Q: How do I apply?
A: Applications will be open July 10, 2020. There will be links to Google Forms (provided on the applications page of this site). There are separate forms for each position and don't be shy!! You can apply to more than one position. You will be asked to link sample works in the Google Form.
Q: When is the deadline to apply?
A: Applications will be closed on July 24, 2020. Once all applications are reviewed, we will provide a list of contributors accepted.
Q: How are you judging the applications?
A: We are accepting the applications based on skill and how well certain art styles will work together with other styles. The format of this zine is similar to a magazine/scrapbook, so we want the overall feel of the book and styles to work well together and compliment each other pieces.
Q: Is having a large following a prerequisite?
A: Not at all! Your social media could definitely have less than 1K followers and still be accepted! Remember, it's the skill that we're judging, not the follower count.
Q: Is traditional art allowed for this zine?
A: Yes, however, we ask that you provide us with a high quality scan of your art.
Q: Do my sample works have to be Avatar: The Last Airbender themed?
A: No, your works do not have to be related to ATLA themes. For artists applications, feel free to submit any of your work that best represents your skill. However, for writers applying, it would be rather helpful if your sampled writings focused on the ATLA universe as it allows us a clear understanding of how your work compliments and matches the tone of this zine.
Q: How long should my writing samples be?
A: We ask that your submission samples be less than 2,000 words each. If your samples are longer than that, please do your best to cut it down to under 2k words. If you find it difficult to shorten your sample, please cut it off at the 2k word mark and let us know that there is more (ex: "I'm cutting it off here at the 2,000 word mark, but there's more where that came from"). Generally, this zine will have a word count cut-off, so it's best to show us upfront in your applications that you are capable of good writing within a small word count.
Q: Can I submit sample works that include ships?
A: Yes, this is totally fine. However, in the final zine we will keep relationships canon (like the series).
Q: How many contributors will be accepted?
A: The current plan is to accept 40-50 artists, 4 writers, and 4 graphic designers. These numbers may change, depending on the applications received.
Q: Why didn't I get accepted?
A: There are numerous possibilities. The first and most important point being the amount of applicants we're accepting currently in comparison to the amount of applicants who've submitted an application (we get a lot of applications). The second one being the skill. This is not to say that your work shows a lack of skill, but rather that some other applicants may have a better grasp on the fundamentals. The fundamentals for artists would be lighting, anatomy, poses, and color theory. The fundamentals for graphic designers would be layouts, typography, color choice, and logos. The fundamental for writers would be grammar, spelling, sentence structure, tone and diction. Your work may demonstrate all of the above, but don't forget the first point being the number of applicants who have submitted too! The third reason why you might not have gotten accepted is style. Your style may be amazing, but would it compliment other artists' styles? or is it so so different that it can distract from other people's pieces? (some styles may be drastically different but still be manageable in complimenting other's work). For example, if most of the other accepted entries have an anime-essence to it, but we have one amazing entry that specializes in cubism art, the difference can be too jarring. We aren't searching for a specific style, it's all based on the entries received. The forth reason is an influx of the same style. Sometimes we get too many applicants with very, very similar styles. As the old cliche movies go, "It's not you, it's me."
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Honestly, you guys are full of talent. We really wish we could accept more of you, but management would be a nightmare especially on such a specifically formatted zine like ours. Thank you for your interest, and we hope you guys stay tuned for our work and other zine announcements! If and when we officially announce a new zine in the works, we encourage you to submit an application with us again. Even if your application was rejected before, this does not automatically mean you won't be accepted the next time around! Keep being awesome!