Coming soon | Craft and work
David E. Sproule | Workshop draft
Shipping Zines and Small Print Runs
Mail art and chapbooks from Canada
Publishing / zines | workshop draft, about 7,407 words, 6 chapters
Mail art and chapbooks from Canada Target about 9000 words. Workshop coming soon. Not for sale until SOON gates pass.
Not for sale
Workshop draft. Keeper pass still ahead.
Cover and brief are up. Workshop draft may already exist locally. Not for sale until a keeper pass and Soft Margins checkout.
Opening sample
First pass from the workshop. Not the ending.
You hold a stack of zines in your hands, each one a labor of love, a testament to your creativity and passion. These small print runs, bound together with care, represent more than just a collection of words and images, they are a personal expression that travels through the postal system, connecting you with others who share your interests and dreams. But as you prepare to send them off, you feel a twinge of uncertainty. Will they arrive safely? Will they make it to the right hands? The logistics of shipping, packaging, and managing these small print runs can seem overwhelming.
Chapters in this draft
- What this book is for
- The problem in plain language
- Tools for this week
- Scripts and checklists
- Failure modes
- When to get more help
Soft Margins
Ask the Unsaid
One question about this title. Tease, do not spoil.
About the author
David E. Sproule
Writes and builds from Edmonton, Alberta. Sproule Lit workshop drafts and Phyllux Tech, local first: files as masters, honest length, and tools people can use on a hard Tuesday.
