Fanzine dedicated to the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, Ningguang

About

Condensed Light is a fanzine dedicated to the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, Ningguang.
This fan project is a SFW zine. A digital extension could be an option depending on interest. We ask that all applicants keep works safe for work upon applying and making pieces for this zine.

The zine is planned to be in A5 format, as a perfect bound booklet.

Artists will create one fully rendered single page or double page spread, in CMYK, at 300DPI

Writers will create one fic at a maximum word count of 2.5K words (Long Fiction), 600-1K words (Short Fiction)

Poets will be working via page count rather than word count. Our page limit for poetry will be around 2-3 pages in length.

Merch artists will create at least one merch piece in CMYK, at 300DPI

We are looking to accept approximately 20 artists, 10 writers, and 5-7 merch artists. Numbers are subject to change.

Poetry is allowed in our zine along with sketches or gray scale for art!

Cosplayers will submit their final piece in A5 format, in CMYK, 300DPI. Please be sure final pieces are in a well-lit area, whether indoors or outdoors. Please be sure to follow all local Health Regulations in your area should you be taking your photographs outdoors.

Musicians will be required to create at least one song / composition, with a minimum duration of at least one minute. Live instruments, as well as synthetic instruments are fine to utilize. Music files will be submitted as .mp4 files

Schedule

Interest Check:
August 15th - September 15th

Moderator Applications:
September 17th - October 2nd

Moderator Application Results:
October 4th - October 7th

Contributor Applications:
October 9th - November 9th

Email Distribution:
November 15th - November 18th

Creation Period:
November 19th - February 21st

Check-In 1:
December 4th

Check-In 2:
January 5th

Check-In 3:
February 5th

Final Product Due:
February 21st

Pre-orders:
March 16th - April 16th

Fulfillment:
2022

(Subject to change)

Artist Applications
Requirements
Three samples will be required for your application. We ask that you send in samples of your best work. Though not required, it is recommended that one sample is from Genshin Impact. It is also recommended at least one of your pieces has a full background or, at the very least, a simple design.

A Portfolio will also be requested. This may be a website, an art twitter or Instagram, or a google drive. If using google drive, please make sure that your links are set as viewable for us to access them.

We ask that you submit at least Three Pitches, but you may submit more. Your pitch does not have to be set in stone but please make it related to your general idea for the zine. The mods will consider all pitches, and our decisions will be influenced on viewing them! Pitches can be vague or as detailed as you would like them to be!

Art pieces do not have to be fully rendered or colored if you are applying for sketches or grayscale! Sketches and grayscale although not required, are asked to send a sample with a background or simple design.

Traditional art will be accepted in this project. Please be sure that you submit a high-resolution image for your pieces/samples.

Merch Applications
Requirements
Three samples will be required for your application. We ask that you send in samples of your best work. Though not required, it is recommended that one sample is from Genshin Impact.

A Portfolio will also be requested. This may be a website, an art twitter or Instagram, or a google drive. If using google drive, please make sure that your links are set as viewable for us to access them.

We ask that you submit at least Three Pitches, but you may submit more. Your pitch does not have to be set in stone but please make it related to your general idea for the zine. The mods will consider all pitches, and our decisions will be influenced on viewing them! Pitches can be vague or as detailed as you would like them to be!

Writer Applications
Requirements
Three samples will be required for your application. Please submit to us your best work. Though not required, we recommended at least one of your samples be from Genshin Impact. Original works are welcome, but please specify that they are original.

Excerpts from longer fics are allowed, but at least one piece needs to be a completed work. Remember to tag any warnings you have in your fic since this will be a SFW project. If applying as a poet, two of your samples are highly recommended to be poetry, one is required.

We ask you to provide us with a portfolio as well. This can be a website, ao3, or google drive. Be sure to double-check that google drive links are viewable!

We ask that you submit at least Three Pitches, but you are allowed more if you are compelled to do so! Your pitch does not have to be set in stone, but please have them related to your idea for this zine. The mods will consider all pitches, and our decision will be influence upon reviewing them. Pitches can be as vague or detailed as you would like them to be!

Cosplay Applications
Requirements
Three sample pieces of your best work. Though not required, it is recommended that one sample be from Genshin Impact.

A Portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.
We ask for at least Three Pitches, but you may submit more!

Musician Applications
Requirements
Three sample pieces of your best work. Though not required, it is recommended that one sample be from Genshin Impact.
A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.
We ask for at least Three Pitches, but you may submit more!

Alternative Mediums
Requirements
Three sample pieces of your best work. Though not required, it is recommended that one sample be from Genshin Impact.
A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.
We ask for at least Three Pitches, but you may submit more!

When it comes to zines, teamwork is necessary in order to achieve what is planned for these projects. That being said, zines take time and need mods who will be present throughout the stages of the project, all the way to completion.

All mods in this project are to be present throughout the duration of this zine.

All mods are given the opportunity to aid in the application process.

All mods are to vote applicants fairly.
Mods will not hold heavy bias against any ships, characters, or fandom preferences at any time.

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Artist Mod:
The Artist Mod is responsible for overseeing all artists in the project.
They will be checking over artists' work throughout the process to ensure that they adhere to page specs and color profiles.
They may also provide suggestions and any additional aid to artist.

Merch Mod:
The Merch Mod is responsible for overseeing all merch artists in the project. They will be checking over all merch throughout the duration of the project to ensure all merch adheres to correct specifications and color profiles.
They may also provide suggestions and any additional aid to merch artists.

Finance Mod:
The Finance Mod is responsible for the financial oversite of the project. They will be working alongside the Head Mods to go over our budget to ensure our project will be a success.
They will assist the project's funds, along with aid in finding the best manufacturers to aid in project budget.

General Mod:
The General Mod is responsible for aiding contributors in the Discord. They will answer any contributor questions or relay messages to corresponding mods when needed.

They may be asked to aid in additional mod tasks, including but not limited to: ensuring all applicants have filled onboarding forms, looking over check-in sheets, ensuring forms are accurate, helping construct messages for the server or in emails, etc.

Layout Mod:
The Layout Mod is responsible for the final layout of the zine. They will be compiling all artists and writers work, and build them into our zine.
They will ensure all final pieces be properly formatted, and and ready to be send to the zine printer.

Graphics Mod:
The Graphics Mod is responsible in managing all graphics for the project. They will be responsible for creating: promotional graphics, moderator and contributor spotlights, preorder and production graphics, and any additional graphics requested by the Head Mods.

Shipping Mod:
The Shipping Mod is responsible for handling the final products of the zine. This includes zine booklets and all physical merchandise.
They will be working alongside the Finance Mod to ensure all shipping is handled properly.

Writer Mods:
Both Writer Mods will be aiding in the oversite of all writers in the project.
They both will be checking over writers' works throughout the process to ensure writers adhere to our word limit. They will be able to provide writers suggestions and any additional aid to their works.

Intern:
Our Intern Mod will be learning the ropes of modding. They will be shadowing the other mods, and will be aiding where they are able.

What is a zine?
A zine is a collection of fanworks, typically contain art and writing. These fanworks are self published into both physical booklets and digital pdfs. Zines typically are created within fandom spaces, by fans for fans!

What is a pitch?
A pitch is an overall idea for your piece! This term is often taken from Cinema where one would "pitch" the idea of their film or television series to a director. This is often a verbal or visual explanation of their idea! Similar to that notion, a pitch is just an idea that you have for this zine should you be accepted! They can be as detailed or as vague as you would like them to be!

Is this a charity or for-profit zine?
This project will be a charity zine. Our planned charity is AbleGamers!

Will there be a Digital Extension?
This is still a possibility, but will depend upon the number of applicants we receive.

Are AUs allowed?
Yes, Aus are allowed!

Are you accepting traditional art?
Yes, we will be allowing for traditional art! The files will need to be of higher resolution for our project. Sketches or grayscale art will be accepted for either traditional or digital art!

Will contributors and Mods receive a copy of the zine?
Both contributors and Mods will receive a physical zine for being a part of this zine!

Is it common for zine's to include other mediums that aren't just art, writing, or merch?
Upon looking at other zines, other mediums are not that common to be included, but it has occurred! Based on our Interest Check, other mediums will be featured in this zine. If you are interested in applying with other forms of media, please use our Alternative Mediums application here!

Will ships be allowed in the zine?
Based on our interest check, Ships will be allowed in the zine!

Will you be accepting other mods for this project?
Yes! We are looking to add an Art mod, Finance mod, Graphics mod, General Mod, Merch mod, Shipping mod, and a second Writer mod! Both finance mod and shipping mod can be filled for the same person! It is required for these two mods to be 18 or older. Other positions do not have this hard requirement!

Are Mods allowed to participate in the zine, or will they have to apply like a contributor
Mods will be allowed to participate in this zine if they wish to! The mods will not have to apply in order to partake in the zine!

Will there be an option for newsletter emails?
Yes, in our interest we will have a section you can give us your email. This is not required to fill out, but if you would like information when the project updates you can sign up for these!

If accepted for a mod position or a contributor position, will there be a place we can communicate?
Yes, all communications will be run through a discord server. You will be required to be a part of the server, so we recommend you make an account if you haven't already.

Fallen
Head / Writer / Shipping Mod
Hello, the name is Fallen, this is my first time being a head mod for a zine! I adore Ningguang, and main her in Genshin Impact! I'm a writer who is currently in school for a degree in creative writing! I love many types of mediums, so I am opening this zine to more options! I have experience in screenwriting, playwriting, and traditional/digital art! I look forward to seeing everyone's pieces for this zine~

Zine Experience:
Intern mod for Cindered Shadows
Writer Mod for Age of Calamity Zine
Artist Participant for CHOP Zine

Additional Experience:
Writer Participant for Ultra Rarepair Big Bang
Writer Participant for Edeleth Big Bang
Writer Participant for Kaminari Big Bang

Misery
Co-Head / Layout / Merch Mod
Hey, Misery here! I'm an artist and writer with a special affinity for falling head-over-heels for pretty characters. I've loads of mod experience, and am thrilled to be on this team! My other skills include printmaking, crochet, and getting on Fallen's nerves ;3

Zine Experience:
Head / Layout Mod of Twilight Sword: Dainsleif Zine
Merch Mod of Roaming Instigator: Caspar Zine
Art Mod of Adu/oration: An Alberose Zine
Writer Mod of Emerald Tears: Nabatean Zine
Art / Merch Mod of Seasoned Love: a MatchaBlossom Zine
...and many more!

Tillian
Finance Mod
cool guy™

Mire
Graphics Mod

Outspaced

Writer Mod
Heyo, I'm Outspaced! You might know me as a rarepair hoarder, a perpetually sleepy cat or not at all but for this zine, you may know me as a writing mod teehee~ This is my first time ever moderating a zine but rest assured that I'll do my absolute best, just as our beloved Tianquan Ningguang deserves ^-^

Lacie
Art Mod
hi! i'm lacie and i'm the the artist mod on this zine! i love drawing women and women only

Nina
General Mod
Hi, I'm Nina! I'm a general mod for this zine and I enjoy making a lot of GSheets to keep track of (almost) everything! I hope I might be able to build Ningguang soon without too much difficulty, yet my luck with artifacts says other wise 😔

Atlanta / Squid / Soda
Art Intern Mod
Hello, I'm Atlanta, though I'm also known as Squid or Soda. This is the first zine I've ever been able to be a part of and I'm so grateful! So happy to see how things turn out ^^