'In Close Proximity' Zine
The velvet seats beneath us, the snacks and drinks we've brought to share, and the hushed whispers as the lights dim—this encounter is the beginning of a precious bond.Welcome to In Close Proximity, a free digital zine for Phaethon's harems, focusing on female agents for Belle and male agents for Wise.Contributor apps are now closed! We are currently entering our creation period ♪
Schedule
February 22 - March 15 Interest Check
March 15 - April 5 Mod Applications Open
March 15 - April 19 Contributor Applications Open (EXTENDED!)
April 12 - April 19 - Contributor Acceptances and Project Start
May 3 Pitch Submissions Due
May 24 First Check-In
June 14 Second Check-In
July 5 Third and Final Check-In
July 12 - August 2 Editing Period
August 2 - August 23 Formatting Period
September Posting!
Schedule may or may not change due to project goals and capabilities.
Guidelines
The main language of this project will be in English.
All contributors are to create one new, original piece for the zine. Reusing works that have already been posted is not allowed. Any signs of tracing, plagiarism, or other indication that the work is a theft of someone else's will disqualify you from the zine, and any possible future projects.
Artists are to create one piece of fully rendered art. Sketches will not be accepted, but exceptions can be made if it is particular to an art style.
Merch artists are expected to create one of the following: icons, wallpapers, emotes, or printable stickers.
Writers are to create one piece between 500-3000 words.
Contributors are required to tag their works appropriately, and in good faith.
All contributors must be 18 years or older upon signing up for contribution, regardless if the zine section they are participating in is SFW or NSFW.
Discord is mandatory, as it will be the main form of communication. If you do not have discord, we will have no way to collaborate with you in our project.
Be considerate. As this is a harem zine with creators who participate in different ships, there will no doubt be different opinions regarding certain things.
Any disrespect will be dealt with a warning, and repeat offenses will result in disqualification and bans from this zine and any possible future projects.
Absolutely no AI will be tolerated. Anyone found to be in violation of this will be banned and disqualified from this zine and any possible future projects.
Mods
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine, or a fanzine, is a fanmade magazine that includes works of fan art or fan fiction from different creators. In some cases, zines may also include merch. As this is a digital zine, we will not have physical merch, but if there is interest, we may have digital-type merch.
What is the theme of this zine?
This zine focuses on Belle and Wise's relationships with their agents, specifically the female agents for Belle, and the male agents for Wise.
What is the rating for this zine?
There will be two separate downloads - one SFW, one NSFW.
What is the age requirement?
Contributors must be 18+ by the time the project starts. This date is listed on our Schedule page. Regardless of whether the zine is SFW or NSFW-inclusive, this is non-negotiable.
Will other forms of creation other than art and writing be allowed?
Yes, any form of media will be allowed! We will accommodate all creators willing to contribute.
Can I apply to multiple roles?
You are free to apply as both artist and writer, or any other medium of creativity. However, please keep in mind to commit only to what you are capable of creating within the timeline of the project.
Can I create more than one piece for the zine?
You can submit as many pitches as you like—the mod team will decide which of the pitches gets approved to the creation process. However, just like applying to multiple roles, please keep in mind to commit only what you are capable of creating according to the timeline of this project.
If you have any other questions, feel free to check out our socials listed below, and send a DM!