FediZineFest 2024

A number of zines of various sizes and designs and colors laid out on a very colorful bedspread.

Overview

Read the FediZineFest 2024 guidelines.

See the FediZineFest 2024 zines.

Statistics

FediZineFest 2024 completed with 25 artists and 20 backers. Artists contributed 16 physical and 18 digital zines. Artist payouts were roughly USD35. 5 artists were unable to complete work or dropped out.

Things we learned

  • Build in opt-outs for physical zines for artists and backers
  • Build in opt-outs for payment for artists
  • Read the fine print of services such as Jotform
  • Include workarounds for Paypal
  • Get general publicity information from artists - not just fedi handles
  • Delegate! Delegate! Delegate!
  • Block out more time between deadlines

Team

Primary point of contact
Lee
Help with zine creation
Sanae
Help with digital formatting
Aaron Rafik El Sabrout