Moderator Team
Schedule
Schedule is tentative and subject to changes along the way.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | September 4 - October 2 |
| Interest Check Results | October 9 |
| Contributor Applications | October 16 - November 22 |
| Decisions Sent By | November 26 |
| Pitches Due | December 3 |
| Check In #1 (25%) | December 18 |
| Check In #2 (50%) | January 15 |
| Check In #3 (75%) | February 12 |
| Final Submissions | March 4 |
| Preorders | March 25 - April 22 |
| Shipping | July |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine (short for fanzine) is a collaborative collection of original, fanmade, non-commercial work inspired by a certain theme. Zines may feature works from artists, writers, and merchandise artists.Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, but contributors will only be accepted for one role.How many contributor slots will be available to applicants?
Including guests, we plan to accept about 40 contributors total.Will this zine be available for shipping overseas, and what locations will be covered?
Shipping will be available to all countries, except USPS restrictions. Please refer to the USPS website to check the list of countries unavailable for shipping.How will contributors be compensated for their participation?
All contributors will receive a digital copy of the zine at minimum.Full distribution of merch for all contributors inclusive of shipping will be determined by the profitability of the zine.What type of content will be featured?
This zine will contain general art and writing relating to the Fontaine region and its characters.There will be no NSFW content in the zine.AI-generated or assisted art and writing will not be allowed in the zine.Do I need prior zine experience to apply?
Not at all!I have a question not answered here.
Please send us your questions through email, Twitter DMS, or through our retrospring. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible!
Application Guidelines
General Guidelines
All contributors must produce a brand-new, original piece of work for the zine that has not been previously published.Our main method of communication with contributors will be through Discord. As such, contributors should be prepared to create a Discord account if they do not have one already.Please double check the schedule to ensure that you are able to commit to the project timeline.Should you have any questions or concerns, please communicate your needs to a moderator in a timely manner. A lack of responsiveness hinders the entire project, and continuous inactivity will result in removal of the project.Previous experience is not required to apply. However, contributors must be 18+ to apply.AI writing and art are strictly prohibited in portfolios. Contributors accepted into the project are also prohibited from submitting any AI-generated or assisted writing and art for the zine.
Page Artist Guidelines
Page artists will be responsible for a single page illustration, a 1-2 page comic illustration, or a 2 page spread illustration.In the applications, we will be looking for:- At least 3 samples of your best, completed artwork.- Portfolio of at least 5 complete pieces (i.e. fully colored, no rough sketches or WIPs).- All 3 samples must include full backgrounds.- At least one Genshin Impact piece.- Judging of samples will be based on anatomy, composition, use of color, consistency, among other factors. Dynamic poses are preferred.- No NSFW, AI-created or AI-assisted works will be accepted.
Merch Artist Guidelines
Merch artists will be responsible for designs for merch that will be sold alongside the zine. Merch artists will be able to provide preferences for merch types upon applying, but their assignments will be finalized after acceptances are sent.In the applications, we will be looking for:- At least 3 samples of your best, completed artwork in the style that you would like to use for merch designs.- Portfolio of at least 5 pieces.- At least one Genshin Impact piece.- Judging of samples will be based on composition, use of color, among other factors.
Writer Guidelines
Writers will be responsible for creating a 1.5k - 2.5k word (3-6 pages) piece.In the applications, we will be looking for:
- At least 3 samples of your best works within 3k words.- At least one piece should be a completed, stand-alone work.- At least one Genshin Impact piece preferred but not required.- No NSFW content will be allowed.- Judging of samples will be based on characterization, pacing, and other factors.