Skear Zines is looking for writing that straddles prose and poetry, fiction and memoir, narrative and non-consecutive sequences, short or longer pieces (anything from 50 – 1200 words), fragments or some other experimental form.
Pushing the boundaries of what a zine might be, we're looking to publish: one ‘traditional’ folded paper zine; one paper matchbox full of writing; and one postcard of writing.
We are looking for work that considers care for self, care for community or care for the planet. That could encompass work that explores the climate crisis, land/water/air protection, disability justice, racial justice… from the microscopic to the macro.
All of our zines are limited edition and handmade from post-consumer recycled materials. This next series will be riso printed with soy inks.
We're looking for three new, emerging / re-emerging, or overlooked writers who want to make a new piece of writing for a stand-alone single author zine. Three writers, one zine each.
Skear Zines aims to resist homogenisation, and celebrate querenesse. It wants to give space to those voices that might not fit into traditional publishing models, voices that have been sidelined or as yet unheard, voices that have small (yet big) things to say, voices that will sing in unconventional forms. It's run by a collective of three artist writers who are interested in collaboration, making a difference, curiosity and love.
Due to postage costs we can only work with writers who either live in the UK or have a contact in the UK we can send the work to.
Please read through the guidelines and FAQs before submitting any work.
More info here.
Deadline: Friday 13th June 2025