Incandescent is a SFW fanzine featuring various magical-girls anime and manga, including Sailor Moon, Princess Tutu, Tokyo Mew Mew, and more.Contributions include art (page, comic, merch) and writing (fanfiction, poetry).All profits go toward Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).The zine will be both digital and physical, with merch.
This FAQ will be updated as more questions come in.Q: What's the zine's theme?
A: There's no specific theme besides magical girls (anime and manga exclusively). However, contributors are encouraged to include a reference to light if possible, as a nod to the title.Q: Is there a minimum age for contributors?
A: Yes, we're asking that all contributors be 18+ years old.Q: When can I apply to be a contributor?
A: Contributor applications closed on 31 January 2024. Thanks for considering the zine!Q: What should I prepare for the contributor applications?
A: Short answer is 3 samples and a project concept. Long answer is here.Q: When will preorders go up for sale?
A: Preorders are open until 15 August 2024. Thanks for supporting the zine!Q: Where is my money going?
A: The zine is for charity. The selected contributors voted for profits to go to Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).Q: Are AI-generated pieces allowed?
A: Contributors may not use AI to create their work.Q: Are OCs allowed?
A: We will not be including OCs in this zine -- we love OCs, but we want to focus on existing magical girls.
INCANDESCENT SCHEDULE
Dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the mods- 26 September 2023 ¦ Start social media activity / Interest check opens
- 1 October 2023 ¦ Open moderator applications
- 1 November 2023 ¦ Close moderator applications
- 15 November 2023 ¦ Choose moderators
- 30 November 2023 ¦ Finalize timeline / Interest check closes- 1 December 2023 ¦ Announce zine (formally)
- 2 December 2023 ¦ Introduce moderators
- 3 December 2023 ¦ Contributor applications open
- 15 January 2024 ¦ Finalize final zine specs (size, etc.)
- 31 January 2024 ¦ Application closes- 10 February 2024 ¦ Notify applicants of decisions
- 15 February 2024 ¦ Deadline for applicants to confirm participation / Email all contributors about timeline, final work requirements, and bios for introductions
- 22 February 2024 ¦ Pitch concepts due (2-3 per contributor)
- 29 February 2024 ¦ Pitch results
- 1 March 2024 ¦ Begin introducing participants
- 2 April 2024 ¦ Check-in 1
- 1 May 2024 ¦ Check-in 2
- 1 June 2024 ¦ Check-in 3
- 15 June 2024 ¦ Final drafts due- 5 July 2024 ¦ Preorders open
- 15 August 2024 ¦ Preorders close / Final PDF due
- 20 August 2024 ¦ Submit order
- TBD ¦ Ship zine
This team of mods is excited to bring Incandescent to life!Holly (she/her)
Head Mod
Social Media: AO3 | Bluesky | Tumblr | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Princess Tutu, Shugo Chara!
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ Be Gay Do Crime: A Harlivy Zine - Head Mod
▹ Fandom events - Writer and Artist
▹ Professional experience with writing, editing, and document design: 12+ years
Additional experience can be found hereYowa (they/them)
Production Mod
Social Media: Bluesky | Instagram | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Tokyo Mew Mew
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ Ran kpop fan merchandise stores on Tumblr (3 years)
▹ Ran Perfume Decanting Business (4 years)
▹ Work in print advertising (10 years)
▹ No Me Without You Zine (shipping and production mod)
Additional experience can be found hereEtteee (she/her)
Writing Mod
Social Media: AO3 | Instagram | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ One and Only: an Ayaitto zine
▹ Sleight of Hand: a Genshin magicians zine
▹ Our Summer Song: a Project Sekai summer zine
Additional experience can be found hereYue (any pronouns)
Socials and Formatting Mod
Social Media: Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Shugo Chara
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ IDV Tarot - Art, Graphics
▹ Mahou Genshin - Co-Head, Graphics
▹ IDVogue - Graphics, FormattingJiro (she/her)
Art Mod
Social Media: Bluesky | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: CardCaptor Sakura
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ Runway Naha : A Fashion-Focused Sk8 Zine ( 2023 ) - Head Mod
▹ Get Rekt : A Reki Kyan Zine ( 2023 ) - Art Mod
▹ Like A Festival : A MatchaLoveBlossom Zine ( 2023 ) - Art Mod
▹ Garden Of Eden : An Eden Zine ( 2023 ) - Art Mod
▹ Treasured : A NagiReoNagi Zine ( 2024 ) - Co-Head Mod, Art Mod & Discord ModZelina (she/her)
Finance Mod
Social Media: Tumblr | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Sailor Moon
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ Zines no Kuni no Alice: Welcome Back, Alice! [Main Editor, Graphics, Social Media; Finances]
▹ Pro Hero Academia Zine [Finance & Production]
▹ METAMORPHOS: A DabiHawks AU Zine [Finance & Organization]
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Additional experience can be found hereRelia (they/them)
Organization Mod
Social Media: AO3 | Bluesky | Tumblr | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Sailor Moon, Princess Tutu, Revolutionary Girl Utena
Key Relevant Experience: Art Moderator: Ares Zine (Hades Game) - completed project on schedule for release, with 7.8% pinch hit rate
▹ Community Care Liaison, Game Master: Sailor Moon forum roleplay community, 2 years
▹ GM Team: Sailor Moon Gaia Online roleplay community, 2 years
Convention Photoshoot Coordinator: Sailor Moon, Trigun, Hades, Bioshock Infinite, 9 years
▹ Project Management: Professional experience, 15+ yearsRina (she/they)
Graphic Design Mod
Social Media: AO3 | Tumblr | Twitter
Favorite Magical Girl Anime: Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, CCS
Key Relevant Experience:
▹ Graphics Mod: Sunstruck Blossoms & Moonlit Blooms zines (Genshin Impact)
▹ Graphics Mod: One and Only zine (Genshin Impact)
▹ Co-Layout Design/Formatting Mod: Celestial Night zine (Sailor Moon)