I Self-Publish and Sell 200+ Zines Every Month! (How to Self-Pub w the Wiggle Bird Mailing Club)

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The Wiggle Bird Mailing club is a zine mailing club based on Patreon! Publishing a new zine each month from trans and queer authors since 2018 :)
Check us out: patreon.com/poolparty666
1. Why Self-Pub a Zine? 1:19
2. Picking a Printer 1:48
2a. Personal Inkjet Printer
2b. Personal Laser Printer
2c. Printing Outside your Home
3. Formatting Files to Print 5:42
3a. Layout of Mini-Zine
3b. Layout of Half-Sheet Zine 8:53
4. Test Prints 17:34
4a. Corrections
4b. Final Prints
5. Folding, Stapling, and Tools 19:12
5a. Physical tools I use
5b. Half-Sheet Zine Folding Demo 21:37
6. Distribution 22:25
6a. Distribution Methods
6b. WBMC Distribution 24:37
7. Pricing 25:21
7a. In-Person Prices
7b. Online Prices
8. Postage 101 27:14

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Комментарии : 133

@rogerwalton8160 2 года назад

The zig-zag trick for pagination is not one I've ever seen before and is very useful; thank you.

@findingagain 3 года назад

Thank you for this information and I am thrilled for the opportunity to have found you!! As someone who is trans and queer myself I'm so so happy to learn about your project and to see what others have been doing too!

@TheBlueloose Год назад

Thanks for sharing this invaluable information. I will let u know when I have my final project :)

@OddlyEndearing 2 года назад

Been making zines for ten years and yet this video was still so helpful! Thank you for posting this.

@BotanicManic Год назад

Thank you so much for this. I'm just about to be finished with my first Zine and this comprehensive guide is so great, including tons of information that I haven't found elsewhere/even though of. You're a professional Zine maker and you're greatly appreciated.

@rmgalardo 3 года назад

Can I just say I adore you? You're so genuine and funny. You made this an amusing watch. As a writer alone, printers are my better buddy and worst arch nemesis, as an artist I've had a small amount of experience with them but enough to realize they're evil 🤣 Seriously, though. Informative and helpful af.

@lucarin8191 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the tutorial man. Back in highschool I made a children's book for a teacher with indesign and photoshop and this video is a good refresher. I'm gonna get into making zines because I miss those days ;-;

@myhandsaslanguage 9 месяцев назад

This was super comprehensive and helpful! I’m just now learning about how to make zines (even though I’ve known about them for years), so I love seeing different people’s processes. Thank you!

@3ddevine 2 года назад

This is incredibly well made and full of great information. Thanks for the tips and congrats on the success with your Patron.

@mashallsmith1908 2 года назад

Probably the best zine video with the most thorough tips! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!

@alexiahinton4663 2 года назад

Thank you so much I’ve been trying to make a comic for around two years now and had no idea where to start. The story is finished but not fully fleshed out. However, my character concepts are complete with backstories and everything and I would LOVE to create mini zines for their lores 🤩 so thank you so much for introducing me to a new idea :)

@miakava8174 2 года назад

So clear and really well demonstrated. Answered all my questions! Entertaining too, thanks so much for making this!

@Faeriehood 2 года назад

Just discovered zines and I am intrigued. Found your video this evening and I must say, you explained everything in perfect detail for anyone who is interested in starting one. Brilliant job! Thanks so much post making this video. It will come in handy. Wishing you loads of success. Best from Germany!

@ArtbyBrooke 2 года назад

Thank you! This is super helpful and I really liked seeing some of the projects you are working on or have worked on.

@marigrafito 2 года назад

Thank you for making and sharing this video! Everything it’s so well explained!

@rachamilton1 Год назад

This was so comprehensive and thorough, thank you so much for making this!

@belldelia3125 2 года назад

This video was insanely helpful! I'm just getting into zines and this was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!

@ericmonaghan1231 2 года назад

Michael this video was so amazing and thorough. Your work is great! Thank you

@judgeworks3687 2 года назад

so kind and generous of you to share such great info. Thank you.

@kbowman0016 9 месяцев назад

Just wanted to leave the comment that your video is top-shelf quality! Nice organization and presentation. Seriously- nice job and thanks for sharing the knowledge!

2 месяца назад

Thank you for putting it all up together, very useful and helpful!

@claykline2830 11 месяцев назад

very informative, ty for including format options, I could not find any video that went into detail with that. very well demonstrated. Ty

@NicolasSequeira Год назад

This is a pretty good guide. Impeccable editing, too.

@KathleenRenninger Год назад

Thanks so much for your generosity in sharing your knowledge on this subject.Very helpful to this prospective zine author.

@montreal.screwjob 7 месяцев назад

hey thank u for making this!! been working on a zine and it's taken 12 years off my life but this was super helpful!!

@maggiefreeman6513 2 года назад

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive guide. Great content. Have a great day.

@KaranWMorgan 5 месяцев назад

I delight in seeing these small books and the new wonderful name it is called. "ZINE" I taught kindergarten, first grade and second grade.This paper book was my "go to" since 1984 and REIRED 2004 to help children learn all subjects, create their own writing on and on . I love what you have done. It is not easy to write a creative story in only 6 pages.

@seeds_slugs_and_sydney 2 года назад

such a helpful video, thank you so much for creating and sharing!!

@300blackcats 2 года назад

wow im helping my bi friend with her poetry zine and stumbled upon this, will give it a go! thanks!

@QuesadillaWizard 27 дней назад

This was SUPER informative!!! Great video, man!

@tonybarzuna 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Simple and concise.

@anitodd4262 2 года назад

Very useful and thorough information! Thank you so much!

@marisajohnson9679 2 года назад

SO thorough and helpful!! thank you!!

@Omegawerewolfx 9 месяцев назад

Very cool video! The information is presented is super helpful, thank you.

@xXxDurandalxXx Год назад

im late! but the blue card is a bondo card! you can usually find those in aisles where bondo for car repairs and window tint is at! or sometimes even home repair!

@RR-bd4bm 27 дней назад

This is super useful, thank you Michael!

@Nyctophora 9 месяцев назад

Good point about the cover being a different colour so it can be printed separately!

@Mintychops 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou so much for generously sharing this info

@loveforpaper6203 Год назад

Hello! My name is Nicole and I’m a new crafty subscriber friend! I love zines and I’m happy to have found your channel! I’m excited to watch more of your videos

@nataliawalicht9927 2 года назад

such helpful and in depth video

@Revtwenty 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the video! It's wonderful!

@AyanZubaneyev Год назад

Dude, thanks a lot for this video! It's a great piece of information!

@paolabueso 2 года назад

Wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing this.

@thewizardjack 3 года назад

Great video Mike! 🐸🐸🐸

@partyhatkid9940 Год назад

Excellent video and what a cool club! Thank you!

@jmgsb Год назад

Such great advice! Thank you and keep up with being amazing!

@hickyxnicky411 2 года назад

So informative, thank you!!

@CthulhuW8ingInTheDeep Месяц назад

This is gold. Thank you so much!

@MeadowsOfSound 11 дней назад

This is a really excellent presentation, thank you! And thx also for the lead on LGBTQIA 'zines as well.

@willwoods222 2 года назад

this is so great and very informative

@OverallAdventures 2 года назад

SO helpful! Thank you

@eirenepolyglot2493 2 года назад

Super helpful, thank you!!

@djjones4705 3 года назад

Wow this was super helpful thank you for making this

@MrHamburgerHelper 8 месяцев назад

Love this! Thank you so much for teaching us

@buut6815 5 месяцев назад

This was so helpful thank you so much ❤

@TheDungeonDive Год назад

Great info! Thank you.

@aiming2shoot Год назад

Thank you for the information

@CJShopland_Art 2 года назад

This was great! Subscribed . All seemed too complicated before this video, I think I’ll start with some mini’ , do you have any mini zines for sale? I’d like to get some for inspiration . Brilliant video very in-depth and very naturally delivered (surprised don’t have more subscribers - I expect more will find you soon! ) ☺️🥰

@AllTheGoodThingsISee Год назад

Great video! Thank you so much for this! 👏👍😊

@murilkaa 2 года назад

this is so helpful, thank you so much

@PorschaWrites Год назад

This is insanely informative

@deborahneumann9162 Год назад

VERY informative! Thank you! (:

@Maychurroable Год назад

This was fucking excellent. I’m happy to have watched it. Thanks!

@oldnick351 17 дней назад

Great video, thanks

@annlexee Год назад

So so cool thank you so much for this video !

@AlbertoGomez-oi5ou 9 месяцев назад

prety informative, thanks pal

@1nfiniteSeek3r 2 года назад

I'm going to self publish a poetry book so was looking for tips, and you have the same name as me and are (almost) as handsome :)

@ayahtiiv 2 года назад

Superb and nice tutorial

@12Tecpatl 3 года назад

Thank you so much

@spacefacey 2 года назад

this is so great--tysm

@lorialeman2548 Год назад

Really helpful!

@shamiquawilson4403 2 года назад

You’re amazing 🥺💛

@prometheuszero9 Год назад

"Fold it hotdog-wise" is a phrase that I simply have to steal, so I hope you don't mind!

@rezouknorddine8378 2 года назад

u're the best man , much respect

@danielleotron Месяц назад

possibly the most helpful video in the world

@aubreypiepaints7986 3 года назад

This is awesome info

@oreganillo.artworks1082 2 года назад

thank you so much!!! v helpful

@slightlynuts 2 года назад

So I can mail a half-sheet zine in a 6x9 envelope with a normal Forever stamp? How many pages are less than 1 ounce? Thank you for the awesome and truly informative video!

@jasminecooper7564 2 года назад

Holy crap thank you! Just remembered margins exist and freaked out lol

@gjhartist3685 7 месяцев назад

Really cool video!

@sofiagauvin7795 2 года назад

Thank you!

@oliviakrivacs8212 Год назад

loved this :)

@MrPinpoint007 9 месяцев назад

I will have to rewatch this. I got confused with the software part.

@theydavis4251 2 года назад

Wow Thankyou for this

@lynnboartsdye1943 11 дней назад

I’m definitely using that zig zag method, I work in procreate so I’ve had to do a bit of guess work and irl plotting to get my printing right. Is there an adaption for the zig zag method for the quarter sized zine since it’s 8 pages double sided per each 8x11 sheet?

@michaeljohnson4932 11 дней назад

Whenever I print a quarter size zine I use the same zig zag pattern to arrange the pages, but only use the top of the paper. Once it’s all in order I copy paste the pages to the bottom of the page too. Then you can print 2 zines at once, not waste any paper, and only need to make one cut!

@lynnboartsdye1943 11 дней назад

@@michaeljohnson4932 thank you! I’ll give that a try and update with my results! :D

@escherpainting8622 2 года назад

God I appreciate this so much, can't express how helpful it is. But the sound of that marker in headphones is something akin to insufferable.

@emilyjane7027 2 года назад

Do you just use regular printer paper for your zines? I'm working on my first art zine and I'm wondering if I should print on a thicker stock

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

Yeah, I use 20 lb printer paper for the mailing club bc it’s the lightest (helps w shipping), but if mail weight isn’t an issue 65 lb+ is good cover stock

@BuddyCooke 2 года назад

Nice video!

@chum0840 9 месяцев назад

thanks so much for this!! what paper do you use for zines?

@michaeljohnson4932 9 месяцев назад

You can use any paper for zines! I usually use regular printer paper, but for the mailing club I print on 20 lb paper since it's the least heavy to mail

@utuk3333 9 месяцев назад

Very nice.

@jubeibob 2 года назад

I might have missed it towards the end ( need sleep) how many pages can a 5x8 zine be to still be under one ounce in your opinion. never thought a forever stamp could do the trick. thanks for the video, bookmarked for future viewing

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

idk but just get like a small kitchen scale or take it to the post office and ask them to weigh it.

@Megahottie777 2 года назад

When you print off your zine at FedEx are you printing on the front and back of the page? I’m lost on how you did that could you explain it? I’m sorry I might have missed it in the video but so confused about that 😭

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

Yes, I'm printing double sided! If you use the self service printers at Fedex there's an option on the screen to print double or single sided

@hannehanneart8605 2 года назад

This is so informative! Thank you! What’s your Etsy shop?

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

Since I made this vid I closed my Etsy to focus on the Wiggle Bird Mailing Club!You can check out my zines via the patreon i mention at the beginning :)

@LukeFraser-cz8cd 2 дня назад

Brother you are awesome, the piercings look so sick !!!

@buildyear86 3 месяца назад

The zizagging for pagination / using pdf acrobat to auto-paginate for booklet printing .... doesnt all that exporting/importing between indesign and acrobat reduce the quality of the print?

@michaeljohnson4932 2 месяца назад

Not that I've noticed!

@buildyear86 2 месяца назад

@@michaeljohnson4932 clear enough to me :) thanks for your work!

@brenrich3250 7 месяцев назад

lol, 2cents black and white. i work at officeworks in South Australia ours is 20cents black and white for a4 and 75cents colour lol per side.

@michaeljohnson4932 5 месяцев назад

yeah, I haven't seen those prices since I did my printing at public libraries lol I'm always hoping to see them again tho

@JP2GiannaT 2 года назад

I didn't know zines were still a thing...

@thelemon5069 Год назад

They never died lol

@rhythmandblues_alibi 9 месяцев назад

Dude same 😅 I thought they died once we got Instagram. I'm super glad people still love physical media!

@todaystopic7774 3 года назад

Nice

@mendedarrows9394 Год назад

where do you get your 8.5X5.5 mailers?

@xxx14769 2 года назад

Can you give us a pdf layout for a Half-sheet Zine?

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

I don't have one on hand, but it's a standard 8.5x11" sheet of paper folded in half

@gamertails6347 2 года назад

How do I get the zine used as your example? I really want that one...

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

I contacted the author, who was very happy to hear someone wanted to read it! They don't sell it anywhere rn but if you dm me your email I can send you a readable pdf :)

@hopestomakeartoneday9146 2 года назад

@@michaeljohnson4932 i know i'm late but i was wondering if i could get my hands on the PDF too, the zine looked really interesting and i was let down when google searches only yielded sport related results.

@michaeljohnson4932 2 года назад

@@hopestomakeartoneday9146 shoot me an email at wigglebird666@gmail.com and I’ll pass it along :)

@hopestomakeartoneday9146 2 года назад

@@michaeljohnson4932 sorry for not replying earlier, i've sent an email, thank you for your time.