Moments in the Sun is a One Piece digital fanzine for charity that will focus on the Alabasta KingdomCREATION PERIOD STARTED!


Schedule

 schedule is subject to change
NOV 01Announcement ✔
NOV 10Interest Check opens ✔
DEC 22Interest Check closes ✔
JAN 08Mods Apps open ✔
FEB 09Mods Apps close ✔
FEB 16Mods Results ✔
FEB 26Contributor Apps open ✔
APR 08Contributor Apps close ✔
APR 19Contributor Results ✔
JUN 07CHECK-IN #1 ✔
JUL 12CHECK-IN #2 ✔
AUG 16CHECK-IN #3 ✔
SEP 20CHECK-IN #4
OCT 11CHECK-IN #FINAL
NOV 01Pre-orders open
DEC 16Pre-orders close
DEC 17Sending of the bundles via email

Moderators

✗ Head, Cosplay & Graphics Mod
✗ Pronouns: She/They
✗ Experience: Head and Graphics mod for Ace & Isuka Zine, Graphics & Formatting for Knights of Dawn (Arknights TCG Project) and Graphics for All You Need Is Love (OP Fluff Zine).

✗ Head, Art & Socials Mod
✗ Pronouns: She/They
✗ Experience: Head and Art mod for Saboala Zine; Head mod for Esuka Zine; artist for Esuka, Saboala, Marines, and Summerfest zines.

✗ Writing Mod
✗ Pronouns: She/Her
✗ Experience: First time writer mod, but has written for OP Horror Zine, OP Mythology Zine, OP Cowboy Zine, OP Growing Pains, Mihawk Zine, Smoker Zine, Saboala Zine, Usopp Zine, (and non OP) Spyro 25th Anniversary Zine & Leon Kennedy Zine.
✗ Icon artwork by @myrthena

✗ Writing Mod
✗ Pronouns: She/her
✗ Experience: Head and Writing Mod for Smokescreen and No Me Without You zine, Writing Mod for Scales of Gold, Heart Beats, Friend-Shaped, The Last Laugh and several others

✗ Art Mod
✗ Pronouns: She/Her
✗ Experience: Head mod for Sailing the stars, Art Mod for Wings a keigo Tamaki zine, Artist in OP Animal zine.

✗ Formatting Mod
✗ Pronouns: she/they
✗ Experience: Mihawk Zine (Art Mod); Shanks zine (Formatting Mod); Buggy zine (Merch Mod); Contributor to 14 Zines total.


FAQ

You can send your questions here: retrospring.netQ. Is there a possibility for this zine to be physical?No, we decided to make this project purely digital so all proceeds will go to the chosen charity.Q. Have you picked which charity to support?Not yet! We will ask for suggestions in the interest check and research to make sure the proceeds will reach the people in need.Q. How much would the zine and the possible bundles be?This will be determined in the interest check, but we are certain that we will set a minimum price and let the buyer donate more if they want to.Q. Is this a zine only or will there be merch too?Since this is only a digital zine, we can only consider adding digital merch.Q. How many contributors are you looking to accept?Based on the interest check, we're looking to invite 8~12 writers and 20~25 artists (page, collab, and merch).Q. Will the contributors be compensated?Since this is a 100% for charity project, the contributors will get the digital bundle for free.Q. Is there an age limit?Except for the cosplayers who need to be 18 or older, there won't be an age limit. The moderators will make sure that the project will have a safe and professional environment for everyone. However, if you know you won’t be comfortable working with minors/adults, then we suggest you pass up on this project.Q. Is application for multiple roles allowed?Yes, but contributors will be picked for one role only.Q. Can traditional artists apply?Yes! Just be sure that the traditional art is scanned in high quality and follows the zine resolution (see Contributor Guidelines).Q. Will ships be allowed?Only relationships as they were presented in canon are allowed.Q. Will there be NSFW content?The project is SFW only.


Contributor Guidelines

For the complete contributor guidelines, please check out this document.Artists:
- Both Page and Collab Artists are expected to make one (1) full illustration, either a spread (landscape) or single page (portrait), whichever they prefer.
- Collab Artists will draw the “cover art” of the fic of their choice. Collab artists may also draw additional small/spot illustrations for the fic but it is not expected.
- Merch artists are expected to make 1-2 digital merch with multiple designs.
Writers:
- Writers are expected to write 1 fanfic with 1500~2000 words.
- Writers will work with a Collab Artist who will draw the "cover art" of their fic.
Cosplayers:
- Cosplayers are expected to do at least one (1) costume with a photoshoot. Each cosplayer can choose whether they prefer: just one photo taking up a full page, or multiple photos on one page. Can be either a spread (landscape) or single page (portrait).
- Photos must be delivered in high resolution (3456 x 5184 px at least). Professional editing is preferred but will not be required, but mods must have permission to edit it if necessary.
- Collabs with writers/artists are very welcome, if they are interested!