for/from daichi zine
a special & free zine dedicated to
daichi sawamura of haikyuu.
About / FAQs
For/From Daichi Zine is a free, open-to-all zine dedicated to the best crow captain, Sawamura Daichi from the anime/manga series Haikyuu.This will be an unofficial anthology publication filled with a mix of writing, art, and merch—all in digital format.What is the zine’s theme?
The zine’s theme is simply For/From: Daichi Sawamura. Contributors can create works for Daichi (i.e. dedicated to Daichi), or from Daichi (e.g. a work in Daichi’s POV.)Will minors be able to contribute?
People aged 16 years old and above can contribute.How will this zine accept entries?
We will be having an open call for contributors shortly after the interest check period.Will there really be no contributor rejections for this zine?
We will be accepting all contributors during the sign-up period. Please stay tuned for updates on the application process on our Twitter account.Will ships and/or AUs be allowed?
This will be determined by the Interest Check.For other questions/concerns, you may reach us through Twitter or Retrospring.
guidelines
General Guidelines
1. This zine is a 100% free, non-profit, digital-only project.2. Everyone aged 16 years old and above are welcome to participate.3. Interested participants must fill out the Call for Contributors form within the given deadline. While we will not be rejecting anyone, participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Contributors who wish to collaborate with fellow creators are also welcome to join. In the interest of fairness, interested contributors may only sign up for ONE (1) role.4. With an open-admission system for this zine, please take note of the following guidelines: (1) All pieces must be Daichi-centric. Zine pieces must be relevant to the theme; which is “For/From: Daichi Sawamura”—the content can be created/dedicated for or from Daichi Sawamura. (2) AU content and ship content is allowed. (3) Contributors must submit works that are SFW. (4) Naturally, dead dove content (i.e, sexual assault, incest, gore etc.) will not be accepted.5. Failure to comply with the aforementioned guidelines may result in automatic rejection of your contribution.6. Contributors’ zine pieces cannot be shared outside of the server until after the zine is published.
Guidelines for Artists
Please take note of the following guidelines for your output:1. For page artists, your output must have the following specifications: (1) Size: A5 (5-7/8 x 8-1/4 inches or 148 x 210 mm) (2) 300 dpi (3) RGB format (4) Accepted file types: .PNG, .PSD, .CSP, .JPG2. For merch artists, feel free to follow any sizes/dimensions that suit your digital merch outputs, but kindly adapt the following specifications: (1) 300 dpi (2) RGB format (3) Accepted file types: .PNG, .PSD, .CSP, .JPG3. We will accept outputs in monochrome (black and white), flat color, and full color/full render.4. AU content and ship content is allowed as long as it is SFW.5. Please make sure your artwork/s comply with our Official Zine Guidelines; otherwise it may result in automatic rejection of your entry.
Guidelines for Writers
Please take note of the following guidelines for your output:1. In addition to the traditional fics, we will also be accepting poems from writer contributors. Poems should be 100-400 words, while fics can be anywhere between 500-3500 words.2. Both romantic and platonic ships are allowed.3. We welcome works set in canonverse or in an alternate universe (AU).4. All works must fall strictly within the G to T ratings, following AO3 guidelines. (If you’re unsure, you can always ask our Mod Team.)5. Please make sure your artwork/s comply with our Official Zine Guidelines; otherwise it may result in automatic rejection of your entry.
For any questions/concerns, you may reach us through Twitter or Retrospring.
schedule
(Dates are in GMT+8)Interest Check
24 January 2022 - 24 February 2022Open Call for Contributors:
07 March 2022 - 12 April 2022Emails Sent: 28 April 2022Creation Period:
Pitch submissions: 5 May 2022 - 12 May 2022Pitch acceptance: 15 May 2022Pitch acceptance: 20 May 2022Check-in #1: 2 June 2022 - 9 June 2022Check-in #2: 2 July 2022 - 9 July 2022Check-in #3: 2 August 2022 - 9 August 2022Final submissions: 16th-23rd August 2022Formatting Period: 27 August 2022 - 15 October 2022Target Launch: 20 October 2022Schedule may be subject to change.
call for contributors
Our call for contributors is now closed.
Thank you for your interest in our zine.
For any questions/concerns, you may reach us through Twitter or Retrospring.
moderators
Ysayshe/her
graphics/layout modHello! I'm Ysay, but y'all can call me Mrs. Wakatoshi. 24/7 simp for Ushiwaka, but will fight you if you hurt Daichi. [sips coffee]twitter
