All contributors must be 18 years old or older by the end of the application period.

We will be looking for 15-20 artists and 8-10 writers. Some of these may be invited guest contributors.

Compensation for contributors will be a physical copy of the zine and any merch, with shipping costs covered.

Use of generative AI or similar programs/apps/software in any form is strictly prohibited. Doing so will result in immediate removal from the project.

Successful artist contributors will be asked to complete one (1) single page piece.

Artists will have the option to do additional pieces and/or merch pieces (if we end up having merch) if they choose.

Art can be illustrations, comics, collages, etc. Artists will be encouraged to be creative in their compositions and storytelling through their work.

Recognizing that different artists have different styles, fully rendered pieces will not be required, but artists will be encouraged to bring their best work to the project.

Final pieces can originate as a digital or traditional piece so long as it meets the digital submission requirements.

Artists will be provided with .psd files (or comparable if you need a different format) that will have page dimensions, bleed, and safety margins marked out to use as reference (see below for example layout).

All work must be a minimum 300 dpi in a CMYK colour space.

Currently, the hope is to have a full colour Zine, but pending printing costs, artists should be prepared to complete their work in black and white.

Artists can collaborate with contributing writers if they choose, but it is not required.

Artists will be asked to not share more than cropped WIPs outside of the private Zine channels prior to Zine release.

Artists retain full rights to their work and can share and profit from their work as they see fit after Zine release.

Successful writing contributors will be asked to complete one (1) piece of writing of up to 5000 words (no minimum word count will be set).

Written works will preferably be narrative fanfiction, but other forms of writing (meta/essay, poetry, article, etc) will be readily considered.

Complex formatting (ie. text messages) should be okay’d with the mod(s) first. Those portions may need to be generated as B&W images to simplify typesetting.

Writers can collaborate with contributing artists if they choose, but it is not required.

Writers will be asked to not share more than small snippets of WIPs outside of the private Zine channels prior to Zine release. Permission for an outside beta reader/proofreader may be granted if one cannot be found from within the project, but should be approved by the mod(s) first.

Writers retain full rights to their work and can share and profit from their work as they see fit after Zine release.

All contributors must be 18 years old or older by the end of the application deadline.

Contributors have (or are willing to make) a Discord account and join the zine Discord server to facilitate communication. (Membership in the server is required, but participation is optional.)

Contributors are expected to communicate regularly and in a reasonable time frame (ideally within 24 hours, give or take).
     ▪ There will be periodic check-ins to ensure Zine pieces are progressing on schedule.
     ▪ Extensions can and will be arranged for those who need them provided the need for one is communicated promptly.
     ▪ Missing two or more check-ins without prior communication or ghosting the mod(s) may result in removal from the project.

Overall behaviour is expected to be courteous and kind. Any harassment, discrimination, or hateful rhetoric, either in or outside of the project channels, will result in removal from the project.

Use of generative AI or similar programs/apps/software in any form is strictly prohibited. Doing so will result in removal from the project.

The mod(s) will respond promptly to any and all inquiries, no matter the subject, within 24 hours.

The mod(s) will do their utmost to remain unbiased, and entertain any and all respectful suggestions and criticisms when it comes to organization, workflow, etc, for the Zine. Some contributors may have more experience with Zines than the mod, and that experience has value.

Every effort will be made to have the Zine finances and organization be as transparent as possible. Contributors will have viewing access to cost/pricing spreadsheets throughout the project, and a summary of those spreadsheets will be publicly published on the Zine socials at project end.

Any and all mods will display a level of professionalism, and their behaviour should meet or exceed the behaviour expectations set out for the contributors.

Make sure your work is not paywalled, password protected, or otherwise restricted. If the mod(s) cannot view your work, you cannot be considered for a contributor spot:
     ▪ Double check the privacy settings of whatever site you’re using to host your work.
     ▪ Double check that any links provided are correct and active.
     ▪ Double check your submission is as complete as possible; there’s no guarantee applications can be altered after submission.

NSFW/gore is permitted.

Hopeful contributors may apply for both artist and writer positions, but will only be selected for a single role in the Zine. Please indicate your preference of role in your application, if applicable.

Any applicant found to have used generative AI or similar programs/apps/software in any form will be disqualified immediately.

Applicants are asked to submit three (3) samples of your best work that reflect what you would be able to create within the proposed requirements of the Zine.

More samples or a more comprehensive portfolio is welcome, but not required.

Sample pieces can be done traditionally or digitally.

Samples will be ideally submitted via Google Drive, but links to portfolio/gallery friendly sites and social media are acceptable. Linked sites should be curated and easy to navigate and view with minimal distractions.

Ganqing or other sapphic artwork is a plus, but not a requirement to apply.

Artists will be evaluated on:
     ▪ Anatomy;
     ▪ Posing and composition;
     ▪ Characterization;
     ▪ Individual/distinctive artistic style;
     ▪ Consistency throughout the portfolio.

Applicants are to submit a minimum of three (3) sample pieces of what they consider to be their best work and should act as examples of what they might be able to create within the proposed submission requirements for the Zine.

Samples can be excerpts from longer works, but at least one (1) of the samples must be a fully completed work within the required word count.

More samples or a more comprehensive portfolio is welcome, but not required.

Samples can be submitted via Google Drive, links to AO3 works, or other self-publishing/fanfic sites. Linked sites should be curated and easy to navigate and view with minimal distractions.

Ganqing or other sapphic writing is a plus, but not a requirement to apply.

Writers will be evaluated on:
     ▪ Clarity;
     ▪ Ability to tell a complete story;
     ▪ Characterization;
     ▪ Spelling, punctuation, grammar;
     ▪ Consistency throughout the portfolio.

If a writer's first language is not English, they will have the option to note that in their application.