The Splatbook Pop up Episode! - Zine Month
Feb 13, 2025
JP Coovert, a monthly zine publisher and art tutor, and Tony Vasinda, a tabletop zine publisher and crowdfunding organizer, chat about RPG Zine Month. They define zines and why creators love the small-scale DIY format. They highlight standout projects, low-stakes experimentation, tools for layout and printing, and recommended zines to watch.
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Zine Month Is Community-Led Crowdfunding
- Zine Month grew out of ZineQuest as a community-driven alternative to platform control.
- It lets small creators crowdfund low-goal projects and reach audiences without big gatekeepers.
Pick Small Funding Targets
- Set small funding goals ($300–$500) to increase chances of success.
- Small goals and community effort often lead to ~95% funding success for zines.
Beard Brand Turned Zine Game
- Tony used ZineQuest to expand a beard-care brand into a 52-page zine game called Beards and Beyond.
- That project connected him to other creators and led to future collaborations and expansions.