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August 2026 1 note

notes updated 1 min read

Last edits to zine before printing!

AI summary

Doug is finalising edits to his zine, Field Notes on Productive Friction, before printing. He highlights that only 15 copies remain of the limited edition 50 physical copies, with no digital release planned. He also notes a potential confusion with shipping options during purchase.

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July 2026 1 note

notes 1 min read

Well, this is exciting

AI summary

Doug has sent his first zine, Field Notes on Productive Friction, to the printer for a sample copy. The zine, with only 23 out of 50 copies remaining, will not have a digital version.

June 2026 1 note

reflections 1 min read

Putting together a zine is harder than I thought...

AI summary

Putting together a zine is harder than expected because everything must be correct before printing, unlike web publishing where mistakes can be fixed after the fact. The author notes their usual publishing flow includes a fixable "oh shit" moment, but printed matter offers no such safety net.

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