The Black Zine Fair presents...

Writing the Body: Ink, Aesthetics & Corporeal Poetics

How do we immortalize the body in print? This workshop explores the body—its dimensions, desires, pleasures, and pains—as both a vessel and a site of expression by examining how poets like Audre Lorde, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Bettina Judd, and others use language to give voice to the body’s sexuality, sensuality, and grief. We’ll explore how our physical forms shape our writing and our experiences of love, lust, and identity. Whether journaling, writing poetry, or developing a fanfic, come with an open mind and body—this session invites all to explore the depths of language, flesh, and desire.

Meet the workshop facilitator

danialie fertile (she/her) is a writer and facilitator whose work focuses on embodiment, sensuality, and the transformative power of language. Through their writing and workshops, they create space for exploring the body’s presence in language, art, and storytelling.

Make a donation

The Black Zine Fair is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. We suggest a donation between $5-20 depending on your financial ability. We encourage established professionals and people with intergenerational wealth/savings to consider donating more or becoming sustaining members.

The fair is organized by Sojourners for Justice Press co-directors Neta Bomani and Mariame Kaba. We’re committed to creating a free platform for Black zine makers who otherwise wouldn’t have access to zine/art/book fairs and festivals. We rely primarily on individual donors to fund and sustain our work. Thank you for your support!

Accessibility information

Zoom, the online video conferencing platform where virtual workshops for the Black Zine Fair take place, will include live captioning and scheduled breaks.

Learn more

The Black Zine Fair is a celebration of all things Black and independent publishing in New York City! We invite Black exhibitors and educators to gather, trade or sell zines, and exchange knowledge surrounding zine-making, publishing, and do-it-yourself culture. The fair takes place virtually and in-person from April to May. Visit our website and instagram to learn more.