Zine Archive

Previously published issues will be added as new issues are released. Click any issue link to find its table of contents and a list of contributors.

2006: Issue 1
Springtime is here—time to revel in the sunshine after a long and rainy winter.
Originally published: Jun, 2006

2005: Issue 3
Turning Over a New Leaf. Fall and Winter are seasons often associated with change. How did you change as 2005 came to a close or how do you hope to change in 2006?
Originally published: Jan, 2006

2005: Issue 2
Summer can be a time of longing; what or who do you wish was here? In the Wish You Were Here issue of Uncapped, we reflect on longing for people, places, and things.
Originally published: August, 2005

2005: Issue 1
Is your hi-tech job a sellout, or the underpining for your best-selling novel? Are you a full-time "artiste" or does writing pay the bills while you persue other passions. This issue of Uncapped looks at Sellout or Best-selling?
Originally published: March, 2005

2004: Issue 4
Explore getting lost, being found, and the blurry line between in the Uncapped Lost and Found issue. Loss prompts reflection and growth in articles and poems exploring lost lives, lost loves, and coping with change. Other articles look at finding yourself in a strange country, finding purpose, and finding new challenges.
Originally published: December, 2004

2004: Issue 3
The tempurature is dropping, the leaves are changing colors, and the aroma of new crayons is in the air. It can only mean one thing, Uncapped is heading Back to School! This quarter's zine features articles about pursuing an M.F.A., learning about the future, and a teacher's brush with cancer. You'll even find some tips for keeping your fall season stress free.
Originally published: September, 2004

2004: Issue 2
Experience summer Seattle Writergrrls style. Read about the appropriate Seattle summer attire, lose your self in a southern summer mystery, or find the perfect book to add to your summer reading list. From childhood memories and sunny escapes to ways to jumpstart your writing, learn what summer means to us.
Originally published: June, 2004

2004: Issue 1
The Seattle Writergrrls zine, Uncapped, begins 2004 with an exploration of first times and origins. Articles and poems share observations and memories on firsts such as seeing your name in print, understanding a disease, and exploring sexual feelings. Learn what distinguishes a first novels from a first published novel or how to work through a first failure.
Originally published: March, 2004

2003: Issue 4
After a year exploring themes of uncertainy and unemployment, the Writergrrls Zine, Uncapped, cuts loose in the 4th quarter with the "Guilty Pleasures" theme. Join the revelry as Writergrrls share their take on indulgence including. Prepare to vicariously indulge in shopping, revenge, blogging, and the most important luxury, ice cream. The poetry section features works on memory and madness, salaciousness and supplication in a range of diverse voices.
Originally published: December, 2003

2003: Issue 3
In the third quarter of 2003, the "Landing on Your Feet" issue confronts unemployment and uncertainties with an exploration of what we can do to land on our feet. Several articles discuss types of group and peer support, while one Writergrrls explains her preferance for a group of one. The poetry section offers poems about love and loss, empowerment and nurturing in a diverse range of voices.
Originally published: September, 2003

2003: Issue 2
Theme for the second quarter of 2003: "Mentoring," featuring how an MFA student found an unexpected mentor, the inspiration a Writergrrl found in Carol Burnett's comedy, and several reviews of books on mentoring. This issue also introduces the new name for the Seattle Writergrrls Zine—Uncapped—and a new poetry section of five original poems. Features a chapter from Janis Wildy's novel, Free the DJ.
Originally published: June, 2003

2003: Issue 1
Theme for the first quarter of 2003 : "Un-unemployment," featuring how to reinvent a writing job from print to the Web, resume improvement, the benefits of informational interviews, a review of lives of temp workers, and how to turn unemployment "down time" into writing time. Also includes a poem on determination and dealing with unemployment with a sense of humor.
Originally published: February, 2003

2002: Issue 4
Theme for this issue: "Pennies from Heaven," featuring salary guides, reviews of money-related books, making a living as a restaurant critic, and a short mystery story involving a coin collection. Also included were articles and poems about other kinds of wealth, such as the benefits gleaned from starting one's own zine and the entertainment of listening to author Chuck Palaniuk talk about money and Hollywood.
Originally published: December, 2002

2002: Issue 3
A new site design was unveiled in this issue. Various types of advice were provided, including how to pursue a screenwriting career, the pros and cons of the UW's Editing Certificate Program, how to provide constructive feedback, and reviews of helpful writing books. More meditative experiences were supplied by a poem full of peaceful imagery and an essay reflecting upon what made the author turn towards writing.
Originally published: September, 2002

2002: Issue 2
The last issue of the old Web site design was one of the Writergrrls' largest. The successful "Writergrrls Buffet" was reviewed, a restaurant critic offered some delectable morsels from her craft and advice was given on making time for writing. The UW's Certificate Program in Technical Writing and Editing was reviewed by a former student. To balance these more "practical" articles, the exploration section provided a whimsical poem.
Originally published: May, 2002

2002: Issue 1
Seattle Writergrrls began 2002 with thirteen articles that ran the gamut from an interview with our copy chief, a review of good Web sites for writers and the third and final installment of the Webwright series. Creativity also played a strong role in reviews of a Sit 'n' Spin poetry slam and of the Hugo House, poetry from twisted wine labels and the revelation of the life of a freelancer.
Originally published: February, 2002

2001: Issue 3
The last issue of 2001 saw thirteen articles published under the new category structure. Articles covered a recruiters panel, editors from the NW Independent Editors Guild, review of an MFA experience, second installment of the Webwright series, print on demand, and a poem and book published by two writergrrls members.
Originally published: November, 2001

2001: Issue 2
Eleven articles were organized under three categories—Membership, Opinion and Exploration—in this interim site redesign. Included a review of Larry Asher's Web site design workshop, an introduction of former SC member Heather Perry, an exploration of how Web sites create online communities and part one of how designing a Web site has a theatrical aspect.
Originally published: August, 2001

2001: Issue 1
The first issue of 2001 provided content from the new zine group. The topics ranged from exploratory articles about writing styles for the Web and technical writing to summaries from previous speakers on freelance editing and indexing.
Originally published: May, 2001

2000: Issue 5
The last issue before the zine changed editors featured an article on freelance writing, part two in the resume writing series, and two poems--one dark and one inspirational.

2000: Issue 4
Issue 4 published resume tips, a local music review, comments on weight issues, a humorous short story and a poem.
Originally published: July, 2000.

2000: Issue 3
The feature provided portfolio tips, comments on freelancing and job hopping, and a memorial.
Originally published: May, 2000.

2000: Issue 2
The feature was a summary of the Feng Shui event, and we introduced two new series writers.
Originally published: March, 2000.

2000: Issue 1
Our feature article was tied to our first program event and introduced two new columns.
Originally published: February, 2000.

1999: Issue 1
This issue marked the redesign of the Seattle Writergrrls' site and our first zine.
Originally published: December, 1999.