Lost In Nostalgia
Coming soon: Zine based on cartoons from the 90s!
Guidelines
Expectations for Zine:Writers:
+ 1k to 3k words. One piece per writer, you can decide the length.
+ AUs are okay!
+ Nothing more than a 16 rating.
+ No shipping allowed. [Unless canon]
+ Crossovers not allowed.
+ This will have canon-only related characters! No xReader or OCs.Artists:
+Expectations for artists are slightly different depending on the role, please make sure you know which you are applying for and are comfortable with.Page Artists:
Create at least one fully colored page that includes a background.Merch Artists:
Create at least one to two pieces of digital merch [There might be a chance to do something physical!]Spot Artists:
Create 2 to 3 fully colored 'spot' drawings (fullbody/waist-up drawings that only feature a character or two). These will accompany stories/sides of pages.For all artists:
You may be able to do more than the above, say if a page artist wishes to do more than one, or if spot artists want to do more. However, these are the minimum requirements and are what we expect for each role. If you wish to take on more, we will be open for discussion.
Mods
Apply
We Are Open!
Please remember to check out our guidelines before you apply. We are ONLY taking safe for work pieces.All Artists Applications
Writer Applications
Schedule
Subject To ChangeInterest check open: Aug 1st
Interest check closed: Sept 1st
Mod applications open: Aug 1st
Mod applications close: Sept 1st
Mod email results: Sept 5th
Contributor applications open: Sept 5th
Contributor applications close: Oct 5th
Email results sent: Nov 5th
Deadline to join server: Nov 8th
Pitch submissions: Nov 10th - Nov 15th
**Pitch assignments: **Nov 20th
Spot artist sign-ups: Nov 25th
Spot artist assigned: Nov 30thBREAK FOR THE HOLIDAYSCheck-in 1: Jan 10th
[Outline/sketch]Check-in 2: Feb 10th
[25% complete]Check-in 3: Mar 10th
[50% complete]Check-in 4: April 10th
[75% complete]Check-in 5: May 10th
[100% complete]DEADLINE EVERYTHING FINISHED AND READY TO GO May 30th
FAQ
Answers to some common questions!
+ Will reader insert items be accepted into the zine?
The zine is for canon content only.+ Will AU/Alternate Universe be allowed?
Yes! as well as Canon-compliant timelines , AUs are allowed.+ How many pieces are we required to do if we get accepted?
For writers, we are allotting from 1k to 3k words that can be spread out among a few smaller pieces, or you can have your entire allotted words in just one piece.
For artists we expect one full colour completed piece per artist, there might be room for other doodles, chibi style or just smaller pieces in general.+ Does it cost to participate?
Nope! Just need to apply.+ How much will the zine cost?
This is a free zine.+ Will there be a not safe for work portion?
No, it’s all safe for work.+ Is there an age restriction on applications?
Everyone who applies needs to be 16++Is the zine digital or physical?
Digital.+Can I apply for more than one role?
Yes! but you will only be considered for a max of two roles.+Can I use a 90s anime?
No, we are focusing on cartoons and not anime in this project.+Can I use modern versions?
No, we are basing everything on the originals from the 90s. Example: SAT am and Sonic Underground are yes but Sonic X is not allowed.+What if the cartoon started in the 80s but played through the 90s?
The cartoon has to have started in the 90s.+Is there a list of all 90s cartoons?
This wiki link is very useful for that!