Issue 3 is here!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Today Ralph and I are working hard at printing our third issue. We've made up 17 packages to send out from our subscribers and a few gratis for those who've supported and inspired (Ira, Billy, Grandpa, Claire, Jules, and Connie so far).
The next issue in June offers something exciting: Homemade, handmade, and DIY! I'll be hand-designing a lot of the zine (yikes!) but don't worry - we'll still have an electronic version available for free.
In the meantime: Sure Nail & Fire needs writing content. Due June 25th are articles, including those in the theme "Personal Resources". Those who write or send in photos, artistic content, and feedback will get a copy of their own mailed to them in our super-cute 100% post-consumer recycle envelopes with our super-cute custom designed stamp and, well... it's just so worth it!
We could also use a toner cartridge: Dell 1720 Use and Return High Capacity Toner Cartridge MW558.Labels: call to donate, current issue, printing, upcoming features posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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"'PC Load Letter'? WTF does that mean?!"
Monday, February 11, 2008
Thank goodness Ralph is a part of this publication ordeal because I have no patience, absolutely none, for my (new) printer's shenanigans.
Today marked the publication of Issue 2. Emails will go out tonight or tomorrow and the new issue will be up for download - tonight or tomorrow.
I want to reassure my readers that getting the zine in print is a far better experience than reading it online. The print issue is only $4 and absolutely free should you contribute anything that is published.
Off for my birthday dinner at my parents'; good night, all!Labels: current issue, printing posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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a shopping i will go - hopefully
Friday, November 30, 2007
Yesterday a lovely donation from Beth B. put my zine in the black, with a positive balance of about $35 (some of it in Paypal) - not including the monies I am setting aside for donation to a local charity or worthy cause.* Here is what I am hoping to acquire before the next printing (January):
1. A printer, so I can make copies on my own (which also will help immensely with proofreading; proofreading a document on the computer is not nearly as effective although of course I do that as well). Ralph has a Dell 1720 he's recommending based on his experience in corporate life servicing one and a relatively low toner replacement charge. He tells me this will cost about $150 and the cartridge will last us four full printings at 200 sets each printing (I am nowhere near accomplishing 200 sets with this first issue).
2. A business licence. I think will cost between $35 to $50. I have a contact I will be calling Monday for help with this.
3. Envelopes! I am down to just a few. I'd like booklet-style 6 by 9's, on 100% post-consumer recycle if possible (this is starting to look not possible). Depending on who I go with, this is about $13 to $75. I'm not sure what I'll be doing for envelopes in the intirim.
4. 100% post-consumer paper for printing - which I may be able to get donated by Grays Harbor Paper, LP. I'm going to think positively and decide this will cost me $0.
5. Postage. I have a balance of six mailings. I send free mailings to any contributors or those in my "Thank You". Anyone else wanting a mailing has a suggested donation of $4 applied which covers S&H. I would be happy with 20 mailings (stamps) paid for - about $12 per issue.
I am not all gimmie gimmie, though! Based on my donations *I have $11.30 to donate to a charity or worthy cause. I have considered a few places for this money but I think I'm getting an idea.Labels: greenery, printing, wish list posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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munney
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
As of a few minutes ago my first donation rolled in! Thank you lovely J. Adams!
Her donation reminds me; I have not yet found the local charity to donate to. I am thinking of spamming some of my volunteer groups I'm a part of and see if anyone has any good ideas.
An announcement: I will not have ads per se in the zine. I will have a section called "Printing Sponsors". Each sponsor's business name, address, phone, website / email, and one byline ("Best Porterhouse Steak in Grays Harbor" or whatever) will be printed on a page next to other sponsors. The cost for this will be $20. Coupons will be printed in my zine gratis if they are given to me in a timely manner before my next printing.
I'm about to go pick up my envelopes and custom stamp for my first mailing. Yay!Labels: advertisements, printing posted by Kelly Hogaboom at
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