☆So what is this anyways?☆

I, Vintage, have what those call a “too much gene.” My brain is on active mode 25/8 with no signs of stopping. Which means at 2 A.M. I am relayed ideas and concepts at the speed of sound to which I have to immediately write down so I do not lose them. This has resulted in a spreadsheet FULL of ideas and concepts that are just... sitting there. Waiting patiently for some day someone to use them. My hope with “This Arc Was Skipped” is to bring together other creative folks to work together and execute these original ideas!“But, Vintage” you may say “what are you ACTUALLY looking for?!” I am looking to provide writers, artists, and other creatives a concept and space to just create without having to go through the process of actually THINKING of those foundational pieces. Also to foster collaboration between various creatives and have a community of other like minded folks to thrive and connect.And yanno. These ideas could be put to better use than collecting dust in a spreadsheet!

☆About☆

This is the (potentially) first volume of “This Arc Was Skipped”, a zine series based around fake anime titles and their plots! This zine will be DIGITAL ONLY unless interest checks state otherwise. However as I (Vintage) am running this essentially by myself it is probably unlikely it will move past the digital stage.We will be showcasing art, writing, and digital merchandise dependent on interest check results for “This Arc Was Skipped” in general, not just per theme.This zine series will be SFW, UNLESS the theme/ polls on social media dictates otherwise (i.e. Harem Style may have a NSFW companion zine)

☆FAQ☆

☆What is a zine?
A zine is a collection of art, writing, and sometimes other mediums combined into a digital PDF or physical booklet. Zines usually center around one specific subject or theme and can be from one person or a collection of people.☆Will this be a charity or for-profit zine?
This zine will actually be 100% free and digital only. My goal is however to advertise commission status’ for all contributors at the time of posting their social spotlights and keep a running tab on the Carrd with their socials/ where the commissions are available☆But what if a contributor REALLY loves the premise, and wants to use it outside of the zine?
This is something that can be discussed with me; I am more than willing to let ideas go, however, I will need to be credited as being a presence in the project beyond TAWS, and the contributing partner ALSO needs to agree. Depending on the circumstances contracts may be drafted :)☆Will there be NSFW content?
Not primarily. This is a SFW zine series. Later volume themes may garner interest in a NSFW version; this will be handled via socials and polls to determine if there should be a NSFW add on.☆Will there be merch?
Yes and it will be digital only!☆Will this zine feature alternate media art?
If the desire arises, yes! Content creators of any kind are welcome to apply. This is dependent on the results of the interest check though!☆Will follower count matter in considering the applicants?
Not at all!! Just because the algorithm isn’t nice/ you’re new to posting/ people forgot to follow for whatever reason doesn’t have any weight in determining contributors :).☆How old are contributors required to be?
We ask that all contributors be above the age of 16, since this is a teen-rated zine. I will be using social media bios to determine this, please make sure your age is listed! If it is not listed somewhere you will NOT be considered as an applicant☆How will contributors be compensated?
Since this is a completely free and digital project all contributors will be provided the full zine and all digital merch. There will be a contributor only illustration designed by Vintage which will be provided upon volume completion. Also as stated previously commission status’ will be shared throughout the project period!Got a question that hasn’t been answered? Please feel free to DM the zine on our social medias or send an email with “Q&A” in the title to [email protected]

☆SPECS☆

The amount of page artists and writers are determined by several factors including interest per prompt, BUT the desire is to have:☆15 different artists
☆15 different writers
☆3 merch artists (this position is for merch that would fit the general theme of the current volume)☆This zine will be 100% free☆This zine will be digital. Details are as follows:
Will contain:
X-page PDF copy of the zine.
X digital merch items.X is the placeholder; this number will be released to contributors first, then on socials later for supporters☆As of right now TAWS is going to be STRICTLY digital, 8.5 x 11 in size, in RGB color. Interest checks for the project over all not just the individual themes will determine if this stays the same. Depending on applicant status there may be overlap of more that one artist/writer pair up for a singular prompt. AT LEAST ALL 15 WILL BE FILLED FIRST

☆MEET THE MOD☆

Mod Vintage ☆ She/They ☆ Everything ModMod Vintage has participated in several zines as a contributor (art and merch!) and as of late has been on the moderator side of things, ranging from intern to Head Mod (just not Writing Mod. unfortunately that spoke on the wheel is the weakest)Vintage has mod experience from:
☆"Create Everything!" a Date Everything! Fanzine (Art Mod)☆"Something Just Like This" an EraserMic Zine (Intern)☆"Exceptional" A MHA Rarepair Zine (Graphics Mod)☆“A Hero’s Initiative” A MHA x D&D Zine (intern turned Art Mod)☆“GF Seasons” A Gravity Falls Zine (Graphics Mod working with the Head Mod)☆“Return to the Unknown” An Over the Garden Wall Anniversary Zine (Graphics Mod)You can find Vintage on:
INSTAGRAM, BLUESKY, AND TUMBLR @vintagehoneybeesYou can find her on TWITTER/X as @a _vintage _bee

☆SOCIALS/CONTACT☆

You can find THIS ARC WAS SKIPPED through the following channels. Please reach using any of these socials if you have any questions! (Please allow some time for Vintage to answer; she's got a day job that gets top priority!)Tumblr: @thisarcwasskippedzineBluesky: thisarcwasskipped.bsky.socialInstagram: thisarcwasskippedzineCarrd: thisarcwasskipped.carrd.coEmail: [email protected]
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.X/Twitter: Has been permanently frozen for “violating guidelines” (to which I have attempted to appeal. It has not lead anywhere). Do not follow @fauxanimezine on X/Twitter

☆Schedule for the
First Edition☆

The complete schedule will be decided once our interest check is finished and that will determine if this project even sets sail :)Please note that due to ever changing circumstances, all dates are estimates and may change. Any huge changes will be announced on socials:

☆Past Prompt List☆

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
NOTICE: All of these fake anime titles are of @vintagehoneybees'/ Vintage's creation and are primarily available for use for "This Arc Was Skipped". If Vintage or any of the participants in the project find there is someone using these prompts without proper credit to This Arc Was Skipped or vintagehoneybees they will be dealt with accordingly.Prompts will change out depending on which edition of "This Arc Was Skipped" is in creation.Current Theme: Shoujo Volume 1

• page artist app
• writer app
• merch artist app

When applications are open, links will be active!

☆GENERAL GUIDELINES☆

We ask of you:General Expectations
☆ Be polite, kind, and considerate to your fellow contributors, Mod Vintage, and any interns/assistance she brings on; no rude or inappropriate behavior will be allowed and may result in your ejection from the project.☆ Have a Discord account, or be willing to make one for all major communication.☆ Keep Vintage in the loop! Turn in check-ins on time, or ask for extensions at least 24 hours in advance. If you ghost the project, we will have to forfeit your position in the zine. Vintage is very understanding of outside circumstances.
Just keep in communication.Page Artists
☆ Create one full piece (size yet to be decided) that adheres to your accepted prompt, a comic related to your prompt, or at LEAST 1-2 spot art pieces (information on sizing is in Sample Spot Arts on the Carrd)☆ Mod Vintage will provide feedback prior to the final submissions, but you are more than welcome to ask for feedback at any part of the process!Writers
☆ Contribute one full piece (word counts/writing type yet to be decided) that adheres to your accepted prompt.☆ Mod Vintage (or assistant if one decides to show Vintage mercy) will provide a full beta-read prior to the final submissions, but you are more than welcome to ask for feedback at any part of the process!Merch Artists
☆ Contribute your assigned pieces of merchandise that adhere to your accepted prompts/merch types.☆ Mod Vintage will provide feedback prior to the final submissions, but you are more than welcome to ask for feedback at any part of the process!

☆PAGE ARTIST GUIDELINES☆

During the contributor application process, a few things will be asked of you. Please remember to provide all requested samples, and if using Google Drive, to set link sharing to “on”. If Vintage cannot access your work or your samples are incomplete, we will have to disqualify your application, so please double check everything is completed on your form!

☆Vintage will be evaluating artist applications based on grasp of anatomy, use of color, piece composition, and other artistic fundamentals.We will require of you:
☆ A link to your portfolio with at least 3 of your best, completed SFW pieces in it; this should be submitted as a Google Drive link with permissions set to “anyone with the line can view.” If submitting any additional pieces with NSFW in your portfolio alongside your 3 SFW, please put them into a separate folder. Please put trigger warnings.☆ For the 3 SFW examples of your best work Vintage is looking for (ideally) fully colored with backgrounds, reflecting the standard of work you would like to contribute to this zine.☆ Works that match the theme of each volume are NOT REQUIRED but definitely encouraged if you have them!☆ (upon acceptance) An idea of which pitches you would like to work with. All pitches for each volume will be listed in the Discord.

☆MERCH ARTIST GUIDELINES☆

During the contributor application process, a few things will be asked of you. Please remember to provide all requested samples, and if using Google Drive, to set link sharing to “on”. If Vintage cannot access your work or your samples are incomplete, we will have to disqualify your application, so please double check everything is completed on your form!

☆Vintage will be grading merch artist applications based on suitability of your designs to the merch in question, grasp of anatomy where applicable, composition, and use of colour.We will require of you:
☆ A link to your portfolio with at least 3 of your best, completed SFW pieces in it; this should be submitted as a Google Drive link with permissions set to “anyone with the line can view.” If submitting any additional pieces with NSFW in your portfolio on top of your 3 SFW, please put them into a separate folder. Please put trigger warnings.☆ Showing examples of merch designs that you would like to make for this zine is recommended. E.g. if you would like to make profile icons for the zine, include icons in your samples.☆ Works featuring the theme of the particular volume theme are preferred, although not required.☆ (upon acceptance) An idea of which aspects of the current theme you would like to work with, and what digital merch you would like to produce. Vintage can also provide a list of the most requested items from the Interest Check!

☆WRITER GUIDELINES☆

During the contributor application process, a few things will be asked of you. Please remember to provide all requested samples, and if using Google Drive, to set link sharing to “on”. If Vintage cannot access your work or your samples are incomplete, we will have to disqualify your application, so please double check everything is completed on your form!

☆Vintage will be grading writer applications based on story flow, thematic understanding, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.We will require of you:
☆ A link to your portfolio with at least 3 of your best, completed SFW pieces in it; this should be submitted as a Google Drive link with permissions set to “anyone with the line can view.” If submitting any additional pieces with NSFW in your portfolio on top of your 3 SFW, please put them into a separate folder. Please put trigger warnings.☆For the SFW examples, submit pieces that reflect the standard of work you would like to contribute to this zine. We ask that they are between 500-2,500 words for prose (about 100 words of ‘wiggle room’ are allowed). For other writing types, such as travelogues, diary entries, etc, we ask that pieces be between 100-1,500 words.☆At least one sample must be a complete piece of work. While we will have a bit more wiggle room since this is a digital only project, please do not exceed the wiggle room number of 2,700 words for your completed piece.☆ Works featuring the volume’s theme are preferred, although not required. They can be fandom pieces that fall under whichever category is current for the project!☆ (upon acceptance) An idea of which pitches you would like to work with. All pitches for each volume will be listed in the Discord.