The zine fairs are thriving. Tables are booked months in advance and the swap culture is as strong as ever, with most makers leaving with more zines than they brought.
If you have never made one, start small: a single sheet folded into eight pages is enough. The first one will be rough. That is part of the appeal.
One Sheet, Eight Pages
A zine is the shortest distance between having something to say and putting it in someone’s hands. All you need is paper, a way to copy it and a reason to stay up late.