What's that? You've been inspired to write your own tales of librarian daring-do? That's great! We'd love to have you submit to the second issue!
If you have a submission ready to go, or have any questions, send us an email!
If you're not sure what to write, we've got some hints and guidelines on this page.
If you still want to get a copy, remember we'll be at the Portland Zine Symposium August 10-11th! Come find our table!
Plus, you should join our Facebook page!
A pulp fiction anthology zine
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Friday, July 26, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Deadline Reminder
Remember that the deadline to submit to Two Fisted Librarians is April 30th, that's just three weeks away! Of course you still have plenty of time to write or draw something spectacular for the zine (and now there are no classes getting in the way of your creative endeavours!).
Just hearing from contributors about what they're working on is enough to make us want to be able to read their stories now! Clockwork octopus, laser beam battles, dinosaurs? We have no idea how these things might relate to librarians but we're confident in your ability to deliver the goods in regards to awesome pulp genre fiction.
If you're having trouble figuring out what to write we've been brainstorming some possible titles, here's a selection of some of the better ones.
666: The Call Number of the Beast
Infomagic Overload
Tales from the Stacks
Catalogic Failure
Shelf Harm
Referenemies Desk
Readers Adversary Group
Subject Terminal Velocity
Sinister Indexter
Indices Exposure
Libraryinth
Full Metal Book Jacket
The Black RDAhlia
The ReFEARance Question
Terror on Database Station One
If you want to use one of these titles, go for it! (Though maybe shoot us an email first so we don't end up with 12 stories called "Shelf Harm".) But we're sure you can come up with titles that are even better!
Now it's time to get back to writing! And remember to tell your friends!
Just hearing from contributors about what they're working on is enough to make us want to be able to read their stories now! Clockwork octopus, laser beam battles, dinosaurs? We have no idea how these things might relate to librarians but we're confident in your ability to deliver the goods in regards to awesome pulp genre fiction.
If you're having trouble figuring out what to write we've been brainstorming some possible titles, here's a selection of some of the better ones.
666: The Call Number of the Beast
Infomagic Overload
Tales from the Stacks
Catalogic Failure
Shelf Harm
Referenemies Desk
Readers Adversary Group
Subject Terminal Velocity
Sinister Indexter
Indices Exposure
Libraryinth
Full Metal Book Jacket
The Black RDAhlia
The ReFEARance Question
Terror on Database Station One
If you want to use one of these titles, go for it! (Though maybe shoot us an email first so we don't end up with 12 stories called "Shelf Harm".) But we're sure you can come up with titles that are even better!
Now it's time to get back to writing! And remember to tell your friends!
Monday, March 4, 2013
What is Two Fisted Librarians?
What is Two Fisted Librarians?
A collection of fiction, comics, and art created by you (hopefully!) concerning libraries and librarians.
What is pulp fiction?
Stories that fondly recall the pulp magazines of the '20s, '30s, and '40s, and comics of the '40s and '50s. Mad Science, weird fantasy, occult horror, spicy mysteries, noirish romances, thrilling adventures, and whatever else. Want to write about a library that uses steampunk technology, a cataloguing system so obtuse that it drives those that try to use it insane, or a librarian who has to track down a Nazi zeppelin in order to get an overdue book? Go for it!
Still looking for ideas? The Thrilling Adventure Hour or the TV Tropes page for Two Fisted Tales might be of help.
What is a zine?
A self published, usually photocopied magazine that contain anything from recipes, to travelogues, to thrilling adventure fiction. We'll put it together and organize a launch party, all you have to do is write a story, draw a picture, or show off your creativity in some other way. (Though we might ask you to help fold and staple zines.)
A collection of fiction, comics, and art created by you (hopefully!) concerning libraries and librarians.
What is pulp fiction?
Stories that fondly recall the pulp magazines of the '20s, '30s, and '40s, and comics of the '40s and '50s. Mad Science, weird fantasy, occult horror, spicy mysteries, noirish romances, thrilling adventures, and whatever else. Want to write about a library that uses steampunk technology, a cataloguing system so obtuse that it drives those that try to use it insane, or a librarian who has to track down a Nazi zeppelin in order to get an overdue book? Go for it!
Still looking for ideas? The Thrilling Adventure Hour or the TV Tropes page for Two Fisted Tales might be of help.
What is a zine?
A self published, usually photocopied magazine that contain anything from recipes, to travelogues, to thrilling adventure fiction. We'll put it together and organize a launch party, all you have to do is write a story, draw a picture, or show off your creativity in some other way. (Though we might ask you to help fold and staple zines.)
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