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Painted Shores: A Pearl Zine
"Countless data exist only to paint the colors of the soul."Planning period - interest check coming soon!
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Painted Shores: A Pearl Zine is an upcoming free, digital zine centered around all things Stoneheart Pearl.
We hope you'll join us in showing your love for our favorite intellitron through art, writing, and more!
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| Check our socials to stay up to date on the status of this zine, including forms and updates! The detailed schedule can be found on our info doc. |
| Interest Check | Nov 9 - Nov 30 |
| Contributor Applications | Dec 5 - Jan 2 |
| Creation Period | Jan. - May 2027 |
| Formatting | June 2027 |
| Zine Release | TBD |
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Guidelines
1. All applicants must be 18 or older at the time of application.2. No generative AI allowed.3. There is zero tolerance for any involvement in illegal/discriminatory groups or activities (i.e. racial hate groups, homophobic/transphobic groups, illegal businesses, etc.). Any person found to be participating in such activities will be disqualified. Additionally, this zine will not be accepting any person with a history of plagiarism, theft, or scamming.4. All contributors must join the server on Discord and expect to use it as the primary mode of communication with the rest of the team. Contributors are expected to respond to communication sent by mods within 2 weeks at most. However, extenuating circumstances will be considered individually should an issue arise.
| Page Artists |
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| Page artists will be expected to create one piece of art for this zine, with the option of additionally creating spot art. We will looking at composition, anatomy, backgrounds, and color. |
| At least one (1) HSR piece is required. Pearl pieces are encouraged, but not mandatory. |
| Merch Artists |
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| Merch artists will be expected to create 1-3 digital or printable merch pieces for this zine - we'd love for you to get creative. We will be looking at the design and execution of portfolio examples - mock-ups welcome. |
| At least one (1) HSR piece is required. Pearl pieces are encouraged, but not mandatory. |
| Writers |
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| Writers will be expected to create one piece of writing for this zine: prose between 1,500-3,000 words, or an alternative format. We will be looking at characterization, grammar, and pacing. |
| At least one (1) HSR piece is required. Pearl pieces are encouraged, but not mandatory. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine is a fanmade magazine filled with artwork and/or writing regarding a particular subject or theme. It typically comes with related merchandise, which may be digital and/or physical (in our case digital). Reflection: zines are a passion project.How do I get involved?
There are a few ways to support this project. Creatives may apply for a spot in this project as an artist, merch artist, or writer. Otherwise supporters can fill out our interest check and watch our socials for when the zine drops.Is NSFW allowed?
The main zine is SFW. Calculated outcome: depending on the interest check, there may be a NSFW side zine.Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes. Applicants may apply to multiple roles, but please keep in mind that applicants may only be accepted into one.Will follower count be considered during application grading?
No. All applicants will solely be accepted on the basis of their samples, portfolio, and pitches.What is spot art?
Spot art is a small drawing or border that is created to accompany a written work, either at the beginning, the end, or within the story.Will any ships be depicted?
Ships being included is entirely dependent on the interest check.