✿ APPLICATION INFORMATION ✿

These applications are, first and foremost, an insight into you and your creative work, regardless of your skill set!
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Having prior experience with zines is absolutely not necessary, and we’d be delighted to give new artists the opportunity to learn about the zine process and socialize in the creative community.
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From new to seasoned, everyone with an interest in this project is welcome!
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The failure to follow both general and role-specific application guidelines will result in immediate rejection.

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✿ RULES ✿

  • All applicants must be 14+ or have turned 14 by the time applications have concluded.

  • You may NOT submit NSFW or suggestive works in your samples or your portfolio. This is a mixed-ages event with mixed-age moderators: heed on the side of caution, always.

  • Social media accounts are not permissible for samples and portfolios. Please submit your work through a file sharing service, website, or other methods.

  • All links to your samples and portfolio must be accessible to the mod team. For those using Google Drive, your links must be set so that anyone with the link may view.

✿ ARTISTS ✿

  • Artist applications will require 3 completed artworks provided as samples of your work, with your portfolio as supplementary content.

  • Portfolios must contain a minimum of 5 of your best and complete works, and at least 3 must contain backgrounds— no flat colors, gradients, or real-life images.

  • Works of your original character(s) are encouraged, but not required.

  • Applications will be judged based on composition, backgrounds, storytelling, and basic understanding of anatomy, color and lighting, and character design.

✿ WRITERS ✿

  • Writer applications will require 3 written works from 1k—2.5k words provided as samples of your work, with your portfolio as supplementary content.

  • Portfolios must contain a minimum of 5 of your best works that are at least 1k words in length, and at least 1 must be fully complete and self-contained.

  • Works of your original character(s) are encouraged, but not required.

  • Applications will be judged based on plot execution, world building, characterization, and basic understanding of grammar and clarity.

✿ CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ✿

  • Be kind and respectful. This is a safe space and a community we want everybody to thrive in! No bullying or harassment is tolerated.

  • No hate speech; this includes, but is not limited to, transphobia, racism, homophobia, ableism, and sexism. We take this very seriously, and you will be rejected or removed from the project for engaging in these behaviors.

  • Contributors must be 14 or older to participate, and therefore, absolutely no NSFW content is allowed in this project. Remember to use common sense and be aware, we do not want to make anyone uncomfortable and want everyone to have a good time. Samples, portfolios, and any content within the project may not include NSFW content.

  • All final pieces must be created originally for this project within the project’s timeframe.

  • All work created for the project must remain within the server until the zine’s official release! However, art trades and the 3 week collabs may be shared publicly at any time. We will let you know when you can post preview images!

  • NFT and AI art will not be tolerated in any capacity. Please respect this project as a celebration of you and your creativity, not a machine’s.

  • All communication will be conducted via Discord, that contributors are required to join. While you are not required to be an active participant in conversation or optional collaborations, you must submit your required check-ins in a timely manner.

  • The mods are here to help! Please communicate with the mods immediately if you are in need of an extension or drop from the project.

❀✿ Thank You! ✿❀

✿ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✿

Have a question that isn’t here? Reach out to us on any of our social media!

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Is there an age minimum for applicants?All contributors must be 14 years or older by the time applications have concluded.
Can I apply for multiple roles?Yes, of course! Contributors are free to participate in any and all segments of the zines they desire.
What counts as a portfolio?A portfolio is a collection of at least 5 of your best complete works. You may use file sharing sites such as Google Drive or Dropbox, a presentation file, a website, etc., but please make sure your method is completely accessible to the mod team to view and review. Social media accounts such as Instagram, Twitter, or Tumblr are not permissible as portfolios.
What kind of works can I create?Creativity isn’t limited to just one area of expertise, and neither are you: whether illustration, writing, music, animation, sculpture, 3d modeling, or more. However, you will be required to state your desired medium and provide samples of your work. The mods will do their best to accommodate you during pitch selection!
Can/will mods contribute?If they would like to! But their participation will not detract from the available spots we’re looking for during contributor applications.
How many contributors are you accepting?We’re looking for around 55 contributors: 40 artists and 15 writers.
Are gore and violence allowed?Yes, you’re permitted to include gore in your portfolios and zine work, but please keep these levels reasonable— this is a mixed-ages event! You may feel free to discuss with the mods if you’re ever unsure!
Are original characters from pre-existing sources allowed?Yes, fanon characters are absolutely permitted. However, please keep any depictions of the canon characters from these sources to background appearances or implied references. Keep the focus on your original characters!
How will contributors be compensated?Unfortunately, as this is a free and digital project, contributors cannot be paid for their time and work. We hope you understand.