An upcoming fashion zine for characters of Lout of the Count's Family.
About
This is a fashion-themed fanzine for Lout of the Count’s Family, focusing on the fashion and clothing styles of all the characters in LCF.
zine specs
We will be looking for around 20-25 artists, 5-10 writers, and 5-10 merch artists.
This zine will be completely SFW. AUs and ships will be determined through interest check. Physical version will be determined through interest check.
SCHEDULE
Timezone UTC +8
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | December 1 |
| Contributor Applications | January 10 |
| Emails Sent | February 10 |
| Pitch Deadline | February 25 |
| Check-in 1 | March 25 |
| Check-in 2 | April 25 |
| Final Submissions | May 25 |
| POs Open | June 11 |
| POs Close | July 11 |
| Production | July |
| Shipping | August |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a fanzine? | It is a compilation of fanworks—art and stories—that centers around a theme of a fandom! |
| Are ships allowed in this zine? | As it is not the focus of the zine, we prefer to keep relationships platonic. |
| Will this zine contain NSFW content? | Not at all! This zine will be completely SFW. |
| Can I apply for multiple roles? | Yes, and you may choose to be accepted to more than one role. |
| Can I post WIPs or stream my piece? | WIP sharing is not allowed. |
| Can I post or sell my finished piece? | You may post and sell your finished pieces after the sales and release of the zine are completed. |
| How will contributors be compensated? | All contributors will be given a copy of the zine PDF upon release. If we have a physical version and reach the minimum orders, all contributors will be given a copy of the physical zine for free. |
Moderators
KAIBO
head, art, organizationi miss cale so much you have no ideafave lcf character
Cale, Alver, Raonprevious zine experience
HUE: OC Zine (2022) - Art Mod
Family Record (2022) - Contributor
YANA
graphics, formattingAHHH let me carry the kids just one time, Cale, ONE TIME PLEASEfave lcf character
Choi Han, Raon, On and Hongprevious zine experience
HUE: OC Zine - Head Mod
Order Up!: Fandom Zine -
Art Mod
Pokemon Visitors Guide: Pkmn Zine
- Graphics Mod
MINT
writingI LOVE CALE HENITUSE AAAAAAAAAfave lcf character
Cale Henituse, Eric Wheelsman and Alver Crossmanprevious zine experience
Family Record: A LCF Zine - Head, Org Mod
Unlocked: A Blue Lock Zine - Writing Mod
Operation Zine: A SpyxFamily Zine - Writing Mod
KAI
social mediai want to isekai into cale's armsfave lcf character
Cale, Raon, On & Hongprevious zine experience
Wildcard: A Denji Zine -
Formatting Mod
X Marks the Spot: The One Piece x Reader Zine -
Graphics & Formatting Mod
Untameable: A Red-Haired Shanks Zine - Graphics & Formatting Mod
contributor info
• The project’s main communication will be through Discord. All contributors will be asked to join the project’s server to receive updates about the project.
• All contributors will have to adhere to the schedule as planned. Extensions will be available, but please ensure to keep the zine’s schedule in mind when signing up for the project.
• All contributors will be expected to be respectful and cordial to each other.Cover Artist
Cover artist will be creating a cover page, either a two-page spread for front and back cover or front cover only.Page Artist
Page artists will be creating a singular page or a two-page spread illustration. Artists may also collaborate with writers to create spot illustrations. Artists may create up to 3 pieces.Merch Artist
Merch artists will be creating at least one merchandise design. Artists may create up to 3 merchandise designs.Writers
Writers will be writing a fashion article between 600-800 words or creating a short fiction ranging between 1000-2500 words. Writers can collaborate with page artists to create fics or articles with spot illustrations.
app qualifications
Please provide 2-3 samples that best represent the style of piece you will be making for the zine.
You may furthermore provide a portfolio of up to 10 pieces.
Please ensure all submitted links are accessible publicly.
NSFW samples are allowed but must be tagged properly. Please note that the zine itself will be SFW.
You may apply and choose to be accepted to more than one role.
LCF-related samples are preferred, but not required.
Page Artists
• At least one of the submitted samples should have a background or be a full scene illustration.
• Samples will be judged on the expectation to create at least one page of fully colored illustration for the zine. This includes anatomy, composition, and design.Merch Artists
• Submitted sample doesn’t have to be a previous merch design, but should be an illustration or design that can be made into a merch.
• Samples will be judged on the expectation to create at least one merchandise design for the zine. This includes design, layouting, and creativity on merch ideas.Writers
• Each submitted sample should be between 500 to 2500 words in length.
• Samples will be judged based on grammar, characterization, ability to convey emotion, pacing, descriptions, and dialogue.