Why be more, when you could be less?

The Chirper, A Manifesto

WHAT

A monthly zine dedicated to the love of short-form poetry, collaborative writing, art, and human-to-human connection.

THE FORMAT

Printed on a single 8.5" x 11" sheet, designed as a half-page multi-panel layout:

• 4 Small Panels (4.25” X 2.25”) featuring individual or collaborative works.

• 1 Large Panel (4.25” X 5.5”) featuring an individual or collaborative Haiga/Haibun hybrid.

WHO

Editor, Graphic Designer & Contributor: Zach Matteson

Monthly Contributors: 3–4 rotating artists/poets

WHEN & WHERE

The Zine: Published monthly.

Poetry Readings: Hosted quarterly.

Collected Works: Anthologized and released bi-annually.