FAQs
What is a fanzine?
A fanzine is a fan-produced magazine/book that highlights works like art or writing from various artists. Usually fanzines are centered around a theme and/or a specific TV show, game, book, etc. In this case, our fanzine is focused on the theme "found family" featuring the characters from Undertale.
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​​Is this zine for-profit?
Yes, this zine will be low-cost but will take profits.
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Will you be offering a printed version of this zine?
No. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the mods are uncomfortable with printing right now. The zine will be available digitally only.
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Will you be selling merchandise?
Yes! The zine will include merchandise that will be available digitally only. We are seeking 1-2 merch artists to produce these items as bonus/bundle options. (See our Applications page for more info.)
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Can artists/writers sell their work after the project is over?
The artist/writer may sell their work anytime in-person (e.g., at a convention), but must agree not to sell their pieces online until one month after sales end. After that date, all contributors retain the rights to the art and writing they submit and can use their own art however they wish.
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How do contributors communicate during the Creation Period?
Contributors will join the New Home Discord server for the feedback process, announcements, check-ins, etc.
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​How much will the contributors be paid?
After fees and taxes have been deducted, mods will each take an amount equal to the equivalent of two zine pieces (see next question). The remaining profits will be divided equally among contributors based on work contributed. All contributors will also receive a free digital copy of the zine as well as all bonus digital merchandise.
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For payment, what do you mean by "based on work contributed"?
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Visual artists/illustrators get paid more for making 2 pieces
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Writers get paid more for doing one of the following:
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2 pieces around 2,000 - 3,000 words each
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1 piece around 5,000 - 6,000 words
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Merch producers get paid more for two complete merch sets
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For example, a set of Discord icons would qualify as one set.
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Through which payment processor will contributors be paid?
Contributors will be paid via Paypal.
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Are AUs allowed for this zine?
We are not allowing traditional, defined AUs (e.g., Underfell, Underswap, Xtale, Dreamtale), but we are allowing interpretations of what may have happened before and after the events of the game (Pacifist, No Mercy, or Neutral routes) in the zine.
For example, if you want to draw or write a piece where Flowey is in a flowerpot on the Surface, that is okay. If a Frisk who uses sign language appeals to you, that is fine too. As long as it is compliant with canon materials (i.e., it is considered either an interpretation of canon or a Universe Alteration (UA) instead of an Alternate Universe), it is fine! You can send us a question on our CuriousCat or Tumblr if you have any questions.
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Are ships allowed for this zine?
Canon ships are allowed, but this zine is mostly focusing on gen (i.e., non-romantic) content. However, if it fits within the theme of the zine, it is fine.
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Will there be NSFW material in this zine?
No, this zine is entirely safe for work (SFW) and family friendly!
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Is traditional art allowed?
Yes. Please make sure to provide a clean, high quality scan of your work (at least 300dpi).
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Are two-page spread pieces allowed?
No. Since we are a digital zine, we are aiming to be mobile-friendly. However, if you're considering a spread piece, you may want to consider applying as a merch artist and doing a desktop wallpaper/background!
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Will we be allowed to create content that is set during Deltarune?
No, we want to make this an Undertale-focused fanzine.
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