What is this zine about?
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You're Invited! is a free, digital 'Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared'-themed fanzine. Once completed, the link to access and download it will be made publicly available. This zine will only feature art (and potentially merchandise, if there's enough interest.)This is a project with a lot of folks who are experienced with art, but are newcomers to zine-making; if you're interested in signing up but have little to no experience with zines, that's a-ok! This is a learning experience for everyone. Our primary focus with this project is to bring fan artists of DHMIS together, to collaborate, to learn, and to create a fun end product we can all be proud of!If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us at dhmiszine@gmail.com!
Meet the team!
mod June - they/them
Head & Art Mod
mod ace - he/they
Graphics & Social Media Mod
Mod Charlie - they/them
Organization Mod
Mod Leftie - she/her
Formatting Mod
FAQ
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Q: What is a zine?
A: A zine is usually a non – commercial, non professional publication, kind of like a magazine but with a twist. The main difference between a magazine and a zine is that zines are not out there to make a profit but, rather, to add other, often unheard voices into the mix. Zines are usually made out of interest and passion and are often self-published by the writer/artist/creator. Typically zines are made using collage techniques and are then photocopied since these are means available to almost everyone.
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Q: How old do contributors be to apply?
A: Contributors must be 16+ in order to be considered.
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Q: Is this zine SFW?
A: Yes and no. It is SFW because any form of sexual content is absolutely prohibited, but there will be gore since DHMIS is a horror series. But it is technically still a SFW zine
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Q: Is shipping content allowed?
A: Yep! As long as your pitch contains nothing sexual and/or problematic.
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Q: Am I allowed to make human designs of the cast for my piece?
A: Absolutely, you have all the creativity in the world with your designs!
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Q: Will there be other artist roles?
A: Yes. Alongside of page and spread artists, there are options for a comic artist and merchandise artists if there are enough contributors!
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Q: Why is this an artist only zine?
A: Mod June is a first time zine creator and they are more familiar on working with artists compared to writers.
Schedule
| Date | Event | Completed |
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| 2/16/2023 - 2/20/2023 | Contributor Applications | ✅ |
| 2/24/2023 | Pitch Assignments | ✅ |
| 3/25/2023 | Check in #1 | |
| 4/25/2023 | Check in #2 | |
| 5/25/2023 | Check in #3 | |
| 6/03/2023 | Final Check in | |
| 6/04/2023 - 6/10/2023 | Formatting the Zine | |
| 6/19/2023 | Digital Zine Release! |
Note: Time is subject to change for these events
General Guidelines
- All contributors must be 16 years or older to be considered for the zine
- NSFW sample pieces are prohibited during contributor applications and pitch submissions
- Contributors must have a Discord account in order to access the server since all communications will be on there
- Previous zine experience is not required, newcomers are always welcome!
- You don’t need a major portfolio for the portfolio section, you can use a social media account of yours
- DHMIS themed art is encouraged for samples or portfolio work, but is not mandatory
Page, Comic & Spread Artist Guidelines
- Samples or portfolio must have a clear grasp of colors, perspective/backgrounds and anatomy though stylistic choices may vary
- At least one of your pieces must have a full, complex background (no minimalist gradient or shapes for all 3 samples or portfolio work)
- You can link social media posts as your sample works but you should have your own individual website for a portfolio
- You can submit traditional works but only if they are high-resolution
- All pieces must be fully rendered/completed