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is there no option for paypal?
Hello! There's no option for Paypal, because our shop breaks the Paypal's TOS due to the inclusion of the NSFW ship zine. Due to this, Paypal may freeze our funds for 6 months or in the worse case scenario, take away all the funds.
We hope you understand that we chose not to use Paypal in order to not risk your money getting frozen or lost. Several zines have had this happen recently, so we wanted to be careful with your money.
In extenuating circumstances, we can still invoice you separately via Paypal. Please DM us if this is the case!
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Hi! If we choose to add the ship side zine to our bundle, will it be a physical or digital copy?
Hello!
You have the option to add the physical zine, which includes the digital PDF too or you can add just the digital version!
You can do this by clicking on select an option, we hope this helps.
What are the specs of the various merch items? Sorry if I missed it ^^;
Hello!
Both prints and the sticker sheet should be A5
Stickers are 8x8 cm
Charms are 2x2 inches
Standee is 15x11 cm
Wooden stamp is 4x4 cm
Washi is 25mm x 5m
Letter set is A5
Enamel pin is 2x2 inches each
Shikishi is 15x15 cm
Hello! I've already submit my appliation, but what should I do if I update my portfolio?
It depends on the link, if you have any doubts you can DM us on Twitter if you want us to revisit your app
Since the contributor applications were extended to the 18th, will the results be pushed back as well? Hope all is well!
Hello, everything in the schedule will be pushed back one week to accommodate
Hello! i didn't see applications to this zine till this morning (now they closed), is it possible to send application form today or it's too late? thanks for answer in advance <3
As long as the link works for you you can send the app!
If it's closed the form will have a message letting you know you can't apply anymore
Hi there! I know there are only a few days remaining until applications close, so apologies for the late question! I only discovered this zine today, but I'm really interested in applying as a writer. I was a little confused after reading the writer applicant instructions; should each individual of our best three samples be a complete, standalone work? Or can they be excerpts from longer works? Thanks! :]
The samples can be excerpts from longer works
hello! for the writing portfolio is it okay if works outside our 3 featured samples go over the 2k word limit?
Yes!
Hello! For The Sovereign’s Desires, are there restrictions on any ships? Or any elements you don't want in the zine/project? Thank you!
We'll be excluding characters with child models from the side zine due to it's nature. This would include Qiqi, Klee, Diona, Sayu, YaoYao and Nahida. We'll also be restricting NSFW content for the following characters: Chongyun, Bennett, Razor, Xiangling, Xingqiu
Hello! I have one sample that is 2052 words; would this be acceptable for one of my samples? Or should I use shorter samples?
Hello that should be acceptable since it's barely a bit more than what we require
Hello! For the page artist application (main zine), would you prefer a website link to a portfolio, or something like a Google folder/something similar? Thanks for your reply!!
Hello! Any of those works fine as long as it's viewable by us (: if you include works that you don't want people outside the mod team to see a drive folder may be the best option
Hi, I was wondering if we're allowed to product more copies of merch if we're accepted as a merch artist to be sold after the zine is completed? Thank you!
Yes, you will be able to use your work after all orders get shipped (:
For writing applications, must all the fics be Genshin strictly or can it stray outside of the fandom? I'm still working up my portfolio of Genshin fics atm and am wondering if I need to quickly write more, hahah.
No, it's only required to have one genshin sample on your portfolio so as long as you submit one you are doing what we ask!
hello! for the requirements of the writer's applications, you set a limit of 2k words for each sample but is there a minimum word requirement? thank you for your response <3
Hello, a minimum for samples would be around 1.5K, except for poetry samples that can be shorter!
hi! my portfolio is an ao3 link and has more than 5 pieces, would that be acceptable? word counts arent hard stuck on 2k either and have went past it, is that fine?
If you give an ao3 link mods will chose what to read, it's fine if it isn't exactly 2k
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