Trent University and Experimental Methods and Media Lab (EMM Lab) researchers Sarah Rayner and Anne Pasek introduce a white paper on zine-based conferencing—“a low-tech, low-carbon, high-fidelity, and screen-free alternative to in-person gatherings.” Drawing on insights from the 2022 DIY Methods conference archived here, the guide provides a rationale and tips for conducting research exchange by mail. Pasek’s conclusion on Twitter: “A more convivial, sustainable, and affective academy is possible!”