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by Rina Beaumont
Collector #19
a girl's bedroom story for the vanishing second internet, this .pdf is a collectible scrap taken from an ongoing confessional prose-poetry project. it is for the girl and her shadow. it should be read alone at 4am, or opened and discarded like an inexpensive gift.
by Maddie Nicolas
Collector #4
Save your clothes and learn how to bring them back to life with this instructional zine and mending kit.
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #156
A zine published by The Creative Independent, compiling quotes, excerpts, and recommendations from working artists, all gathered from our archive. Topics covered include always looking for better ways to express yourself, finding your path, creating work in your own voice, following your curiosity, and more.
Collector #12
a tiny but mighty collection of fonts and templates for self published authors, artists and entrepreneurs in 2026. Specifically for Jewish authors, artists and entrepreneurs, these resources are also useful for anyone who is writing a childrens book (or a tiny non fiction book) in 2026
by A M Fisher
Collector #21
Fred Escher made five artists’ books across two eras: austere B&W works in the 1970s and surreal, color-saturated books in the 2010s. Both are emotionally rich, often humorous, and centered on the doubled self. His books—quiet, strange, and complete—are widely available and the strongest expression of his vision.
by jade, C.Y. Lee, and 1 more
Collector #130
This is a free edition that focuses on how to navigate your 'Network Archives 001: A Directory of Inspiration'. It is a curated guide highlighting key themes, insights, and actionable ideas from a selection of the projects to help you explore the directory more deeply. This drop follows the inaugural release from the Network Archives label.
by postmodern tectonics ™
Collector #69
Some theories and practical approaches that might help you think about how you think about ideas.
by Underground Art And Design
Collector #208
Worlds Unfolding is a guide and inspiration hub for virtual world-making, offering curated prompts, community-contributed projects, and ideas that blend storytelling, design, and imagination. It explores how virtual spaces can foster connection, creativity, and care while critically examining their ties to the dominant paradigm.
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #453
In 2018, The Creative Independent published our first zine, featuring the emotional and practical wisdom of Philip Glass, Yumna Al-Arashi, Taja Cheek, and others on how to make a living as an artist. This is a digital edition of that work.
by Tiny
Collector #30
a tiny but mighty guide for folks who would love to succeed at Substack, because we ain't going back to retail.
by Avi Solomon
Collector #26
Print edition of my English translation of Sefer Yesira, an ancient Hebrew mystical text that first promulgated the concept of combinatorial creativity. You can buy the print edition for $221 via the Blurb link in the release notes. I have provided a free PDF of the entire book and mp3 audio of the translated text via Metalabel.
by PHASE333
Collector #22
Learn about the moon’s phases, the zodiac and astrological houses so you can understand how the transiting moon affects your personal natal chart.
by Sylvie Shiwei Barbier
Collector #36
A call to arms for artists to midwife a new cultural movement. This manifesto invites a shift from art as commodity to art as soul-work, uniting the artistic, political, and spiritual in service of a rebirth: a Second Renaissance.
by A Thousand Forests, Enrique H, and 2 more
Collector #1123
"Legal Structures for Creative Practices" is an illustrated zine designed for creative entrepreneurs that unpacks the pros, cons, and nuances of various legal structures to help choose the one that will best suit their unique practice. View the digital zine at: AThousandForests.com