#charity zine

lmzine:

[ ID. an image of the actor Luca Marinelli within a circle shaped frame from Pen Paper Peace’s Ten Year Anniversary celebration event. Behind him is a teal colored splatch of torn paper, and overimposed are the words “24 Hours!” in a white font. The words to his right read: “ … before applications close for the LM Zine - a fandom zine for charity. END ID. ]

A gentle reminder that the applications for both mods and content contributors officially closes in 24 hours. Dependant on the size of the mod team, we might have to cap submissions but right now it looks like we’ll have ten lovely content creators for a broad variety of both Luca characters as well as type of content - anything and everything from fic, to meta analysis, to art, to merch and even poetry.

So if you’d love to contribute to a fandom zine, and for a good cause to boot (since all proceeds after processing and production will go to the charity Pen Paper Peace on Luca’s birthday on Oct 22nd), check out our pinned post for more information.

Applications are closing in nine hours ~ and we’ll be sending out confirmation emails out tomorrow. Looking forward to sharing an update by Tuesday (3. May)

[ ID. an image of the actor Luca Marinelli within a circle shaped frame from Pen Paper Peace’s Ten Year Anniversary celebration event. Behind him is a teal colored splatch of torn paper, and overimposed are the words “24 Hours!” in a white font. The words to his right read: “ … before applications close for the LM Zine - a fandom zine for charity. END ID. ]

A gentle reminder that the applications for both mods and content contributors officially closes in 24 hours. Dependant on the size of the mod team, we might have to cap submissions but right now it looks like we’ll have ten lovely content creators for a broad variety of both Luca characters as well as type of content - anything and everything from fic, to meta analysis, to art, to merch and even poetry.

So if you’d love to contribute to a fandom zine, and for a good cause to boot (since all proceeds after processing and production will go to the charity Pen Paper Peace on Luca’s birthday on Oct 22nd), check out our pinned post for more information.

Just wanted to share a reaction gif of me reading the application spreadsheet:

[ ID. A gif of the actor, Luca Marinelli on a loop. He is wearing a red button up over a white shirt, and the beginning pose is him with his chin in the palm of his hand, before smiling and sitting back. END ID. ]

I’ve had the lovely opportunity to look over the spreadsheet and do a soft check in with a few applicants to ensure a variety for our charity zine with second and third choices. Only a few more days before applications for content creators and mods will be closing (May 1st).

If you’d like to contribute art, writing, transformative works, or even merch for our kickstarter going live later in the summer - please feel free to browse our pinned post with all the details.

Pretty excited to see what the final zine will look like in the fall! And hopeful that we’ll be able to raise some money for a good cause ❤️

[ID. An edited graphic featuring the actor Luca Marinelli holding a microphone and wearing a shirt that reads: “Pen Paper Peace.“ Above the frame are the words “lmzine 2022 - charity zine” in gradient font, and to the right a gradient font that reads “update.” The background is composed of blue hues of watercolor splashes, and a vector of blue torn paper. END ID.]

Gentle reminder for any and all interested content creators - our applications for the LM Zine, will be closing on May 1st, in one week.

For those who haven’t seen our previous posts, here are the highlights:

• We are a fandom zine featuring a variety of fictional characters that have been portrayed by the actor, Luca Marinelli.
• We are also a charity zine, in that all proceeds after production and processing fees will be donated to the charity Pen Paper Peace - a non profit started by Luca’s wife, Dr. Alissa Jung a decade ago.
• We hope to launch a kickstarter later in the year to raise funds for a physical copy of the zine that will feature merch, and you can read more about that here.

Feel free to browse our IntroductionandF.A.Q posts for more information :)

[ID. An edited graphic featuring the actor Luca Marinelli holding a microphone and wearing a shirt that reads: “Pen Paper Peace.“ Above the frame are the words “lmzine 2022 - charity zine” in gradient font, and to the right a gradient font that reads “update.” The background is composed of blue hues of watercolor splashes, and a vector of blue torn paper. END ID.]

Just wanted to post a quick update that we’ve had several sign ups so far, including merch artists (and you can see a mock up of potential bundles down below). But first a gentle reminder:

Applications for content creators and mods will be closing on May 1st - thirteen days, after which you will need to contact us here directly if you would still like to be included in the bundle.

Though we’d like to welcome more at any time, we wouldn’t want anyone to feel rushed to meet deadlines - especially potential merch artists that might need more time with added production needs. And unfortunately if we do not have enough mods, we will need to cap the amount of accepted submissions to not overload the mod team during the production process. So if you would like to contribute, please feel free to fill out the applications which you can find here in this post.

Now onto the fun stuff! Below is a mock up of a potential merch bundle option, however the official package going live in October will feature exclusive new content by our merch artists. But we wanted to share the lovely folks who have already offered the following:

• A sticker sheet featuring original designs by @ceraunos
• An art print featuring a Luca character by @amyvalhalla
• An enamel pin by @tinkspins

[ID. An edited graphic design featuring the actor Luca Marinelli. On the right is a single image of him with the words "mod and content creator applications are currently open.” To the left is a collection of bundle options for the project: an ebook design within an iPhone frame that reads: “LM Zine - a charity fanzine,” beneath it a gradient font that reads “ebook.” To its left a sticker sheet of various images of the actor peeking out from behind the frame, with a gradient font above it that reads “stickers.” To the right, a print of the actor and above it in gradient font, the words “art print.” Beneath it, an enamel pin featuring the Luca Marinelli character, Primo, and the word “pin” in gradient font beneath it. END ID.]

But it all depends on the kickstarter campaign going live in September! So if you’d love to see some new, exclusive content from our lovely artists, and support a wonderful cause all at the same time - like, reblog, follow along, and we’ll keep you updated on the process as we go.

Regardless of the outcome of the kickstarter campaign, we will at the very least have a digital zine with original content from several wonderful content creators available for immediate download on October 15th :)

[ID. An edited graphic featuring the actor Luca Marinelli holding a microphone and wearing a shirt that reads: “Pen Paper Peace.“ Above the frame are the words “lmzine 2022 - charity zine” in gradient font, and to the right a gradient font that reads “update.” The background is blue hues of watercolor splashes, and a vector of blue torn paper. END ID.]

We just wanted to share a quick update: since we’ve gone live four days ago, we’ve already had several sign ups - including merch artists - as well as soft commitments from a few more.

In the application form, our content creators are asked which top three Luca characters they would like to work on and here are some of the replies - some characters definitly had more than one request ;)

• Nicky from The Old Guard
• Primo from Trust FX
• Cesare from Don’t Be Bad
• Guido from Every Blessed Day
• Walter Dorian from Diabolik
• Martin Eden from Martin Eden
• Fabrizio de Andre from Fabrizio de Andre
• Pietro from The Eight Mountains
• Lui from Ricordi?
• Gabriele from Waves

So there will definitely be some variety for the digital zine in October On Monday I’ll be sharing a digital mock up of a potential merch bundle we will launch with the kickstarter campaign in the fall - and until then, if you’re interested please feel free to browse through the following links at any time.

Introduction•FAQ•Applications

[ID. An edited graphic featuring the actor Luca Marinelli smiling and wearing a shirt that reads: “Pen Paper Peace,” though the words are cut off within the circular frame. Above the frame are the words “mods - content creators” in gradient font, and to the right a gradient font that reads “Applications.” The background is blue hues of watercolor splashes, and a vector of blue torn paper. END ID.]

Update 2. May. 2022:even though our Google forms are closed for applications we are excited to share that with mutliple mods helping, we are open to applications throughout the summer - so if potentially still interested in contributing, please don’t hesitate to DM us and we will be checking this blog on a weekly basis through August before final checkins in September.

Mods

We understand that it is more than likely that mods will be doubling up on some of these, but many hands make light work :)

Social Media Mod

• Helps with social media, posts and Q&A
• Point of contact person between platforms
• Handles any follow-up emails to artist submissions/questions
• Updates and keep tracks of content creators’ applications/contacts/assignments

Graphic Design Mod

• General graphics for the social media platforms
• Content creator promo graphics
• Product mock-ups for the kickstarter
• Zine cover and interior format
• File check for print

Finance Mod

• Helps coordinate the web hosting site for the digital platform
• Sets up the paypal account for funds
• Processes orders on things made
• Provides quotes on printing/merch costs for potential bundles
• Provides receipts for the final donation

Formatting Mod

• Works with the graphic, finance and shipping mod for zine specs
• Determines readable fonts and text formatting
• Formats art and writing submissions into booklet
• Coordinates with the graphic mod to maintain overall aesthetic

Shipping Mod

• Coordinates with finance and formatting mod to create the zine specs
• Handles the physical copies and merch bundles, and labels and ships the packages
• Manages and observes any tracking for shipments

Beta Mod

• Goes through submissions to ensure basic spelling/grammar and give constructive feedback if needed
• Manages all submission links to hand over to the other mods for the zine production
• Handles the check-ins with all content creators

If interested, please fill out this Google form.

Content creators

All requirements can be found here in our FAQ post.

But the highlights include, though are not limited to:

• Asking for basic information
• How you would like to contribute to the zine
• If you would like to work independently, or collaborate
• Additional optional questions
• Top three Luca characters

In order to provide a variety, we will be going through applications and potentially asking content creators to make something for their second or third option of characters listed. Though every effort will be made to allow first choice - if there is a large number of first choices for one character we will go by first come, first serve and cap it at a specific number dependent on the amount of applications.

If interested, please fill out this Google form.

[ID. An edited graphic featuring the actor Luca Marinelli in a seated position wearing a shirt that reads: “Pen Paper Peace,” within a circular frame. Above the frame are the words “applications - rules - links” in gradient font, and to the right a gradient font that reads “Frequently Asked Questions.” The background is blue hues of watercolor splashes, and a vector of blue torn paper. END ID.]

Are there any general rules I should be aware of?

Yes -

• All tumblr and discord terms of service will be applied throughout the event
• All mods and content creators need to fill out an application in order to participate
• For the mod applications, previous modding experience preferred but not a necessity
• All participants must be 18+
• All content creators must agree to not publicly share the content they create for the zine until the 22nd of December
• All content creators must agree to make every effort to communicate their needs in regards to extra time, and their participation status - so mods might be able to find pinch hitters in time if needed

Are there any parameters around the content submissions?

Yes -

• All content ratings will be accepted, including but not limited to explicit; however we will ask content creators to submit applicable tags as well. The mod team will be checking each submission, and we reserve the right to add the submitted tags for both rating and content so each donor can make an informed decision about reading/viewing it
• At this time, any content that would require an AO3 archive warning will be discussed via the mod team as to whether it will be included or not (we will update this just as soon as a decision is made)
• Each fic will need to be a minimum of 5k, and thoroughly edited for grammar and spelling. If the fic is over 20k we may ask you to “split” the fic up for the physical prints by sharing the first few chapters for the zine, and posting it in full to AO3 (this is contingent on how many writers we have involved in the project, as well as production costs and funds raised)
• Each piece of art will need a minimum of clean lined art (in any medium), and basic shading. If a physical piece of art, the artist will be required to upload a digital copy, not a photo, for the final product
• We reserve the right to deny the submission if it violates terms of service for any of our involved platforms

What are the differences between artists and merchandise artists?

Merchandise artists are anyone who creates physical content to be included with bundles. This can include, but is not limited to: art prints, stickers, pins, key chains, and the like. If you end up creating a piece of art, and we do not raise the funds for art prints, it will still be included in the digital zine option.

Can I sign up as a beta?

Please do! We are hoping to have a beta mod who will check for any obvious spelling errors as we collect them for submissions, but the content creators are responsible for providing an edited final version of their story. A beta is a wonderful resource in fandom spaces and we appreciate anyone willing to help with it.

What is a pinch hitter?

A pinch hitter is a fantastic addition to fandom spaces - they are people who are willing to step in for a content creator who had to drop out during the process.

What does the application process look like?

Applications for both mods and content creators can be found here. The post includes more information about requirements and a google form to apply. We will ask for social media handles, whether you’d like to work in a collab or independently, to pick your top three Luca characters to help ensure a variety of content, links to art/writing/merch for references, and additional extra options.

We hope to be able to secure at least a dozen applicants, and we will send a discord link for each accepted applicant via email on May 1st. If we do not have enough contributors or a full mod team at that time, we may extend the deadline for another round.

What does the timeline look like?

Please refer to our introductions post here for a full timeline.

I’ve heard of Luca Marinelli, but can you tell me more about Pen Paper Peace?

Of course :) You can read more about the non profit here on their website, but essentially, it was founded a decade ago by Luca’s wife, Dr. Alissa Jung, and here’s a snippet of what they do:

PEN PAPER PEACE is dedicated to education. Through pen and paper we work to improve the living conditions of youth who live in poverty. We believe education creates opportunities, fosters empowerment, and is required to take control of building a future for oneself.

By building and maintaining schools in one of the poorest regions of the world, we provide children who otherwise would not have access to education with regular schooling and a place they can always come to and count on.

What sort of bundle options are you hoping to raise funds for?

We will update this section once all applications are processed, but at this time we have soft commitments for an art print, a pin, and sticker sheet.

I have a question that I couldn’t find the answer for here.

You are welcome to message us here or use our ask box, and once we announce the mod team, you can ask us individually as well. We certainly wouldn’t want anyone to dive in without feeling like they knew what they are getting into - and on the flipside, we also wouldn’t want anyone not joining because they had lingering questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll try to answer all questions in a timely manner :)

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clea-art:

“Red, white and royal blue”- OFS Digital Zine First edition - OFS Digital Zine’s Ko-fi Shop

The first edition of “Our favorite scene DIGITAL Zine” is all about “Red, white and royal blue” by Casey McQuiston.

52 artists drew the Victorian & Albert Museum scene in their own fabulous style.

All the profits from this zine goes to two lgbtqia+ charities:

Center of Raleigh & True Colors United.

LOVE

“Red, white and royal blue”- OFS Digital Zine First edition - OFS Digital Zine’s Ko-fi Shop

The first edition of “Our favorite scene DIGITAL Zine” is all about “Red, white and royal blue” by Casey McQuiston.

52 artists drew the Victorian & Albert Museum scene in their own fabulous style.

All the profits from this zine goes to two lgbtqia+ charities:

Center of Raleigh & True Colors United.

LOVE

clea-art:

50 artists and I will launch the 8 of October the first “Our favorite scene” zine.

All artists draw the same scene from “Red, white and royal blue”. The zine is digital and 3$ which goes to 2 lgbtqia+ charities.

Go see the instagram

THE SHOP IS OPEN

“Red, white and royal blue”- OFS Digital Zine First edition - OFS Digital Zine’s Ko-fi Shop

Armored Lady Monday

the@broadsandbroadswordscharity zine is

NOW ON OPEN FOR PRE-ORDERS, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PAGE TO GET YOURS.

This is a sort of preview of the image i made for it, to be more precise, this are the characters i used, but not the illustration i made, you will notice the lack of swords

the culmination of the 2 images i did last time, the squire and the knight, the knight loves the squire with all her heart and the squire thinks shes joking constantly

hey preorders for @broadsandbroadswords a charity zine start tomorrow! (September 26th, 2021) and heres the preview of the illustration i made for it!

all its proceeds will go to the Transgender law center! so please check it out!

Armored Lady Monday

a little break from my animation to show you my piece for @broadsandbroadswords!!

it was a super fun project to work on, and i hope you like my drawing!

keithzine:

Fluff and warmth are my leitmotiv while drawing! When I discovered Voltron, I was directly charmed by this unique and impressive character that is Keith. I loved his nature and his spirit since episode one and never stopped loving him since. I wish for Keith to find happiness and peace in his life and in his mind. And that’s what I’ll try to illustrate in my artwork for this creative zine.

Find Kya on TWITTER||INSTAGRAM||TUMBLR

Hi! I’ve been invited in this zine focusing on Keith from Voltron!

Applications are still open if you wish to join us too! ♥

- Kya