strongest duo - volume two
A gojo, geto, & satosugu zine
A zine with Gojo-centric, Geto-centric, and Satosugu content
The purpose of the Gojo & Geto zine is to feature Gojo and Geto, both individually and together. Pieces focus on one character or on their relationship (platonic or romantic). This zine is SFW. Artwork from the Vol 1 cover by Anna on Instagram!
Current Status: Pitches
about
mods
Admin, Organization, Finances, & Shipping
Lee: Hello! I have modded over a dozen zines, and I'm excited about this zine idea! My favorite thing about JJK is the worldbuilding. My card has a list of my zine experience, but you can also find me RTing zine stuff on my Twitter. I'm so excited to partake in this zine!
CARRD // TWITTERSocial Media
Kate: Back for Vol 2, or as I see it, my coping mechanism for the latest chapters.
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Mimori: Yooo, I'm Mim! I helped work on Vol 1 and I'm excited to be here again. At my day job a few of the things I produce are magazines and social media graphics as a designer. I love the characters and world of JJK, and the incredible artwork and writing that the fandom creates from it. I look forward to seeing everyone's contributions, and thank you to everyone supporting us! TUMBLR__Layout__
Gab: Hi hi I'm Gab and I was supposed to be in zine retirement but then Lee pitched Vol 2.
TWITTER__Shipping Intern__
Hazel: Hii I'm Hazel! I wasn't in Vol 1, but I'm here now because I offered my place to Lee for hosting shipping stuffs! Satosugu makes me feral I'm very excited.
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schedule
2023-2024
Interest Check closed Nov 6th
Nov 21-Dec 6: Pitches
Dec 6: Pitches confirmed
Dec 10: Creation period begins!
Jan 12: 1st check-in (20% done)
Feb 9: 2nd check-in (60% done)
March 1: 3rd merch check-in
March 8: 3rd check-in (99% done)
March 15: All pieces in!
April 1: Preorders open
April 30: Preorders close
May-July: Production period
August: Shipping period
October: Leftover sales
~Nov, Dec: Leftovers shipping
Currently: Pitches!
FAQ (interest check and selected Q & A)
Zine content
Is this zine SFW?Like Vol 1, this is a completely SFW zine. There are general content warnings for body horror, mentions of death, blood, and grief. Nothing featured is stronger than what is in the anime and manga. For examples of what was in Vol 1, visit any of our social medias!What's the balance between happy and sad content?
In Vol 1, most pieces erred on the side of angst, though we had a mix of angst/bittersweet and fluff.What's the split between art and writing?
We have a total of 5 writers, 9 merch artists, and 18 artists (illustrations and comics).
Zine Sales
What is your store link?
The BigCartel will be updated in April 2024 with Vol 2 merchandise.When will sales be held?
We aim to hold preorders for Vol 2 in April 2024, and leftover sales in October of 2024.What will be available during leftover sales?
TBAWhat kind of items do you have available?
TBA
Contributor guidelines
applicable for vol 1 only
WritersRequired:
- 3 SFW samples all placed in one Google/Dropbox folder, each under 2,500 words.
- At least one standalone piece (a completed oneshot). This piece can be a reworked excerpt as long as it reads like a standalone piece with a beginning, middle, and end. The other two samples can be unedited excerpts.
- At least one JJK pieceRecommended:
- At least one sample that is Gojo-centric, Geto-centric, or Satosugu-centric. We would like to see your characterization of them!Contributor expectations:
- Each writer will submit one 1750-2500 word fanfiction created for the zine and its themePage ArtistsRequired:
- 3 SFW samples all placed in one Google/Dropbox folderRecommended:
- A JJK piece is recommended, but not required
- One sample that is Gojo-centric, Geto-centric, or Satosugu-centric
- A fully rendered piece with a completed backgroundContributor expectations:
- Each artist will submit one artwork created for the zine and its theme
- Page artists will also have the option to volunteer to create stretch goal merch, though this is not requiredMerch ArtistsRequired:
- 3 SFW samples all placed in one Google/Dropbox folderRecommended
- At least one sample of a merch item you have designed or produced beforeContributor expectations
- Each merch artist will submit one complex merch design (example: miniprint) OR two simpler merch designs (example: a pair of buttons, a pair of die cut stickers)
- Merch artists will also have the option to volunteer to create stretch goal merch, though this is not required
- Merch we may be interested in, though we are open to other options: acrylic charm set, enamel pin set, stickersheet, prints, polaroid set, poster, desktop/phone wallpaper, buttonset.*Writers will be allotted 10 pages (about 2500 words in a size A5 zine), so with an ~80 page zine, we can accept about 4 writers, 30 artists, and 5 merch artists. These numbers may change!Tech HelpWe've gotten some CuriousCats with people confused about how to make the portfolio, so we've made a tutorial to hopefully help.All applicants will be asked to place three samples into a Google folder or Dropbox folder.To do this in Google Drive:
- 1. Make a folder in your Drive by clicking New --> Folder.
- 2. Double click on the folder to open it.
- 3. Now it's time to upload your pieces. Artists, upload your piece to this folder by clicking New --> File Upload. Writers, if you have your fics as a Word Document, you can upload them as Word Documents. Alternatively, writers can click New --> Google Doc to make a new Google Doc, and then paste their fanfiction into the document. Do this for each of your pieces so that you have three files in your folder.
- 4. Rename your files so that they are named in the order you'd like us to view them. For example: Sample 1, Sample 2, Sample 3.
- 5. Share your folder. To do this, right click on the name of your folder (if you are currently viewing the contents of the folder, it will be rightmost name on the top bar. If you are currently viewing just the folder name, then just right click on the folder itself). Then, select Share in the dropdown menu that appears. In the "Get Link" box that appears, click "Change to anyone with the link" to change it so it says "Anyone on the internet can view." Then, copy this link. This is the link we will open to view your samples.
- 6. Test your link by opening it in an incognito window to make sure we can view it.If you are having trouble with this, it is also okay to upload everything to a single Google Doc, though this is not preferred.Q & ACan I edit/update my samples during the application period?
Yes, but please DM or email us with to let us know that you've made changes so we can update that!When do applications close?
Applications will close at 11:59PM PST on March 15th.Can you apply for multiple positions?
Yes, of course! We'd love to see your application to multiple positions. However, if accepted, you will be accepted for one position.
contributor and zine goals/expectations
We would like this zine to be an understanding space. If accepted, each contributor will be asked to keep up with their piece according to our check-in and final submission schedule. In the case of personal circumstances or conflicts, extensions will be granted.We would like this zine to be a safe space. We would like our Discord to be a kind, drama-free zone; as such, all content will be SFW and controversial topics should be avoided. Sharing works in the server with violence equivalent to what is in JJK is okay, but we ask that everybody be considerate of others if they express discomfort. Treating each other with kindness and respect is expected.We believe we should compensate contributors and mods for their work. Each contributor will be guaranteed a free digital and physical zine, paid out of pocket by Mod Lee in the case that the zine does not break even. Leftover money will contribute to free shipping, a free full bundle, and/or split evenly among all individuals involved above the age of 18. Items not comped will be available to contributors at production price.We aim to produce a quality product to celebrate Gojo, Geto, and Satosugu! We hope that everybody tries their best according to their capabilities.We hope that everybody has fun! Though we hope that this product can be the best it can be, at the end of the day, we’re all just a bunch of fans doing this for fun :)
FAQ (interest check and selected Q & A)
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THIS ZINE?You can expect a physical and digital zine (size A5) of upwards of 70 pages including fics and art, as well as several pieces of merch!On our Twitter, we will be posting spotlights of our contributors, previews of works in progress, an interactive story, and more!> Will there be an NSFW section of this zine? If there is, will it be distinctly separated from the SFW part of the zine?This is a completely SFW zine, to accommodate for the fact that there may be contributors or customers that are under the age of 18.> Will a digital zine be available?
Yes!> What kind of split between art and writing will there be?We have 5 writers, 9 merch artists, and 18 artists!> What characters will be featured?Pieces will either focus on Gojo, Geto, or Satosugu. However, other characters will be included, though the only pairing featured is Satosugu (Gojo and Geto).> Will artists and writers be allowed to submit AU pieces for this zine?Yes!WHAT DO FINANCES LOOK LIKE?Mods, artists, merch artists, and writers will all receive equal cuts if there are any leftover funds after production costs. We hope to compensate contributors for their hard work! Mod Lee also will provide one free physical zine to all contributors out of pocket if we do not break even.Our values include transparency and open communication about finances with our contributors.We are shipping from the USA and are conscious of the high cost of shipping overseas. We hope to have bundles that are reasonable and fair for folks both in and outside of the USA.DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING SPECIAL PLANNED?TBA for Vol 2, but see our interactive story and community doodlepad from Vol 1!