FAQ
What is 'xReader'?
xReader content is when art or fics are created with the intention of the viewer to 'see' themselves in the reader. It's a way for the viewer to 'interact' with their favorite canon characters.
Art is generally a nondescript body/body parts interacting with a character. (ie. Canon character holding a grey full body person, hands cradling a character's cheeks, or character looking out towards the viewer.)
Fics generally are written in the second person (you gasped with surprise) without descriptive features so readers can imagine themselves in the 'role'.Do I need to have previous zine experience?
No other zine experience is required for this project!As an artist, do I have to draw a "y/n" style character? (full body person with no features)
Nope! We'd like to have a few y/n bodies, but also floating hands, or the canon character interacting with the viewer in some way (holding out food, gesturing to a map, etc). The goal is to make sure to have a good mix of all three types.As an artist, what kind of y/n style characters can I do?
We're hoping to get as much variety as we can with body diversity and gender expression. A lot of y/n characters look very feminine so we'd like to have more masculine leaning ones, as well as any trans-bodied y/n characters.What kind of readers will be included in fics?
We want to be as inclusive as possible. The interest check will help us determine how to break it down, but we want to have all possible versions of readers (female/male/gender neutral/non-binary) so that readers can see themselves reflected as much as possible.Will there be trans readers?
Yes! If creators wish to do content for a trans reader, they definitely can.Will alternative universe content be allowed?
Yes! We're looking for a wide range of content. Modern, soulmate, fantasy, sci-fi, etc, any kind of AU will be allowed! Just has to feature One Piece characters.What characters will be featured on the zine?
Depends on the interest check and contributors, but we want a wide variety of male and female characters for the readers to interact with.Will all the content be 'shippy'?
Not all the content will be ship-related! We are also accepting platonic/gen and family content. Actual numbers will be determined after the interest check.Is this a SFW or NSFW zine?
It will be both! We've decided to do a SFW side and a NSFW side. As such, we will ask that all participants be 18+.How many artists/writers will you have?
We don't have a set number, it will be determined after the interest check.
Expectations
No previous zine experience required.
Full list of expectations found at this link!COVER ARTIST
Application Requirements:
Understanding of composition, anatomy, backgrounds, and color theory.
Submit 3 to 5 examples of your best work.
xReader style is not required for your application but if you have some, we would love to see it!PAGE ARTISTS
Expectations:
1 to 2 single pages.
We're looking for pieces that fill out the entire page, whether this is with a background or a fully rendered 'sketch page' style.Application Requirements:
Understanding of composition, anatomy, and color theory.
Backgrounds are optional, as stated above. However, samples with backgrounds or examples that show an alternative way of filling up the page are preferred.
Submit 3 to 5 examples of your best work.
xReader style is not required for your application but if you have some, we would love to see it!SPOT ARTISTS
Expectations:
Must be willing to collaborate with a writer to draw something based off of their story. Depending on the number of writers, please be willing to work with at least 2 to 3 writers with a minimum of one piece each.
(This is subject to change depending on feedback)
Does not have to be a full-body illustration or include any backgrounds. However, the piece must be fully rendered and accompany the story in some way.Application Requirements:
Understanding of composition, anatomy, and color theory.
Submit 3 to 5 examples of your best work.
xReader style is not required for your application but if you have some, we would love to see it!WRITERS
Expectations:
Write 1 to 2 pieces. We may ask that writers create for both a popular character and a less popular character to avoid overlap.
Word count between 500 to 3.5K. If writers do two stories, total word count cannot exceed 3.5K.
(Fics 1.2K and under will not be eligible for spot art.)
Be able to work alongside beta reader(s).Application Requirements:
Firm grasp of grammar, sentence structure, and English vocabulary. Able to tell a compelling story.
Submit 3 to 5 of your best works as sample pieces. These must be between 500 and 1.2K words. Your samples may be excerpts from larger works, but please link back to the larger work.
Preferable to have at least one One Piece sample and a xReader sample, but not required for consideration.
Mod Team
BEEshe/her
head mod and writing mod
fav char: my beautiful pineapple man, Marco
MEWthey/them
art mod
fav char: Resident Katakuri Enthusiast
ANGELshe/her
writing mod
fav char: Ace has my heart
KAIshe/they
graphics & formatting mod
fav char: who else but Luffy ♡
LALEshe/her
jack of all trades
fav char: emotional support dilf Rayleigh
Timeline
Note: Subject to ChangeAugust
August 5th – Interest Check opens
September
Interest Check is available
October
October 1st – Interest Check closes
October 5th – Mod Applications open
November
November 5th – Mod Applications close
November 10-15th – Mod Application Results
November 18-20th – Guest Invites
December
December 5th – Contributor Applications open
January
January 15th – Contributor Applications close
January 18th - 22nd – Contributor Applications Results
February
February 3rd – Round 1 Pitches Due
February 8th – Assignments Sent Out
February 13th – Round 2 Pitches Due
February 17th – Final Assignments Sent Out
March
March 5th – First Check-in
April
April 2nd – Second Check-in
May
May 7th – Third Check-in
June
June 4th – Fourth Check-in
June 25th – Final Submission
July
July 24th – approx. Release Date