Research Guides: Zines: Creation

Resources and Templates

The Public's DIY Introduction to Zines
An introductory guide to zine design
InDesign Zine Template
How to Make a One Page Zine
Short YouTube tutorial with artist Seleena Lavern Daye
Putting the Pages Together
Wiki on different binding and layout options
Affinity Publisher Zine Templates
Affinity Publisher is an alternative to InDesign. These templates were created by Olivia Montoya.
Book Arts Tutorials
Various book arts tutorials on binding, printing, etc.
How to Make a Zine
Short video tutorial from nicki sabalu
Zine Inspiration (How I Pick Zine Topics!)
Short video of zinemaker Bre's process of choosing a topic
Zine Planning--Ideas for Zines
Zine Accessibility and Low Vision

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Access
UCLA students, staff, and faculty have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud. Follow the instructions from IT to access.
Glimpse
A free, open-source photo editor
Canva
Free (at the individual level) design editor. Current students also have access to free Canva Pro through UCLA DTS
Scribus
Open source desktop publishing
Electric Zine Maker
"A printshop and art tool for making zines." Contains a number of templates and allows use of MS Paint-like tools to manipulate images
Flipsnack EZine Maker
Digital publishing platform. Standard plan is free.
Nash High Zine Arranger