Wild Ramp Publishing

@wildramppublishing.bsky.social

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Zines about pop culture and identity, microgrants, programming and more! Chicago-born. Started by @kdc.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/wildramppublishing Chicago zine microgrants Aug 2026!

call for submissions for *Act Your Age: Fandom at 35+ and Beyond – Vol. 4*. Theme: Toxic." Below, large white text asks, "Got something to say about toxic fandoms/media, past and present, as a post-35-aged fan?" On the right is a cutout image of Britney Spears in a blue flight attendant outfit with a speech bubble that says "Toxic!" in yellow script. The bottom of the graphic lists the submission deadline, **October 9, 2026**, Andrew the submission email, **[wildramppublishing@gmail.com](mailto:wildramppublishing@gmail.com)**, with a pink halftone dot pattern along the lower edge.
A white zine titled *Indoor Thoughts: Short Essays About Illness and Writing* by Keidra Chaney is displayed prominently on a black wire rack.The minimalist cover features bold black text and a detailed line drawing of a spiral shell. Behind it are several colorful illustrated zines with pink, orange, and watercolor-style covers, while rows of additional small-format zines in pastel shades are arranged on the lower shelf.
A square promotional graphic on a medium gray background advertises the Chicago Mini-Zine Microgrants. In the upper-right corner, diagonal bands of the Chicago flag—two light blue stripes with four red six-pointed stars—cut across the design. Large white text reads: Chicago Mini-Zine Microgrants Below, smaller white text states: Six $50 microgrants in August and September to support one-page mini-zines about Chicago neighborhoods, civic life, history, and community resources. A large, underlined URL appears in the center: https://tinyurl.com/ChiCivicZine
image description: 2026 Disability Justice Microgrant Recipients in large white text. Four funded projects are listed with their creators' websites or Instagram handles: Archiving Disability — www.disabledpeoplesarchive.org Why Are People Still Wearing Masks? — @misfit.mental.health on Instagram 10,000 Years of Pain: Crip Temporalities — @astonished.mav on Instagram Queer and Masking (2025) — @maskblocsjs on Instagram The Wild Ramp Publishing logo—a green onion holding a pencil—appears in the bottom left corner.
A tabletop display of assorted handmade zines and mini-comics spread across a wooden surface. The collection features a variety of colorful, DIY-printed publications in different sizes, including black-and-white photocopied zines and brightly illustrated mini-zines. Visible titles include *The Flummox*, *Guide Therapy*, *The Frugal Boogie*, *My Plan 4 Getting Things Done!*, and *Cheer the Eff Up*. The image highlights the creativity and diversity of independent zine publishing, with overlapping covers showcasing collage, illustration, typography, and risograph- or photocopy-inspired designs.
A light blue flyer promoting the **2nd Annual South Side Zine Fest + Carnival**. It invites people to "Come Say Hi!" and lists the event details: **Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.** at the **Chicago Public Library Richard J. Daley Branch, 3400 S. Halsted St.** The flyer features playful purple lettering, hand-drawn swirl accents, and the Wild Ramp Publishing logo in the bottom left corner.
A blue overlay reads "Happy International Zine Month!" with a cartoon plant holding a pen and the "Wild Ramp Publishing" logo. The background is a collage of zines.
A close-up photo shows two copies of Indoor Thoughts: Short Essays About Illness and Writing by Keidra Chaney on a dark textured surface. The white covers feature bold black typography and a simple line illustration of a nautilus shell. The booklets are slightly fanned out, with one copy in the foreground.
Keidra in a k95 and "it's pronounced zine" shirt
Two zines, one of which is titled "Indoor Thoughts: Short Essays About Illness and Writing." The other flyer is titled "GM/JH: the musical legacies of George Michael and Jonghyun of SHINee"
I love zines .com website with "New Arrivals" prominently featured. Two items are shown: zine cover titled "The Heated Rivalry Issue" with portraits of the actors from the zine zine asking "So you want to start a nonprofit?".
"Come Say Hi!" at the American Library Association Conference. Wild Ramp Zines will be at the Zine Pavilion from June 25-29, 2026. Keidra will be a zine pavilion volunteer on June 28, 2026. The flyer includes the Wild Ramp Publishing logo.
The first image shows a close-up section of a wooden library display shelf dedicated to zines. Several light green plastic baskets hold handmade publications and mini-comics. One basket has a sticker reading “Wild Ramp Publishing” with a cartoon-style illustration. To the left, a zine titled Act Your Age Vol 3: Generations fandom at 35+ and beyond! is displayed upright on a stand. Other visible zines feature colorful, collage-style artwork and hand-drawn covers.
Copies of "Everybody Loves SHINee in 2013 mini zine"
This image is a collage of zine covers with various text and images.
This is an announcement for the Southwest Side Zine Library Launch Party on Saturday, May 23rd from 2-4 PM at the Archer Heights Branch of the Chicago Public Library. The event will feature zine browsing, creation, and more.
Black-and-white graphic with two faces staring at each other. Text reads: “Act Your Age: Fandom at 35+ and Beyond” and “The Heated Rivalry Issue.”
Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz Episode 15: The Ben Tanzer
A black-and-white illustrated zine cover on light green paper. The title “TIRED AF” appears in bold, spaced-out letters across the center. On both the left and right sides are large, simplified drawings of pill capsules, each partially open. From inside the capsules, small human figures spill out or appear to be tumbling, with loose, sketchy lines suggesting motion or exhaustion
Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz Logo Episode 14: Zine Scenes
Three round stickers are displayed. Each sticker features a smiling star on a colorful, radiating background with the text "FUCK HUSTLE CULTURE" in white lettering.
printed, tri-fold pamphlet for Milwaukee Zine Fest is laid flat on a light surface. The design uses bold, hand-drawn red lettering reading “MILWAUKEE ZINE FEST” across the panels.
Flyer for Milwaukee Zine Fest featuring the headline “Come Say Hi!” with logos for MZF and Wild Ramp Publishing. Event details: Saturday, April 18th, 10:30am–4:30pm at Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI.
A shot of an InDesign page of the Heated Rivalry zine
A notebook-style podcast cover with spiral binding and paperclips. In the center, a black circle reads “Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz” above a glowing blue typewriter. Below, handwritten text says: “Episode 13: K-pop 101 in 15 minutes,” with a small concert crowd image in the corner.
A Certificate of Achievement is taped to the wall with clear tape at the corners. The certificate has a decorative gray scalloped border and green triangular accents at the top corners. The title “Certificate of Achievement” appears at the top in shiny or reflective lettering. The certificate reads that the award is presented to Keidra Chaney in honor of a first sale through ilovezines.com. The text thanks the recipient for their commitment to the zine community and wishes them many more sales in the future. On the bottom right, the date of sale is February 28, 2026. There is also a small illustration of a person reading a zine with a tiny heart above it.
Uploaded image Image description Here’s a clear, detailed description of the image: The image is a promotional graphic with a light gray background. On the left side, large bold dark blue text at the top reads: “BOOK/ZINE REVIEWS WANTED!” Below that, smaller text says: “Calling publishing nerds to submit reviews and essays for zine:” Underneath, in larger bold text: “WILD RAMP REVIEW OF BOOKS!” A smaller tagline beneath it reads: “Midwest-made book nerdery for the people” A bulleted list follows: Looking for thoughtful essays on indie fiction, non-fiction, comics + zines Cultural writing and essays about books and publishing Midwest culture pieces Kid/teen reviews welcome! At the bottom left, bold text reads: “Length: 800–2,000 words” On the right side of the image is a large black-and-white illustration of a tall stack of books drawn in a loose, hand-sketched style. The books are stacked unevenly, creating an organic, slightly messy silhouette. Near the lower right corner, bold text reads: “Deadline: March 31, 2026” Below that: Subject: “Wild Ramp Review” wildramppublishing@gmail.com In the bottom right corner is a small Wild Ramp
On the upper left is a tilted square logo that says “Zine Club Chicago. The logo includes a lightbulb with an open book inside it. On the upper right is a black circular logo that reads: “Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz” Inside the circle is a bright blue typewriter illustration. Centered beneath the logos is a headshot of a woman with short, dark curly hair, light eyes, and pink lipstick. She’s outdoors, with a residential street and parked cars visible behind her. Below the photo, in bold handwritten-style text, it says: Episode 12: Cynthia E. Hanifin At the bottom of the image is a link: roughdraftwithkeidraandliz.podbean.com
The Musical Legacies of George Michael of Wham and Kim Jonghyun of SHINee.” Cover Details At the top are large initials: “GM” and “JH.” There’s a musical staff with notes flowing across the header. The bottom half features black-and-white photos: On the left is George Michael, styled in a classic late-’80s/early-’90s portrait pose. On the right is Kim Jonghyun, looking upward in a dramatic portrait. The subtitle references George Michael “of Wham” (the pop duo Wham!) and Kim Jonghyun of SHINee.
A small stack of square stickers sits on a textured green cushion. The stickers feature a pastel rainbow starburst background with a smiling peach-colored cartoon star in the center. Curved white text with a black outline reads “FUCK HUSTLE CULTURE.”
The right-hand page features a large, handwritten-style headline reading: “EARLY MUSIC AND EARLY TIES” Below the heading is body text discussing how both artists began in bands with instruments before transitioning into more traditional pop or boy band structures. There are two photos near the bottom of the page: A black-and-white image of George Michael leaning forward in a dramatic pose. A smaller portrait of a young Jonghyun. On the left page (partially visible), there is additional text and two black-and-white images of George Michael, including one shirtless stage image and another performance shot.
“Come Say Hi!” in large, dark purple script at the top. Below, in rounded dark purple lettering: Milwaukee Zine Fest Saturday, April 18th 10:30am–4:30pm Milwaukee Central Library 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
A glossy zine cover titled “Act Your Age Vol 3: Generations — fandom at 35+ and beyond!” featuring a layered collage of cut-out photos and drawings. Images include a black-and-white photo of a woman reading a Star Wars magazine, an R2-D2 image, vintage band photos, cassette tapes, arcade-style pixel aliens, doodled hearts, a smiley face with heart eyes, colorful friendship bracelets, and torn notebook paper textures.
The image shows a close-up of an off-white canvas or fabric bag. Centered on it is an oval patch with a purple background and a red border. Inside the oval, in playful white lettering, it reads: “It’s pronounced ‘zeen’.” Small yellow sparkle/star icons appear around the text
Overhead view of overlapping zines and printed ephemera on a table, featuring illustrated covers, collage textures, and bold typography, including titles like “Wordmage Party Power” and “Big Gulp.”
Cover of "The Gentle Deadline" zine
Red, hand-drawn flyer with a collage border made of black-and-white newspaper clippings. Large black marker text reads “DePaul Zinefest.” Below it: “Open to the public!” and “@depaulzinesters on IG.” Event details read: “Saturday, January 31st, 12:30–6:00 PM.” Location: “DePaul University Student Center, Room 120 AB, 2250 N Sheffield Ave.” Small cut-out images of animals, including penguins, a polar bear, a spider, and a mouse, are scattered around the edges
Collage-style zine cover titled “Act Your Age Vol 3: Generations: fandom at 35+ and beyond!” featuring cut-out photos, pop culture references (Star Wars, retro tech, arcade icons), hearts, stars, and bright layered paper textures.
A small zine titled “Stuff I Ate in Japan: a photoessay.” The cover shows a close-up of a gray, bumpy dessert shaped like a cluster of soft domes, with a small cookie on top.
Graphic with navy text on white reading “Book/Zine Reviews Wanted!” beside a bold black illustration of stacked books. It calls for essays and reviews for Wild Ramp Review of Books, including indie fiction, nonfiction, comics, zines, Midwest culture, and kid/teen reviews. Deadline: March 31, 2026. Contact: wildramppublishing@gmail.com .
A graphic on a white, lined notebook-paper background. On the left is a glittery gold party hat with a colorful pom-pom on top. On the right is a large black circle containing bright blue text that reads “Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz,” with a blue vintage typewriter illustration beneath the text. Below, handwritten-style black text reads “Episode 10: Resolutions.” A silver pen rests diagonally along the lower right side of the image.
Three copies of the Gentle Deadline zine
Act Your Age: Heated Rivalry Special Edition
A zine cover collage titled “Act Your Age Vol. 3: Generations — fandom at 35+ and beyond!” The design layers torn paper, notebook scraps, hearts, stars, and bright blocks of color. Cut-out images reference fandom and pop culture across eras, including vintage stereos, rock musicians, fashion images, pixelated space-invader icons, and multiple Star Wars elements.
Purple "it's pronounced zeen" stickers
A notebook-paper–style graphic featuring large blue scissors on the left and a black circle on the right that reads “Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz” above a blue typewriter icon. Handwritten text at the bottom says, “Episode 9: The Cutting Room Floor,” with paper clips accenting the design.
Cover of The Gentle Deadline with playful script
Cover of The Gentle Deadline. Black and white cover with playful doodles
Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz. Episode 8 Creating Solo vs Collaboration
Call for Submissions! Wild Ramp is putting together a one-off (for now) lit zine in 2026: Wild Ramp Review of Books. Midwest-made book nerdery for the people! We’re looking for: • Critical essays on fiction/non-fiction • Cultural writing • Midwest culture takes • Kid reviewers + kid book reviews • Comics + zine reviews • Thoughtful writing (no academic voice needed) Not looking for: hot takes, AI slop, takedowns, or stuff already covered well everywhere (sorry romance/BookTok ). Deadline: Rolling until March 31, 2026 Length: 800–2,000 words, include name and short bio Submit to: wildramppublishing@gmail.com, Subject: Wild Ramp Review of Books Include: Name, bio, book(s) you’re writing about Payment: 2 contributor copies Rights: You keep all rights!
Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz Episode 6: Karaoke
Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz logo. Episode 4 (Actually 5!) : Project Motivation
Biggest Little Online Zine Fair Sun Nov 16-Sun Nov 22 Show over 100 Zines from Around the World! Tinyurl.com/blzfshop
The Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz Logo. Episode 3: Fandom Discourse - part 2
The First Amendment and you: an all ages mini zine for Chicagoans
Fall 2015 Disability Justice Microgrant Recipients Crucial Comix: Chronic Illness Comics Club Zine Fi Stewart-Taylor, Cara Wieland & Nicole Green: Doing Access Anyway The FOIA Bakery: Students with Disabilities Zine (Title TBD)
Bob Barker from The Price Is Right holds a FAIL sign
Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz logo. Episode 2: Hot Zine Summer!
A promotional graphic for the podcast Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz. The background is black with torn-paper–style aqua blue accents at the top and bottom edges. At the top, in small white text, it says: “Listen now!” Below that, in large bold text with a glowing blue effect, the title reads: “Rough Draft with Keidra & Liz” Centered underneath, in smaller white text: “a semi-unprocessed podcast about how we process culture” Below this tagline is a stylized neon-blue image of a typewriter tilted at an angle. At the bottom of the image, white text reads: “roughdraftwithkeidraandliz.podbean.com” The overall design has a DIY zine-like aesthetic with tilted white dividing lines separating the other text sections.
Two zines: In Defense of Casual Fandom and A Zine About Musical Microaggressions