Great video, really informative!! I feel so inspired. Your zines look amazing!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
This means everything to me! Happy holidays and new year ❤️
YESSS THANKYOU 🙌🌞 So happy that you make youtube vids now :))
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to make more videos for ya!! Thanks for being here :)
Last night I made my first zine - I saw one of your videos few months ago and now I saw it again and it was the right time. I was going to sleep, but really wanted to give it a try, so I decided on fast topic - my favorite quotes. Every morning I read quotes/affirmations that inspire me to be better to myself(as also a neurodivergent person it was a struggle my entire life) - and now I have cute little zine I can read those from ♡ And I just wanted to say thank you, thank you for being inspiration and giving me calmness.
@brattyxbre
7 ай бұрын
Best comment to read to start my week! Thank you for watching - I’m SO glad I could help ❤️❤️
@TheDog2137
7 ай бұрын
@@brattyxbre ♥️♥️♥️
Ok stop placing blame on yourself. You are awesome!!! I loved your videos 😍
@brattyxbre
3 ай бұрын
You're the best, thank youuuu 🥰♥️
This video is so awesome. Thank you!
ive been interest in zines for so long! i dont even know how to start, but im really into it :)
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I will make more videos showing how to make all kinds of zines. I hope it will help on your zine journey -- thanks for watching Liz!
thank you for sharing🙏🏼 you are so talented☺ I'm so sorry that you lost so many friends during covid💓
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🫂💐
Most helpful - thank you! ❤
Your Vampire's Kiss zine is EVERYTHING!!!!!
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
😭🙏🏽
this is so cool!
This was the exact video i wanted to see. Thank you! I also love nick cage 😂
Keep inspiring!
Very clear and very well exposed. Thank you very much!!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
This video was exactly what I needed! Inspired me to pick up the craft again. If you have room to answer: when making an informational zine, how do you deal with perfectionism? Every time I come up with an idea for an informational zine, I get stuck easily because I fear I'd accidentally spread misinformation. Thanks for this video!
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I totally understand how you feel regarding informational zines. If I’m ever unsure about the info, I don’t include it. And if I do include research i never heard of before I try to cite where I got the info from so readers can take a look and verify themselves. If I ever had made a mistake in the past and someone pointed it out to me, I stop distributing the zine, correct the info and print new copies!
I had no idea zine month was also my birthday month love that for me
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Woo! Happy birthday!! 🎈🎊
thank your for the inspo! and also you are pretty
@brattyxbre
11 ай бұрын
you’re so nice thank you 😭❤️!!
Hi! I just found your page and I just wanted to say I seriously admire what you do. I love how passionate you are about your work, it’s so easy to see how much you love making zines and it’s so inspiring! Thank you for being so transparent about your life experiences and for being so honest. This is such a beautiful video and I already know I’m going to rewatch this on the regular! ❤
This video fucking rocks and I am grateful . Your dope, I’m subscribing and I love all of your artwork all of your zines are fucking fantastic.
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
I appreciate your support so much thank youuuuu :-)
the bat one is dope
More videos please! You’re awesome 👍🏽😍
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to make more!! Thank you :)
I am creating my first Photo Zine ... I am an amateur photographer - Documentary and Raw Street Photography. I let my pictures tell the story of my theme .... I like your video very much - - you are very informative on the topic -- the examples are a Great Touch !!
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
That’s so exciting! Have fun making your first photo zine, it sounds like you have a great direction for it and I’m excited for you to share your story with the world. Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏽
THANK YOU 👼
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
I learned about zines, in the 1990s, from friends who were part of the punk music scene in Washington DC. Though it is no longer in print, I liked to read Lumpy Head zine.
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
So sick!
This warmed my soul
@brattyxbre
4 ай бұрын
💓💓💓
@creativeflo5599
4 ай бұрын
@@brattyxbre aah! Mad fast reply haha :)
@brattyxbre
4 ай бұрын
It was one of those moments where I was refreshing comments and yours popped up right away hahaha thanks for watching!
@creativeflo5599
4 ай бұрын
Omg that amazing! Is there some way to contact you to share and contrast zines? :)
@brattyxbre
4 ай бұрын
Yes, my P.O. Box is always open for trades!! I send back in a few weeks 11278 Los Alamitos Blvd Unit 825 Los Alamitos CA 90720 United States
Nice, thank you!
This is so helpful thank you!
@brattyxbre
10 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
Really helpfull tanks!
Thank you for sharing I'm totally interested in this platform 😁👍
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
Any time! Thank you for watching 🤟🏽
@StartArtSmart-to5fv
8 ай бұрын
@brattyxbre your very welcome Cool KZread ch 🎨😁👍💯
Very understandable!!! Ty ty !!! 😊
You made a lot of sense....can someone tell me why I'm just hearing about zines....it's so creative. Thanks for sharing
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
We need a tutorial on the flexagon zine !! It's so cool ❤
@brattyxbre
8 ай бұрын
Working on it! I also have a Flexagon class coming up that’s free to join. It’s on zoom this Friday 😇 you can see All the details at the link below!! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdO-oqz8oHNUdI_4m3KRgw6JR7rArQ1KJ#/registration
Thank you for that.
@brattyxbre
Ай бұрын
🥰
Ahaha ive made several zines +enjoy the format and process but havent ever distributed them lol. Theyre just for me i guess 😅 as an artist its fun making mini art or poem "books"
YOU ARE INSPIRING Sorry I yelled. You’re inspiring. Thank you for sharing YOU. (Yelled again. Sorry! You’re great!)
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! 🥰
awesome hair!
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
So you can get lens defogging wipes from the pharmacy, they are a life saver 😊
@brattyxbre
6 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!! So simple yet I never thought to do that 🥰🫵🏽
Thanks to this video I found out my local library has one of the largest collections of self published zines in the world and I think that's pretty neat!
@brattyxbre
9 ай бұрын
this made my day!! long live zines (and thank you for watching ) ^_^
@JuvenileStacks
8 ай бұрын
Theres a big one in a pizza shop in Las Vegas as well! 😁
Good video 😊
I wanna do my own zine now😆😆
@brattyxbre
Жыл бұрын
Yay!!