Stylus

Stylus is a gen multifandom zine.
It was a discussion forum for fanzine editors on mechanics of editing, selecting, etc. The zine Blue Pencil was an attempt to pick up when "Stylus" ceased publication.
A fan in 1987 said it was "one of the three most practical little zines that were ever published." Vel Jaeger in K/S & K.S. (Kindred Spirits) #28 
==About the Publication==
From the first issue: 
==Issue 1==
Stylus 1 was published in December 1980 and contains 26 pages.
 
* Editorial (1)
* Suggested Topics for Articles (2)
* Issue of the Issue (3) 
* Amateur vs. Professional - Your Approach to Fanfiction by Bev Volker (4)
* Hello, Is Anybody Out There? by Leslye Lilker (5) 
* Choosing & Editing Manuscripts by Johanna Cantor (10)
* Some Mechanics of Editing by Mary Ann Drach (12)
* Copy Quicks by Kathleen Lynch (14)
* The Over-Committed Syndrome by Kathy Carlson (16)
* Mailing Artwork by Vel Jaeger (17)
* How to Write a Filksong by Helene Lynn Kent (a humorous description (and filk) about collating Nome #2) (19)
* Writing the Fanzine Review by Nancy Kippax (20)
* a review of Companion series of zines, see that article
* a review of Enter-comm #3, see that article
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Stylus 2 was published in July 1981 and contains 27 pages.
From the editorial in issue #2: 
 
* Editorial (1)
* Suggested Topics for Articles (2)
* Issue of the Issue "What are some pros and cons regarding artistic, graphics-oriented zines vs. the simple no-frills look?" (3)
* Choosing the Right Word by Nancy Kippaxx (writing tips) (5) 
* Reciprocal Responsibilities of Editor and Artist by Mary Ann Drach and Vel Jaeger (7)
* Copy Quicks by Kathleen Lynch (grammar tips) (10)
* Poetry in Trek by Crystal Ann Taylor (11)
* Developing a Thick Hide Vel Jaeger (15)
* Questions and Answers (19)
* LoCs (19)
* a review of Captives, see that page
==Issue 3==
Stylus 3 was published in December 1982 and contained 28 pages. It was edited by Nancy Kippax, Margaret Delorenzo, April Valentine and Carolyn Verino.
From Boldly Writing: "The editors hoped the addition of Carolyn would revitalize the publication. In the editorial, she announced, 'Stylus will be going on a twice-yearly publication schedule.' The publication still contained many helpful hints about fanzine publication -- for instance, Johanna Cantor contributed a short article on 'Coping with a Backlog' -- but issue three was the last issue published."
* Editorial (ii)
* Issue of the Issue ("Who is responsible for a zine lost or damaged by the post office? The buyer or the editor?") (1)
* Realer than Reality by Susan Crites (using physical description in writing) (3) 
* Cheating in Black and White by Mary Lowe (explains the process of "Doubletone," a way to create art out of existing art) (5)
* Pits and Ladders by Sharon Gates (fanzine publishing hints) (7)
* So You Want to Publish a Fanzine by Mary Ann Drach (fanzine publishing hints) (18)
* Coping with a Backlog by Johanna Cantor (hints about how to get out from under a mountain of commitments) (13)
* Copy Quicks by Kathleen Lynch (grammar glitches) (15)
* Copy Kats by Mary Ann Drach ((about capitalization) 18) 
* Letters of Comment (21)
* Pardon My Blooper (26)
* Issue of the Issue question proposed for the next issue (which never happened): "Often, an author will make up her own minor characters for a story or series. Is another fan writer justified in borrowing them for her own fiction?"
==References==
Category:Resource Zines
Category:1980s