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Ballad in Goblets is a free, digital Genshin Impact fanzine featuring the Anemo Archon, Venti, in all of his forms, past and present. We will allow both canon-verse and AU content.
Head Mod
kroalias
Hi I'm Cym and I like cats
and wind wisps ✨
Experience:
✧ Retrace: Pandora Hearts Zine (Writing Mod)
✧ cross|roads: AtLA Zine Vols 1 and 2 (Lead, Finance, Shipping, and Formatting)
✧ Bearer of Light: Lan Wangji Zine (Lead, Finance, Shipping, and Formatting)
Shidreamin
Hoi! I’m Shi, I love zines and archers very much. Venti was my first 5*!!
Experience:
✧ Starlit Amber (Merch mod)
✧ Adventurer Log (Merch mod)
✧ Heir of Purpose (Merch mod)
Robin
Heyo! I'm a newer member of the Fandom, but I'm excited to be here and see what the future of Genshin holds!
Experience:
✧ Brigid Pride: A Petra Zine (Co-Head/Writing)
✧ Sun & Moon: A Ferdibert Zine (Social Media)
✧ Slumbering Princess: A Flayn Zine (Social Media)
✧ Heir of Purpose: A Seteth Zine (Social Media)
✧ Daggers in the Dark (Writing Intern/Beta)
✧ Writing contributor for more!
Misery
I'm Misery and am a certified pleb
Experience:
✧ Twilight Sword: Dainsleif Zine (Head/Layout)
✧ Reporting for Duty: Amber Zine (Merch)
✧ Adu/oration: Alberose Zine (Art)
* these dates are tentative and subject to change
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Digital Release | December 2023 |
What is a zine? A zine (short for fanzine) is an unofficial publication produced by fans. Usually, zines feature work from artists and writers, and may be accompanied with fanmade merchandise as well.
Will this zine be for profit or for charity? The zine will be for profit. Profits will be split equally between all contributors and mods involved in this project.
What are the specifications for this zine? This zine will be an A5, perfect bound, CMYK with 300 dpi physical zine.
Can I apply for more than one position?Yes, you may apply to any position. In certain circumstances, some applicants may be accepted for multiple positions.
How old do I have to be to apply? Since this is a for-profit zine, contributors for the zine must be at least 18 years old by the time applications close.
How many contributor slots will be available to applicants? Including guests, we expect to accept 25-30 artists, 7-10 writers, and 6-7 merch artists. These numbers are subject to change based on the interest check results.
How will contributors be compensated for their participation? All contributors will receive a digital copy of the zine as a minimum. Should funds allow, contributors will also receive a physical copy of the zine, and merch artists will be received a copy of their work. Full distribution of merch for all contributors, whether provided for free or at production cost, will be determined by the profitability of the zine. If we break even, shipping will be covered, otherwise contributors will be asked to pay for their individual shipping fees. Any leftover profits following production will be distributed equally to all mods and contributors.
What are the contributor expectations?
Page Artists' contributions will be an A5 sized canvas in CMYK with 300 dpi.
Merch artists' contributions will be done in CMYK, but will have different specs depending on the piece of merch that artists are assigned.
Writers will be expected to create a piece ranging from 2.5k to 3k words.
What if I have more questions? Feel free to let us know through Twitter DMs or our Retrospring, and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
Application Guidelines
Page Artists
For prospective artists, we are looking for 3-4 samples of artwork along with a portfolio. We require that all pieces are completed works and that at least one piece is Genshin-centric. Judging of samples will be based on composition, use of colour, among other factors.
Apply as a page artist now!
Merch Artists
For prospective merch artists, we are looking for 3-4 samples of artwork along with a portfolio. We require that all pieces are completed works. Previous experience is not required. Judging of samples will be based on composition, use of colour, among other factors.
Apply as a merch artist now!
Writers
For prospective writers, we are looking for 3-4 samples of writing between 1k and 4k each, along with a portfolio. We require that at least one piece is completed and another is Genshin-centric. Judging of samples will be based on characterisation, pacing, and other factors.
Apply as a writer now!