Solaris ☀️⚔️ is an upcoming fanzine dedicated to the gents of the Final Fantasy franchise. This zine is a sister project to Lucida Sidera: A FF Ladies Zine.Our Interest Check will open on January 6, 2025.
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About
Solaris is an upcoming, SFW, for-profit fanzine dedicated to celebrating the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the gents of the Final Fantasy series. Our goal is to honor and appreciate the lasting impact these characters have by highlighting the unforgettable stories that have made the franchise so special. This is a sister project to Lucida Sidera: A FF Ladies Zine!The project is currently in its planning stages, with the Interest Check scheduled to launch in January. Be sure to let us know what you want to see by filling it out! And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.All information is subject to change based on Interest Check Results, but will be finalized by the time Applications open. Thank you!
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Application guidelines are currently pending.
Project schedule
Please note that this schedule runs on ET timezone.
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Project Launch | November 13 |
| Interest Check | January 6 - January 31 |
| IC Results | February 7 |
| Contributor Applications | February 17 - March 16 |
| Results Mailed | March 23 |
| Pitches Confirmed | March 31 |
| Work Submissions Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| 1st Check-in | April 19 - April 20 |
| 2nd Check-in | May 17 - May 18 |
| 3rd Check-in | June 14 - June 15 |
| Final Submissions | July 5 - July 6 |
| Sales & Production | |
|---|---|
| Preorders | August 7 - September 7 |
| Production | September - October |
| Shipping | November - December |
The Team
Solaris is run by the same team that organized Lucida Sidera: A FF Ladies Zine. We are very excited to bring this sister project to life!
FAQ
All information is subject to change based on Interest Check Results, but will be finalized by the time Applications open. Thank you!General InformationWhat is a zine?
A zine or fanzine is a small-circulation, self-published work of original writings and/or arts.What is this zine about?
Solaris is an upcoming, SFW, for-profit fanzine dedicated to celebrating the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the gents of the Final Fantasy series. Our goal is to honor and appreciate the lasting impact of these characters by highlighting the unforgettable stories that have made the franchise so special.What is the rating for this zine?
The zine is rated PG-13.Will the zine be physical or digital?
The zine will be physical and digital.Will this zine be for-profit or for-charity?
This zine is for-profit.How will contributors be compensated?
Depending on sales during pre-orders, contributors will be compensated according to the following financial model:1st tier: Free high resolution PDF (guaranteed)
2nd tier: Book
3rd tier: Book and paper/flat merch
4th tier: Book and all merch (including limited items, goals and early birds)Under this model, shipping is included for 1 bundle. If there are leftover profits, they will be split equally amongst everyone.How old do I have to be to apply?
All interested contributors must be 16 or older by the time of their application to be considered for the zine.How many contributors are you accepting?
We are anticipating about 50 contributors, which will involve 30 artists, 10 Merch Artists, and 10 Writers.Will you ship internationally?
Yes! International shipping may be available. Please note that some restrictions may apply based on the country.Where will the product be shipped from?
The zine will ship from the United States.Contributor InformationCan I apply for more than one role?
Yes! But interested applicants are most likely to only be accepted to one role.What are artists and writers required to do?
Accepted page artists are expected to create 1 page or 1 spread for the book/zine (with the option to provide spot illustrations for writers). Merch artists are expected to create at least 2 merch pieces each. Writers are expected to write 1 story that is 2k words in length, or 1 long-form poem of 1 to 2 pages.Will traditional art be allowed?
Yes. Please make sure to provide a clean, high-quality scan of your work. Scanning in 600dpi or higher is advisable.Are contributors allowed to collaborate?
We welcome all sorts of collaboration between our contributors! Do note, collaborations can only be established among contributors after they’ve been accepted into the zine and joined the Discord.We also welcome any collaborations where artists would like to provide secondary, small pieces to accompany a writer’s story and decorate the story’s pages! These pieces will not be priority and artists who do volunteer to do this would still be expected to provide a full-page illustration first and foremost. More details on collaborations will be available during claims and on the Discord server.Can I include other characters in my piece?
Of course, only as long as your Final Fantasy gent is included and they are the main focus of the piece.Can I include ships in my piece?
To keep this zine open to everyone, there will not be ships in any submissions.Are AUs allowed?
As this is a zine meant to stick to the canon universes of FF games, we will not consider AUs that change the world (for example: steampunk-verse). Exceptions to this rule would be Dissidia and Kingdom Hearts.Can I submit an older piece for the zine?
Unfortunately, no. Please make sure that the piece is unpublished and brand new.