Coroika Winter Zine
A winter themed fan zine for Coroika!
About Us
This is a winter themed zine for Nintendo’s official Splatoon manga, Coroika.We want to create a zine for the fandom that is flexible enough to allow as many people to participate. No matter what your current skill level is, we want you to feel comfortable with contributing and to have fun interacting with other fans!
PlagueDogs123
Co-Host
The Fanmade Warner Zine - Page Artist
Anime-niacs - Page Artist
Wakko's Wish ReWished - Animator
I'll Take An Island - Animator
Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Sept. 3 - Sept. 16 | Interest Check open |
| Sept. 17 - Oct. 14 | Contributor Applications open |
| Oct. 15 - Oct. 28 | Acceptance e-mails sent out |
| Oct. 29 - Nov. 16 | Pitches and approvals |
| Nov. 17 | Creation period begins |
| Nov. 30 | First check-in |
| Dec. 7 | Pre-orders open |
| Dec. 14 | Second check-in |
| Dec. 21 | Final check-in |
| Jan. 4 | Finished pieces due |
| Mid-Late January | Pre-orders closed, manufacturing begins |
| Late February | Physical copies/merch sent out, PDF released |
FAQ
Q. What is a zine?
A. A zine is a self-published, non-commercial “magazine”, typically focused on a single subject. Traditionally, zines are hand-made, physical booklets, but they can take many forms!Q. Is this zine physical or digital?
A. We can guarantee that there will be a free digital copy of the zine for anyone to download. If there is enough interest, we may release a physical copy and potentially merch alongside it.Q. How much will the zine cost?
A. The digital version will be free! If a physical edition is made, we will ask people to at least cover the cost of shipping.Q. How can I contribute?
A. This zine will feature art and writing. Written pieces should be somewhere in the range of 500 to 1500 words. (This is a flexible range.) Contributor applications will be linked to this Carrd and posted on our Twitter and Tumblr when they’re available.Q. What do I need to provide in my application?
A. We recommend sharing a Google Drive or Dropbox folder containing art/writing you want to provide. For artists, we would like to see at least one Splatoon/Coroika related drawings to show that you can draw Inklings and/or Octolings. For writers, we would like at least one completed piece of writing that is at least 500 words long. All media must be SFW.Q. How many pieces can I contribute?
A. We ask that everyone begins with contributing only one piece of art and/or writing. If you finish your piece(s) before the final due date and would like to contribute more, reach out to the hosts.Q. Can I collaborate with other artists/writers?
A. Yes, you can collaborate with other people who have been accepted to the zine! Just let us know who you’re partnering with.Q. Is shipping allowed?
A. We do not allow shipping in the zine. We ask artists and writers to focus on the platonic relationships between characters.Q. Are headcanons allowed?
A. Yes, as long as the characters are recognizable. We ask that you keep two distinguishing features from the original design. For example, Octoling Army would be allowed if he has his facepaint and is wearing at least one piece of his regular gear. If you have any questions about your headcanon design, reach out to the mods and we will let you know if anything needs to be changed. (Whitewashing is strictly forbidden.)
Production Q&A
Q. Who is responsible for production?
A. Lup (host) is in charge of compiling the zine pieces into a book, as well as finances, packaging, and shipping. Plague’s (co-host) main responsibilities are administrative (keeping track of everyone’s progress, keeping contributors who aren’t in the server updated, sending emails, etc.), as well as assisting with the zine’s formatting.Q. How will merchandise and the zine be produced?
A. Merch will be manufactured through Vograce, and books will be through SmartPressQ. When will manufacturing begin?
A. Proofs for the merch will be ordered as soon as all merch pieces are completed, and manufacturing will begin shortly afterwards.Q. How will you guage how much to order?
A. Pre-orders will open at the beginning of December (most likely on Dec 7) and close when the zine has been completed (near the beginning of January 2025). Orders are expected to begin shipping in late February 2025.Q. How will contributors be compensated?
A. No money is being made from this zine, so we won’t be financially compensate contributors. Instead, contributors will be able to order the physical zine and/or the merch free of charge (no shipping costs).Q. How much will the physical zine cost for non-contributors?
A. If you are not a contributor, you will have to cover the cost of shipping.