¡Information & FAQs!
What is a zine?
A zine is traditionally a self-published piece of paper media. A FanZine is a zine put together about a particular piece of established media, sometimes by a single person and other times by a group.What is this zine about?
¡Square Up! is a combination calendar and anthology centered around the characters from the "Bakusquad" in a punk setting. This calendar may feature mature themes that are often found within the punk culture but is not explicitly NSFW. The digital anthology may feature romantic relationships and explicit content.Will this be a digital or physical product?
¡Square Up! will have a physical calendar with a digital PDF anthology and a combination of digital and physical merch. The type of merch will be dependent on the interest check.The size of the calendar will be dependent on the interest check based on the style of calendar people most prefer. The PDF anthology will be A4 (210mm x 297mm) format.Where will the profits of the zine go?
This is a for-profit project, meaning all proceeds will be divided up evenly between contributors.Will there be romance, or gen. only? NSFW? Ships?
Our calendar will be general, featuring the characters: Ashido, Bakugou, Jirou, Kaminari, Kirishima, and Sero throughout. Ships may be implied, though they are not the main feature. Our accompanying anthology may include romantic relationships within the "Bakusquad." NSFW will be allowed within the anthology, though the main focus is still punk culture.How old must I be to participate?
All contributors must be 18 or older at the time of their application. Should a contributor apply and/or be accepted and it is found out they lied about their age, they will be removed from the project and will not receive compensation.How many contributors will you be accepting?
There will be a maximum of 27 contributors that can be accepted, including guests, with the breakdown being as follows:10 Writers : 2 Guests
12 Calendar Artists : 3 Guests
4 Merchandise Artists : 1 GuestThere are a total of 21 spots open to applicants.How will contributors be compensated?
As this is a for-profit project, each contributor will receive at minimum a free copy of the digital version of the calendar, PDF, and digital merch.Depending on sales, contributors may also receive a free copy of the physical calendar and merch or equivalent monetary pay out.Generative AI, plagiarism, and art theft will not be tolerated. Anyone caught doing so will be immediately removed from the project, banned, and will not receive compensation.
¡Moderators!
Hyuge
Co-Head & Formatting
She/Her
Experience:
On Call: A BNHA First Responder Zine - Head Mod (Socials/Graphics)
High In the Tower: A Kunigiri Fantasy Zine - Formatting & Graphics
Triple Treats: A BNHA OT3 Zine - Head Mod (Formatting/Socials/Graphics)See Carrd below for full list:
Marty
Co-Head & Socials
They/He
Experience:
Spring Breeding Bang: Head Mod
Meteor Bang: Gen ModIn my personal life, I've also done shipping and packaging, video editing, acting, and modeling for goth projects.
Poet
Finance & Shipping
She/Her
Experience:
On Call: A BNHA First Responder Zine - Shipping & Merch
Wink: A BNHA Pinup Calendar - Head Mod (Writing/Shipping)
Strawberry Kisses: A KiriMina Zine - Co-Head & Socials
Starburst: An Ashido Mina Zine - Social Media Mod
Vintagehoneybees
Co-Art & Graphics Mod
She/They
Experience:
ZOINKS!: A Scooby-Doo Zine - Head Mod (Art & Graphics)
Hero's Initiative: A BNHA DnD Crossover Zine - Art & Graphics
Triple Treats: A BNHA OT3 Zine - Art Mod
Seasons: A Gravity Falls Zine - Graphics Mod
Ash
Co-Art & Graphics Mod
They/He
Experience:
I don't have mod experience yet but I've been featured as an artist in several zines, such as:Petrichor: A Season KRBK Zine
DEFIANCE: An Alt KRBK Zine
ZipperTits: A Trans Bakugou Zine
Hellfire: An Eddie Munson Zine
Shyn
Writing/Beta Mod
She/Her
Experience:
Heritage: A KRBK Cultures & Traditions Zine - Head Mod & Formatting
Triple Treats: A BNHA OT3 Zine - Writing Mod
Gilded: A KRBK Fantasy Zine - Writing Mod
Shark Teeth: A Kirishima Teeth Appreciation Zine - Writing Mod
¡Schedule!
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | |
| Interest Check Results | |
| Application Period | |
| Application Results | |
| Invites Sent | |
| Pitch Period | |
| Pitch Approval | |
| Check-In One | Mar. 21st - 24th, 2025 |
| Check-In Two | Apr. 18th - 21st, 2025 |
| Check-In Three | May 16th - 19th, 2025 |
| Check-In Four | June 7th - 10th, 2025 |
| Final Submission | June 14th, 2025 |
| Formatting | June - July 2025 |
| Pre-Orders | July 5th - Aug. 9th, 2025 |
| Production | Aug. - Oct. 2025 |
| Shipping | TBD |
| Leftover Sales | TBD |
¡Applications!
General Guidelines
All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
¡Square Up! features works centered around the Bakusquad within the punk community. Various punk subcultures will be featured.
This project will have a total of 10 writers, 12 page artists, and 4 merch artists.
You may apply for multiple roles, but you will only be chosen for one.
All sample submissions must be your own original work. Plagiarism, art theft, or gen-AI will not be accepted. Anyone caught submitting samples with them will be automatically disqualified from applying.
Please click the buttons below to be taken to the respective application guidelines and links to the application forms.
¡Writer Applications!
Writer Contributors will be expected to create one fic with a word count between 5000 - 8000 words.
You will be given the opportunity to list which punk subcultures you have a preference towards in the application, though are not required.
Writer Applications will be evaluated on elements such as spelling & grammar, characterization, flow, and tone.
Writing Portfolio
You must provide 2-3 sample pieces.
Sample pieces must be between 5000 - 8000 words in length.
Excerpts are allowed, but at least ONE sample must be complete.
Both SFW and NSFW pieces are allowed (tagged appropriately).
Members of the Bakusquad must be featured in at least one piece.
A piece featuring the punk culture is encouraged, though not required.
Works should be submitted via Google Drive links with viewing permissions turned on.
Formatting should be kept simple and legible.
¡Artist Applications!
Calendar Artist Contributors will be expected to create one full-color illustration for the month that they are assigned.
Merch Artist Contributors will be expected to create 3-4 unique merch pieces.
All artists will have the opportunity to make additional pieces to be featured in the PDF anthology, should they so desire.
Calendar Artists
You will be given the opportunity to list which punk subcultures you have a preference towards in the application, though are not required.
You must provide at least 3 sample pieces in your application
At least one must feature a member of the Bakusquad.
At least ONE sample must demonstrate your ability to illustrate a background.
A piece featuring the punk culture is encouraged, though not required.
Merch Artists
You must provide at least 3 sample pieces, preferably merch items, in your application.
At least ONE of your samples must feature a member of the Bakusquad.
If you wish to create a print/poster, at least ONE sample must include a background.
Art Portfolio
Both SFW and NSFW pieces are allowed.
All samples must be completed works! No sketches or WIPs please!
Artist Applications will be evaluated on elements such as anatomy, composition, color palette, style, and technical skill.
Collaboration Details
Ideally, all written works within the anthology will have companion art.
These collaborations can be a page illustration accompanying the fic and/or a series of spot illustrations placed throughout the fic.
Spot Illustrations can range from "small scenes" involving one or more characters with background elements to "space fillers" of relevant, thematic objects with minimal to no background elements.
Both of these spot illustration styles are allowed.