Finding Fairies: A Fairy Tail Fanzine
Finding Fairies is a SFW for charity fanzine focusing on the different bonds and relationships in the Fairy Tail guild to celebrate 20 years of the Fairy Tail manga.
DISCLAIMER:
Finding Fairies is an unofficial for charity fanzine project and is not associated with Hiro Mashima, Kodansha Comics, or Funimation. All profits will be donated to charity and therefore falls under fair-use.
| SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|
| Interest Checks | March 28th - April 28th |
| Mod Applications | April 11th - May 9th |
| Mod App Results Sent | May 12th |
| Interest Check Results | May 15th |
| Contributors Applications | June 7th - July 7th |
| Contributor App Results Sent | July 14th - July 17th |
| Contributor Join Deadline | July 20th |
| Pitches Due | July 27th |
| Pitches Announced | August 3rd |
| Check-in #1 (25~30%) | September 3rd |
| Check-in #2 (45~50%) | October 3rd |
| Check-in #3 (70~75%) | November 3rd |
| Final Submissions | December 3rd |
| Formatting Period | ~Early - Mid December |
| Pre-orders | Late December |
| Zine Release | TBD |
subject to change as progress during the project continues
What is a zine?
A fanzine is collection of fan created works centered around a certain theme or series. A fanzine project usually includes multiple artists and writers, working together to create a book or digital PDF. A zine can be for profit, for charity, or for free.
What is this zine focused on?
This zine will focus on the platonic and familial relationships within the Fairy Tail guild! While it is not the focus, characters from outside the guild are allowed to be included in your works! This zine is to be completely SFW. canon-typical depictions of violence, blood and nudity are allowed. If you are unsure about an idea or pitch, the mod team will be happy to review it for you!
Are ships allowed?
Ships are not the focus of this zine. However, canon compliant hints and implications are acceptable!
Will this zine be physical or digital?
This zine will be both physical and digital format!
Will this zine be for profit or for charity?
This zine will be for charity! The charity we will be donating to is TBD, and will be determined at the time of the interest check results!
Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, you may apply for multiple roles. However, please be aware that you will only be accepted for one role.
What is the age requirement for this zine?
We ask that you at least be 16 years of age at the time of application.
How will contributors be compensated?
We plan to compensate contributors with a free copy of the digital zine at minimum. If finances allow, we would love to provide contributors with a free copy of the physical zine and full bundle if applicable. If not, contributors will be able to purchase the zine and all merch at production cost only. Merch artists will be provided with a free copy of their merch items.
other questions?
If you have a question we didn't cover here, please feel free to reach out to the mod team! We'd be happy to help!
Meet The Mods!!
Mushi/El
Head Mod/Art Mod
Hello! Im El (they/she). This is my first time running a zine, and I am very excited and pumped for this project! Fairy Tail holds a special place in my heart, and I want to share that and celebrate that with the rest of the community! With your help and support I am determined to make this project a success!
Kaleigh
Finance Mod
hi I’m Kaleigh. I’ve been in and out of the fairy tail fandom space for over 10 years. This is my first time helping with a zine but I have run a few successful fairy tail events in the past including gift exchanges and ship weeks! In my daytime I’m an engineer so I’m pretty much a wiz with excel and numbers and I look forward to seeing this zine take flight! Don’t be afraid to ask me questions!
Omi
Writing Mod
Hiii, I'm Omi! Fairy tail is a childhood anime for me, I grew up watching it and loving it. I got back into it as an adult and have enjoyed every bit of it. I have experience with zines! This is my first time as a mod, but I've been a writing contributor before!
OnyxInkOni
Art Mod
Hi, I go by Oni and I'm super excited to bring this zine to life alongside you! I've been a big fan of Fairy Tail since it was still being published, though I only recently started to actively participate in the fandom and make stuff. I haven't moderated a zine before, but I have helped out with fandom events in the past and I have been a contributor to a zine. Looking forward to working with everyone and helping to make their pieces the best they can be!
Queen Of Life
Graphics Mod
I'm Life! I've been a fan of Fairy Tail since Middle School and recently got sucker punched back into the fandom. I'm currently writing several fanfics and am very excited to work on this zine! I can't wait to see what everyone brings to the project- I've been dying to find a fairy tail zine.
MadPlanetarium
Formatting Mod
Hiya! I’m Mad, I am a grad student and artist found as @madplanetarium on instagram. I’ve been a fan of Fairy Tail for over a decade and I am extremely passionate about the world and characters of the series! This is my first time working with a fanzine, but I have always loved supporting projects like this and I’m really excited to do my part in making this zine succeed!