✧ About ✧

Written in the Stars is a SFW, physical, for-profit Genshin Impact fanzine centered around the theme of Zodiac signs—specifically the western astrological signs!We will to dedicate a few pages to each zodiac sign with 2 pieces of character art, and 1 writing piece (either articles with the sign's basic information, fics, or poems!)⚜ What size will the zine be?
The zine will be A5 in size and be around 100 pages.
⚜ Is this zine SFW?
The zine will consist of SFW creations only.
⚜ How many artists and writers will you be accepting?
We are currently expecting to accept 24 artists, 12 writers, 6 merch artists, and 1 cover artist.
Disclaimer: Unless explicitly stated, this zine is not affiliated or working with any other zines.

✧ Frequently Asked Questions ✧

⚜ What is a zine?
A zine, or fanzine, is used to name a project for an unofficial, fanmade publication that can be digital, physical, or both. Zines often contain a mix of artworks, writing, and merchandise for a specific fandom. Zines are the product of either a single person or a small group.
Zines are also a small-circulation self-published work of original texts or images, usually reproduced via a copy machine. At least, that was how zines started, and they are even still made that way today.
⚜ How old do contributors need to be?
We ask that all applicants be at least 16 years of age by the end of contributor apps.
⚜ How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors will receive at least a digital copy of the zine if the zine does not break even. Should the zine successfully break even, we will provide all contributors with a full physical bundle! Any extra profit made will be split evenly between all contributors and mods.
⚜ What characters are allowed in the zine?
Any character that has appeared in the storyline or is a playable character by the time contributors are accepted will be allowed in the zine. Any leaked characters will be forbidden.
⚜ Will ships be allowed?
We do not want to take away from the theme of the zine, so ships will not be allowed. Platonic relationships are welcomed, but the primary focus of the zine should be the characters and their connections to the zodiac signs.
⚜ Will AUs be allowed?
AUs will not be permitted. However, adding zodiac-related features to a character may be permitted on a case-by-case basis, since it is preferred to remain as canon-compliant as possible so as to not distract from the zine's theme.
⚜ How will contributor applications be evaluated?
==Artists will be judged on aspects such as technical skill (lighting, perspective, color, etc.), composition, anatomy, and style. Merch artists will be judged on technical aspects such as anatomy, composition, use of colors, as well as the overall appeal of their designs.
Writers will be judged on grammar, syntax, flow, and characterization. Other possible criteria could include the ability to tell a story within the required word count. Such criteria will depend on what writer roles are preferred within the interest check.
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⚜ Can an older piece be submitted for this zine?

Contributors will be asked to create new works to match approved pitches for the final pieces they submit to be published within the zine.
⚜ Will international shipping be available?
International shipping will be available as long as no mailing restrictions prevent us from being able to send the packages. Any covid regulations in place may also cause delays or prevent orders from being completed.
In regards to shipping to Europe, we will ship to the EU, but we will not be covering any VAT charges. We also cannot ship to the UK, but a UK GO can be held if we think there is enough interest.
An Etsy shop will not be opened for UK orders.

✧ Schedule ✧

*Subject to change 
20 Feb - 10 MarInterest Check
20 Mar - 20 AprContributor Applications
27 Apr - 30 AprApplication Results
07 MayPitch Deadline
28 MayCheck-in 1
28 JunCheck-in 2
28 JulFinal Submissions
21 Aug - 30 Sep 2022Pre-orders Open
Oct 2022 to Nov 2023Production
Dec to Jan 2024Shipping

✧ Applications ✧

⚜ Before you apply ⚜
This zine will be taking on writers, merch artists, and page artists!
For writers, we will be taking on prose/fiction writers, poets, and article/interview/nonfiction writers. These are all part of one application (the writer application) while page artists and merch artists are separate.
**✧ Applications are now closed! Thank you all for applying! ✧**⚜ General Application Requirements
• Three samples and a portfolio are required for each role.
This means three of your best pieces (samples) with a more comprehensive collection of your choosing (portfolio)!
• No NSFW pieces are allowed within the samples or portfolio submitted.
• Portfolios must have at least 5 pieces. At least 3 of which must be different from the samples you provide.
• Portfolios may be Google Drive folders, Carrds, personal websites, etc. so long as it is accessible.
⚜ Prose/Fiction Writers:
• 3 samples, max ~3k words each.
• At least 1 sample needs to be a complete piece
• At least 1 Genshin Impact sample required
• Recommended to have one general (i.e. platonic) Genshin sample [not required]
• Portfolio
⚜ Poets:
• 3 - 5 samples, no long poetry or ballads
• Portfolio
⚜ Non-fiction/Article Writers:
• 3 samples, max ~1.5k words each
• At least one complete piece
• Portfolio
⚜ Page Artists:
• 3 samples, at least 2 with full backgrounds
• At least 1 Genshin sample required
• Portfolio
⚜ Merch Artists:
• 3 samples
• 1 Genshin sample required
• Portfolio

✧ Meet the Mods ✧

kroalias - Lead, Formatting, Shipping - (they/them)
On all levels, except physical, I am petting a cat.
Experience: Carrd
Carrd | Twitter | ao3
{ Sun ☼ Taurus | Moon ☾ Pisces | Rising ↑ Capricorn }

Kaashi - Organization - (any pronouns)
I've always been interested in the zodiacs! So getting to combine that love with my love for Genshin is so exciting! Looking forward to everything!
Experience: Carrd
réplique: a Genshin Fine Art Zine - Organization
Twitter | ao3
{ Sun ☼ Cancer | Moon ☾ Leo | Rising ↑ Cancer }

Pecan - Social Media - (she/her)
I'm a huge lover of birds, caffeine, and the stars! My personality is longing for a cat and wandering around in nature.
Experience: Carrd
Force of Gravity: A Chuuya Zine (graphics, finance)
Twitter | Instagram
{ Sun ☼ Gemini | Moon ☾ Virgo | Rising ↑ Leo }

Miniyuna - Art
Hey there! I've always love star imagery and I love Genshin (despite how cruel it can be!) Super happy to be here! ☆
Experience: Carrd
COMET; a Pokemon Astrology Zine (art mod)
Twitter | Tumblr
{ Sun ☼ Leo | Moon ☾ Aquarius | Rising ↑ Sagittarius }

Hevanati - Writing - (she/her)
I am your local rat mod who curls up into balls of cheese and enjoys gazing at the stars.
Experience: Carrd
Twitter | ao3
{ Sun ☼ Aries | Moon ☾ Gemini | Rising ↑ Taurus }

Lexi - Finance/Production - (she/her)
I sleep 17 hours a day, am a picky eater, and dislike the cold. Apparently I am human-cat.
Experience: I ran my own online merch shop for 3 years & managed finances for small irl projects before!
{ Sun ☼ Taurus | Moon ☾ Libra | Rising ↑ Leo }