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Anonymous Curse · 6mo

So happy to see this project happening!! I know we unlocked the first two stretch goals but as a washi tape enthusiast, any chance we can get a hint on how unlocking that stretch goal is going?

We're so happy you're excited! We're also incredibly happy to see how well it's been going.

At the moment, we're a little less than 30 orders away from unlocking the washi tape, so it's definitely close! 👀

Anonymous Curse · 6mo

Hey there! I just placed my order and saw there is something about photo card for a share goal? But I can't find it on the twitter page to share so has it just not been released yet? Thanks!

It hasn't been released yet! Thanks for checking in, we're excited to show it off whenever it gets posted. 👀

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Is there an ideal number of pieces you'd like to see in the writer's portfolio? I see mention of just using an ao3 link, but that ends up being a LOT of works for you to sort through even if all of them are jjk/Nanami related. What are you looking for from the portfolios?

Portfolios are only there in case we feel like we didn't get enough of a 'feel' for an applicant based solely on their 3 samples. For writers, it's really up to the individual mods but some of the things we might ask: Have they finished any fics within the zine word count? Do they have other JJK/Nanami works? But really portfolios are up to individuals! There isn't really an 'ideal' number. You can include as many works as you'd want to if you're making a specific Google Doc portfolio, but we'd suggest spending time to make sure the 3 main samples are what you're most proud of!

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Would it be possible to submit ship-content for the zine application, or is that off the table? (I know that the zine itself will not have any zhip content, but I just wanted to know if it would be alright to have it in the submission)

You can definitely submit ship-content for the application! And in case you missed it, we also updated our ship-allowances. For the NSFW zine we will allow ships, for more information check out our info doc! <3

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Hello! I'm wondering if it's possible to apply to multiple roles, and if so, how? thank you!

Yes it is! Just fill out the forms for whichever roles you wish to sign up for (artist, merch artist, or writer). If you want to sign up as a spot artist or a cosplayer, as well as a page artist, those are included on the artist forms and you just mark them! If you want to apply as both a cosplayer and artist, just include a folder with your cosplay in your portfolio so we can look at it!
We hope this is helpful, please don't hesitate to reach out if you need more help!

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Hey! Do portfolio pieces also have to be between 500 and 2000 words, or is that restriction just for the main 3 samples?

Portfolio pieces can be whatever length! Most people just use their ao3 or something similar. If you're making a Google Doc for a few specific additional pieces, they aren't restricted to the same WC as the main 3 samples are!

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Hello! How can I and other consumers support the team and the zine the best? I'm very excited!

Hello! That's extremely sweet, thank you for asking! The best way is share the zine around. <3 Repost our announcements (apps open/spotlights/previews/sale/etc), engage with the posts if you want, and if you have any Nanami lovers, sharing the zine with them. And of course, when the sales open up, purchasing a zine is the best way to support the entire zine team! We want to make the best Nanami zine we can so we thank everyone for any support they can give!

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Hello. I'd like to apply as a writer for both the SFW and NSFW sections (but only be accepted for one). Can I submit two apps (one for each section), please? Cause I really didn't want to mix my samples (e.g. I didn't want to have two NSFW samples and have the mods rely on just 1 SFW sample to judge my SFW abilities, you know?) [hope this didn't sound confusing]

We prefer only one app per person! However, you're more than welcome to use a Google Doc for a portfolio that would have the other works you were planning on using instead of just using an ao3 link! You can still link the ao3 at the end of the google doc, but this will allow us to see specifically what works you wanted showcased.

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Have you messaged guests yet? And will the mods take up half of the available writer spots like I’ve seen them do in other zines? 😅

We have messaged guests, yes! We're still waiting to hear back from a few. We guarantee a minimum of 10 slots for writer contributors.

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Do we need to have JJK samples to apply as an artist, or would it decrease our chances if we didn't? I don't have any finished fully polished JJK works as of yet but I really wanted to join because Nanami's my favourite and I do like drawing him!

The applications all ask for a JJK sample, however, we have been getting a few apps without them! We just mark down a point for no JJK samples, but we encourage you to still apply! People can definitely still make it into the zine without having a JJK sample if their other work is polished. (This answer applies for writers as well!)

Anonymous Curse · 1y

How many guest creators will the zine have? What is the artists to writers ratio? Any idea when we can expect a guest list? I’m so excited!

We're still waiting to hear back from guests! But they'll be announced alongside contributor applications to hopefully get people excited and want to apply!
So far the range is:
10 - 15 writers
25 - 30 artists
7 - 9 merch artists
Across both SFW and NSFW! (With the exception of merch which will be SFW-only). These will include mods/guests as well as contributors!

Anonymous Curse · 1y

After guests, how many slots will be available to those submitting applications?

Including guests/mods the slots for everyone are:
10 - 15 writers
25 - 30 artists
7 - 9 merch artists
Across both SFW and NSFW! (With the exception of merch which will be SFW-only).

Anonymous Curse · 1y

how many contributors will you be accepting?

Right now, we're thinking:
10 - 15 writers
25 - 30 artists
7 - 9 merch artists
Across both SFW and NSFW! (With the exception of merch which will be SFW-only)

Anonymous Curse · 1y

when will you share the ic results?

Anonymous Curse · 1y

Hello! Will you be accepting cosplayers at all? Thank you!! :)

Yes we are! Feel free to submit in the Zine Artist application if you're a cosplayer, we've added a selection for it, thank you for reaching out!

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