and to get a bunch of creative people together to inspire and encourage each-other. Rather than focusing on one scene or genre we want include as many different styles and flavours of self-published work as possible.

We're looking for people who would like to:

- do a stall on Sunday Feb 12 to promote their zines/distro/artwork
- contribute zines or artwork to display.
- get involved in organizing the event (probably easier if you live in Manchester though)
- put on a workshop on Feb 12. workshops can be anything you like as long as it relates somewhat to the general principles of the event.

some ideas we've had so far are:

WORKSHOP IDEAS:
- 15 minutes of fame of a fanzine writer - writing personal stuff in zines
- map-making zines
- zines and the internet - debate
- advert redesign / subvertising
- copyright / anti-copyright / Creative Commons licenses
- blags - free photocopying etc.
- beginners zine writing workshop - with a panel of experienced
zine-writing 'experts'
- readings
- how to do readings for shy people
- writing (positive, non-exploitative) smut
- feminist zines
- politics of DIY

No homophobic/racist/sexist behaviour or materiel will be tolerated. Party-political literature isn't welcome in the Basement, and also the Basement is a vegan space (and you can get nummy vegan food at the cafe).

To get involved or get more information email:
 manchesterzines@riseup.net