Segments

As of 2023, there are 14 different segments featured in the magazine. Each is headed by its respective host, then proofread and put together by our compilers. There have been [4] special segments, and [12] discontinued segments.

A special segment is a temporary one made for an event such as an issue milestone, an announcement, or other big projects.

A segment is discontinued when a host is unable to find content for it for a long time, or the team is unable to find a host for the segment. A discontinued segment has a chance to be brought back if a host comes forward or content for that segment is made again.

# Segments

## Animal of the Week

Animal of the Week provides interesting and exciting facts about a new member of the animal kingdom each week! As well as learning about the animal's behavior, habitat, and lifestyle, readers can download and print out a free coloring page featuring the animal. An adoptable character or characters is/are available at the end of the segment, with all proceeds donated to conservation charities.

## Art 101

Created on December 25, 2016, Art 101 is a weekly segment going over various tips and tricks on how to improve or learn new art skills, along with examples created by the host or given by other users.

## Art Corner

Created on August 03, 2016, Art Corner is a weekly segment with two hosts, that each feature three different art pieces along with a short paragraph on why they chose it, what they like about it, and who created the piece.

## Available Artists

Created on August 03, 2016, this segment features furry artists who are offering their work in some way. This includes visual artists (digital and traditional), crafters, fursuit makers, writers, and musical artists. Artists are listed along with what they offer, prices, and where they can be contacted for commissions.

## Character Interview

As the name suggests, Character Interview features a different furry each week, introducing the audience to them and what they do within the furry community as well as outside.

## Convention Calendar

Created on December 25, 2016, this segment discusses upcoming worldwide furry conventions and similar events happening within the current month, both in-person and online. Basic info such as the convention's name, dates, and location are presented, in addition to details including the theme, Guests of Honor, scheduled panels/programming, charity, COVID policies, and other noteworthy info if available.

## Furry of the Week

Created on August 03, 2016, Furry of the Week features a notable individual or group within the furry community who has recently done something worthy of praise and acknowledgement.

## Furry Quote

Created on August 03, 2016, this segment presents a meaningful quote and how it can be applied to daily life.

## Fursuit Fanatics

Created on August 03, 2016, Fursuit Fanatics spotlights one fursuiter within the community, info about their suit, and what they like to do with it.

## Photography 101

Created on February 15, 2017, Photography 101 gives tips on photography.

## Radical Raffles

Created on April 30, 2017, this segment showcases open raffles within the furry community and what you need to do to enter.

## Species Spotlight

Created on January 16, 2021, Species Spotlight is a bi-weekly segment that discusses a different, fandom created species. This segment goes over what the species is, who created it, and how someone could make or get their own.

## Writing 101

Created on December 25, 2016, Writing 101 is a weekly segment going over writing tips, including punctuation, grammar, and other skills users may struggle with when writing.

## Writing Showcase

Created on August 03, 2016, Writing Showcase is a weekly segment that features one to two pieces of writing along with why the host chose it, the author, what they liked, and what they believe could be improved.

# Special Segments

## A Special Word From the Staff

On March 23, 2019, the staff answered the question, "What is your favorite experience here in Furry Weekly?" for issue 100.

On April 19, 2020, the staff wrote a little paragraph about themselves for issue 150.

## Furry Weekly's Big 50th Issue

On October 15, 2017, a story was added at the beginning of the 50th issue along with a group picture drawn by Stoop and PrinceCharmless to celebrate the event.

## Meet the Mascot

Furry Weekly's mascot 'Aster' was introduced on January 10, 2021. A small segment was added to the beginning of the magazine to show them off and credit his designer, Zed Shirogane.

## Meet the Team

Created on March 13, 2021. Meet the Team was a temporary segment on both the original platform Furry Amino and Twitter. This segment gave a short paragraph about a team member, their segments, and a small comment about being on the team.

# Discontinued Segments

## Animation 101

Created on February 15, 2017, Animation 101 was a segment used to teach artists the ins and outs of animation. It's first segment talked about stretching and anticipation, and ended on June 02, 2018.

## Comic Central

Created on August 03, 2016, Comic Central used to feature a comic every week that was tips on how to interact with the fandom and making art, or just fun random comics submitted by users.

## Contest Challenge/Winners

Created on August 03, 2016, both segments went hand in hand describing a contest and the winners of the contest the week before. The first contest was creating a cover for the magazine, and was won by FosterJukeBox. You can still see this cover in some of the recent issues! This segment ended on June 30, 2019.

## Dancing Divas

This segment was created on April 30, 2017 and ended on August 02, 2020.

## Dear Solis

Created on August 16, 2016, users used to be able to send in questions to Solis, and have them answered at the bottom of the magazine. This ended on December 03, 2017.

## DIY Project of the Week

This segment showcases a different furry related craft project each week that readers can do at home without too much effort or complex materials! The segment is currently on hiatus awaiting a new host.

## Featured Economics

This segment was created on October 04, 2016. It is currently being reworked and on hiatus awaiting a new host.

## Fursuit Designing Tips

This segment was created on August 03, 2016. Fursuit Designing Tips showcases topics related to fursuit making, such as tutorials and discussion of materials. The segment is currently on hiatus awaiting a new host.

## Good Morning Apache

Created on November 12, 2016, GMA was an interview/news style segment with Apache as the host. The first person interviewed was Solis, and the segment was moved to "Good Morning Taxi", "Good Morning Amino", "Good Morning Nexus and Drako", and "Good Morning Nexus" before ending on June 28, 2018.

## Music 101

Created on December 25, 2016, Music 101 was a segment going over how music is created, different types of music, and a general insight into the music creating process.

## Music Studio

Created on August 03, 2016, Music Studio used to feature songs created by people in the fandom. This ended on June 02, 2018.

## Stoop's Scavenger Hunt

Created on July 16, 2017, SSH was a raffle/scavenger hunt that asked readers to to answer a few questions about the issue for a chance to receive art. This ended on April 16, 2018.