coda is an upcoming unofficial Evangelion zine for charity. This zine is a tribute to the Evangelion series coming to an end. All proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).The zine will be released digitally and in print, along with merchandise.
We are looking for 30 artists, 5 writers, and 3 merch artists.
Zine Specifications
Half letter (5.5" x 8.5"), full color, perfect bound
Digital and physical
Merch: Prints (5" x 7"), sticker sheets, charms (stretch goal)
Contributor Expectations
Page artists are expected to complete one half letter piece (5.5" x 8.5") at 300 dpi in CMYK with bleed. There will be a limited number of spots for spreads. Please note interest in doing a spread when applying!
Merch artists are expected to complete one piece of merchandise of the following: a mini print (5" x 7") or a sticker sheet (5" x 7"). As charms are a stretch goal, they will be discussed individually. All pieces will be at 300 dpi in CMYK.
Fic artists are expected to complete one spread art or other art accompanying a fic. Additional specifics about dimensions and format will be communicated once artists are matched with authors.
Templates will be provided for page and fic art, prints, and sticker sheets.
Writers are expected to complete one fic roughly between 1.5k - 2.5k words in length. Writers will have the option to be paired with an artist who will do page illustrations.
For more information and FAQ's, please consult our info doc or ask on our curiouscat.
Application Guidelines
We are no longer looking for applicants. Thank you for your interest!
You must be at least 13 to apply as a contributor.
All contributors are required to have a Discord account. All communication will be on the zine's server for organization and simplicity.
We are looking for page artists, fic artists, merch artists, and writers.
Artist
You must be 13 or older to apply for this position.
When applying, we will be asking you to provide a portfolio of sample work.
Your portfolio must include a minimum of three finished pieces.
Your portfolio can be a Google Drive folder, an art blog, or any other form of shareable link. As long as we can access it easily and see your pieces, it's fine!
For page and fanfic artists, examples of fully rendered pieces with backgrounds are strongly recommended in your portfolio. At least one full-body illustration is recommended as well.
For merch artists, we require previous examples of merch of the type you would like to create for the zine.
It's strongly recommended that at least one of your samples is related to Evangelion! This will allow us to see how you characterize and illustrate the cast.
Our page and fic artist application can be found here. Our merch artist application can be found here.
Writer
You must be 13 or older to apply for this position.
When applying, we will be asking you to provide a portfolio of sample work.
Your portfolio must include a minimum of three fic samples. If there are more than three fic samples, we will choose to read three at random.
At least one fic sample should be between 1.5k-2.5k words.
Your portfolio can be a Google Drive folder, an AO3 account, or any other form of shareable link. As long as we can access it easily and see your pieces, it's fine!
It's strongly recommended that at least one of your samples is related to Evangelion! This will allow us to see how you characterize the cast.
Our writer application can be found here.
For more information and FAQ's, please consult our info doc or ask on our curiouscat.
Moderators
Helen
Head Mod / Finances / Graphics / Shipping
Hi there! I'm Helen. I'm really excited to organize a zine for one of my favorite series! Looking forward to working with you all. My zine experience can be found here.
Bridget
Communication / Social Media
Hello! I'm Bridget and I'll be managing the Twitter account and other communications. I absolutely love Evangelion, Rei in particular. I'm excited to work with y'all on this zine!
Izzy
Intern / Communication / Shipping
Hi, I'm Izzy! I'm new to modding zines, but I'll be managing most Discord announcements and emails. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!
June
Writing
Hey, I'm June! I'm a third-year literature student, and I'm super excited to help with writing contributors for this zine. You can view my project experience here.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Current | Production period |
| TBA | Orders shipped |
We are aiming to ship in June 2022.
Please note that this timeline is subject to change.