As promised, here’s the first weekly question roundup!
These questions come from people’s applications, the AI Discord server, and private messages.
Most are about applications, as is to be expected; like what examples are acceptable, and how writers can work with the word limit. But there are also questions about things like relationships in the zine or what mediums contributors can use.
Questions are under the cut!
Will you provide any sort of themes for contributors?
The zine itself will not have a theme. If you need help coming up with ideas, let us know after you’re accepted, and we’ll help you brainstorm!
What charity is this going to?
We have a list of options, but we’d like to discuss it with our contributors before making a final decision.
Currently we’re looking at charities for the LGBT+ community, cancer patients and survivors, or children’s welfare and support.
Can I use fics that are over 1500 words as examples? What about under 1500 words?
It’s completely fine if you’d like to go under the limit, but please do not go over it. This is both to make it easier for us to go through all the applications, and to confirm you can still write quality fic with a shorter word count.
If you wanted to have one 3000 word fic and one 1500 word fic, that would count as your three examples and would also be fine (but please don't have 1 fic that's 4500 - we still need at least one short example). However, keep in mind that you’d still have to keep your zine fic under 1500, if you’re accepted.
Will you be checking apps as you get them, or only after they close?
We’ll be giving apps scores as we receive them to save time, but we’ll only actually decide on contributors after apps close.
Can I include sketches as examples?
You can,, but more preferably as a last resort - for example, if you have a sketch that shows off your composition skills better than any finished work, then that’s fine. However, please include at least one colored and complete work.
Can I change my application later?
Yes, just resubmit it and leave a note so that we’re aware, and can update our sheets accordingly.
Can I draw a comic for the zine?
Yes! However, that will count as your one illustration, and as such, it will have to fit in a single page. You’ll also have to be careful to make sure any dialogue will still be readable at print size.
I do a weird medium (IE: Spray Paint Art on posterboard) would it still be possible to submit a piece? (asked by @genderfluid-chameleon)
There is no limit on what medium you can use. Just please make sure you’re able to get a clear, high-quality, 300 dpi image of your work, and show in your application that you can.
If I’m accepted as a contributor, can I receive only a digital copy as compensation and forfeit my physical copy?
Yes. In that situation, you could choose to either give your bundle to a friend, or we could put it in a giveaway - your choice.
Are OCs allowed?
If you want to have them as side characters in the background, that’d be alright. However, the focus must be on existing characters. This goes for both artwork and fic.
Is it okay if I include spoilers for (X) in my application?
There’s no need to worry about spoiling AI or the Zero Escape trilogy. For anything else, if you’re concerned about spoiling a mod, just make a note of what it spoils. Thanks for thinking of us!
Can you give more details on the limits mentioned in the FAQ for characters aged 17-19?
We’ve decided that, for characters within that age group, established relationships will only be allowed within a maximum age gap of 2 years. Relationships with a larger age gap will have to be handled carefully, and discussed with a mod before the idea can be executed, to make sure no boundaries are crossed.
The 2-year age gap limit does NOT apply when both characters are 20 or over. And, of course, as stated in the FAQ, romantic relationships with Mizuki will not be permitted.
Thanks for reading!
If you have a questioned not answered here, please check our FAQ on Tumblr or Carrd. If it’s still not answered anywhere, shoot us a message!
