MONSTER
A zine focused on the relationship between Yoichi Isagi and Meguru Bachira.
What are the specs of this zine?
Monster will be an A5, perfect bound physical zine featuring illustrations, fanfiction, and poetry.What kind of content will be included in this zine?
This zine will include art and writing depicting Yoichi Isagi and Meguru Bachira.Can we create a piece with platonic Bachisagi or does it have to be romantic?
Platonic Bachisagi is permitted.What content is banned from the zine?
Monster will be a SFW zine, so NSFW content is not permitted. Additionally, the zine will not accept character death, heavy angst, and violence.Is this zine for profit or charity?
This zine will be for charity, though our aim is to create bundles at a cheaper cost. Our prices will be set to reach a breakeven point that allows us to compensate contributors with a full bundle of the zine and shipping covered. Any remaining funds will be donated to charity.How will contributors be compensated?
All contributors will be compensated with a full bundle of the zine and shipping covered, regardless of zine sales. In the event that the zine does not breakeven, Liliana will personally fund contributor bundles.How many contributors will be included?
6 writers, 1 poet, 15 page artists, and 5 merch artists for a total of 27 contributors.
TIMELINE
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Fanweek Interest Check | March 15 - 29 |
| Bachisagi Week | June 5 - 11 |
| Zine Interest Check | July 24 - August 21 |
| Contributor Applications | September 4 - October 9 |
| Application Results | October 16 |
| Pitches Due | October 23 |
| Check In 1 | November 13 |
| Check In 2 | December 17 |
| Final Submissions | January 8 |
| Pre-Orders | February 1 - March 7 |
| Shipping | Estimated for May 2024 |
This schedule is subject to change.
➤ All contributors will be expected to submit at least two pitches by the pitch deadline, to be reviewed and approved by the mods.
➤ All contributors are expected to meet deadlines or let a mod know as soon as possible if an extension is needed.
➤ All contributors are expected to keep their work for the zine within the zine server and to not share it publicly until the mods have approved public posting.WRITERS
➤ Writers will be expected to create one fic between 1k and 2.5k.
➤ The poet will be expected to create 1-2 pieces of poetry.ARTISTS
➤ Page artists will have the option of creating a single-page illustration, a two-page spread illustration, or a 1-2 page comic.
➤ Merch artists will be expected to create 2 merch designs. Merch will be assigned by preferences provided in the application.
Writing
JAM
Hi! I’m Jam, a sleep-deprived uni student who has an unhealthy addiction to Blue Lock and especially Bachira!!Mod Experience:
Writing and Discord for Sunshine and Thunder: An Asanoya Zine
Writing and Communications for A Monsters' Ball Zine
Art
DANI
Hi Hi! I'm Dani and I am an overly caffeinated and sleep deprived Bachisagi lover!Mod Experience:
Social Media and Writing for Pride! A BkDkBk Zine
Head and Writing for Vows of Grace: A Victuuri Zine
Join us for a week of Bachisagi prompts before we kick off the zine!Fanweek Interest Check
March 15 - 29
Fanweek
June 5 - 11Prompts will be released after our interest check.Who can participate in the fanweek?
Anyone can participate in the fanweek!**What content is allowed? **
SFW fanworks featuring Isagi and Bachira are allowed!How do we get our work shared?
Tag us in your post @bachisagizine.What happens if we post late?
No worries! We will share late entries for up to two weeks.