Chatting with my friend Sam about zines at the coffee shop yesterday really got me thinking.

She said she only makes zines about things that scare her a little, like her anxiety or a bad breakup. I've always stuck to safe topics like movie reviews. Hearing that made me realize I've been playing it too safe. Has anyone else started a personal zine that felt a bit risky to share?

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thomasw4815h ago

Damn, that's a solid way to make a zine actually matter. I read an interview once where someone said if it doesn't make you a bit nervous to put it out there, it's probably not saying anything new. Your friend Sam has the right idea. Playing it safe just makes more noise nobody needs.