#ic faq
- Q: So how’s this “original music” merch idea gonna work exactly?
A: Musicians accepted onto the project will be required to independently write and record an original song loosely inspired by Min and Ryan’s journey/relationship using any instruments, within any genre they please! While we recommend that musicians mix and master their audio files independently or through a personal source for full creative control, associates of our mod team specializing in audio engineering will also be available to help anyone in need.
Our current goal is to create at least 3 songs that will be packaged into a bundle of .mp3s to be included as a digital-only extra to physical orders of the zine. As previously stated, any genre is fair game so long as you just do your thing! Alternative Rock may be encouraged, but it’s definitely not required for acceptance into the project!
- Q: I am unable to make the merch and I just want to give art to use. Do I need to make the merch myself or will you handle that stuff?
A: Merch Artists will only be responsible for providing the artwork and designs. Our mod team will be handling the physical production, so prior experience in making merch isn’t necessary!
- Q: Who ships the merch products?
A: Our mod team!
- Q: Do you have to pay for any of the merch or are they just suggestions?
A: The merch listed on our Interest Check is just a suggestion for now! The responses help to inform which ideas we’ll move forward with producing on the actual project.
With that being said, because this project relies on crowdfunding and involves the creation of physical items, yes–the merch will be up for purchase during pre-orders with profits after production going towards the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance.
- Q: If an artist draws for this zine, can they use the piece for their own merch? (Like selling a print online that’s in the zine)
A: Due to the nature of this collaborative fan zine being for-charity, we currently discourage the personal sale of individual artwork created for the zine (independently outside of the project). This stance may be adjusted later after potential leftover sales close, but must first be discussed among the mods.
This concludes our Interest Check Q&A! Contributor Apps for Rhymin’, a Ryan-and-Min-Gi-centric zine, open on April 15th, 2022!
Be sure to follow us for updates and please look forward to mod intros in the near future!✨
- Q: How will the magazine be structured?
A: The structure of the zine will be arranged by our Layout Mod and is determined by what makes sense aesthetically or chronologically based on our final submissions pool! While we aren’t looking for a specific number of artwork/writing based on the pre-train/on train/post-train categories, contributors will be required to fill out our Idea Claims sheet by the end of the 1st Check-In to ensure that there is enough thematic variety and not too much overlap in concept.
- Q: Are we going to have something like a discord server for this zine to interact with each other?
A: Yes! Our team will be communicating mainly through Discord as it’ll be the quickest and most efficient way for us to work together. The server’s main goal is to share project updates/info with the whole crew and to provide creative resources, feedback, and positive support throughout the course of the zine. Contributors will receive an invite to the Rhymin’ private server upon acceptance into the project.
While joining the Discord is highly recommended, it’s not required! For those who wish not to join, we’ll keep in touch with you mainly through email for major Check-Ins, but you’re also welcome to DM our head mods if you’d like private feedback or have any questions.
- Q: I’m not familiar with the zine-making process and want to know more about how the zine will be made? How will the team work together?
A: Upon acceptance onto the project, contributors will have roughly 2 months to create never-before-seen art/writing/music inspired by Ryan and Min-Gi’s lives within the canon universe, and will be independently responsible for finishing their submissions. Art templates and guidelines will be provided to all contributors as soon as participants have accepted their spot. Submissions are due on a specific date (currently July 22-24), but we’ll be keeping track of progress through check-in dates to make sure everyone is in a good place to complete their work.
Our team will be communicating mainly through Discord and e-mail to provide the latest updates on the project. Feedback/constructive criticism from both mods and fellow contributors will be available in the Discord for anyone who wants peer review, but our mod team can also provide private feedback via DM’ing our head mods for anyone who wants it.
Once all pieces have been received, our Layout Mod will format and create a digital version of the book while the rest of the mod team arranges for the physical production of the zine and merch. As previously mentioned, contributors are only responsible for submitting content-our mod team handles the logistics for the funding and creation of the zine!
Stay Tuned for Part 3 Coming Soon!
Thanks so much to all who sent in questions during our Interest Check! Here are our answers as promised, presented in 3 parts!
- Q: Is a portfolio required? Also what is the selection process for applicants and how are they judged/chosen?
A: Yes, a portfolio link is required to apply for the zine but it can be anywhere we can see your work (i.e. Personal Website/Tumblr/etc.)! More information on application requirements can be found in our Application FAQ, but in terms of process, applicants will be notified of their results roughly 1-2 weeks after contributor apps close. Generally, our team will be choosing contributors based on technique and characterization.
- What is some general/important info we should know before we create art for each section (like sticker sheets for example)? How does the merch work?
A: Our mods will oversee all sections of production, which includes working closely with our merch team to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Upon being accepted into the zine, templates - including formatting specs and additional instructions - will be provided for both book pages and merch items (i.e. zones for bleed and safe areas, etc.)
Detailed content guidelines will also be provided to make sure that all concepts fit the theme and don’t have too much overlap by the end of the 1st-Check-In. We will also be available to give feedback or answer any questions on formatting/etc. if needed or desired!
- Q: How much experience would you want from Artists & Writers? Does not posting my work online hinder my chances of being chosen as a contributor?
A: We encourage everyone to apply regardless of skill level. While prior experience (i.e. as a zine contributor, student, freelancer) may help prepare for what to expect during the creation process of the zine, it’s not required!
Not posting your work online also doesn’t factor into your acceptance, so long as you provide a “portfolio” link where the mod team can see some of your other work (i.e. Google Drive link or a PDF works perfectly fine!)
- Q: If I answered “no” on the Interest Check, can I still choose to apply for the zine?
A: Absolutely!! The responses to the Interest Check are solely to help our mod team plan ahead and see if the project is worth pursuing. Adding your email to our mailing list is optional, as it just means we’ll send you the application directly when forms open. We’ll post publicly on all socials when it goes up as well!
- Q: Can I submit an illustration that I already finished?
A: All submissions included in the zine must be new and never-before-seen.
Stay Tuned for Part 2 Coming Soon!
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