Welcome to Love Struck: A TogaChako SFW Zine featuring the characters Toga Himiko and Uraraka Ochako from the anime/manga series Boku no Hero Academia.
Mersie
She/Her
Head/SocMed Mod
Hey hey! I'm Mersie! I adore Toga and really love her relationship and dynamic with Ochako! I'm so excited to finally be making a zine featuring them!Experience
Showstopper: Head/Graphics/SocMed
At Your Service: Beta/Shipping/SocMed
Money Talks: Head/Shipping/SocMed
Alex
She/Her
Writing/Finance Mod
I'm Alex, I'm a certified zine machine hahaha (and clearly an all around idiot) My heart belongs to Ochako and so I'm super hyped to work on this project.Experience
Heroes United: Head/Writing
Night and Day: Head
At Your Service: Head/Writing/Graphics
Luxury: Head/Writing/Finance
AvesTheTea
She/Her
Graphics/
Shipping Mod
Hello! My name is Aves and I’m the graphics and shipping mod! I’m a ✨super sapphic✨, so this project makes me incredibly happy! Lesbian ships simply do not get enough love!!! 🌷🌹Experience
Apple Blossoms: Head/Graphics/Shipping
Luxury: Writing
Dusk to Dawn: Co-head/Graphics/Shipping
Instinct, Bombshell, Etc: As a written contributor!
September 7th | Interest Check Opens |
October 5th | Interest Check Closes |
October 24th | Interest Check Results |
November 12th | Contributor Apps Open |
December 10th | Contributor Apps Close |
December 13th | Results Sent |
December - April | Creation Period |
Late May | Preorders |
Remember the hard guidelines in regards to content for this zine.
We will not accept applications which contain;-Underage/Lolisho
-Gratuitous gore/ non-typical canon violence
-Vore/ cannibalism
-Scat
-Non-Con/RapeThank you!Art Contributors:
Guidelines/Expectations
Page Artist
-Page Artists are required to complete 1 full page piece of art for this zine.
-We will be offering the opportunity to create more pages/spreads for interested participants.Spot Artist
-Spot Artists will be expected to create 2-3 smaller spot illustrations in collaboration with one of our Writing Contributors.
-Spot Artists may also have the opportunity to create spot illustrations for more than one fic, or to create a full page illustration.Comic Artist
-Comic Artists will be expected to make one comic in full colour.
-The comic will be 2-4 pages. The length is up to the creator’s discretion.Merch Artists
Digital Merch
-Digital Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of digital merch, including Discord Emote Packs, Wallpapers for phone and computer, Icons, digital colouring pages and printable merch, etc.
*If the zine requires physical merch, guidelines will be updated to reflect this.Art Application Guidelines:
As an Art Applicant for ‘Love Struck’, your work will be judged on your knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, colour theory, and personal style.
Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of artwork you would like to make for our zine!
Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Love Struck’.Portfolio requirement for Page Artists/Spot Artists:
-3 art pieces showcasing the best of your artistic abilities.
-If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW
-At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and colouring.
-At least one of your pieces must feature a character from BNHA
-Art featuring TogaChako not required but is preferred.Portfolio requirement for Comic Artists:
-Comic artists will be expected to include one or more pages of previous comics in their application, but full page illustrations will also be considered.
-If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW
-At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA.
-Art featuring TogaChako not required but is preferred.Portfolio requirement for Merch Artists:
-If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW
-At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA
-Merch-specific art is highly encouraged, but it is not necessary.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.
Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.Writing Contributor
Guidelines/Expectations
As a Writer Applicant for ‘Love Struck’, your work will be judged on your grammar, flow, ability to tell a story within a given word limit, characterization, and general writing style.
Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of fic you would like to make for our zine!
-Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces for this zine, each 2-3k words.
-Writers may have the opportunity to collaborate with another writer or artist.
-Fics created MUST be centered around BNHAWriter Application Guidelines:
Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Love Struck’.-Writer Applicants must provide three samples of their writing. For each sample, the word count will be 2k-3k.
-All samples must be SFW if applying for the main zine. NSFW fics will not be considered.
-If you are applying for the NSFW add-on, then one fic sample must be NSFW.
-At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA
-Pieces featuring TogaChako not required but is preferred.
-If any of your samples are SFW but still contain potentially triggering or mature topics, please make sure that they contain visible tags.
-NSFW content must be tagged and with visible content warningsPortfolio links are welcome. Carrd, Ao3, FF.net and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.
Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.
What is a zine?A zine (pronounced like a shortened form of “magazine”) is a collection of artwork and fanfiction, brought together in one collected work. It is a fan project where people who enjoy the piece of media the zine is focused on can create work based on the series!What are the zine specifications?-SFW with a NSFW PDF add-on
-Will feature the ship TogaChako
The number of contributors, and whether the zine will be physical or digital as well as free or for profit, will be determined after the interest checks have closed.Are AUs allowed?Yes, AUs as well as canon-compliant material are welcome.Are spoilers allowed?Spoilers will be allowed.How will contributors be compensated?This will once again depend on the results of our interest checks. We aim to compensate contributors with at least a free PDF of our zine. If sales progress and we can provide free copies of the zine to each contributor, we would love to do so. Any further profits will be split equally between all mods and contributors.Who is allowed to apply?This is a SFW and NSFW project and you must be 18 years or older to participate in this zine.What will not be allowed in the NSFW Add On (Digital)?-Underage/Lolisho
-Gratuitous gore/ non-typical canon violence
-Vore/ cannibalism
-Scat/ Heavy Watersports
-Emeto
-Formico
-Non-Con/RapeWhy is Underage not allowed?Underage content will not be allowed in the zine due to the legal restrictions in place for some mods in their respective countries.Will I require a Discord to participate?Discord is our key method of communication. If you do not have a Discord account and wish to participate, you will be expected to create one.Do I need previous zine experience to apply?Absolutely not! Everyone starts somewhere, and we welcome newcomers to apply.Can I apply for more than one position?Yes, you’re more than welcome to apply for more than one position, provided you’re confident you can handle the increased workload.If I have any questions, where do I ask them?We’re happy to offer any further answers or clarification through our Retrospring!