Austerity is an unofficial Genshin fanzine, dedicated to the General Mahamatra, Cyno. This zine will be SFW, physical, and for-profit.

SCHEDULE

PhaseDate
Project LaunchOct 27
Interest CheckNov 5 - Nov 30
Contributor ApplicationsDec 10 - Jan 25
Contributor Results SentJan 30
Last Day to AcceptFeb 7
Pitches DueFeb 12
Pitches AcceptedFeb 15
Check-in 1Mar 5
Check-in 2Apr 5
Check-in 3May 5
Final SubmissionMay 30
PreordersLate June
ProductionTBD
ShippingTBD

MOD TEAM

Mira

Graphics & Layout
Bio hhhey cyno i can bark for you
Head & Layout Mod for Rogue Waltz
Org & Layout Mod for Teyvat Academy
Head & Layout Mod for Everlasting Lilies

Cal

Writing & SNS
Bio Cyno is so fine-oh wolf-whistles I'm Ag, an electro male lover who is not beating the furry allegations
Experience
Writing Mod for Teyvat Academy
Head, Writing & SNS Mod of Wind's Devotion
Writer for 5+ zines

Kanz

Art & Promo Art
Bio Awooga I love a short general- Hiya I'm Kanz, your constantly headache of an artist!
Experience
Head & Art Mod for Desaulniers
Contributor to 15+ zines

Marina

Finance
Bio Scarab hunter who gave up and left Cyno at level 70. I'm Marina, you're friendly neighbourhood artist and finance mod :)
Experience
Finance Mod for Conviction
Finance Mod for Teyvat Kids
Mod for 30+ zines

Misery

Shipping & Production
Bio Hey, Misery here! I'm your local trash gremlin who adores Cyno!! I'm super stoked to be here and can't wait to see what you've all got in store for us!
Experience
Head, Layout & Production Mod for Twilight Sword
Layout, Graphics, Shipping, Production Mod for Claudevain Zine
Mod for 50+ zines

Frequently-Asked Questions

Q: What is a zine?
A: Zines are similar to shortened magazines and are filled with art and writing. This zine will feature content centered around the General Mahamatra, Cyno.
Q: What are the specs of this zine?
A: This information will be determined based on the responses to the zine's interest check, however it is planned to be an A5 zine with 80-100 pages.
Q: Will there be merchandise?
A: Yes, there will be merchandise which can be purchased as a bundle with the zine. The types of merchandise will be determined by the zine's interest check.
Q: Will there be any ship-related content in this zine?
A: No, we will not be allowing any romantic shipping between the characters, but highly encourage platonic and familial content! This is to avoid conflicts such as age and ship discourse.
Q: How will contributors be compensated?
A: Minimally, contributors will be guaranteed a PDF copy of the zine. Should sales allow, each contributor will be given a full bundle of the zine, as well as additional monetary compensation.
Q: Is this zine for-profit, for-charity or free?
A: This zine will be for-profit. More details on the compensation breakdown can be found in the information document.
Q: Do I need zine experience to apply?
A: Not at all! If you have any concerns, you're more than welcome to send us your queries through our Retrospring and the mods will be happy to clear your doubts.