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Secret Gale Kisser · 3mo

I'm sorry if I missed this answer somewhere, but I wasn't able to find it. For writers, how long is the final story expected to be? And in what format? (e.g. one-shot, multi-chapter, etc) Is it permissible to write about an ended romantic relationship between Gale and a former partner as the main "ship"?

Also, I have a writing sample that includes Mystra alongside god Gale - not in any romantic capacity, but existing in the same space, and she still is exerting some level of influence over him (cutting a deal to give him something he wants for some exchange of his power). I want to be sensitive to the mods/guidelines. Would that writing sample be breaking the guidelines?

Thank you!

Hello, and apologies for the belated response!

For writers, it’s a 1500 word maximum oneshot, as being physical does limit the amount of pages writing can occupy whilst still keeping the zine at a reasonable price.

As for your second question, we would only include such stories if the main ship gets back together at the end, as the focus of the zine is romance rather than past romances.

As for your sample, as long as it isn’t romantic it’s absolutely alright to include, and we thank you for checking in in regards to potential triggers surrounding the subject.

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