Application guidelines

We are currently looking for:
▸ Page Artist: Responsible for 1 single page (vertical) of full illustration / 1 single page (vertical) of comic or 4koma.
We are not doing double-spread (2 pages) illustration in this zine.
▸ Spot Artist: Responsible for 4 to 6 small-scaled illustrations used to fill up a writing space. Your pieces may also be used as graphic for social media promotion posts or additional merchandises.
▸ Merch Artist: Responsible for 1 to 3 merchandise-related items, depends on what're you applying for.
▸ Writer: Responsible for 4 to 6 observation logs ranging around 150-300 words each (extra comments is included in the word count). You can also choose to write a longer, detailed log of around 500 words if your schedule allows.
Page Artist, Spot Artist and Writer are expected to work hand in hand together. Each person in said position can form a smaller team for easier communication working with certain abnormality themes, while Merch Artist will mostly work separately.
More details to be written as below.

I. GENERAL INFORMATIONS
▸ You will need to submit a portfolio to be considered for this zine. Any link format is appreciated as long as we don’t have to dig through other stuff - however, we will not notify you if your link doesn't work, as your application would automatically be disqualified.
▸ We will be using Discord as our main source of communication. If you are participating in this zine, it would be helpful for you to have a Discord account, but this is not a requirement.
▸ Works featuring Project Moon characters/universe settings are recommended but not necessary.
*About "Pinch Hitter"
▸ Pinch Hitter will be replacing any artist/writer that has to drop out of the zine. Note that Pinch Hitter will likely have less time to complete their part, but we will still make sure you get at least 4 weeks to complete it. There will be two options on the application form for potential pinch hitters. One option will be for becoming a pinch hitter regardless of whether you are accepted or rejected from this zine, and another option will be for becoming a pinch hitter only if you are rejected. If an artist/writer drops out of the zine, we will contact you directly. We will not explicitly tell you that you are a pinch hitter, just know that if you select “yes” on the application form, you could get an email from us at any time.

II. PAGE ARTIST PORTFOLIO
1. Requirements
▸ This is a SFW zine. Gore & violence may be included in the zine, so your portfolio can contain these elements but we will NOT review those with NSFW contents tagged.
▸ If you're doing traditional art, all pieces must be scanned at 300 DPI or higher.
2. Recommendations
▸ 5-10 works, in which at least 2 pieces are finished works with nice anatomy, good use of colors as well as good understanding of background and composition.
▸ It is recommended that the showcase art style matches the one you intend to use in the zine.
▸ Costume designing skill is optional but will be appreciated.

III. SPOT & MERCH ARTIST PORTFOLIO
1. Requirements
▸ This is a SFW zine. Gore & violence may be included in the zine, so your portfolio can contain these elements but we will NOT review those with NSFW contents tagged.
▸ If you're doing traditional art, all pieces must be scanned at 300 DPI or higher.
2. Recommendations
▸ 5-10 works with simplified art style, expressive character body language and good silhouette.
▸ For Merch Artist:
- At least 1 piece must be a sample of your own merch, preview/mock-ups are OK.
- If you're applying for print, at least 2 pieces must be finished illustrations AND at least 1 piece must be non-chibi art style.

III. WRITER PORTFOLIO
1. Requirements
▸ This is a SFW zine. Gore & violence may be included in the zine, so your portfolio can contain these elements but we will NOT review those with NSFW contents tagged. If your writing portfolio is Ao3, you may have NSFW on your account as long as it is tagged correctly.
▸ Under 150 words, choose a canon Project Moon character to write a log of anything (daily life, work,...) You can play around with worldbuilding and keep what's written reasonable in the context of Project Moon universe (City/Outskirts). Example of log writing styles the zine is aiming for can be found in this link.
2. Recommendations
▸ 2-3 samples from your existing works (does not have to be Project Moon related) with no more than 500 words each.
▸ Pieces that show humor, character interactions, or horror elements (similar to what happens in the games/medias)
▸ Old works may be used for the log sample, but they must fit the above guidelines.

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Moderator Application guidelines

We are currently looking for:
▸ Graphic & Layout Mod: Responsible for designing the zine cover, plus formatting all final works into one complete book.
▸ Writing & Beta Mod: Responsible for reviewing all written works created for the zine.
▸ Promotion & Social Media Mod: Responsible for all communication-related works, including sending/replying to emails, answering questions and taking care of our social media accounts.
More details to be written as below.

I. GENERAL MODERATOR RULES
▸ All Mods must have a Discord account to participate in server communication and updates.
▸ All mods are expected to be professional, polite and kind to each other and to contributors, regardless of personal disagreements. They must do their best to minimize conflict through the entire project.
▸ Mods should be able to work and communicate well together with other Mods in the team, do their best to be efficient with their work, as well as assisting contributors or other Mods when they can.
▸ All Mods will participate in reviewing Applicants once Contributor Applications end. They will not be biased when reviewing applications and judge each Contributors Application fairly regardless of positions. Mods must keep all application information confidential between the team and not share them publicly or to any third parties.
▸ Mods should familiarize themselves with the schedule and ensure that you will be able to devote adequate time to this project. Our schedule is available to the public under SCHEDULE tab (with Alyssa icon). By applying, you understand that moderating a zine will take a lot of your time for the whole duration of its production. If you can't communicate regularly, the rest of the Mod team will consider you dropped out of the zine.
In such case where a Mod dropped out, they would be resulted in our blacklist.
▸ We do not contain or accept any form of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, zionist or any other bigotry acts. Though NSFW content such as gore may occur due to the setting of Project Moon universe, sexual content is absolutely prohibited. Offenders of this rule will also be blacklisted from the zine and its social media accounts.

II. GRAPHIC & LAYOUR MOD WORK SPECIFICATION
Please send us a short resume of your experience (doesn't have to be zine-related). You may include the following:
▸ Multiple examples of past experience are welcome and encouraged to be linked.
▸ Your prior experience of the position, zine or otherwise, doesn’t have to be Project Moon-related.
▸ It is recommended that you have knowledge of Project Moon games/spinoffs.
▸ (Optional) Previous experience working on a zine, whether as a mod or as a contributor.The Graphic & Layout Mod will be responsible for designing the zine cover, plus formatting all final works into one complete book. You will also take care of pictures for social media posts. You will mostly be working together with Mod Monoka who's in charge of Art, to ensure the final zine quality.

III. WRITING & BETA MOD WORK SPECIFICATION
Please send us a short resume of your experience (doesn't have to be zine-related). You may include the following:
▸ Multiple examples of past experience are welcome and encouraged to be linked.
▸ Your prior experience of the position, zine or otherwise, doesn’t have to be Project Moon-related.
▸ It is recommended that you have knowledge of Project Moon games/spinoffs.
▸ (Optional) Previous experience working on a zine, whether as a mod or as a contributor.The Writing & Beta Mod will be responsible for reviewing all written works created for the zine. You should be able to provide feedback for writers during the creation phase, checking in with Writers during check-in times and ensuring pieces follow the zine’s theme. If needed, you should also be able to help provide references, ideas and support for Writers to properly realize the zine’s vision in their works.
The writing style of this zine is going to be documentation/report.

III. PROMO & SOCIAL MEDIA MOD WORK SPECIFICATION
Please send us a short resume of your experience (doesn't have to be zine-related). You may include the following:
▸ Multiple examples of past experience are welcome and encouraged to be linked.
▸ Your prior experience of the position, zine or otherwise, doesn’t have to be Project Moon-related.
▸ It is recommended that you have knowledge of Project Moon games/spinoffs.
▸ (Optional) Previous experience working on a zine, whether as a mod or as a contributor.The Promo & Social Media Mod will be responsible for for all communication-related works, including sending/replying to emails, answering questions and taking care of our social media accounts. We will be using English as our main communication tool, so fluency in said language is mandatory. Knowledge of other languages is encouraged but not a requirement.