Issue #1 of FANMADE is out now!
The wait is over (we know it was supposed to be out in January, please don’t mention it, it's a sensitive topic).
This issue is over 130 pages of fan culture rambling, over double the size of our sample issue. For some reason, we thought it wouldn’t take much longer to put together. We live and we learn.
A deep dive into the Found Family trope (which is the theme of this issue!) + an interview with @inkpotsprite
Guides to writing fic set in the 1980s, writing banter, and sibling dynamics
A deep dive into the rich history of cosplay and costume fandom
A guide to basic cosplay skills, with links to tutorials made by pros
A creator spotlight – @oasisofataraxy, thank you for chatting to us!
A look back at the Stranger Things fandom in honour of the show ending earlier this year
Articles discussing AO3’s tagging system, queerbaiting, AI in fandom spaces, and much more…
You really liked the fan/fun pages in the sample issue, so we made sure to include a lot of them in this one. There are crosswords, word searches, a word hunt (let us know if you find the secret message…), fill-in-the-blank but make it fandom, blackout poetry, and even a quiz.
Earlier this year, we published a print interest check to see how many of you would be interested in a print copy of FANMADE – the response was overwhelmingly positive. But there are many hoops to jump through for physical copies, especially regarding shipping (we’re based in the UK, and many of you are in the US). We’re working on it and hope to do a print run of our second issue.
If you haven’t filled out the print interest check survey yet, you can find it here.
In the meantime, enjoy the digital version of this one. If you want, you can also print FANMADE at home and put together a DIY version (stay tuned for the printer-friendly file; we’ll post it soon). If you make multiple copies, you’re welcome to distribute them in coffee shops or libraries, or share them with friends – just make sure to let us know, mostly so we can geek out about it!
As most things in fandom, this issue is a labour of love. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed making it.
If you’d like to pitch an article idea/art, or have a general inquiry, head over to our linktree. And make sure to check out our website for more content.
Have fun reading, and let us know what you thought either here or on our other socials!
