Application Requirements

Hi! Thank you for considering joining us as a moderator and/or contributor.

Moderator Applications - CLOSED

Contributor Applications

Please be sure to read through the following guidelines carefully before submitting your application. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being disqualified.What Does Being a Contributor Entail?
Contributors are the heart of the zine. They create pieces of media - art, writing, or merchandise - for people who choose to purchase the zine. Being a contributor means you are confident in your craft and are willing to put it out there for consumption beyond posting or creating for yourself, clear communication with the people you will be working alongside and with, and above all, time and energy to dedicate to the project. Whilst we understand having to drop out of the project due to unforeseen circumstances (life happens, and we totally get that!), we do need confirmation that you can help us bring this zine to life within the outlined timeframe. If this sounds daunting or scary - don’t worry. Us moderators are here to help out, pitch in, and guide you through every step of the way. All we need is for you to apply!We are looking for:
Writers - 12
Artists - 23
Merch artists - 5

Basic Requirements
1) You are only allowed to apply for one contributor position in the given form. If you wish to apply for more than one position, you must fill out multiple forms. You will only be accepted to contribute in one position.2) You should have a Discord account. If you are accepted and don't have a Discord account, you will have to make one. This is because the primary and only form of communication between moderators and contributors will be the Discord server.3) You should be 18 years of age or older at the time of joining the contribution team.4) This is a for-charity digital zine; all proceeds go to MSF. The contributors will receive free copies of the SFW zine and NSFW add-on, as well as digital merchandise made for the zine, but there will be no financial compensation.5) Before submitting your samples and portfolio, please make sure all links are accessible. If any links are found to be inaccessible, the application will automatically be disqualified.6) You must be able to commit to the schedule provided, and be flexible enough to accommodate any changes.7) No prior zine experience is required to apply as a contributor.

Specific Requirements - Writers

Application Requirements
1) We require three samples, each of 1-3k words. The total word count cannot exceed 9k (we do have a leeway of about a 100 words above), and at least one work must be completed.2) No dead dove content. If any dead dove content is submitted, your application will immediately be disqualified.3) Your application should have at least one SFW work. If you wish to apply to contribute to the NSFW add-on as well, your application should contain one NSFW work.4) If you include NSFW works in your sample, they should be tagged appropriately.5) Samples with Haikyuu!! characters are highly encouraged but not required.6) Samples should be of the same quality and style of work that you plan to produce for the zine.7) All styles of writing are accepted.Zine Piece Requirements
1) At least one fic, or other type of creative writing, between 2k-3k words.2) No AUs are allowed, as this zine is a canon-compliant zine. If you wish to diverge mildly from canon, please ask us or mention it during the pitching period, and we will let you know if it’s okay!3) Pieces must be focused on/set in the post-timeskip period, which includes chapter 378 and anything after that.4) Ships are allowed, but not compulsory!5) Any characters can be written, there are no limitations on who is to be featured in this zine. For sake of variety, we ask that during the pitching period, you submit 3 pitches focusing on 3 different characters/teams/dynamics.6) Ratings for the SFW main zine: Gen and T (13+).7) Ratings for the NSFW add-on: M and E (18+).8) No dead dove content. If you are doubtful about if the work you wish to create contains dead dove content, please reach out to the moderators, and we will be happy to help out.
Dead Dove: Do Not Eat is a warning or tag used to indicate that a fanwork contains tropes or elements that may be deemed morally reprehensible without explicitly condemning the sensitive aspects. This list includes, but isn’t limited to, paedophilia, minor x adult ships, heavy gore, incest, and dubious/lack of consent.

Specific Requirements - Artists

Application Requirements
1) Please provide three samples of your best work.2) If you are applying for cover and page artist, please provide at least one sample with a fully-coloured, rendered background.3) If you are applying for comic artist, please provide at least one sample of a comic.4) No dead dove content. If any dead dove content is submitted, your application will immediately be disqualified.5) Your application should have at least one SFW work. If you wish to apply to contribute to the NSFW add-on as well, your application should contain one NSFW work.6) If you include NSFW works in your sample, they should be tagged appropriately.7) Samples with Haikyuu!! characters are highly encouraged but not required.8) Samples should be of the same quality and style of work that you plan to produce for the zine.9) All styles of art are accepted.Zine Piece Requirements
1) Depending on the position, you will be asked to:
- Page Artist: 1-2 full page illustrations OR 1 spread illustration.
- Comic Artist: One 1-2 page comic.
- Cover Artist: Create a cover for the zine! It can be different front and back illustrations OR 1 continuous illustration.
- Spot Artist: Create an artwork to go with a writer's piece. It can be either a few smaller illustrations to be interspersed within the text, OR one page illustration.2) No AUs are allowed, as this zine is a canon-compliant zine. If you wish to diverge mildly from canon, please ask us or mention it during the pitching period, and we will let you know if it’s okay!3) Pieces must be focused on/set in the post-timeskip period, which includes chapter 378 and anything after that.4) Ships are allowed, but not compulsory!5) Any characters can be written, there are no limitations on who is to be featured in this zine. For sake of variety, we ask that during the pitching period, you submit 3 pitches focusing on 3 different characters/teams/dynamics.6) Ratings for the SFW main zine: Gen and T (13+).7) Ratings for the NSFW add-on: M and E (18+).8) No dead dove content. If you are doubtful about if the work you wish to create contains dead dove content, please reach out to the moderators, and we will be happy to help out.
Dead Dove: Do Not Eat is a warning or tag used to indicate that a fanwork contains tropes or elements that may be deemed morally reprehensible without explicitly condemning the sensitive aspects. This list includes, but isn’t limited to, paedophilia, minor x adult ships, heavy gore, incest, and dubious/lack of consent.

Specific Requirements - Merchandise Artists

Application Requirements
1) Please provide three samples of your best work.2) Feel free to include pictures of any physical merchandise you have produced as well.3) Mockups are welcome too!4) No dead dove or NSFW content. If any dead dove or NSFW content is submitted, your application will immediately be disqualified.5) Samples with Haikyuu!! characters are highly encouraged but not required.6) Samples should be of the same quality and style of work that you plan to produce for the zine.7) All styles of art are accepted.Zine Piece Requirements
1) 1-2 pieces of digital merch, either craft or template printables, wallpapers, postcards, photocards, emojis, poster/bookmark printables, and/or polaroids.2) No AUs are allowed, as this zine is a canon-compliant zine. If you wish to diverge mildly from canon, please ask us or mention it during the pitching period, and we will let you know if it’s okay!3) Pieces must be focused on/set in the post-timeskip period, which includes chapter 378 and anything after that.4) Ships are allowed, but not compulsory!5) Any characters can be written, there are no limitations on who is to be featured in this zine. For sake of variety, we ask that during the pitching period, you submit 3 pitches focusing on 3 different characters/teams/dynamics.6) All merchandise must be SFW.7) No dead dove content. If you are doubtful about if the work you wish to create contains dead dove content, please reach out to the moderators, and we will be happy to help out.
Dead Dove: Do Not Eat is a warning or tag used to indicate that a fanwork contains tropes or elements that may be deemed morally reprehensible without explicitly condemning the sensitive aspects. This list includes, but isn’t limited to, paedophilia, minor x adult ships, heavy gore, incest, and dubious/lack of consent.