Hello, hello, hello. We’re already to day two of ZineWriMo, and today is about focusing that storm and weeding out the thought garden. If you’re like me, you have a rather healthy collection of a lot of zine ideas. It’s time to pick a few out.

I’ve been a bit shy about setting any goals for a while now because a lot of health issues have made my energy very variable. But I’ve decided to try to jump in for the spirit of ZineWriMo. So here’s what I’m hoping to do this month:

*Get started on Chaotically Yours 2. ‘This is Fine, Chaotically Yours 1’ released a lot for me, and I’m eager to dive into my new perzine series.
*Make all the zines on the ‘make a zine’ days.
*Start reviewing zines again.

Do you have any goals for ZineWriMo? Or is the plan to not set goals at all and just go with the flow? Always feel free to comment here and/or tag me on Instagram @seagreenzines

Participants:

*https://hadass420.wordpress.com
*https://eclectoid.neocities.org

Email me at seagreenzines@gmail.com if you’d like to be added to the list

Hello, zine friends! Welcome to the very first day of ZineWriMo 2026.

As per usual at this time of year, I am in denial that it even is November. Or, just a little bit in denial. I am really excited about starting ZineWriMo.

Today’s prompt is the usual day one with brainstorms and thought gardens. While I do like the term brainstorming, let’s just say thought garden has also taken root in my heart.

Yes, I do bad jokes as well.

I am absolutely not lacking for ideas but rather for time, focus, and perhaps tasty snacks. However, I took today’s prompt and decided that my thought garden needed a little organising. So what I am doing is taking all the little sticky notes I have all over my desk, all the ideas I have in Trello, Notion, and other places, and I am putting them all properly in one spot.

How are you brainstorming today? Or taking a gentler approach with a garden? Always feel free to comment here and/or tag me on Instagram @seagreenzines

Participants:

*https://hadass420.wordpress.com

Email me at seagreenzines@gmail.com if you’d like to be added to the list

Speaking of time flying… 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of ZineWriMo! Back in 2016, someone I think is still going by the name of Jasper
(@unclejasperilla) came up with the idea of a NaNoWriMo-type event for zinemakers.

In 2017, I made the first daily prompts list (inspired by International Zine Month, of course) and have been making the prompts list each year ever since. (I don’t think I’ve ever missed a year…)

While the calendar does have something for every day, my focus has always been on inspiration rather than stress. Challenges can be fun but can also feel like pressure. That’s why I include days like the Work In Progress Wednesdays as well as days for refilling the creative well. Whether you participate with the whole calendar or pick a day here and there to join in, I hope you have a wonderful, creative November ahead filled with zines, art, and plenty of natural beauty.

Dive in, join up, and let’s get ready to zine! There’s a Facebook group if you’re interested in joining.

Feel free to email me at seagreenzines@gmail.com if you’d like me to send you the list in PDF or larger .JPG form. Or click here for the image link.

No matter what you do, remember to be kind to yourself and spread a little sunshine.