Hello! Thank you for your question and interest in our project!

Zine "check-ins" refer to checkpoints in the zine's schedule, in which we'll be "checking in" with contributors to make sure everything is coming along smoothly! The creation period of the zine starts once pitches are approved and finalized (begins October 9th). The first check-in is a month later, on November 7th. At this time, we want to make sure at least 25% of everyone's pieces are completed (sketch or 25% of writing piece). Then at the next check-in on December 7th, we would like 50% of the work to be completed (lineart or equivalent, or 50% of writing piece). And so on. Contributors are more than welcome to ask for extensions during check-ins.

However, if no work is produced by roughly the second or third check-in, we will have to ask the contributor if they would still like to be in the project or if we will have to request a pinch-hitter to replace them.

All pieces will be due on February 11th, 2023, and we would like to request everyone to be completed with their work at this time so we can begin formatting. However, we have allotted an extended time after final check in just in case anyone needs a little more time.

In short, check-ins are just to make sure everyone is on top of their work. We would like everyone to be on time, but everyone is more than welcome to request an extension if needed!