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# How do I make a zine ?

**What is a zine?**

A zine is a self-published book. It can be about sharing a skill, telling a story, or sharing information on a certain subject. 

![Key Techniques for formatting](/files/-LbdrDqf586ZbDgZYwrE)

![](/files/-LbdrV1ZnCEK8QnbWuSS)

Here are some already formatted zines for you ! 

{% file src="/files/-LZHim1cmctVNMvBXdHP" %}
8.5 x 11 demi-pliée mise-en-page // folded in half template
{% endfile %}

{% file src="/files/-L\_Sy4lvGypGl5jXJ21l" %}
8.5 x 11 sans agrafe mise-enpage // no staples template
{% endfile %}

{% file src="/files/-LZHjF8Rq1j4l-QCgCTA" %}
Pocket-size mise-en-page // template
{% endfile %}

**REFERENCES:** 

{% embed url="<http://feliztupe.tumblr.com/post/164720906191/new-zine-about-making-zines-a-how-to-and>" %}
A zine about making a zine&#x20;
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://thepublicstudio.ca/files/DIY-No3-Bookbinding-Spreads.pdf>" %}

{% embed url="<https://guides.temple.edu/zines/resources>" %}

{% embed url="<https://lazinefest.com/resources/>" %}