🌟Zine Update & Extended Contributor Applications🌟
Hello everyone!
The initial deadline for Oddities contributor applications has come. The head mod team would like to make some announcements regarding the direction of the zine, schedules and application deadlines.
Zine Production and Distribution
First, the final product for Oddities will be a free downloadable digital copy, with no sales of digital or physical copies. This is a change from the original plan of holding pre-orders for zine copies and additional merch. The change aims to make the zine more easily accessible while also helping the project avoid copyright issues. The zine information master document has been updated to reflect the new direction of the zine project.
Although there will not be any sales for zine copies, there are plans for a small number of physical copies to be produced and distributed to project participants as compensation for their work. Mods and contributors will receive a physical copy of the Oddities zine for free, funded by one of the head mods (Jinx).
New Schedule Flexibility
Due to Oddities now having no plans for any sales, due dates and the overall schedule for the zine project have become more flexible. There will not be a strict deadline for the project to be finished by; the due dates on the masterdoc’s updated schedule will act as rough guidelines for mods and contributors, not as definite deadlines. There is far less need for contributors to finish their work by a specific date.
Contributor Applications
The flexibility in the zine project schedule allows for contributor applications to be continuous with no set deadline for the application form. We suggest contributors apply with the linked form by the new date of June 20th, which is when the head mod team will start inviting contributors to the zine Discord server. However, the form will stay open until the project concludes, and as long as the project is in the works, contributors can apply and join anytime.
We would like to additionally inform that applicants no longer need a portfolio with 3+ works to apply. The application now only requires 1 sample work best reflecting the style you wish to use for the zine contribution. This decision has been made as we sensed hesitation regarding portfolios and we wish to welcome artists and writers of any skill or experience level. The Oddities contributor application process is not strict on skill level, experience as an artist/writer or participation in the Odd Squad fandom. Artists and writers can apply with the application form linked below. Further information about the updated application requirements can be found in the masterdoc.
🎨Contributor Applications✍️
🌟Master Document🌟
Oddities is ultimately meant to be a fun project for Odd Squad fans to freely create works for the show we all love. We wish that anyone who is interested in the zine project feels free to apply, especially now that the project does not have any rigid deadlines. Thank you to everyone who has been following the project so far! :)