24 Hour Zines

[Amazing Sunflower]

I thought I would start a discussion about 24 Hour Zines.

Anyone revved up to start in on one at midnight tonight, as soon as we are officially in July? (Well, I'm sure in some parts of the world, it is already July.)

I decided to start mine at 6pm on July 10, after I get home from work and have some dinner. I picked a Friday to Saturday instead of a Saturday to Sunday because the copy shop I like is closed on Sundays. It's only open until 4pm on Saturday, but I'm pretty sure I can get my copying done before then. My plan is to stay up late on Friday night, sleep a few hours, finish writing and layout Saturday morning, make copies Saturday afternoon, and have all folding and stapling done by 6pm.

What plans do other folks have?

I am having a hard time not thinking about and planning my zine ahead of time. I do a lot of planning and writing in my head before I sit down at my computer, so my mind really wants to race ahead and figure out exactly what I want to do. I am having to concentrate on not thinking, which feels weird.

So post about your 24 hour zine as you're writing it (goals, frustrations, joys,) and tell us about it once you are done. I really want to know exactly how long people worked on theirs. I plan to keep close watch on the clock as I make mine.

[Aj Michel]

I FINISHED!!! More details to follow, but here's a pic:

[Maranda Elizabeth]

I made a 24-hour zine while I was spending a few weeks in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was the first time I've made a zine while surrounded by a bunch of (lovely) people, as obviously it's usually something I do alone in my bedroom or whatever. Anyway, I'm pretty pleased with it. I wrote about adventures in Montreal and Halifax, long-distance Greyhound travel, swimming, going to the Farmer's Market, and more. It's available in my Etsy shop.

[Derek Neuland]

tomorrow is the Portland 24 hour zine challenge so by 10am on Sunday my 24 hour zine will be finished

[Portland Zine Symposium]

The PZS 2nd Annual 24hr Zine Challenge is now streaming live, come watch us live!: http://ustre.am/4dmk -

Derek Neuland said:

tomorrow is the Portland 24 hour zine challenge so by 10am on Sunday my 24 hour zine will be finished

[Saling Pusa Distro/closed]

how how do people prepare for this? do you like hibernate for a day, get enough sleep and rest before the big attempt day or what?

[Aj Michel]

Saling Pusa Distro/denisedenies said:

how how do people prepare for this? do you like hibernate for a day, get enough sleep and rest before the big attempt day or what?

The night before I started, I got all of my supplies gathered up and put in a box and then got a solid night's sleep. That's about it as far as preparation.

[Saling Pusa Distro/closed]

and you started right when you wake up? i am trying to prep myself to do it tomorrow... but i don't know, I have to be in the right mood for it I guess.

Aj Michel said:

Saling Pusa Distro/denisedenies said:

how how do people prepare for this? do you like hibernate for a day, get enough sleep and rest before the big attempt day or what?

The night before I started, I got all of my supplies gathered up and put in a box and then got a solid night's sleep. That's about it as far as preparation.

[twilight gecko]

yeah, i'd like to try this.. but not thinking about it in advance is really impossible for me.. writing, cutting, pasting, printing.. i wonder if i could manage it all in 24 hours.. i'll have to wait till i have a day off without interruptions..

[Saling Pusa Distro/closed]

Done! :D I kinda regret not making my entire print run within the 24 hours... i succumbed to sleep :(

I made a time log for that day with some pictures of the original on my blog

[The Toronto Zine Library]

Happy International Zine Month!


To celebrate, the Toronto Zine Library is participating in the 24 hour zine challenge and we would love for you to join us! We are hosting a kick off event this Wednesday, July 28th starting at 5pm and going strong until the Tranzac Club closes.

Bring your ideas and if youre able a snack to share while we hang out, listen to music, and get a start on our 24 hour zines! Some supplies will be available (paper, glue, scissors, magazine clippings, a couple of typewriters, a long arm stapler) but please do bring your favourite or necessary zine making supplies. Conveniently, there is a 24 hour Kinkos a half-block away!

Also, similar to the event folks at the Independent Pubishing Resource Center (http://www.iprc.org/) in Portland Oregon held a few days ago, we will be streaming our 24 hour zine challenge event live! If you're unable to join us, bookmark http://www.ustream.tv/channel/toronto-zine-library-24hr-zine-challe... and tune in on Wednesday starting at 5pm EST and participate alongside us from wherever you may be.

Ok, to recap:

WHEN: wednesday july 28th, 5pm until close
WHERE: the toronto zine library -- 2nd floor of the tranzac club -- 292 brunswick st. just south of bloor. close to spadina subway station
COST: free!
WHAT: 24 hour zine challenge kick off
BRING: yourself, your friends, snacks, creativity, zine making supplies, ideas

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=138008569562984&index=1

Holler at us if you have any additional questions or concerns. We regret that the TZL is not a wheelchair accessible space.




The Toronto Zine Library
292 Brunswick Ave, 2nd floor
[e-mail]
http://torontozinelibrary.blogspot.com

[The Toronto Zine Library]

please note that the toronto event tonight now starts at 6pm, not 5pm! thanks. hope to see you there!

[Harley R. Pageot]

Finished mine in 21 hours between 5:05 p.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. Thursday:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52614772/yard-sale-6-zine

My last few zines were 72, 52, and 52 pages so 24 seems really short.