"Soar" is an upcoming fanzine centered around Levi Ackerman - his life, his character, his fight for freedom - in canon or AU settings. All profits will be donated to Love Without Boundaries.This is a charity project organized by fans and is in no way affiliated with any official Attack on Titan franchise.
Schedule (2023-2024)
Interest Check: Aug. 5- Sept. 27
Contributor Apps: Oct. 10 - Nov. 15
Contributor Results: Dec. 12
Acceptance Deadline: Dec. 20
Pitches Due: Jan. 6
Check-In 1 (30%+): Feb. 3
Check-In 2 (65%+): Feb. 24
Finals Due: March 16
Preorder Prep: March - April
Preorders: April/May
Production: June ~ Aug.
Shipping: Aug./Sept.
Leftovers: TBA
Project Wrapped: TBA
*Disclaimer: Dates are subject to change.
Project Moderators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine (short for fanzine) is an unofficial collection of art and written pieces, compiled into book form and often accompanied with physical merchandise.What is the theme for this zine?
This zine is fully focused on Levi Ackerman - his life, his character, his fight for freedom - in canon or AU settings. Although the darker themes which are characteristic of Attack on Titan may certainly be present, the focus of this project is on Levi: the beauty of his character, his strength and skill, his grief and love, his friends and family, his resolve and determination, his relationships and interactions with others, and more.What are the specifications for this zine?
- for-charity (Love Without Boundaries)
- physical and digital
- SFW, PG-13, canon-typical violence/gore/language (keep in mind that darker themes which characterize Attack on Titan may be present)
- A5 perfect-bound zine
- page artists, merch artists, writersWill this zine be for-profit?
No, all proceeds from project earnings will go towards charity.How will contributors be compensated for their participation?
We hope to generate enough revenue from sales to fund full physical bundles for all contributors. This would include the physical zine, bundle merchandise, stretch goals (if applicable), and shipping to the contributor. All remaining funds would be donated to charity. In the event that funds are not sufficient to do so, all contributors will receive the digital zine and options to obtain physical goods at production cost.Will other characters and ships be featured?
The primary focus of this project is Levi, so all pieces will feature him. Other characters may be included, as long as they are not the focal point of the piece. Platonic interactions are more than welcome. Explicit romantic pairings will not be featured in this zine.What are the application requirements?
Anyone aged 18 and over by the time applications close on November 15 is allowed to participate. Further application requirements and guidelines can be found here.Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, you may apply to as many positions as you like, but you will only be accepted for one.Who are the mods for this project?
The mods for this project are Asteria, Bazi, Kim, and Lex. Feel free to learn more about us and our experience here.Have more questions?
Feel free to contact us via DM or email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Application Guidelines
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the time applications close on November 15, 2023.
- All applicants must submit 3 individual pieces in addition to a portfolio.
- All submitted work must be SFW. NSFW samples will result in disqualification.
- Sample and portfolio links must be public and accessible to the mods. If we cannot view your application, then we cannot judge it! Test your link in incognito mode to ensure it works properly before submitting.
- All submitted work must be complete. Please do not include WIPs or sketches.
- Levi pieces are appreciated, but not required to apply.WRITERS
- Submit 3 individual samples that best showcase your writing style in addition to your writing portfolio (Ao3 user profile works!).
- The maximum word count per sample is 2,500 words, for an overall maximum of 7,500 words.
- Samples may be published or unpublished works.
- Writers will be judged based on overall ability and style. Key points of focus will include, characterization, flow, plot, grammar, and mechanics.PAGE ARTISTS
- Submit 3 individual pieces that best showcase your art style along with your art portfolio.
- At least 1 piece must be fully rendered with a complex background .(Solid colors, gradients, and/or simple graphics do not qualify as complex backgrounds.)
- Traditional artwork is acceptable as long as it is scanned in high quality with a minimum of 300 DPI.
- Page Artists will be judged on overall ability and understanding of perspective, anatomy, composition, and color theory.MERCH ARTISTS
- Submit 3 individual pieces that best showcase your art style along with your art portfolio.
- At least 1 piece must be merchandise that you have designed in the past.
- Merch Artists will be judged based on overall ability and intuition for creating unique and eye-catching designs that are well-suited for making merchandise.application password: ACWNR
Contact Us
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