Apply for our Scots Language Zine Commission

Glasgow Zine Library is commissioning a new zine as part of recent funding received from the Scottish Book Trust's Scots Language Publication Grant.

We will be looking for a creative idea and a commitment to getting it turned into a zine by December 2025. Applications will not be judged on previous zine-making experience. DEADLINE: Friday 3rd October 2025, 5pm

Find out more about the commission here.

Name

Pronouns

Postcode

Do you have any access requirements you would like us to know about about our communication with you during the application process?

Tell us a bit about yourself

You might want to include information about your background or life experience, your creative work and influences. If you do not feel you have any relevant experience, you may want to share your hopes or inspirations here.

What is your idea for a new zine?

You can submit your proposal in writing or as a video, audio or PDF file. Please choose one submission type. There is an option to submit supporting documents or previous work in a separate section below.

Tell us more about why you want to make this zine.

What inspired this idea? Why is this idea important to you? How did your idea catch your imagination?

Is there anything else you want to share with us?

This might be zines that you have made in the past or supporting documents that will help us understand your idea better.