# Woman-Only Magazine Launches The Feminine 'Sad Girls Issue 1' is Now Available on Etsy By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sad-girls-issue-1 References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/104872456/sad-girls-issue-1) & [sad-girls](http://www.sad-girls.com/) The 'Sad Girls Issue 1' magazine has made its official launch on Etsy. The short, pink paper-bound edition has been made on behalf of eight distinctive women, all of whom have brought their emotions and moving life experiences to the literary table. The Sad Girls website describes the 'zine' as coming from "girls who make things and have lots of feelings." This short explanation leads into the artistic pages, featuring water color illustrations of the writers on recycled sheets of matte paper. This grassroots project by curators Tuesday Bassen, Delaney Gonzales, Leah Goren, Grace Lee and more brings up controversial and philosophic topics. Quotes from Sartre are interspersed with meditations on heartache, producing an intelligent and passionate publication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-publishing Magazines:** This trend of self-publishing magazines allows for unique and niche perspectives to be shared with a wider audience. - **Emotional Content Creation:** The creation of emotional content opens up opportunities for authentic storytelling and connection with audiences. - **Grassroots Artistic Projects:** Grassroots artistic projects provide a platform for underrepresented voices and offer space for unconventional artistic expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Print Publishing:** Print publishing companies can explore collaborations with self-published magazines to tap into niche markets and expand their reach. - **Creative Writing:** The demand for emotional content creation presents opportunities for writers to showcase their unique perspectives and connect with readers. - **Art and Illustration:** Grassroots artistic projects like 'Sad Girls Issue 1' create avenues for artists and illustrators to collaborate on visually engaging publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Empowering Menopause Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-menopause-edit.md) - [Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-period-kit-2.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womenowned-cannabis-brand.md) - [Girlhood-Celebrating Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-crush-collection.md) - [Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realgirl.md) - [Modern Female-Focused Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gettysburg-salon.md)