Mod Info
FAQ
So, like, the fuck is a fanzine, Bob Bob?
I’m so glad you asked, Flambae. (No, really.) You might’ve heard the term “zine” before. It’s short for “fan magazine”: A collaborative project made by fans for fans.Oh, so like your nerdy LARP shit.
No. Not like that.As I was saying… this particular zine is focused on… it says here… us? You and me? Huh. I would not have expected there to be a market for that sort of thing but assuming there’s an interest, okay.Sometimes, a fanzine may be digital-only, but this one in particular will most likely be physically published and made accessible to “the wider fandom”.Yeah, okay, but like how’s this actually work?
As with any sensible project, you break it down into smaller approachable phases:
- An interest check is a poll that measures interest in our zine and figures out what kind of content potential buyers want to see. (i.e. One-page spreads, acrylic charms, fanfiction, us—kissing? Holy shit. Uh huh.)
- Applications are for the moderators to decide who will get showcased in the zine, be they artists, merch artists, writers, etc. This requires a portfolio of a prospective contributor’s samples. Ew, this requires a job interview? No, I don’t… I doubt it’s that deep.
- Production refers to the months-long period where contributors will work on their new and original piece for the zine. That’s pretty self-explanatory.
- Finally, we have preorders. Zines usually run off of preorders so that the staff team can figure out production costs (since manufacturing isn’t cheap). Once preorders are all in, the mod team preps everything to ship directly to those who bought a copy of the zine and bundled merch.Makes sense. So then, is this gonna be for charity or for-profit?
For the time being, the staff team intends to split proceeds equally between all the contributors and moderators.Cool, cool. How do apps work?
They’re gonna wanna see 3 pieces (“samples”) from every prospective contributor that best represents the kinda work these fans wanna put into the zine. For page artists and writers, at least one of those samples should feature us (ideally the both of us) so they’ve a better sense of how we’ll be, you know, represented. Gotta make sure they capture my best angles. You have no bad angles. Fuck, Robbo, that was kinda smooth. Moving on… applicants can also submit a portfolio which will be used in the case of tiebreakers, should the staff need to decide between several applicants.For merch artists specifically, it’d be helpful to see any real-life samples made for past zines, conventions, or online storefronts (i.e. sticker sheets, charms, enamel pins, etc.)Oh, and remember: First come, first serve doesn’t earn you any extra points. All applicants will be weighted the same regardless of submission timing. You’re asking people to procrastinate. I’m saying, we understand and trust the creative process.How many people are gonna be allowed into your little cool kids club?
You mean, how many applicants is the staff accepting…? Well, it really depends on the interest check. Right now, they’re anticipating a lineup of 30 artists and 6 writers in the SFW book, but this is contingent on how much interest there is in the project. Safe for work book? Uh. “If the fans want a NSFW book, we anticipate another 20 artists and writers.” Hope you’ve got an exhibitionism kink, Robert. I am literally tuning you out, starting right now.Heh. So only adults can apply, right?
For legal purposes, to keep things kosher and above board, yeah, applicants should be 18+. No exceptions for things like “but I’ll be 18 by the time results are sent out” or “I’ll be 18 by the time the zine is printed”. Please, for our sakes, be 18 at the time of application as this project will contain NSFW content. Wait. It is? Don’t get shy on me now. I’m not. Chill out, bro.Pfft. Do people need massive e-clout to apply?
Fuck no. In fact, the mods are primarily concerned with quality and style. They’re also thinking about things like how different participants’ work will work beside each other in print. They won’t refuse someone’s application because of follower count, kudos on Ao3, or any other dumb metric like that.Fucking nice. So if someone wants to get accepted, what kinda rubric is staff going off of?
Artists - They’re looking at things like: use of color, anatomy, fluidity of movement, and overall composition. “Is this pleasing to the eye?”Writers - They’ll be looking at: characterization, grammar & punctuation, how compelling the narratives are, “do we feel compelled to read more?” and so on. *Also, the range of content within writing samples will be a factor, to ensure a balance of genres in the zine. (i.e. As much as people enjoy angst, the staff doesn’t want the zine to feature only angst.)Uh huh. Can cool kids (“applicants”) share what they’re working on for this zine thingy thing?
For the scope of the zine, it should be a brand new piece. The full piece should not be shared publicly during pre-release or before shipping. Staff may communicate with contributors directly about selecting snippets for promotional previews during the pre-order period. Capiche? Crystal.Okay, so you know how in a job interview, people who get rejected sometimes ask for feedback? Are they doing that?
Assuming the staff receive a hundred applications and they’ve two weeks to read through every single little thing, I’m gonna say no.Hey, Bob Bob. Yeah? What are we gonna do if the fans don’t know you’re a bottom? I couldn’t care less, Flambae. I’m sure the staff feel similarly. Write or draw whatever, I’m just here to make sure you behave. Pfft. I can behave.
*Ship dynamics will have no bearing on an applicant’s likelihood of acceptance!
Schedule
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.Interest Check - April 6th to April 20thContributor Applications - April 27th to May 31stApplication Results Sent - June 21stCreation Period - June 21st - Oct 2026Pre-Order Period - late 2026 - early 2027Shipping - early/mid 2027