ZHONGLUC ZINE
Applications currently open: 04 Jul - 29 JulArtist Applications: link
Writer Applications: link
Faq
What is a zine?
A zine is a compilation of creative works, usually artworks and writing. It’s similar to a book or a miniature magazine.What is this zine's theme?
This zine is centered around the relationship between Zhongli and Diluc.What are the zine specs?
- For Profit, Available both Physically and Digitally
- A5 zine, Perfect bound, around 60 pages
- 24 artists, 3 merch artists, 4 writers (subject to change)How will contributors be compensated?
We aim to provide all contributors with a full bundle of the zine, inclusive of the zine itself, all available merch items, stretch goals and shipping. Funds will mainly go towards production and shipping. The remaining funds will be distributed among the mods and all contributors evenly.Will other character/ships be featured?
As the main focus of this zine is Zhongli and Diluc, we will not be having other ships included in the zine. Other characters and platonic interactions, however, are more than welcome.Is the zine only set in canonverse? Are AUs allowed?
The setting for the zine will not be limited to canonverse, and will include both canon and AUs, subject to the interest of our contributors.Who is allowed to apply?
Everyone aged 16 and above at the point of July 7th will be able to participate in the zine. Individuals under the age of 18 should have the approval of a guardian and can be paid through a guardian's PayPal.Are you looking for more moderators / intern mods?
We will not be looking for more mods, nor intern mods.Am I allowed to apply for more than one position?
Yes, although applicants who apply for more than one position will only be selected for one position.Will everyone who applies get an email regardless of their results?
Yes, result emails will be sent to everyone who applies.
Contributor Guidelines
Contributor Guidelines:
Note: this page only applies to those who have been accepted as a contributor. To see what is expected of an applicant, please head here.- Contributors should be aged 16 and above. To receive payment, they should be at least 18 or choose to have money sent to a guardian's PayPal account. They may also choose to forfeit payment entirely.
- The rights of every individual piece belongs to the contributors, and this means they are allowed to re-distribute them, but only AFTER pre-orders close. They are prohibited from sharing any WIPs during the process / streaming their work progress, with the exception of contributor previews.
- All submitted works should be original, and created for this zine specifically. Plagiarism/tracing will not be tolerated.
- All contributors are required to have Discord, as it will be our main mode of communication.What are the expectations for contributors?
The information stated below only applies to those who are accepted into the zine. For application guidelines, you can head here.
- Artists: Artists will be expected to create their choice of either a portrait, spread, comic or spot illustration.
- Writers: Writers will be expected to write one piece of prose with a wordcount range of 1k - 2k.
- Merch: Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 merch pieces.
Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun | Interest Check Open |
| 26 Jun | Interest Check Close |
| 04 Jul | Contributor Applications Open |
| 29 Jul | Contributor Applications Close |
| 03 Aug | Contributor Results Out |
| 07 Aug | Contributor Deadline to Accept |
| 14 Aug | Concept Check |
| 04 Sep | Check In 1 |
| 02 Oct | Check In 2 |
| 30 Oct | Check in 3 |
| 20 Nov | Final Submission |
MODS
| Organisation, Social, Beta | Liv | Zine Experience | |
| Organisation, Social | Krypt | Zine Experience | |
| Graphic Design, Formatting | Lucy | Zine Experience | |
| Finance, Shipping, Production | Tien | Zine Experience |
Application Guidelines
Applications currently open: 04 Jul - 29 JulArtist Applications: link
Writer Applications: linkGeneral
Note: this page only applies to those applying for a contributor role. To see what is expected of an accepted contributor, please head here.
All applicants should be aged 16 and above at the point of application.
Applicants are allowed to apply for more than one role, but will only be accepted for one.
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 pieces of work for a written portfolio (writer), and 5-20 pieces of work for a visual portfolio (page/merch artist).
Please make sure all files are easily accessible. If using a Google Drive folder, make sure that permissions are set to "Anyone with the link". (Tip: Try accessing your files in an incognito browser to check.)
All applicants should only submit SFW samples. Any NSFW samples or portfolio pieces will result in an immediate disqualification.
Applicants do not need to have previous zine experience, nor will this affect the mods’ decisions in any way. Contributors will be chosen based on skill and how well they fit the theme of the zine.
Failure to adhere to any of the listed guidelines may result in a disqualification.
Artist and Merch Artists
Artists will be judged on anatomy, composition, lighting, environment, color theory, and grasp on personal style.
Artists should submit a portfolio of 3 or more of their best works, quality being more important than quantity.
If applying for page art, one sample must provide a full illustrated background (no flat colours, gradients, vectors, graphic design elements).
If applying for merch art, examples of the type(s) merch pieces you would prefer to create are encouraged.
Genshin Impact related samples are encouraged, but not required.
All general application guidelines apply.
Writer
Writers will be judged on how well they can tell a story within a limited word count, grammar, syntax, flow, characterisation.
Writer applications will have a maximum word count of 6k across three samples, with a leeway of 100 words.
One sample must be a Genshin Impact piece.
One sample should be within 1.5k - 2k and completed (not an excerpt).
Submissions of excerpts are allowed as long as the above rules are followed.
Having pieces featuring Diluc, Zhongli or both among your three samples is largely encouraged but not compulsory.
NSFW pieces are allowed in your portfolio (a portfolio website, AO3, Google Folder), but not within your three samples.
All general application guidelines apply.