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Let's Trade Zines!
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Etsy Team Zine
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HSSreader and etc.
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I mostly sell zines at my Etsy shop, but I've also got pins, and have been known to sell a few handmade crafts and some supplies. Occasionally I'll list some vintage clothing or Polaroid cameras as well. Honestly, I've never had a problem with my ...
you're welcome :)
Ha ha, you are totally spot on! I am not that concerned with this whole "professional" obsession, and you're right, probably very few people buying zines would be either. I thought etsy was a place for handmade items, anyhow, not stuff that looks ...
i sell zines, prints and postcards right now. my zines sell better than my prints and such but i don't think the prints interfere with my sales. i guess i think it's good to keep selling advice in mind but i don't think it's entirely applicable to...
That does seem reasonable, just keeping it from being too random. But I always figured that was why there were categories - so you could separate your different stuff! My etsy selling guide would beg to differ: she claims the categories are only t...
Right now I only sell zines, but I hope to add more stuff if I ever get time to work on other projects! I think that they have a point about not selling too many different things, but it can't hurt to have a little variety. It might only seem yard...
I think you are so right on point A and B. I think it's cool to focus and become really good at one thing, but like you, I also value variety. Maybe it's a balance between the two? And I like your logic that selling different items might attract d...
I think there's something to be said for doing only one thing and doing it really well, but I personally like variety. I have a few different things in my shop, most of which are completely unrelated to zines. [Or I will, once I take it off vacati...
Hi.
I currently make a zine called the HSSreader and used to make a zine called Jot Outlet in the 90s. Going from super artsy, prose-filled perzine (Jot Outlet) to more of a miniature magazine format (HSSreader) was a weird transition for me. But, the magic of making zines is that a zine can be whatever you want it to be! The HSSreader evolves each time I make a new one and is going to continue to change and unfold (haha) in the future. Unfortunately, I seem to have a track record of making annual zines, so you won't see them all too frequently. I try to make them worth the wait. I also fill the gaps by making one-time mini zines or comics. Here are a few web addresses if you are interested...
...in learning more about the HSSreader:
http://www.myspace.com/hssforever
...in buying my zines or "comics":
http://oliviarrow.etsy.com
...and if you can't seem to get enough:
http://hssreader.blogspot.com
(I don't know how to make links, apologies that these addresses need to be cut and pasted.)
I currently make a zine called the HSSreader and used to make a zine called Jot Outlet in the 90s. Going from super artsy, prose-filled perzine (Jot Outlet) to more of a miniature magazine format (HSSreader) was a weird transition for me. But, the magic of making zines is that a zine can be whatever you want it to be! The HSSreader evolves each time I make a new one and is going to continue to change and unfold (haha) in the future. Unfortunately, I seem to have a track record of making annual zines, so you won't see them all too frequently. I try to make them worth the wait. I also fill the gaps by making one-time mini zines or comics. Here are a few web addresses if you are interested...
...in learning more about the HSSreader:
http://www.myspace.com/hssforever
...in buying my zines or "comics":
http://oliviarrow.etsy.com
...and if you can't seem to get enough:
http://hssreader.blogspot.com
(I don't know how to make links, apologies that these addresses need to be cut and pasted.)
Olivia Arrow's Blog
Zine overhaul
Ok, so I am sure most zine makers have experienced this: a desire for change and the urge to completely overhaul the usual zine you've been making for a while. For me it's a tiny bit scary, a little bit sad, but mostly it is exciting and marks a change in my life that will show in the new zine. I have been mulling over the idea for over a year, not wanting to abandon my zine, the HSSreader, but at the same time, wanting to start something new. I can't do both my usual zine and a new one,… Continue
Posted on June 11, 2009 at 8:15am —
etsy anyone?
Hello,
do you sell your zines on etsy? If so, I have a couple questions for you.
I wondered how many times you renew an item before you figure it's just not making enough sales and take it down? There are a couple items I have listed more than once and although they get a lot of views, they don't seem to be hot items for purchasing. But I keep posting them with hopes someone somewhere will bite sometime! Silly, I know. Another question is about advertising. Do you? If you do advertise, where at?… Continue
do you sell your zines on etsy? If so, I have a couple questions for you.
I wondered how many times you renew an item before you figure it's just not making enough sales and take it down? There are a couple items I have listed more than once and although they get a lot of views, they don't seem to be hot items for purchasing. But I keep posting them with hopes someone somewhere will bite sometime! Silly, I know. Another question is about advertising. Do you? If you do advertise, where at?… Continue
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 6:00am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 6:14pm on October 19, 2009,
Nico. said… - www.milwaukeezinefest.com <3
- At 5:48pm on October 19, 2009,
Nico. said…
- hi darling! i see you are close- the milwaukee zine fest is next month and i hope to see you there!
- At 1:42pm on July 3, 2009,
Chris Lentil said… - Hello! Did you get the zines I sent?
- At 3:04pm on June 6, 2009,
Chris Lentil said…
- Hmmm. . .that last post was supposed to be from this account. Not sure what happened!
- At 10:59pm on May 26, 2009,
sacraWOMENto zine said… - We haven't received your zine yet. We completely understand all about the school thing. It took us a while to actually mail ours out. But we will be looking for yours in the mail!
- At 11:13am on April 11, 2009,
Jethrobot Press said… - I got your zine too! Thanks! I enjoyed the issue and I hope to contribute something! Let me know what you think of my zines after you check em out!
- At 4:09pm on March 31, 2009,
COPY THAT PRESS said… - Hi, I will be shipping Issue # 2 out by the end of the week. Please send me your address if you would like a copy. Thanks for helping me get one of my little zines in each state.
- At 8:39pm on March 25, 2009,
KellyRose-Pulse Zine said… - heyy i am still interested in trading..message me with your address if you are still game...
- At 11:32pm on March 2, 2009,
KellyRose-Pulse Zine said…
- hey olvia! thanks for adding me on here. sorry it has taken me forever to get back to you, i've been really busy with school. hope all is going well for you. let me know if you ever want to trade zines! i would love to check yours out!
love,kellyrose
- At 6:51pm on February 17, 2009,
Jessica Marie said… - Trade zines?
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