FAQS
Q: What is a zine?
A: A zine is a booklet-style artwork that you make yourself, and give away, swap, or sell for the cost of printing.
Q: What can I submit?
A: We are looking for: articles, illustrations, short stories, zine excerpts, photography, poetry, artwork of any medium, adverts, posters, flyers, short essays, recipes, comic-strips, reviews, collage, and anything else you can put your imagination to. We are open to all styles and abilities, and we can offer help and advice where needed. Please see the callout above for more information on our current submission.
Q: How much work can I submit?
A: You can make multiple submissions, but please only submit work that will fit 1-2 A4 pages. If you have work that is longer/larger than this, please send us an inquiry email, as we would like to be open to including longer formats.
Q: How do I submit?
A: Please fill in the form attached to the callout above. If your files are too large for the form, please use www.wetransfer.com but please let us know in the form that you are sending files to us, and be sure to label them with the name you used in your submission.
Q: What do I need to send you?
A: Please send the following details along with your submission:
The name/credit you would like printed in the zine.
Your pronouns.
The city and/or country that you live in.
Your contact details that you would like printed in the zine.
A short one-sentence bio.
A profile photo or image that we may use in your bio.
Title of your work.
A short description of your work and how it fits with the theme.
If you wish to remain anonymous, please let us know in your submission form. Pseudonyms are also welcome.
Q: Will I receive a copy of the zine?
A: Contributors will receive a digital PDF copy of the zine and 30% off discount code for their copy of the printed zine.
Q: Do I retain ownership of my work if it appears in the zine?
A: Yes, you retain ownership of your work. You will be credited with your chosen name on the page with your work, and you will have a short biography, with any contact details you would like to share in our bio section.
Q: How can I help get this zine out in the world?
A: Make sure to follow all of Comics Youth CIC’s socials so you do not miss our updates and share our posts about the zines with your friends, family, and audience. Every share counts! And we really appreciate your support.
Q: I have read the FAQ, but I still have questions?
A: Our inbox is always open, please email hi@comicsyouth.co.uk with your queries.
Please note: we will not accept work that is racist, sexist, misogynistic, homophobia, transphobic, ableist, or features discrimination of any kind.