Fool's Gold: 沙里淘金
Fool's Gold is a for-profit, SFW zine about Honkai Star Rail's character Aventurine!
If you have any questions, feel free to DM us on Twitter (X) or BlueSky, or email us at [email protected]
Schedule
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Project Launch | Jan 10 |
| Interest Check | Jan 17 - Feb 14 |
| Contributor Apps | Feb 28 - Mar 28 |
| Results sent | Apr 4 |
| Last day to accept | Apr 11 |
| Pitches Due | Apr 18 |
| Pitches Accepted | Apr 21 |
| Check in #1 | May 16 |
| Check in #2 | Jun 13 |
| Check in #3 | Jul 11 |
| Final Submission | Aug 8 |
| Preorders | Sep 5 - Oct 10 |
| Production | Nov - Dec |
| Shipping | Jan/Feb |
| Leftovers | Apr |
Moderators
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Experience:
Adventurer's Handbook — Head, Shipping, Social Media
Spectacle of Rain — Head, Shipping, Social Media
Dive Back in Time vol.1 & 2 — Finance, Shipping
Solstice: Jing Yuan Zine — Finance, Shipping
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I once had a dream I got given $5 to ask Aventurine out on a date in high school and we ended up getting married. I didn't play HSR back then.
Experience:
SHADOWCHROME — All except writing
Midsummer Lie's Dream — All
Spectacle of Rain — Formatting
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i love blonde preservation shielder men and throwing myself into the arms of rngjesus
Experience:
Solstice: Jing Yuan Zine — Art
Spectacle of Rain — Art
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May Aventurine bless all my future gacha pulls 🙏🏽
Experience:
Masquerade: HSR AU Zine — Head, Graphics, Writing, SocMed
Moonlight Threads II: Genshin Hanfu Zine — Writing, Cultural Sensitivity
In A Past Life: Jingrenheng Zine — Writing
Love Scenario: AllDok Zine — Writer
Tides & Tears: NVFR Zine — Writer
Lover’s Dirge: Ivantill Zine — Head, Writing
Applications
General Guidelines
All contributors must produce a brand-new, original piece of work for the zine that has not been previously published.Our main method of communication with contributors will be through Discord. As such, contributors should be prepared to create a Discord account if they do not have one already.Please double check the schedule to ensure that you are able to commit to the project timeline.Should you have any questions or concerns, please communicate your needs to a moderator in a timely manner. A lack of responsiveness hinders the entire project, and continuous inactivity will result in removal of the project.Previous experience is not required to apply. However, contributors must be 18+ to apply.AI generations are strictly prohibited in portfolios. Contributors accepted into the project are also prohibited from submitting any AI-generated or assisted pieces for the zine.
Page Artist Guidelines
Page artists will be responsible for a single page illustration, a 1-2 page comic illustration, or a 2 page spread illustration.In the applications, we will be looking for:- Portfolio of at least 5 complete pieces (i.e. fully colored, no rough sketches or WIPs).- At least one Honkai Star Rail piece preferred, but not required.-Any NSFW pieces must be appropriately separated and tagged.- Judging of samples will be based on anatomy, composition, use of color, consistency, among other factors. Dynamic poses are preferred.- No stolen, traced, AI-created, or AI-assisted works will be accepted.
Merch Artist Guidelines
Merch artists will be responsible for designs for merch that will be sold alongside the zine. Merch artists will be able to provide preferences for merch types upon applying, but their assignments will be finalized after acceptances are sent.In the applications, we will be looking for:- Portfolio of at least 5 pieces.- At least one Honkai Star Rail piece preferred, but not required.-Any NSFW pieces must be appropriately separated and tagged.- Judging of samples will be based on composition, use of color, among other factors.
Writer Guidelines
Writers will be responsible for creating a 1.5k - 2.5k word (3-6 pages) piece.In the applications, we will be looking for:
- Three (3) individual samples in a similar quality and style that you would produce for the fanzine.- Each provided sample should have a word count of 2k - 2.5k words with a leeway of ~200 words.- At least one piece should be a completed, stand-alone work.- At least one Honkai Star Rail piece preferred, but not required.-Any NSFW pieces must be appropriately separated and tagged.- Judging of samples will be based on characterization, pacing, and other factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine (short for fanzine) is a collaborative collection of original, fanmade, non-commercial work inspired by a certain theme. Zines may feature works from artists, writers, and merchandise artists.Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, but contributors will only be accepted for one role.How many contributor slots will be available to applicants?
Including guests, we plan to accept about 40 contributors total.Will this zine be available for shipping overseas, and what locations will be covered?
Shipping will be available to all countries, except USPS restrictions. Please refer to the USPS website to check the list of countries unavailable for shipping.How will contributors be compensated for their participation?
All contributors will receive a physical book (shipping not included) at minimum.Full distribution of merch for all contributors inclusive of shipping will be determined by the profitability of the zine.What type of content will be featured?
This zine will contain general art and writing relating to Aventurine.NSFW content will be dependent on interest and in a separate publication.AI-generated or assisted works will not be allowed in the zine.Do I need prior zine experience to apply?
Not at all!I have a question not answered here.
Please send us your questions through email or Twitter/BSKY DM. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible!