Ladies of FF XV Zine
Welcome to the Carrd for the future Ladies of FF XV Zine!All relevant information to this project will be added here for reference, including tentative schedule, Moderation team disclosure, and FAQ information.
About
Head Mod: Krys
Art Mod: Rin
Writer Mod: Kaie
Layout Mod: Lex
All Moderators:
Be present and available for other moderators (on Discord)
Focus on collaboration with mods and the participants.
Be prepared to answer participants' questions.
Be available for the participants under your tutelage.
Be honest and transparent with everyone involved in the zine.
Work on decision making as a team.
Find proactive solutions to issues that may arise
Follow the same rules and guidelines that are expected of the participants.
Be clear if there are any issues that are concerning
Ask for help if you need it (we are a team)
Ensure that you have the time to dedicate to the zine.
Layout Mod:
Create graphics for the zine
Assists with zine layout questions from moderators and contributors
Format the zine to create a cohesive whole
Be prepared to make corrections to graphics based on contributor feedback (such as contributor announcements)
Provide feedback and general advice on layout questions
Have fun with the creative aspects of graphics and layout!
Art Mod:
Be knowledgeable about the art programs that the artists will be working with
Be familiar with the dimensions for the zine art, prints and any other merch that may be available.
Answer art questions that may arise
Provide feedback on the various pieces that the artists are working on and give clear directives should something need to be changed or altered.
Ensure that the artists are up to date and following the schedule for completion
Send out reminders to the artists when deadlines are coming up.
Review all art works upon completion and make sure they are ready for production.
Be encouraging and present for the artists and the other participants in the zine.
Have fun!
Writing Mod:
Be available to beta read all written pieces.
Check for proper grammar and punctuation.
Provide feedback on the various pieces that the writers are working on and give clear directives should something need to be changed or altered.
Review the final pieces of the writers and ensure that they are ready for production.
Ensure that writers are following the check in and deadline requirements.
Send out reminders to your writer team when due dates are coming.
Be encouraging to those under your tutelage.
Enjoy!
Mod Assistant:
Be available to work with the other mods should they need help fulfilling their roles.
Partner with the other moderators to learn the different aspects of how a zine works.
Be receptive to feedback
Provide input and ideas about the direction of the zine.
Be present and active in the zine Discord.
Learn and have fun!
Q: What charity is this zine supporting?
A: This zine will be donating to the Malala Fund, an organization dedicated to helping girls around the world access education.Q. How will applications be reviewed?
A: It is the mod team's hope to judge applications as blindly as possible. Only the head mod (Krystine) will know the identities of applicants prior to selection.Q. How many contributors will there be? Will there be guest contributors?
A: It is the aim of this zine to accept as many contributors as we are feasibly able to accept. Ideally, we will accept 30 artists and 15 writers. At this time, there are no guest contributors, but any invited participants will NOT take one of these spots.Q: What is the maximum word count or number of contributions allowed?
A: Writers have an allowance of 3,000 words, and artists are allowed one contribution. It will be on a case-by-case basic as to whether we are able to accommodate a two-page spread.Q: Is there a minimum word count?
A: It is requested that each fic be at least 750-1000 words.Q: What size will the zine be? What are the Art piece specs?
A: The zine will be printed with A5 paper size. Recommended size for artwork would be 1748 x 2480 Pixel1748 x 2480 Pixel in 300 dpi.
Q. Is Canon Compliance required?
A: Yes, this zine will be canon compliant by default. However, if someone has an AU or canon-adjacent idea they are passionate about, it will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Q: What about OCs?
A: Sorry, at this time, OCs will not be considered as the subjects of this zine. The goal is to showcase the amazing women FFXV has given us, and including OCs may detract from this goal.Q. SFW vs NSFW?
A: The main zine will be SFW/PG-13 rated, but if there is enough interest, then a digital-only NSFW add-on may be made available. No minor characters will be allowed in the NSFW add-on.Q. Ships or No Ships?
A: As this zine's focus is on the ladies of Final Fantasy XV, any contributions should prominently feature them. However, male characters are allowed to appear alongside the ladies. If you are interested in writing ship content, please keep in mind canon ages of characters (i.e. Iris at 15).Q: What about two characters as children? Can they have crushes?
A: If both characters are portrayed in the same age bracket (two kids, two teens, two adults) then it will be allowed.
Contact UsEmail: [email protected]
Twitter: @LadiesofFFXV
| Mod Apps Open | February 18, 2023 |
| Mod Apps Close | March 11, 2023 |
| Mod Announcements | March 18, 2023 |
| Contributor Apps Open | April 8, 2023 |
| Contributor Apps Close | May 6, 2023 |
| Contributors Contacted | May 20, 2023 |
| First Check-In | July 15, 2023 |
| Contributor Annoucements Begin | July 29th, 2023 |
| Second Check-In | August 26, 2023 |
| Third Check-In | September 30, 2023 |
| Final Submissions | October 28, 2023 |
| Pre-Orders Open | TBD |
| Pre-Orders Close | TBD |