Remarkist/Magazine
Fandom culture writing

Rmrk*st

Rmrk*st is five years of fandom culture writing. The retro-fanzine spirit, built for the internet. Always free.

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The Remarkist magazine covers the culture of fandom—not just the franchises, but the people who build communities around them. From deep-dive franchise retrospectives and canon analysis to original fan fiction, creator interviews, and essays on what it means to be a fan in the current moment.

It is the analysis layer of the Remarkist ecosystem. Where Masslore catalogs the factual record of a franchise and Folkic gives fans a place to gather, the magazine is where our team and fan contributors write about why any of it matters. Contributors earn KRNL rewards for published pieces.

The magazine has published continuously for five years and is always free to read.

If You Were Wondering...

What does the magazine cover?
Franchise retrospectives, episode and film analysis, fan fiction, creator and fan interviews, fandom history, and original essays on story culture. The scope is broad. If it matters to a fan community, it belongs here.
Is the magazine free?
Yes, always. Every article, essay, and piece of fiction published in the Remarkist magazine is free to read with no paywall, no account required.
Can I write for the magazine?
Yes. The magazine publishes fan contributors alongside the editorial team. Accepted pieces earn KRNL rewards. Contact us for more info →
How does the magazine fit into the Remarkist ecosystem?
The magazine is the analysis layer, the editorial voice of the ecosystem. It sits alongside Masslore (the knowledge layer) and Folkic (the community layer) as one of the three core pillars of what Remarkist builds for fans.