Checkmate
A charity fanzine centered around the wedding of Roy and Riza from Fullmetal Alchemist. All proceeds will go toward Aktion Deutschland Hilft, an alliance of German aid organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine (pronounced like a shortened form of “magazine”) is a collection of artwork and fanfiction, brought together in one collected work. It is a fan project where people who enjoy the piece of media the zine is focused on can create work based on the series!What is the theme of the zine?
The wedding of Roy and Riza from Fullmetal Alchemist, as well as everything related to this event:
-Bachelor party
-Proposal
-Wedding preparations
-Wedding ceremony
-HoneymoonIs this a charity project?
Yes! All the money will be donated to Aktion Deutschland Hilft (@AktionDHilft). We want to help the victims of the war from Ukraine.What is the format of the zine?
Digital only! We want to make sure the money won’t go into printing and shipping. It’s better to donate all of it.Who are the mods organizing this event?
@BlackKingRoy — Art Mod
@missblackrabbit — Writing and Discord mod
@dragonifyoudare — Beta/Organization ModWho are the other mods?
@WhiteQueenRiza — Art ModHow long will the creation period last?
Following the results of the Interest check, the creation period will last for three months!Will there be merch?
We hope so, in a digital format (postcards, wallpapers, etc.)Will the zine be NSFW?
We hope to have a NSFW add-on for the zine, as well!How much will the zine cost?
Following the results from the interest check:
25 € for the SFW version
35 € for the NSFW versionWho is allowed to apply?
You must be 18 years or older to participate in this zine. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to work!I have more questions! Where can I ask them?
Get in touch via our Twitter or Tumblr! Asks and DMs are open if you have any questions, concerns, or if there's anything we can assist with. Don't be shy about reaching out!
Schedule
Contributor Application Period: July 15th-August 31st
Contributor Result Emails Sent: September 23rd-September 30thCreation Period: October 1st-January 7th- Pitch Submissions: October 1st-October 8th
- Pitches Finalized: October 13th
- First Check-in (Outline/Sketch): November 5th
- Second Check-in (50% Completion): November 26th
- Third Check-in (75% Completion): December 17th-Final Submissions: January 7th-Release Date: February 14th, Valentine's Day 2023!
Guidelines and Expectations
All contributors must be 18+ to participate in this project. Contributors will be expected to submit regular check-ins to ensure progress on their piece(s) is being made, and to inform mods as soon as possible if scheduling conflicts, extension requests, or dropping out is required. Any changes to our schedule will be updated to reflect new information and announced as soon as possible.For writers:
—Your piece can be anywhere from 2,000-2,500 words in length. You're welcome to work on multiple submissions provided you can handle the extra workload!
—If the piece(s) you are going to work on is not traditional prose (poetry, epistolary letters, etc.), this will be discussed on a case-by-case basis with mods.For artists:
—The size should be standard A5 portrait canvas, 2480px x 1748px. You're welcome to work on multiple submissions provided you can handle the extra workload!
—If you are planning to work on postcards, wallpapers, or other digital merch, the specific dimensions and specifications will be discussed with our formatting mod.Contact:
Keep up with our latest updates and announcements via Twitter or Tumblr! Asks and DMs in the Discord server itself are open if you have any questions, concerns, or if there's anything we can assist with. Don't be shy about reaching out!