On Call is an unofficial, SFW, fan-zine centered around the characters from the anime My Hero Academia as first responders: firefighters, paramedics, and police officers; with a NSFW, digital add-on.Pre-Orders open until May 20th!

EXPERIENCE:
Shark Teeth: A Kirishima Teeth Appreciation Zine - Head, Social Media Mod
Gilded: A KRBK Fantasy Zine - Head & Social Media Mod
Thots & Prayers: An Olivine Birthday Zine - Co-Head & Writer Mod
Steamed & Creamed: An Eiden Birthday Zine - Writer Mod
Mindful MHA - Writer Mod

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- career designer; 60+ print issues
- occasional fannish zine and anthology design!
- 10+ years modding fandom events
- needs a vacation

EXPERIENCE:
Wink: A BNHA Pin-Up Calendar - Head, Writing, & Shipping Mod
Strawberry Kisses: A KiriMina Zine - Co-head & Social Media Mod + Finance Intern
Starburst: A Mina Ashido Zine - Social Media Mod
Eyes in the Night Bang - Gen Mod

EXPERIENCE:
Victories: A BNHA Sports Zine - Head & Graphics Mod
Serenity, Problem Child, Stylish: A Haikyuu Zine - Writing Mod
Zodiac: A Fruits Basket Zine - Co-Head
Chasing Gold: A Yuri on Ice Zine - Head, Writer, Finance & Shipping Mod

EXPERIENCE:
Shark Teeth: A Kirishima Teeth Appreciation Zine - (Pinch) Artist Mod

EXPERIENCE:
Hello! I'm Frostyshark, artist and graphic designer for a living! I'll be the Finance Mod!
I'm used to budgeting for making merch, going and selling at cons and running my own shop for almost 20 years now!
I've worked on 3 Zines in the past and participated in 6 zines so far!

What is a zine?A zine is traditionally a self-published piece of paper media. A FanZine is a zine put together about a particular piece of established media, sometimes by a single person and other times by a group.What is this zine about?On Call: A BNHA First Responders Zine, will be a SFW non-profit digital zine featuring BNHA characters in various first responder roles: firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. All participants must be 18+ to contribute to this project as a NSFW PDF add-on can be opted into, called Behind Bars. Digital and physical merch will also be included.What this zine is not about:This zine is not meant to support or endorse any political viewpoints. Any hate-filled behavior exhibited by contributors will be dealt with by being removed from the zine. This is purely about fictional first responders and no IRL political discussion will be tolerated within the server. We are not here to debate moral high grounds of any kind. We are here to make a fun project that promotes all persons in uniform.How do first responders come into play?Works created for On Call should focus on BNHA characters being involved in emergency services in some way. We welcome the characters in the roles of first responders or being aided by first responders.
The NSFW add-on, Behind Bars, will be more relaxed. It can focus less on emergency services and more on relationships, as long as they are still mentioned in some capacity.Will this be a digital or physical product?Based on interest check results, this will be a digital zine with both physical and digital merch and a digital, NSFW pdf add-on.What are the specs?The size of the zine will be A4 (210mm x 297mm).
We are planning to take a total of 10 writers, 26 page artists, and 4 merch artists, including guests.Where will the profits of the zine go?All profits will go wildfire relief. The exact charity will be determined at a later date depending on where the relief is needed in the world. If, at the time of donation, there are no active wildfires, the profits will go to the American Red Cross.Will there be romance, or gen. only? NSFW? Ships?The main zine’s content should be focused on the BNHA characters and first responders. All works should err on the side of gen, but implied ships are okay.
There will be a NSFW add-on and it can, of course, be ship-centered!How old must I be to participate?All contributors must be 18 or older at the time of their application. Should a contributor apply and/or be accepted and it is found out they lied about their age, they will be removed from the project and will not receive a digital copy of the zine.How many contributors will you be accepting?There will be a maximum of 40 contributors that can be accepted, including guests, with the breakdown being as follows:
11 Writers : 3 Guests
21 Page Artists : 3 Guests
4 Merchandise Artists : 0 Guest
There are a total of 29 spots open to applicants.How will contributors be compensated?As this is a non-profit zine, each contributor will receive a free copy of the digital version of each zine, along with all digital merch.
Depending on sales, contributors may potentially have the opportunity to receive additional free physical merch or purchase a physical bundle at a reduced rate.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
🚒 All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
🚑 On Call features works centered around firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.
🚓 The project will have a total of 10 Writers, 26 Page Artists, and 4 Merch Artists.
🚒 You may apply for multiple roles, but you will only be chosen for one.ZINE SECTIONS
🚑 We plan to divide On Call into three sections — Firefighters, Paramedics, and Police Officers — alongside its NSFW add-on, Behind Bars.
🚓 Each section will have 3-4 Writers and 6-7 Artists.
🚒Each contributor will be expected to create at least one piece for the main zine with the option to create additional pieces for the NSFW portion.SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

• Writers
• Artist

🚒 Writer Contributors will be expected to create at least one 2k - 3k fic for the main zine, with the opportunity to write additional pieces for the NSFW add-on.
🚑 You will be given the opportunity to select which sections you have a preference towards in the application.
🚓 Writer Applications will be evaluated on elements such as spelling & grammar, characterization, flow, and tone.

Writing Portfolios

🚒 You must provide 2-3 sample pieces.
🚑 Sample pieces must be between 1.5k and 3.5k in length.
🚓 Excerpts are allowed, but at least ONE sample must be complete.
🚒 Both SFW and NSFW pieces are allowed.
🚑 BNHA characters must be featured in at least one piece.
🚓 A piece featuring first responders is encouraged, though not required.
🚒 Works should be submitted via Google Drive links with viewing permissions turned on.
🚓 Formatting should be kept simple and legible.

• Writer Application

Page Artists

🚒 Page Artist Contributors will be expected to create EITHER a single-page illustration, a 2-page comic, or spot illustrations in collaboration with a writer.
🚑 At least one piece must be created for the main zine, with the opportunity to create additional pieces for the NSFW add-on.
🚓 You will be given the opportunity to select which sections you have a preference towards in the application.
🚒 You must provide at least 3 sample pieces in your application
🚑 At least one must feature a BNHA character.
🚓 At least ONE sample must demonstrate your ability to illustrate a background.

Merch Artists

🚒 Merch Artist Contributors will be expected to create 2-3 unique merch pieces.
🚑 You must provide at least 3 sample pieces, preferably merch items, in your application.
🚓 At least ONE of your samples must feature a BNHA character.
🚒 If you wish to create a print/poster, at least ONE sample must include a background.

Art Portfolio

🚒 Both SFW and NSFW pieces are allowed.
🚑 All samples must be completed works! No sketches or WIPs please!
🚓 Artist Applications will be evaluated on elements such as anatomy, composition, color palette, style, and technical skill.

Collaboration Details

🚒 Ideally, all written works in each section will have companion art.
🚑 These collaborations can be a page illustration accompanying the fic and/or 1-2 spot illustrations placed throughout the fic.
🚓 Spot Illustrations can range from "small scenes" involving one or more characters with background elements to "space fillers" of relevant, thematic objects with minimal to no background elements.
🚒 Both of these spot illustration styles are allowed.

• Page Artist Application
• Merch Artist Application