FengQing Zine
A fanzine dedicated to the relationship between the martial gods of the South: Feng Xin and Mu Qing!email: [email protected]
The FengQing zine is a fan-made pay-for-production (p4p) project featuring contributions from artists, merch artists, and writers.The FengQing Zine will feature SFW pieces only. All participants must be 18+.This zine is dedicated to the romantic relationship between Feng Xin (Nan Yang) and Mu Qing (Xuan Zhen). The theme of this project is: Opposites, but complementary. To reflect this theme, the title of the zine is Rising Winds, Hidden Affections.Sign ups for the zine will be held in September. Please follow us on our socials to stay up to date.If you have any questions, visit our FAQ page or message us on our socials. Thank you so much for your interest in this zine!
Schedule
SET UP
August 1st - 31st: Promotions
September 1st - 18th: Creator sign-ups
September 19th - 26th: Sign-up resultsCREATION PERIOD
Sept. 27th - Oct. 3rd: Creator Idea Submissions
October 4th - 10th: Idea selection
November 14th: 1st check-in due (20-30% drafted)
January 16th: 2nd check-in due (50-75%)
February 28th: Final offeringsFORMATTING AND PRODUCTION
March 1st - 31st: Formatting/preorder prep
April 1st - 30th: Preorders
May+: Production
September: Shipping (Tentative)
Mods
Bewusi: Art ModBio: Hi, I’m Bella! I’ve been a big FengQing fan for over a year now and I’ve been in a few projects prior. Super excited to be a part of the team for this zine :DWhy I love FengQing: I love how they bicker and hate each other but secretly want to make out.
Dr. Artemis: Finance, Shipping, Writing ModBio: Hi, I’m Artemis. You may know me from the Feng Xin Zine I did not so long ago. Well buckle up, cause I’m ready for another zine, this time dedicated to my two favorite idiots!Why I love FengQing: I love how they are opposites, yet so similar, and complement each other so well. I fell in love with them and haven’t looked back since.
Dulxinea: Formatting ModBio: Hello, I’m Dulxinea. I’m an artist and fanfic writer and this is my first time working on a zine.Why I love FengQing: They’re so funny but also angsty at the same time. Nanyao was my first TGCF ship even before hualian, I fell in love with them since their first appearance.
Lanuwis: Graphics ModBio: Hello~ I'm Alana, AKA Lanuwis. I just recently started creating content for the fandom, I was just a consumer. If you know me, maybe it's because I'm absolutely obsessed with FengQing and Omegaverse, so I made my own AU!Why I love FengQing: They are my life changers, their dynamic and their personal traits are so appealing. I cannot imagine my life without them.
Thekeyholder: Social Media ModBio: Hi everyone, I’m happy to work on another zine! It’s so exciting to bring a fengqing-focused project to life.Why I love FengQing: They’ve been living rent free in my head for 4 years, and it doesn’t look like they will leave soon. I just love their dynamic and all the possibilities of what they can become together!
WayNee: Promo Art ModBio: Hi hi, I'm WayNee, I'm an artist and I'm irrationally drawn to FengQing, so you've probably seen me in other projects already ^^ I'm very happy to be part of the mod team for this zine, there's so much to look forward to, I hope everyone enjoys the ride with us!Why I love FengQing: I love Mu Qing, I love Feng Xin, and I love them together even more, because nobody says 1+1=0 quite like their braincells when combined 🫶
FAQ
What is a zine?
A zine is a self-published booklet, usually fan-made and P4P featuring, art, short stories, and merch revolving around a central fandom, character, or ship.What is the theme of this project?
The theme of this zine is Opposites, but Complementary. We feel this theme really highlights the core of FengQing. Potential combinations that would fall under this theme are, but not limited to: sun/moon, light/dark, night/day, summer/winter, bow/sword, cat/dog, fire/ice, angel/demon, dragon/phoenix, east/west, calamity/god, god/deputy, past/present, deity/mortal, earth/heaven, sea/land, gold/silver, blue/orange, city/country, etc.What are the specs for this zine?
The zine will be an A5 hardcover booklet. Page number will depend on the number of artists and writers accepted, but we estimate page count to be around 220 pages! The zine will also feature sprayed edges and a slipcase.How many contributors will there be?
There will be 10 writers, between 30-35 artists, 5-8 spot artists, and 3-5 merch artists. We will also select several pinch hitters from our applicant pool.Can my piece have other characters besides Feng Xin and Mu Qing in it?
Yes! Art pieces and fics can include other characters, but make sure FengQing is the focus! We will not be accepting content that depicts FengQing with other characters romantically (unless there is brief mention of a past relationship like Feng Xin and Jian Lan).What is the selection process like?
For writers, we will be looking for understanding of grammar/sentence structure/formatting, along with compelling characters, well-developed plot, and emotional resonance.
For artists, we are looking for overall skill and understanding of light, color schemes, composition, and anatomy.How will contributors be compensated?
It is our goal to provide every contributor with a free physical version of the zine (shipping included) along with a free digital version. Physical merch and shipping will have to be purchased separately, unless sales do really well and we can cover one or both of these too.
It is our main goal to be able to provide each contributor with a free physical zine, however due to the unpredictability of sales, we may not be able to fulfill that goal. However we can guarantee all our contributors will get a free digital zine and will be able to purchase the zine and merch at production cost.How will mods and contributors communicate over the course of the zine?
We will be communicating through our FengQing Zine discord server. Please note to take part in the zine, you need to be able to communicate with mods through discord. If there is a unique circumstance you cannot access discord, reach out to Artemis to set an alternative means of communication up.How much of a commitment will this zine be?
Participating in any zine is a time commitment, so please ask yourself before signing up if you have the time to give to the zine, not only in creating a fic, merch, or art, but in submitting check ins and communicating with the mods. We understand sometimes things happen and you will need to drop out, hence why we have pinch hitters, however for things to run as smoothly as possible we want to make sure we have contributors who are able to fully commit to the zine and keep to the designated timeline. If you do need to drop out, notify us immediately so we can give our pinch hitters as much time as possible. Furthermore, if check-ins are ignored and you have not reached out to a mod in the designated time frame, unfortunately we will have to drop you. The final deadline is nonnegotiable.
Writers
How do I apply?
You will need to submit two writing samples during creator sign ups. Each piece should be under 2k words. If you do not have fics under 2k words, you can submit a snippet from a longer fic. More info can be found in our Contributor Applications and Guidelines document.What is the word limit for zine pieces?
The word limit is 7000 words.Does my piece need to be beta-ed?
Yes, all fics must be beta read. If you have trouble finding a beta, we can help find someone. Our writing mod will also provide feedback after each check in.
Artists
How do I apply?
During creator sign ups you will submit two sample pieces that you feel are a good reflection of your current skill. More info can be found in our Contributor Applications and Guidelines document.Are there any requirements I should be aware of?
You will need to make sure your piece is converted to CMYK for printing purposes. If you don't know how to do this, please reach out to the mods and we can help!As an artist, what can I create for the zine?
Page artists can create a 1-page illustration, a 2-page spread, or a 2-6 page comic. We will also have 5-8 dedicated positions to spot artists, who will be paired with one or two writers to create spot art for each piece (2 - 5 pieces per fic). Spot art can be anything from a half page illustration, to small design elements that take up an eighth of the page.
The size of the zine is A5. We are happy to accept a wide range of art mediums, from colored, black and white, watercolors, etc.
You are welcome to apply as both a page artist and a spot artist!
Merch Artists
How do I apply?
During creator sign ups, you will submit two sample pieces that best showcase your merch-making capabilities. More info can be found in our Contributor Application and Guidelines doc.Are you looking for any specific merch?
Yes, we are looking for a few, specific items to offer for this zine. We really want the main focus on this project to be the zine, thus will only offer a few select merch items. We would like to offer a pin or pin set and a multi-pieced standee/hinged standee or an acrylic block. We are open to other merch items like stickers, shikishis, tarot cards, keychains, etc.Do I need merch experience to be a merch artist?
You are welcome to apply without any experience, however we would prefer artists to have experience making merch for items like pins and acrylics.