A Guardian Zine
Hallow is an upcoming pay for production zine for 镇魂 | Guardian (TV 2018).
Current: Post-creations and formatting! Pre-Orders will open on Dec 20.
faq
What is a zine?
A zine is an compilation of derivative works, formatted in the style of a book or magazine.
Is this zine for the TV show or the novel?
While we love Guardian in all of its adaptations, we’re only working from the live-action show for this project. There are quite a few differences in characterization and plot between the two, so for clarity, we have to stick to only one.
Will the zine be physical or digital?
The zine will be available in both digital and physical versions!
Will the zine be for-profit?
The physical zine will be pay-for-production, meaning that the buyer pays for production + shipping!
The digital zine will be released for free.
Can I apply as both artist and writer?
Yes, please apply separately. Applications for each position are reviewed separately.
Is traditional art acceptable?
Yes, please scan in 300 dpi resolution or higher.
Will mods be participating?
Mods who are interested in participating will undergo the same portfolio review as the contributors, and will not take up contributor slots.
What is the main mode of contact?
All applicants will receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application. All accepted contributors will be required to join the Discord server for announcements.
How will contributors be compensated?
As this is a pay-for-production zine, contributors will receive a digital PDF of the zine and may choose to pay for the production + shipping of the physical zine.
schedule
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | May 25 - Jun 25 |
| Contributor Applications | Jul 10 - Aug 1 |
| Application Results | Aug 10 |
| Concept/Summary Check-in | Aug 15 |
| First Check-in | Sep 13 |
| Second Check-in | Oct 11 |
| Third Check-in | Nov 1 |
| Final Submission | Nov 22 |
| ღ Formatting ღ | ღ Dec ღ |
| Preorders Open | Dec 20 - Jan 20 |
moderators
Head Mod, Finance/Shipping, Graphics
he/him
Hi folks! I'm AJ. I'm a Boston based writer and tutor outside of fandom. I've been involved with a number of fandom projects, but this is my first one for Guardian! I'm very excited to see what we're able to create together.
Social Media Mod, CN Translator
ae/aer, they/them
Hi hi, I'm Starrie, academic researcher and fanfic writer, which means I write non-fiction during the day and fiction at night. I used to help with one of the Guardian fansub teams on Dreamwidth, so I'm super excited about this zine!!
Formatting Mod
they/them
Hi, I'm Cym. I'm a high school history teacher and will be running formatting for this zine. I'm working on a giant pile of zines and loving every moment of it! I also have two cats that I love to bits.
Graphics Intern
moon/moon, xe/xym
Hiyya!! I'm Ru, your local sleep-deprived writer who thrives on the thrills of caffeine :] Despite being a contributor to multiple zines, this will be my first time being a mod in one, so I'll do my best! Also super excited for the creation of this zine !!
application GUIDELINES
General Guidelines
ღ All contributors must be at least 18 years old
ღ The main SFW zine is rated Mature for canon-typical violence, the NSFW companion is rated Explicit
ღ Most ships are allowed
ღ Collabs between artists and writers are welcome
ღ If using Google Drive, please ensure sharing is set to "Anyone with the link can view"
Artists & Merch Artists
Expectation: 1 fully-rendered piece in any 2D media e.g. digital art, traditional art, collage, cosplay photograph, etc.
ღ 3 samples of your best works
ღ Art featuring Guardian characters will be a boon but not compulsory
ღ A portfolio of 5-10 artwork in a Google Drive, portfolio site, Instagram, Twitter moments, etc.
Writers
Expectation: 1 fic of 500-3k words
ღ 3 samples of your best works of 500-2k words
ღ At least 1 fic must be complete
ღ At least 1 sample must feature Guardian characters
ღ A portfolio of 5-10 fics in a Google Drive, AO3, or other hosting site