Rec | SUBMIT TO ZINES AND GALLERIES

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You will surprise yourself and you will connect with the coolest groups of people. Don’t let imposter syndrome or rejection stop you. Get rejected one hundred times. It’s worth it for the times you’ll be seen and accepted and supported. And you get to support others while you’re at it.

@valoorie

Jan 21, 2025

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@livbaier

anyone have any good zines to pitch to?

Mar 13, 2025

@valoorie

@LIVBAIER I know Jardin Zine has submissions open until the 27th!! check out their instagram for more info !!

Mar 13, 2025

@beaobabb

ive only ever submitted to fandom zines but im entering my gap year and wanna test out the waters !! thanks for this reminder ehe

Jan 25, 2025

@wakeuplmd

Needed to hear this today thanks homie

Jan 22, 2025

@danaya

this was the message I needed today, been trying to get myself to complete a zine for YEARS. would love to see yours. thanks for this!

Jan 22, 2025

@dreamydoodledoo

I want to! Its been on my to do list. Just not sure where to start...any recs or ideas on where to look?

Jan 22, 2025

@valoorie

dreamydoodledoo check out Dreamworldgirl zine !! They have a website and an instagram (I think tumblr too!). They post submission opportunities for their zine as well as others pretty frequently!! I was able to get involved with them and found opportunities through them as well :)

Jan 22, 2025

@dreamydoodledoo

valoorie yay thank you!

Jan 22, 2025

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we are submitting to the muse, we are submitting to the send button and the publish button, and we are taking the risk

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Mar 13, 2025

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