About DargonZine

DargonZine LogoDargonZine is a strictly noncommercial electronic magazine (ISSN 1080-9910) that prints original fantasy fiction by amateur authors. It is the publication vehicle of the Dargon Project, a fantasy-based "shared world" where authors write in a common milieu, sharing settings, mythos, and characters. DargonZine is the successor of FSFnet, which was the Dargon Project's original emag. Between the two, DargonZine is the longest running electronic magazine on the Internet.

This page contains information and links which are designed to give you an idea about what DargonZine (the magazine) and the Dargon Project (our writing group) are all about.

If you still have questions, please feel free to drop us a line!

How do I join?

The first thing you should do is look at the Contributor information below and read the section that pertains to you. Then simply fill out the join form.

Contributor Information

  • Writers' FAQ. Answers questions about what is expected of contributors and the submission procedure.
  • Artists' FAQ. A reference document for people who contribute graphics for our Web site.

General Information

  • Brief History. A very brief record of how DargonZine was founded, and a list of the major milestones passed along the way.
  • Maps. Several maps which will help you get oriented in the world of Dargon.
  • New Reader's Intro. Describes the most frequently-cited people, places, and things in the world of Dargon.
  • Online Glossary. A comprehensive, easily searchable list of every single person, place, and thing that has appeared in the pages of DargonZine.
  • Readers' FAQ. Answers to all the questions a new or prospective reader might have about the magazine and the project.
  • Writer Bios. A list of short biographies and photographs of our recent writers.