#portfolio: main contributors

[hwsfemmephenomenon]

Check out our preemptive FAQ here!

Without further ado, here are the answers to your questions from the interest check:

☆ I would like to apply to be an art mod, but my Hetalia fanwork is a bit old and not up to date with my current skill level? Can I submit some non-Hetalia fanwork for my mod portfolio?

If this is the case, submit any work you're proud of, regardless of its relevancy to Hetalia!

☆ What does "spread" and "page" mean?

☆ Where do I sign up?

Contributor applications will be opening July 1, 2024. We’ll make a post with the link to the contributor apps at 3PM EST on July 1, but you’ll also be able to find a link to the apps on our Carrd when the time comes! Right now the button on our Carrd is a placeholder, but if you press it now, you’ll be rewarded with a cool and funky video :]

☆ Will page size/formatting guidelines be given?

Yes! At the moment, there are placeholder measurements in our info-doc. Proper formatting will be finalized before contributor apps open once we’ve onboarded our formatting mods and discussed what sizes are best!

☆ Can my contribution include multiple HetaGirls?

YES!!! Let them interact!

☆ Are ships allowed?

Yes! As of right now, our only restrictions are no Belarus x Ukraine and no NSFW content.

☆ How many contributors will you accept to the zine?

At the moment, we’re a bit unsure! This is both Soph and Arson’s first time hosting a zine so we don’t want to bite off more than we can chew. As of right now, we may accept up to ~30 visual contributors and ~10 writing contributors, but those are estimates. We’ve gotten a ton of support for this zine, but we need to find our footing first! Ultimately, the final number of contributors will depend on what the mod team feels they can handle and how many applications we get!

☆ Why are you putting limits onto how Nyotalia characters can appear in the zine?

This zine originally came to be with the canon women in mind. We want the zine to focus on Ancient Egypt, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Seychelles, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Wy, as much of their canon material treats them as supporting roles to the male characters. We additionally would love to see submissions for Ancient Greece, Kenya, and Zimbabwe!

The Nyotalia characters are understandably very popular because they're a different take on the main cast. While we also love Nyotalia, we worry that very popular characters, like the main 8, will overshadow the characters we created this zine for in the first place. Nyotalia women are allowed in supporting roles because it would understandably be a little difficult for the writers if they were only limited to a specific set of 12-17 characters.

Some examples of work featuring Nyotalia characters would be:

A frying pangle fic where Hungary interacts with Nyo!Austria and/or Nyo!Prussia

A group illustration centering Vietnam’s interactions with Nyotalia ASEAN

An AmeBela illustration where Belarus interacts with Nyo!America

Some exceptions may be allowed on a case by case basis.

TLDR: You can draw Nyotalia women so long as they play a supporting role to one of the canon ladies.

☆ How many OCs will be allowed?

It depends on how many applications we receive! So long as they're a nation & aren't already canon to Hetalia, it's fair game. We want to see ladies from all over the globe!

☆ Why do you want more than one pitch?

We don't want to force people to make work they're disinterested in, but we also don't want there to be a disproportionate amount of material for one girl over another. As of right now, Hungary is in the most demand with 69.2% of responses, but Wy (34.6%) and Monaco (42.3%) have the least amount! We want to encourage more work for the more neglected ladies!

☆ Can I make more than one submission?

As of right now, yes! So long as everyone isn't doing more than one piece and if the contributor thinks they can handle two pieces during the time frame, we wanna see those HetaGirls!

More on this to come when acceptances roll out and we start working on pitches...

Got more questions? Submit them to our inbox!

Thank you all for the love and support you've shown the zine thus far!

#hetalia #hetalia zine #fanzine #hetagirls #hetalia events #hwsfemmephenomenon

[gf-seasons-zine]

Questions and Answers for

Hi everyone! We've had some great questions come in, and while we're going over the Mod Application submissions (if you're interested and haven't applied yet, please apply here- Mod Applications close March 17th) we're happy to answer them!

This question is about the upcoming Contributor Applications (opening April 1)- we're so excited that you're excited!

Q: Hiya!! For our example piece (I’m a visual artist), would you prefer a fully rendered piece or just concept work? (like sketches and such)

I’m super excited to apply and I’ve drawn Gravity Falls characters before, but haven’t done any finished pieces yet so I wanted to ask!

Thanks!! <3

A:  Thank you for asking! <3

We would prefer a fully rendered piece so we can see your work in all its finished glory, please! It doesn’t have to be seasons related; just at least one piece must be Gravity Falls themed or featuring Gravity Falls characters and fully finished (whatever style that is in). We would particularly like to see your work of Ford, Stan, Mabel, or Dipper as the Pines family is the main focus of this zine.

The application will request a link to your portfolio, so if you have finished pieces that aren’t Gravity Falls related but you still want to show them off, we’d love to see them!

More specific application considerations and guidelines can be found on our carrd here: https://gfseasonszine.carrd.co/#apply

Thank you again for your question!

Stick around for more answers and announcements! Thank you all again for your interest and excitement!

Mods Berry and Jade

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Want to join us to become a mod for this zine? Check out the application here!

Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with Disney in any way. The zine will be a charity zine with all surplus going to charity- no one will profit from this zine.

CARRD TWITTER RETROSPRING

#gravity falls #gf seasons zine #gravity falls seasons zine #q&a

[bycmykae]

Light Screen: A Pokemon x Color speed run zine

Concept: Contributors will about 2 weeks to complete a mini piece that relates to the theme, features one of the colors from our palette and at least one pokemon (or trainer) of their choice.

Content Restrictions and Requirements

Theme: 🤫 Our secret theme will be revealed in the Discord server once the project begins to add to the challenge. (The theme will be broad and open to interpretation)

Rating: SFW, PG

Characters: Should include one pokemon or established character in the Pokemon universe; no OC trainers or fanmade pokemon designs.

Zine Specs: Free Digital Artists: 1748 x 757 px Writers: FAQ listed after the “Keep Reading”; Follow our Twitter for more consistent updates.

🌈 Schedule

Interest Check: May 01 - May 14

Contributor Sign Ups: May 17 - May 31

Last day to join the Server: Jun 05

Finals Due: Jun 19

🌈What is a zine? New to zines? Check out https://zinebaby.carrd.co/ for some general information.

🌈Who can participate? Anyone who applies during the application period. No previous experience. No portfolio needed

🌈 What types of mediums are allowed? Anything that can be put into a PDF, which means no music or animation. (Although contributors are encouraged to turn their pieces into animations if they choose to outside of this project).

🌈 Contributor Expectations:

Adhere to the guidelines

Discord attendance: mandatory.

Final deadline: non-negotiable.

🌈Cover Artist Due to the nature of this zine, we will not have a specific cover artist.

🌈 Using our Color Palette: The main highlight of your work should be the one of the five colors provided. Artists: Think hue-vember; you do not have to do a monochrome palette and you do not only have to use the given colors. Your piece simply has to highlight/heavily feature the specific shade of color provided. Writers: Focus on items that are the same shade of the color or even emotions evoked from looking at it. Feel free to just use words that describe the colors: "lavender", "sage", "sky blue", "mauve". You are free to interpret it how you want to as long as it's reasonable.

Additional Questions? Feel free to reach out through email or ask box

#pokemon #pokemon zine #fanzine #fandom zine #color zine #speedrun zine #lightscreenzine #lightscreen #zine info #zineinfo

[butchfairyzine]

I'd like to follow up on that last ask about quality of examples. The majority of my finished colored work isn't sapphic but I'm so so interested in doing more of it, I'd be afraid that the lack of this might make it seem like I'm not an appropriate artist for this project at all. I had planned on sharing some in my application that are in theme as well but not the end quality I'd strive for. Does this sort of thing play into choosing the right contributors?

The three chosen artworks should be what you are most proud of, and if they reflect some of the themes and content for this zine (like butch people , fairies, or sapphics) then that is great! If it doesn't show those things, that is also acceptable. We want to see what pieces YOU choose.

Having an artist select 3 main pieces will show us what they think is important in their art, and if they also have an eye for curating their own work.

If those pieces pique our interest, we will also look at your social media link/s or portfolio link to see what other work you do.

We read each individual application, so you can also further explain why you have chosen each piece in the form too.

#ask #please make sure google drive folder permissions are on #we have seen 3 so far that have not been on

[fragmentsoffatezine]

Could you give us an example of what you're expecting from a portfolio for artists, writers and alt creators? Details such as how many pieces, ideal word length (for writers), ideal level of complexity (for artists/cosplayers), etc?

Absolutely!

Linking a full portfolio will be optional for all types of contributors, but we will be asking on the main application three of your strongest examples. Merch artists must demonstrate at least one merch design. Though it doesn't have to be a printed one, we'd like to see one designed in a template.

Artists should show full pieces with backgrounds, or have professional/portfolio grade photos or scans of their work. This will apply to our alt creators as well.

Writers should be able to showcase complete stories with strong grammar and structure. We are heavily considering characterization too, so a Ghost Trick example would be ideal. Word length for writers should be around 3k words or less.

Thank you so much for your question, Anon!

#ghost trick #anon #portfolio specs #ask box

[trigunlovecorezine]

Following our interest check, here is a couple points on how we will progress with the zine:

1.) A majority of you indicated you were in favor of a charity project, as such, all proceeds made from this zine will go to charity; we figured a heart-health-focused charity would be a good fit for us; an exact announcement will follow!

2.) An addition to the zine featuring more mature content will be included in the zine; as such, the main zine will be fully SFW. The mature content will focus on pin-ups with the love-core aesthetic. The idea of a calendar is floating around, but the exact format of the pin-up addition will be revealed once our contributor team is assembled.

3.) To fit with the love-core theme, all written submissions will be in the form of poetry; applicants interested in the position will be asked to feature at least one(but preferably more) pieces of poetry(romantic or otherwise) in their portfolios. Spot artists will work with the writers to add visual context to their poems.

4.) Along with page, merch and spot artists, you will also be able to apply for the role of comic artist! Exact specifications for each position can be found in the "Contributor Requirements" section of our carrd.

Contributor applications will open on November 25th and last till December 31st! We look forward to reviewing your lovely works!

If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to reach out!

#update #interest check results

[sameeyeszine]

Will you accept creators for this zine regardless of whether or not they've drawn/written/created for ships you deem problematic?

This is a tricky question, and I’m going to do my best to answer it gracefully. As the individual reviewing the portfolio submissions, an applicant submitting material that I *personally* found triggering for consideration would put me in an uncomfortable position. This could also be an issue for fellow contributors- if you disagree with the direction of something that you’ve already committed to being a part of, it can feel difficult to disengage even if you have no strict obligation.

Additionally, I’ve stated previously that one of the main values of this zine is to promote respect towards the cultures and experiences that this franchise has drawn from, which are so often overlooked, maligned, or dismissed by both fans and licensed creators.

It’s ultimately up to each applicant to decide how they feel about the content guidelines outlined for this zine, but as an individual person who is not making a statement for the future of all media analysis and free speech rights or whatever else, if you think that what you want to make or submit in your portfolio goes against those guidelines, I would suggest looking for a different project.

#same eyes zine #questions #if you’re not sure and would like direct feedback you can message me and I will keep confidentiality

[meriwether-zine]

☁️🍃 Q&A MASTER THREAD ☁️🍃

Curious on what shenanigans the boys have up their sleeves? Send us your questions from one of the social medias listed below and we'll quench your curiosity!

🌤️ https://retrospring.net/@meriwether_zine ✨ https://meriwether-zine.tumblr.com/ 📩 [email protected]

Q: Hello! I was wondering who the finance and shipping moderator is for the zine! ^^

A: Hi! We currently don't have them as of now, but we will be opening moderator applications on the 25th of July! Please look forward to it~ ☁️🍃

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Q: Hello! I’m not sure if you’re aware but there’s already an ongoing zine with the same kind of theme/concept. How will this zine be different aside from it being open to all application? /gen

A: Hello! We were not aware of another ongoing zine with similar themes as ours. Upon further research, we did find an ongoing project that you might be referring to. We would like to not publicly mention which it is as to not assume, but we make this zine with a focus purely on Modern AU retelling of the Anemo boys, with no ship being featured (platonic relationship of the boys). We are also aiming to feature both artists and writers. Depending on Interest Checks results, we would like to feature cosplayers as well! Hope that answers!

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Q: Does contributor application require any prior experience of for-profit zine?

A: Contributors do not need prior experience of participating in a for-profit zine to apply!

As stated in our FAQs and Info Doc, everyone is welcome to apply regardless of whether you've participated in a zine or not.

You'll only need a strong portfolio, be above 18+ and have a Paypal account to be able to receive the compensation! You are able to opt out of the compensation and donate your amount, as well!

For more info, check out our FAQ and Info Doc here!

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Q: Hello! I see that there is a finance mod listed on the carrd, but the mod application asks that shipping mods also handle production. Can you clarify what exactly are the roles of the finance mod and the production/shipping mod for this project? Would the finance mod not also handle production? (I.E. the ordering of merch)

A: Hello! Finance Mod will handle the technical side of things that surrounds the zine's finances such as calculating cost for production, shipping costs, taxes, bundle prices, breakeven goals, and keeping track of the zine's money and transaction. In other words, the Finance Mod will be in charge of the math. While Production/Shipping Mod will be in charge of the logistics side of things such as contacting the manufacturers, ordering from the manufacturers, quality checking all the goods and merchandise, packing the orders, and shipping the orders. All that involves producing the actual items will be handled by the Production/Shipping Mod. Both of these mods will work closely with each other as their scope of work will be deeply involved.

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Q: It’s more so a question about updates; but I was wondering if there would be like a main Social media used? Like Twitter would be the most consistent in updates and Instagram is like a barely thing; I’m kinda experiencing this right now as I don’t have a Twitter but a zine I’ve been looking at mostly updates there and it’s hard to keep up with updates because of that.

A: We don't plan to have a main social media and (continue) we try to update consistently throughout all our socials! We're working on making a Q&A thread for both our Instagram and Tumblr to compile all the questions we've received from Retrospring and Google Forms.

Any updates will also be posted on all our social medias. Although for text only updates it's a bit hard to do so on Instagram, but we will try to post stories for any text updates and put them on our highlights! Hope this covers your concerns!

Our crew is very open for input and suggestions. We're still setting things up for our Q&A thread for Tumblr and Instagram so keep an eye out!

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Q: If we click the option to work as a pitch hitter, does that mean we're only applying to be a pitcher or can we still get a spot as an artist/writer?

A: Hi there!

Yes, you're still primarily applying for the artist/writer position, even if you select pinch hitter! Those are simply for people who wish to be considered and contacted in the case of someone else having to drop out of the project.

Hopefully that helps!

- Meriwether Mod Team 🍃☁️

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Q: are you guys choosing based on follower count? 😅

A: Hello! We will be judging applicants purely by skill. Follower count does not influence our decision

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Q: What is required to submit in our contributor applications?

A: Hello! We will be judging applicants purely by skill. Follower count does not influence our decision

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Q: Hi! I'm sorry I'm not sure if the question I had has been sent, or I may have sent it halfwritten! I hope I can send it again to make sure: are page artist contributor applicants allowed to have some sfw ship content in their samples/portfolios? I understand this zine is looking for applicants who can make sfw non-ship pieces for the zine. Thank you! A: Yes, you are allowed to have ship content in your samples and portfolio! We only require you to make a non-ship centered piece if you are accepted into the zine.

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Q: Are different gender headcanons allowed? Like for instance I usually headcanon Venti as non-binary and Wanderer as trans. Is that alright?

A: Hello, yes we allow different gender headcanons! Though, we'll be leaning towards more masc presenting, androgynous, and/or gender neutral headcanons.

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Q: Hello, for your writing contributor applications, I read that you require 3 samples of written work that fulfills the guidelines. However, in the form, I see that you've written "Please provide a portfolio containing 3-10 of your best pieces." Do we need more than 3 samples? Because I see that the "Portfolio" form section requires an answer. If we have already provided links for 3 samples in the previous sections, what are you expecting in the "portfolio" section? Will an ao3 link suffice or are you looking for a link to a google drive with the previous 3 samples included together? Apologies if I over-explained, I was just a bit confused. Thanks so much!

A: Hi! For writer apps, the required samples are 3 written works that fulfill the guidelines! These works are the ones we will look into first. Providing more than 3 best pieces (up to 10) is optional--you can showcase your best works here! As for portfolio, an AO3 link is sufficient. The portfolio is for us to see all the works you've done to better appreciate them. Hope that explains!

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Q: Hello! I wanted to ask if any sort of genre is allowed for writing submissions (sfw, of course). like if all of my samples are only one type of fanfic (ex. shipfics only, reader-inserts only, platonic only, etc) is that okay?

I want to send in my portfolio, but most of my work is in another category as I've yet to upload any fics in the style which the zine will use ><

A: All sorts of genre are allowed, as long as they're SFW! We don't limit the portfolio to be non-ship, but if you have created a work that fits into our theme we would like to see that as well~ So, if you do have one, be sure to submit that along with your other samples!

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Q: Hello. Is it possible for an account that posts nsfw to apply contribution? The samples and portofolio are completely sfw

A: That is indeed possible, as long as the samples and portfolio are completely SFW! If you happen to have any NSFW work in your portfolio, please don't forget to put a content warning or trigger warning for sensitive material. Thank you~

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Q: hello..! i just wanted to ask why you want contributors to write a short intro about themselves and answer an optional "why do you want to apply" question. this makes it sound like you're expecting to also receive a cover letter and resume in order to be considered a role in this zine. it's a little questionable because as far as i know, zines are semi-professional, but they aren't (or shouldn't be) professional professional; it's a fun project that people collaborate on because they like the theme/subject. i could also be completely wrong and this just is the direction you want to take it, and in that case i do apologize 🙇 simply curious….!

A: Hello! We appreciate that you give a lot of thought and read our form thoroughly~ Like other zines, this zine is indeed a fun project! The short intro is meant for all applicants to introduce themselves so that we may get to know you--you are of course free to introduce yourself in a fun way! As for the optional question, it is optional, so you don't have answer it--though, you are free to include the reason you want to apply (we had a contributor joined to feed the community with more Heizou content)!

#genshin impact #genshin impact zine #genshin #zine #fanzine

[wandersongzine]

Some information about the zine! Text only below:

What is Wandersong?

Wandersong is a videogame created by Greg Lobanov in 2018 where you play as a funny little bard accompanied by their witchy best friend, Miriam! It's a wonderful game about the true meaning of identity. The purpose of this zine is to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the games release.

What is a "fanzine"?

A fanzine is a book (either physically, digitally, or both!) made by fans for the purpose of expressing their love of the media in question through art, writings, comics and other means

What will be in this fanzine?

This zine will feature various forms of art. It intends to show off the love and care the fans still have for this game. This zine and is intended to be a celebration and fun collaborative project between the Wandersong fandom.

Who is running the zine?

I am Rae, also known as @artsycatnip on twitter and @artseniccatnip on tumblr, and I will be the main point person/coordinator for this zine. I'm a graphic designer who graduated from the New York City College of Technology and previously worked at PEN America as a communications coordinator as well as other positions. This has been a passion project stewing in my head for almost an entire year, and I'm glad to finally be making way towards it!

How will the Zine be presented?

There will be a digital and physical version of the zine along with merch tiers, where artists will be placed regarding digital only vs physical will depend on the number of applications received

How will you pay for the zine costs?

Primarily we hope to cover production costs through selling the zine but if that can't happen please rest assured that no money will come from contributor pockets. I am taking full financial responsibility for the zine and the production costs, especially if unexpected costs arise, I will have costs/invoices/receipts readily available for contributors to see as this is a collaborative project!

How will you choose who is in the zine?

I've included in the application a place to link art/a portfolio. There are multiple categories to choose from with options to pick which is your most favorite to your least favorite

Can those under 18 apply?

Everyone is welcome to apply, but preferably people who are able to receive compensation for their work in some way are preferred, you must also be able to receive mail in order to mail the final zine to you! Please don't let it discourage you from applying, my DM's are open for any and all questions/concerned related to applying or the zine in general.

#wandersong #wandersong zine #text post #long post #is it technically a text post there's pictures too whatever

[rriotzine]

⚙️Q: Can I ask if you allow any skill level or only top tier writings? I've just been really discouraged from applying to this zine.

A: Hello! For this project, all six mods are voting individually on each applicant. Each mod has different tastes, of course, but we will be choosing the portfolios which we each personally think are strongest. Please don't feel discouraged! We would love to see your work and potentially welcome you onto the team :)

--- ⚙️Q: Hiii!! Is it okay if we would like to participate in the spicy add on AND the main zine? I have mostly spicy art for the portfolio, but I would LOVE to be in the SFW section too in case I am accepted! PD: Thank you all for your hard work!!!

A: Hi!! All page applicants are being accepted for the main book/SFW portion only. Accepted contributors will be have the opportunity then to do a 2nd piece for the Spicy side project. We are not accepting any contributors SOLELY for the spicy. Please look over our application guidelines, as we do require the main portfolio to be SFW. Thank you for asking and best of luck in apps!

--- ⚙️Q: Hi there--trying to get my application together and I'm wondering if excerpts are allowed. If so, is there any limit to the number of excerpts we can use?

A: Howdy — excerpts are very welcome! We encourage you to be sure the excerpt holds a story/plot well on its own, so that it will still give us a good understanding of how you tell a story. All your pieces may be excerpts as long as they adhere to the min/max word counts (can go over/under a little, within reason). TY for asking!

⚙️Do you have a question for us? Fill out our ask form at https://rriotzine.carrd.co/#ask ! We'll post a response as soon as we are able.

#Q&A Kiri #Kiri zine #Kirishima zine #rriotzine

[uhhhhmanda]

I have been filling a document with notes on an aspirational (read: overambitious) project for months now and I've finally decided to get on with it. I don't know if there are many fans of the book/movie Cold Comfort Farm on tumblr but if you like you can follow the project's progress on my new sideblog, @coldcomfortfarmzine.

The zine's premise (read: conceit) is that Flora is back in London and either just starting working at or is trying to get on at a publishing house. As a portfolio project, she is making a magazine centered on her Sussex family, who are the main contributors. For instance, Adam Ramsbreath has written up (if one can call his scrawl writing) a few recipes, Amos has mailed in a fiery sermon, Meriam has plagiarized a pamphlet on the history and use of "little rubber bowler hats," Elfine has penned some of her signature poetry, and Seth has sent in a signed 8x10 glossy headshot.

This all sounds fun but it's going to be a ton of work (most of which I will enjoy, of course): I am learning a new piece of software for this, I have a lot of research ahead of me, and this means a lot of writing in styles that don't come naturally to me, as well as some challenging artwork! This means the project is going to take FOREVER (and I have things with actual deadlines I am supposed to be working on) but the process should be entertaining!

#cold comfort farm #zine #cold comfort farmzine #my obsession with this book/movie can't be overstated #is six blogs too many?

[ghcstfced]

ind. ghostface from dead by daylight. by maric. rated r. must be eighteen or older to view.

mobile rules and about below the cut

CONTENT

this blog is nsfw, mostly because most of the media i draw from is for mature audiences. please no under 18s.

danny is a murderer; i am not. i don’t condone his actions nor do i think they’re cute. i just thought he would be an interesting character study. if you don’t like this, please block me. i want you comfortable, and i want to be comfortable. simple.

triggers will be tagged as such: ‘trigger tw’. i have no triggers.

there will be ooc posts on this blog. ooc will be tagged with ‘🔪 — ooc.’

please tag your callouts. i will not reblog callouts. that being said, if you have a callout written about you, you probably shouldn’t follow me. thank you.

i do not follow genderbends. i do not roleplay rape, pedophilia, or incest. if you do, i’ll block. tagged or not.

psd is by libraesthetique. theme is by cxlypsos. icon border is by me. pinned graphic is by jessource. thank you to all!

ETIQUETTE

personals will be blocked. please don’t follow. if you have a roleplay sideblog, please let me know before following me.

don’t reblog threads you’re not involved in.

i practice reblog karma. if you do not, please reblog from the source.

if i follow you, i have read your rules. i do not send in passwords for that reason. 

if it’s been a week, remind me on a thread. i forget. it’s not intentional. if i do drop a thread, i will let you know.

if i block you, please do not try to get around that block. my reasoning is usually not personal. it’s rare that i block.

if you unfollow, please hard block me. i have severe memory issues and will follow you back on accident.

INTERACTIONS 

i will interact with multimuses.

i will rp and interact with duplicates. i have 0 duplicate anxiety. there are so many ghostfaces already. don’t care.

open to writing in other verses. up to you. just ask.

replies will be at my own pace. as stated earlier, poke me for replies if need be. you can match my length. give me enough to work with. i know the words don’t come easy sometimes.

formatting doesn’t matter. i use small text and icons. just don’t use random gifs or gif keyboard stuff.

i will write with ocs. just have info on them. i love ocs.

no force ships, but i am open to talking about ships at any point in the friendship. platonic, romantic, antagonistic. go with it.

i will no longer do mains and exclusives. it makes me anxious.

OOC

my name is maric. i’m 27, and i live in the central time zone. my pronouns are he/him.

again, no password, but if you’ve read this far into my rules, thank you!

ABOUT

BASICS

FULL NAME: danny johnson

ALIAS: jed olsen, the ghostface

AGE: 26

FACECLAIM: hayden christensen

GENDER: cis man

PRONOUNS: he/him

ORIENTATION: bisexual

OCCUPATION: journalist, serial killer, servant of the entity

RELATIONSHIPS

PARENTS: judd johnson ( father , deceased ) , shelly johnson ( mother , deceased )

SIBLINGS: n/a

PHYSICAL

EYE COLOUR: blue

HAIR COLOUR: light brown

HEIGHT: 6'0

BIOGRAPHY

at first glance, jed olsen was a modest and enthusiastic freelancer with experience in a variety of small newspapers. the staff at the roseville gazette appreciated how easy-going and honest he seemed, and so he was treated as a stranger for no more than five minutes into his interview:

“jed quickly spotted the editor-in-chief in the room, gave him a wide smile and a firm handshake, and talked about good old american values. and that was it, he was in.” — ex-contributor at the roseville gazette

olsen never justified his erratic career path, which zigzagged between several small towns from utah to pennsylvania. there was no verification of his previous jobs. he had a decent portfolio plus a good attitude, and they needed a contributor right away.

olsen had been working at the newspaper for five months when the roseville murders began: victims from young to old, stabbed to death in their homes. from the reports, the victims seemed chosen at random, yet the killer knew his way around in the houses. the multiple stab wounds indicated a personal motive. no traces of dna were found. the local police were confounded: the murders were carried with fury akin to a crime of passion yet coldly premeditated.

the murderer also liked to stalk his targets. two victims had reported being followed on their way home by a dark figure, a few days prior their death. the killer would follow them from walleyes, a small bar in northern roseville, and snap pictures of them at home, while looking for a way in. he could watch the same victim for weeks, meticulously registering their habits and routines. when he felt the urge to kill, he’d visit the most vulnerable victim on his list, and break inside the house quietly.

the whole staff worked on the roseville murders story. olsen was often sent to interview the family of victims and relay official statements from the police. unknown to everyone at the time, his involvement added to the final body count.

panic swelled in roseville when olsen produced footage of a hooded figure breaking into a house at night. the masked face, a white blur in the dark, stared at the camera for a second, before disappearing inside. “the ghost face caught on tape” was the resulting article, written by olsen. he seemed proud of his work at the time, enjoying how the whole town feared his ghost stories.

weeks later, olsen left a note on his work desk and disappeared:

“i hope you liked my stories — i enjoyed bringing them to life. don’t worry, i’m not done.” — jed olsen

the roseville law enforcement still refuses to comment as jed olsen remains at large.

VERSES

JOURNALIST

takes place when danny is a journalist; goes by jed. stalks at night. can fit most modern verses.

THE GHOSTFACE

takes place in the entity’s pocket universes. the ghostface is allowed to run free and kill, maim, and torment whomever he pleases. also just whenever he’s in full ghostie regalia.

THE GHOST OF BALTIMORE

danny johnson lives in a tiny flat in baltimore, maryland. he seems like a normal blogger for some unknown site, but by night, he stalks and kills his victims. set in nbc’s hannibal

SERIAL COUNSELOR

danny is a counselor at hackett’s quarry. when the van doesn’t start on the final day of summer camp, he decides to have himself a night of carnage. but it doesn’t quite go the way he plans… danny gets infected by caleb but never turns, as he staves the infection off by putting a tourniquet on to slow the blood flow. it fucks with his hand in the end, but he can survive alongside emma and abi. set in supermassive’s the quarry

JUST A PRANK

danny is a part of the original until dawn gang, best friends with mike. he initially encourages mike’s cruel prank on hannah, but when he sees how upset sam is, he starts to feel bad, as he has a crush on her. the next year, he’s unsure on if he wants to go back to the lodge. still, he does, intending to kill them...for fun. josh and the skinwalkers beat him to it. :/ set in supermassive's until dawn

more tba!

#🔪 — pinned.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

all q's & a's will be under the cut! please read them all if you're interested in applying! applications open september 1st, and close september 30th!

What is this zine about? Is there a theme to it?

This project is an original adventure zine inspired by video game styles about two characters going through the hero's journey. Each 'level' will be handled by a different writer, artist, or team. We plan to make this as collaborative as possible to create a comprehensive storyline that has been built by everyone contributing.

There is an overlying plot to ensure cohesion and consistency. The two main characters that will be focused on, Sylvie and Juno, are siblings who have been thrown across universes and must hop from universe to universe to make it home. What each universe is like is up to each contributor!

Both writers & artists are encouraged to play around with setting, be it time period or physical location, and what challenges your setting has to offer. They will be encouraged to create their stepping stone to the finish line - whether that be a strange merchant they must barter with or a complex riddle to solve or really anything you can think of.

Will this zine be for charity or for profit?

We're currently hoping to split proceeds between charity & our contributors. We'll have more solid numbers after our interest check.

What charity will the proceeds be donated to?

Proceeds will be donated to AbleGamers!

What is allowed? NSFW?

We’re keeping the content completely SFW. No explicit content will be allowed.

Can I apply for more than 1 role?

You can apply for more than one, with the possibility of being accepted on for at most two positions, if the opportunity arises. If you are accepted for one role you applied for, you are not guaranteed to be accepted for others you also indicated interest in.

How many contributors will be taken on?

We’re looking to have about 25 artists, 10 merch artists, and about 15 writers for this zine. All contributors will be required to join the zine team's discord server upon acceptance.

Will contributors be given a free copy of the zine?

At the very minimum, contributors will be guaranteed a free digital copy of the zine and all digital merch. Depending on sales numbers, we’re hoping to provide all contributors what they produced or a partial-to-full bundle. If we aren't able to fulfill this hope, then contributors will be able to purchase items at production cost.

Is there a minimum age requirement to participate in the zine?

Yes; because we'll be trying to compensate contributors, you must be at least 18 years old to apply.

What is the schedule for contributors?

You can find that here!

What kind of merch is to be expected?

Merch we’ll be looking at including are prints, stickers, pins, and digital wallpapers, but once we’re in communication with merch artists we’ll have solid plans.

WRITER SPECIFICATIONS:

Expectations: All contributors have a lot of liberty thanks to the nature of our plot, and so for writers, what you can expect to work on would be:

- a solo written level, with a maximum of 7 pages;

- a more narrowed written piece such as a textbook excerpt or background of towns/NPCs that expands world-building;

- a collaborative comic piece with two artists that portrays a level visually, about 4-8 pages or so;

- or a Create Your Own Adventure style piece that gives readers a more versatile and inclusive opportunity to engage with the plot.

Of course, you can always bring your own idea if it's something you're more enthusiastic than any of these suggestions.

For application portfolios, we're asking for 3 pieces of work: 2 pieces under 1k and 1 piece under 3k. These can be excerpts of longer works, we just really want to get a feel for your writing style and narrative voice. Original work is preferred, but fanfiction is also acceptable.

There will be a section on the application form where you can tell us about any ideas you have. While we'd love to see some, these are also not required.

Please note that we do have a strict SFW policy, so please do not submit anything with explicit content for your application. We don't want to read it.

ARTIST SPECIFICATIONS:

Expectations: Artists, like writers, have a lot of liberty with the pieces you can expect to contribute to the zine. Some examples would be:

- a solo comic piece that portrays a level visually, about 3-5 pages or so;

- a collaborative comic piece with a writer and another artist (one for line work, the other for coloring), about 4-8 pages or so;

- solo art pieces that can either stand alone, such as an advertisement or magazine or newspaper for a town or establishment that expands world-building, or a piece that accompanies a writer's level;

- or the wraparound cover of the zine itself.

As always, you are more than welcome to bring your own ideas to the table if it excites you more than the suggested pieces.

For application portfolios, we're asking for 3 pieces of art in the style you'll most likely be using for your contribution to this project, as well as a larger portfolio with a range of work. We'd love to see pieces that are character-focused, but they are not required. We're looking for a variety of styles; no style is too unconventional or out there for us.

There will be a section on the application form where you can tell us about any ideas you have. While we'd love to see some, these are also not required.

Please note that we do have a strict SFW policy, so please do not submit anything explicit for your application. We don't want to see it.

MERCH ARTIST SPECIFICATIONS:

Expectations: Merch artists have the most liberty of the contributors when it comes to concept. You will of course need to match levels in some capacity and stick to the vibes set throughout the plot, but that's really your only limitation. The merch pieces you will be expected to design include:

- a sticker (required);

- your choice between a print, an enamel pin, phone/desktop wallpapers, and emojis;

- and one additional piece of your choosing.

Please bring any and everything you have to the table for this. We've heard ideas like music soundtrack and a playable level, which would be absolutely mind-blowing. We're open to any ideas you could have.

For application portfolios, we're asking for a link to a portfolio of your art. If you've designed merch in the past, we want to see that for sure, but if you haven't, no sweat. We just want to see your art style and get a sense of what it could bring to our merch team.

There will be a section on the application form where you can tell us about any ideas you have. While we'd love to see some, these are also not required.

Please note that we do have a strict SFW policy, so please do not submit anything explicit for your application. We don't want to see it.

#frequently asked questions #endure my heart #original works zine

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hello! I'm excited to apply as a contributor but I had a question. For writing samples, is the 1k-3k a hard cut, or soft? For example would something that is 900 words or 3.3k be okay? And, additionally, does that apply for just the main 3 sample or should everything in the portfolio stay in those bounds? Thanks so much :)

Hello! Thank you for your support!

To make it easier for applicants, we'll go with the soft cut and allow a 300ish word leeway on either side of the 1k-3k range. Additional samples in your portfolio do not have to adhere to these same limits.

Please just keep in mind that we may not be able to accommodate longer word counts in the zine itself. :)

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What are the Factors to Consider While Hiring a Flutter App Developer? – A Complete Guide

Nowadays in our tech world, mobile­ apps are very important for companies trying to do we­ll online. So picking the right program and way to make apps is ke­y. Flutter is an open program making apps that Google made­. Many folks use it now. This guide goes into what you ne­ed to know before hiring some­one to make a Flutter app. It also give­s important stats to help with your choice.

The Rise of Flutter: A Statistical Overview

Flutter has be­come very popular since it starte­d. A survey in 2023 found that Flutter is now the se­cond most used way for making apps for phones and tablets around the­ world. This growth happened because­ Flutter has special things like hot re­load, many widgets to choose from, and compiling code into a de­vice's language. These­ things make creating apps faster for de­velopers and bette­r for users.

Here are some key statistics highlighting Flutter's growing prominence:

Market Adoption: Flutter has been adopted by over 500,000 developers, with a 50% increase in the last year alone.

Performance: Apps made with Flutte­r are said to run very smoothly at 60 pictures e­ach second. This is as good as apps made directly for de­vices.

Developer Satisfaction: Flutter boasts a high developer satisfaction rate, with over 90% of developers expressing satisfaction with the framework.

Community Growth: The Flutter community has grown exponentially, with a 70% increase in contributors over the past year.

We'll be­gin by learning these numbe­rs. Next, we'll see­ what Flutter can do and what to search for when hiring some­one to make a Flutter app.

Understanding Flutter's Unique Characteristics

It is important to understand what make­s Flutter different be­fore deciding to hire flutter app de­velopers. Flutter le­ts you make beautiful and dynamic apps using one se­t of code. One helpful tool is hot re­loading, which quickly adds any changes you make. This saves time­ and makes developing apps more­ effective. It's ke­y for developers to know how to use­ Flutter's features. They need to unde­rstand hot reloading and making a single codebase. This lets them build top apps for what you nee­d. Checking this helps you choose the­ right Flutter develope­r.

Identifying the Project Requirements

Having a precise comprehension of your project's needs is pivotal before you embark on the hiring process. Are you aiming for a simplistic app that primarily dispenses information, or are you envisioning a more complex application teeming with interactive features? An in-depth projection of the features, functionalities, and user experience you want your app to offer will significantly assist in pinpointing the requisite skills and expertise level of your potential Flutter developer. This careful delineation of your project requirements is fundamental not only to align your expectations with the developer's capabilities but also to ensure a smooth development process that faithfully mirrors your app vision.

Evaluating the Developer's Technical Skills

It is very important to fully che­ck how well a possible Flutter app de­veloper knows tech stuff. The­y must be great at Dart, the main language­ used in Flutter. They also needed to understand Flutter's spe­cial ideas like its widget list, APIs, and state­ management. This is key to making a re­ally good app. They should also know how Flutter's navigation works betwe­en different de­vices. This helps make the­ user experie­nce smooth across different place­s. Don't forget to see how we­ll they make custom widgets, de­al with code that happens later, and add othe­r people's libraries. The­se are big parts of making Flutter apps. Some­one with these skills can probably make­ a strong app that fits what you want. So fully checking a develope­r's tech skills is a very important part of choosing them.

Reviewing Past Work and Portfolio

Examining a potential Flutter app developer's past projects and portfolio is a crucial step in the hiring process. This provides tangible evidence of the developer's capabilities and expertise. The portfolio should serve as a testament to their proficiency in crafting engaging and user-friendly applications. When reviewing past work, focus on the overall design, usability, and functionality of the apps they have developed. User reviews can also provide valuable insights into the app's performance and reliability. A well-rounded portfolio showcasing a variety of apps can indicate versatility and adaptability, which are valuable traits in a developer. In addition, identifying similarities between their previous projects and your proposed app can be beneficial in assessing their suitability for your specific needs. Thus, a comprehensive review of a developer's portfolio can guide you towards making an informed decision.

Considering the Developer's Experience

How long a deve­loper works with Flutter can show how good they are­. A developer with a lot of Flutte­r experience­ knows the platform very well. The­y understand what it can do and its problems. This means the­y can see problems be­fore they happen and fix the­m fast. This prevents delays. Working on many proje­cts also gives them a wide vie­w. They can guide you with best practice­s, new ideas, and solutions for making Flutter apps. Re­member, it's not just about how long but also what kinds of projects the­y did before. Thinking about a deve­loper's experie­nce can help you know if they can handle­ your project well.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

Good team talk he­lps any project work well togethe­r. It's important the Flutter app maker you pick can unde­rstand your app idea, what needs doing, and what you want cle­arly. They should also be good at sharing their thoughts, tips, and any proble­ms that come up as they make the­ app. They need to liste­n well to what you say and be open to working with you. A make­r who helps talk go smoothly can move ideas from thinking to doing, finally making your app ide­a real. Remembe­r, talking isn't just talking good; it's also listening well, answering soon, and be­ing nice to each other. So se­eing how well a maker talks and works with othe­rs should be a big part of choosing them.

Timeline and Budget

Assessing the project's timeline and budget is a key step when hiring a Flutter app developer. The developer should demonstrate a clear understanding of your project scope and provide a realistic estimate of both the timeline for completion and the associated costs. Remember, promises of ultra-fast delivery times or quotes significantly lower than market rates might sound appealing but they can often indicate a compromise on quality or hidden costs. On the other hand, exorbitant pricing does not always guarantee top-notch results. The aim should be to find a developer who offers a fair balance between cost, quality, and time efficiency. It's also advisable to discuss potential cost adjustments for any unforeseen complications or additional features that might arise during the development process. This way, you'll avoid unnecessary surprises down the line and ensure a transparent, mutually beneficial agreement.

Post-Deployment Support and Maintenance

 Once an app is live­, the Flutter deve­loper's work isn't over. In fact, it ente­rs a critical phase. This includes regular update­s, fixing bugs, improving features based on use­r feedback, and making sure the­ app works with the latest phones and software­. The develope­r must respond quickly to any problems. They also ne­ed to watch the app and make it be­tter and safer. Regular fixe­s are key to kee­ping the app useful for a long time. This he­lps users and makes them loyal. Whe­n hiring, make sure the de­veloper will provide strong support late­r on. Ask about their maintenance plan. This phase­ is important for keeping the app going. A good de­veloper will get why this matte­rs.

Developer’s Reputation and Reviews

Nowadays, we can se­e how good a website is from online sites. It's important to carefully look at what past custome­rs say about a website maker you like­. These stories, ofte­n left by people the­y worked for before, can show how re­liable they are, how hard the­y work, if they finish things on time, and how good their work is. The­ reviews also show how they de­al with feedback and fix problems, important parts of taking care­ of a website later. Site­s like Clutch, GoodFirms, and Glassdoor have revie­ws and scores. But when looking at revie­ws, also notice what kinds of projects they did be­fore. It's important to see if the­ir past work matches what your project nee­ds. Be careful if reviewers all say they are perfe­ct and look for honest, fair feedback too. Re­member, a website­ maker builds their reputation ove­r many years, and reviews that are­ good all the time show they try hard to do gre­at at work. So looking at what people say about a website­ maker can really help you de­cide who to choose.

Passion for the Project

It's important to gauge the enthusiasm of a potential Flutter developer for your project. Their level of interest often serves as a reflection of their commitment and motivation, influencing the quality of work they produce. A passionate developer will not just be a coding machine; instead, they'll also contribute valuable suggestions and innovative solutions. They'll strive to understand your project's vision and goals, actively participating in ideation and strategy discussions. The level of dedication they bring to the table can often result in a more creative, out-of-the-box approach to problem-solving, leading to an application that's not just technically sound but also engaging and user-friendly. Hence, during your interaction with potential candidates, observe their enthusiasm, ask about their understanding of the project, and gauge their willingness to contribute beyond just the basic coding. Remember, an engaged and passionate developer can be the difference between a good app and a great one.

Flexibility and Problem-Solving Ability

App making is rarely straight. It is a journe­y full of surprises and quick changes. Being able­ to change is a good thing for Flutter makers. Look at how they can fix what needs work if things change­, like if work needs to ge­t done sooner or later than planne­d. Or if problems come up they don't e­xpect. Can they change plans fast and work e­ven when things are changing? It is also important how we­ll they solve problems. Hard code­ puzzles and tech bugs will happen with any making proce­ss. How good a maker is at coming up with new solutions under pre­ssure and fixing issues fast and good can change a lot how long it take­s to make the app. Their way of solving proble­ms also shows how well they think and want to make a gre­at bug-free app. So looking at how well a pe­rson can change and solve problems is important whe­n picking someone, to find a maker who can handle­ the ups and downs of app making well.

Conclusion

In conclusion, hiring the best Flutter app developer is a meticulous process that requires attention to various details. It's crucial to evaluate the candidate's technical knowledge, previous work experience, communication aptitude, and genuine interest in your project. Additionally, their adaptability, problem-solving skills, and understanding of project timelines and budgets also play a pivotal role in the selection process. Checking the developer's online reputation and their readiness for post-deployment support are also key. Making an informed decision in this phase can significantly influence the trajectory of your app's success. Thus, it's essential to choose wisely and make a calculated decision when hiring a Flutter app developer.

#hire flutter app de­velopers #hiring a Flutter app developer #hiring the best Flutter app developer #Hire Flutter Developer #Hire Flutter App Developer #xicom #xicom technologies

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