Let’s Talk About Zine Fests and Why You Should Go

Welcome back to my channel ya zine fiend ☺︎
In today's video we will explore what typically happens at a zine fest, how to find one in your city, and tips on how to have a fun and easy time while you're there! I also go deep into my struggles with social anxiety, which leads me to hosting a zine fest from the comfort of my apartment. Join me as I guide you through my own tiny zine fest while teaching you all the ins and outs of attending one of these events in real life.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 What are Zines + Zine Fests?
1:52 Why I cancelled on O.C. Zine Fest
2:52 The Dangers of Promoting Events
4:00 Creepy Story Time
5:40 Always Be Safe
6:20 You're Invited!
7:20 First Stop: Information Booth
8:07 Next Stop: Discussion Panels
9:38 Next Stop: Zine Workshop
11:29 Zine Fest Haul
18:05 Bre's Tiny Zine Fest Goodie Bags
19:25 How to Find Zine Fests Near You
20:43 Thanks for Attending my Fest!
21:40 Leave a Comment for ya girl ☺︎
✷ LINKS ✷
Check out O.C. Zine Fest
www.oczinefest.com/
Follow fanzines on Tumblr
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Zine Fests Around the World (Master List)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Buy the Bre's Tiny Zine Fest Goodie Bag
www.brestinyprintshop.com/
Join my Zine Club on Patreon!
/ brattyxbre
Buy my Zines in BULK
www.faire.com/user/sign-up?fd...
✷ ZINE HAUL ARTISTS ✷
The Sour Collective Zines
/ thesourcollective
Self-Love Coloring Book
/ smilecult_
Zinester Manifesto Book
/ johndishwasher
I Only Read Zines Tote and Zines
/ bruxita.linda
On Avery Island Perzine
/ veryparrot
Music is non-copyright LoFi Animal Crossing Mix by CoreCM
#zines #zinemaker #zinefests #studiovlog #fulltimeartist

[@brattyxbre]

If you'd like to further support, grab a Bre's Tiny Zine Fest Goodie Bag from my shop! www.brestinyprintshop.com/ Thank you all for watching and have a great, safe weekend 🥰

[@clubemerald]

This was my first zine fest! Thank you for inviting us. I feel so honored to attend from my living room. :)

[@brattyxbre]

Any time!

[@JohnDishwasherVideos]

Thanks for the shout-out, Bre! I love this fun tiny mini fest. Sorry you need to withdraw a little. I think I will actually better appreciate my being able to table tomorrow in Anaheim because of what you are saying here. I didn't even realize I was taking it for granted. I'll be sending you positive vibes from OCZF.

[@brattyxbre]

Have fun at OCZF, John! You’re doing great work and I know everyone attending will be drawn to it. Take care :)

[@brattyxbre]

I just *knew* I mispronounced Bruxita (brew-heet-uh) Linda, my bad @bruxita.linda 😅

[@tudibelle]

I’m sorry if mentioning the house thing made you anxious

[@brattyxbre]

no it was actually so good to know! I never had that perspective on it, but I realize that in the past I've seen people have break-ins because they posted about being on vacation and it all kinda came full circle in my hear lol it's good to be cautious so thanks for sharing that :) @@tudibelle

[@valleyDweller]

Your event map with the one table in the living room. 😂 I appreciated the detail.

[@vampiresquid985]

watching this while folding some zines for my first time tabling at a fest this weekend (:

[@brattyxbre]

Whaaaat! How exciting! Have fun at your fest :)

[@Artisticnomads]

We just ordered the goodie bag! You make such creative videos about zines and zine-making. I’m sure you inspire many new zinesters, cuz you inspire us! We started going to fests around the time you did.

[@brattyxbre]

I am so touched by your support. Thank you for watching, zine fests are so fun! Can’t wait to send you this snail mail :)

[@jusdananasful]

You are literally the sweetest! This video was so wholesome and yet you showed some vulnerability and honesty and I think it's amazing. The concept of this video was so cool and creative. I hope I'll be able to get your goodie bag someday!

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you for being here! Very happy You enjoyed this video And hope you like my future ones. Have a great weekend ❤️❤️

[@cherylrichardson6095]

Stay safe!!! Always listen to that gut feeling. ❤ the video. You took an anxiety moment & made it positive. Great video!!!

[@ferragottiart]

Got my goodie bag! :) Thanks for the mini zine fest! very fun!!

[@brattyxbre]

Thanks Andrea, I'm so stoked! Glad you liked my mini zine fest ❤︎

[@Confused_fungi]

Great and a very motivating video! You inspire so many people

[@brattyxbre]

Thanks for the chat earlier during the premiere, your zine idea is so good ❤︎I hope you have a good weekend!

[@Confused_fungi]

@@brattyxbreThank you so much I will be updating you via comments section of Your upcoming videos whenever I make a big progress or finish it.

[@Jade.Nvrlnd]

This was my first zine fest & I loved it! I also feel inspired to create and look more into the coloring book zines! Oh & thank you for your vulnerability & transparency as well in this video, I enjoyed the journey you took us on ✨😊

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you for connecting with me today and attending my zine fest! Your comment made my day ❤️❤️

[@kateryneart]

Hi Bre, I loved your zinefest. I ordered a goodie bag and can’t wait to get it. No pressure though. I understand things take time and we are on opposite sides of the country. I’m glad you listen to gut instinct about safety. I learned about zines this year and am obsessed. I love the freedom to create whatever you want it to be. I even make zines for my own positive energy that I can read over when I need a boost. I used to make junk journals but love the smaller size of zines. I’d love to send you a zine when I get one done that I’m okay with sharing. I’m not looking for an income but to make the world a happier place. (Nothing negative about making an income) . Have a great day🤗

[@brattyxbre]

I always smile so big when I read your comments! Thank you very much for supporting my zines and watching my videos. I love hearing about your zine journey and can’t wait to receive one some day! We could do a trade! Take your time and enjoy the process. I love how you’re creating to brighten up the world…the world certainly needs more of that. Keep being so awesome and have a great weekend ❤️❤️

[@a-little-sunshine]

My first ever zine fest, thank you for inviting us! :D

[@satansatansatan]

i enjoy your videos, keep up the great work!

[@heyifeoma]

This is such an inspiring and creative way to navigate a rough patch. Thanks for sharing!

[@jrients]

Another great video! My daughter and I had a table at Philly Zine Fest last year and had a great time. We're planning on going again this December.

[@SkeeterDraws]

Three Cheers! And thank you, Bre. I love your videos and I'm finally working on my first zine. Thanks for being so inspiring.

[@brattyxbre]

Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that ♥️ Thank you 🙏🏽

[@elisaelisaross]

Thank you for this tiny zine fest! It's so great that you turned a moment of doubt into such a cool zine celebration event! I hope I can find a zine fest near my area and go there in person because the foretaste you provide here is a lot of fun. The list you mention at the end will be very useful for sure, thanks!:)

[@brattyxbre]

You’re so welcome!! Thank you for watching ^_^

[@zek9101]

love the video!! your tiny zine fest was great, im so glad i could come :D i really love making zines, and sadly i had to stop hosting a monthly zine night at my local makerspace because i’m moving to another area. i just found your channel and all of your videos are so heartwarming and really give me hope that i will find or create a zine community wherever i end up next :) thank you!!

[@brattyxbre]

Awwww so sweet! Thanks for being here! ❤️

[@tomatobird1307]

Just tabled at the local zine fest this weekend! It was super fun to connect to the community and also share lots of zines. Thanks for being able to share online here! Sucks about the creeps out there, but glad you can do what you can do to be safe

[@brattyxbre]

Sounds awesome, glad to hear you had a great time at your local zine fest :) thanks for watching mine!

[@jumies4056]

i had a great time with your zine fest! as usual the video was fun, engaging, and inspired me to work on my zines. i also have to appreciate that you got me thinking about going to more zine fests (and events in general). i struggle with anxiety too, and especially in the wake of the pandemic i've had bouts where i could barely leave the house. getting better now, but sometimes i forget how much joy it can bring me to go to fests and get involved and all that. it can be stressful sometimes too, but more often than not it's worth the fuss and i think i needed this reminder of that. i'm gonna see if i can grab a goodie bag, and i hope you have a good weekend :)

[@brattyxbre]

Wishing you a good weekend too! Thanks for sharing your perspective, I can totally relate. And I know a lot of others can, too ❤️

[@invisibleblackmatter]

watched this while assembling some zines for a zine fest this saturday, you're videos are so creative & I love watching them while making my zines now :)

[@brattyxbre]

It’s like we’re hanging out I love it 🫂

[@lavonhardison1833]

Thanks for a great video and good for you for taking care of yourself!

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you!

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

21:20 appreciate you Bre . Really really appreciate you . Binging your videos is pet of my self care/ creative moments . So again thank you and I started crying before you 😅lol

[@brattyxbre]

Stop ur making me cry again hahaha thank you!! 😭❤️

[@SierraDeCarmen]

My goodie bag just arrived! Really cute and so interesting!

[@brattyxbre]

Yay! Thanks again for supporting, means the world to me ❤️❤️

[@johnniethepoet]

Also, I wanted to table at the OC Zine Fest their first year. Alas we couldn’t yet travel back then… Can’t wait til you do go to a zine fest and give us your take on the highs and lows! Hint: Chicago Zine Fest is amazing!

[@brattyxbre]

Oooo Chicago! I would love to do that one 😇 hope you have a good weekend and thanks for stopping by to watch my video. It means a lot!

[@gabrielsuciedad]

wow I really need the "got zines?" pin, so cool!, love your energy

[@brattyxbre]

♥️♥️

[@dangomilk6702]

that's an immediate subscribe ! I live in Paris so I can't attend your zine fest but you have the best vibe and you just inspired me to create my first zine ! I am so hyped and so excited about it I just discovered my new niche passion thank you so so so much for this. ps: if you ever come to Paris and want someone to buy you a latte and a zine come say hi :)

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you so much!! I’m thrilled to hear this video made you inspired to create zines - that’s very exciting. I would LOVE to visit Paris ❤️ glad to know I am welcome there by you and can’t wait for that day :)

[@jmaessen3531]

This is fantastic! I'm neurodivergent too! Autistic, anxious, Adhd, and some other neurospices 😂 I really appreciate this tour of what to expect before entering a new type of environment. Even if its not in a big group zine fest space. Maybe especially bc its a smaller space intro, actually. Like a friend telling me what to expect one on one. Sometimes even videos of crowded spaces are a lot 🤷🏼‍♀️ Im excited to play with zines as an outlet for merging my collage, poetry, prose, and drawing! Thank you for the Wtf is a zine playlist!! 🫶🏻 I'm having so many light bulb moments while I listen to your channel 🎉

[@brattyxbre]

Aww I’m so glad you enjoyed this! As a fellow autistic/anxious overthinker I know how overstimulating events like this can be but they are really fun 🤩 (I bring my noise cancelling headphones which helps me!) Thank you so much for watching 💞

[@tiantuatara]

I will definitely be ordering a goodie bag!

[@oyesilencio]

this video couldn't have come out at a better time! I just got accepted to my first crafters market next month and I'm in the process of getting everything together, I hope to make a mini zine fair out of my booth! thank you thank you, I have to backtrack to your craft fair video now

[@brattyxbre]

Wonderful! I know you’re going to have a great time. Thanks for watching 😇🙏🏽

[@Persnikity-yv3nh]

I just realized this was my first zine fest!! Now I really want the goodie bag to celebrate that. I don't know if there are any upcoming zine fests here in Montreal, but there are awesome zine-making nights I plan on attending :)

[@myklia1]

I just found out yesterday I made it into the Milwaukee zine fest! It will be my first time tabling one. I haven’t made a zine yet but I have a lot of ideas and have been researching. Now to make it all a physical reality! I’m excited!

[@brattyxbre]

Congratulations!! You’re going to enjoy the zine fest experience, it’s a great way to meet other zine makers and find inspiration. I know you’ll make some great zines too! Good luck and have fun ♥️✂️

[@ashleyboots3386]

Oh snap! We're in OC! This sounds so fun! But I totally understand the concerns about safety.

[@brattyxbre]

Oh wow, small world! 😄😄

[@amandalourenco6711]

I love that you are prioritizing your safety above everything else. Do only what makes you comfortable. And please don’t listen to the ones that might make you feel crazy for your views. They are valid. My niece has been missing since March 2022. She is a victim of human trafficking and she likely made herself a target by posting exactly where she was on her social media.

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you for watching my video and validating my safety concerns! I am so so sorry to hear about your niece - wishing you and your family some peace about this unfortunate situation. I also want to thank you for sharing your story because this comment may help others stay safe ❤️ I am praying for your niece’s return!

[@cata_jpg]

as an organiser of auckland zinefest, I really liked hearing your views of sharing/marketing locations in terms of safety! I never considered that! also, love the at-home zinefest! its hard to be in big crowds and be constantly talking at zine markets so nice to see you speak about it! general social anxiety is a big struggle in the zine scene!

[@brattyxbre]

Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad fellow zine makers can relate to the anxiety associated with these fests! I think most of my anxiety comes from lack of safety but also as a neurodivergent person, the constant chit chat and noise and bright lights can take a toll on me too 😭

[@brattyxbre]

I wanna go to Auckland zine fest one day btw! So cool to hear that you organize that event - hope to meet you one day :)

[@cata_jpg]

yesss!! even myself as an organiser i get so burnt out after the market but ahhh glad i'm an extrovert at least! And of course the volunteer team we have is great too!@@brattyxbre

[@cata_jpg]

if you ever come to Auckland, new zealand hit us up! would be great to meet you too! :~) @@brattyxbre

[@pennylane377]

Omg so sorry for what happened to you with this creepy guy!! Tbh people like that make me anxious to post online 😬

[@brattyxbre]

Luckily he hasn’t bothered me since I blocked him…he gave me the worst vibes ever. Stay safe out there!! And trust your gut ❤️

[@sapphire26]

I decided to look into zine fests in my area because of this video, and I found out that a library not too far from me hosts zine get togethers every few weeks! Once I get a few made (and a friend for moral support) I think I'll go!

[@brattyxbre]

How fun!!!

[@jasonboardman6228]

This was such a brilliant and wonderful idea. You should make it a regular thing and have other zinesters “attend” virtually. I wanted to share that I made buttons that say Let’s trade zines in case people are too shy to ask.

[@brattyxbre]

Oooo a button is such a good idea, that’s awesome! 😀

[@jasonboardman6228]

@@brattyxbrethe next time we trade I’ll make sure you get one.

[@stickers.]

I've been wanting to make zines for months, but today I finally started to experiment with folding paper and started glueing!! I am so glad you make videos all about zines, your energy is so silly and happy :•) I was wondering what the price range is for zines, especially the more "homemade" ones compared to having print shop access and higher budget zines + how many prints you should bring to zine fests! I sadly couldn't find anything online so far, so I'd be very grateful for a reply ⭐💙

[@brattyxbre]

Aww thank you so much for watching!! I have a video about how to prep for fests/craft fairs and the pinned comment under it explains how many zines I tend to Bring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naSqgJqBhaykY5Isi=Erw8t5dG68gv8j0T Also the pricing of your zine is entirely up to you but most Zine makers tend To price them to cover production. So say it cost you $2 to produce/print your zine then you’d charge $4 to make Your money back + profit. However, I personally like to factor in time + effort it took to create as well. Your art is valuable but that value is up to you to determine!! Have fun with it 💞💞🙌🏽

[@stickers.]

@@brattyxbre omg super fast reply thank you so much!! I already did a little bit of math (end product would be about 60cents per zine, and I already felt bad about pricing them at like 80cents lol) but ur right about effort too!! I'll definitely work my way through your whole channel while I craft for the next few days hehe

[@tomatobird1307]

Also, curious where you bought your little wooden zine stand! I always see them at fests and want to invest in one since table space is tricky, but whenevee i try to look them up i only find listings for huge full size magazine stands.

[@brattyxbre]

I got that from cleardisplays.com ✨ they have a lot of options to choose from!

[@tomatobird1307]

​@@brattyxbrethank you so much!

[@519blackpanther]

I went to a local zine club last month that I’ve been trying to get to for a while….. I was excited and brought some of my first zines to trade. I left disgusted about the zine “scene” in my city and how it’s just about selling zines to each other. Nobody had any zines to trade, it was just a LGBTQ+ gossip space. The same group is holding the same type of event you are talking about. I don’t have enough disposable income for this these type of events. Thank you so much for your channel. It’s good to know zines are not just for Caucasian hipsters (yes I said it).✊🏽 #emptycanrevolution #emperorofcan

[@brattyxbre]

No one was trading?! Thats… so unheard of in the zine community. And I’m a little disappointed to hear that zines have strayed so far away from its true essence of accessibility in that scene. I’m sorry that was your experience! I understand people wanting to be compensated for their work, but I always try to keep certain zines available for trading/give away for free!! I hope you’re able to find some other zine clubs and fests to be part of that are more inclusive. I understand what it feels like to not see yourself reflected in these communities, so just letting you know you are NOT alone! And you’re always welcome here :) thanks for watching and supporting my channel! Much love to you

[@s.3712]

There will be a zine fest in october in my city :D

[@brattyxbre]

Yay!!!

[@RobbyGoodwin]

Are you going to SPX (Small Press Expo) in Washington D.C. this weekend?

[@brattyxbre]

I wish! Have a great time if you're going :)

[@LORDVONCORE]

Absolutely zero fests in Louisiana aw man. Maybe it's different now!

[@brattyxbre]

Noooo 😭😭😭 maybe you should start one!

[@johnniethepoet]

You spanked the Zine!!!

[@brattyxbre]

😭😭😭

[@kibblefr3235]

I'm going to sell my zines for the first time at a queer art fest next month!!!

[@brattyxbre]

HECK YEA!!!!

[@abbymcface]

sending good vibes from one autistic hermit to another~

[@brattyxbre]

*hugs!!* (or no hugs, depending on what you like haha) thank you for the support! Have a great weekend friend :)

[@ColzoArt]

Heyhey missed the premier last night but I totally get the anxiety around not wanting to leave the house. Well done for hosting your own mini zine fest 🫶🫶💪🏻💪🏻