✶ the sparks between us ✶
an inuokko zine
about
The Sparks Between Us is a zine focused on the relationship between Inumaki Toge and Okkotsu Yuuta from the series Jujutsu Kaisen.
The zine will contain a a variety of art and fanfiction, ranging from canon-verse to AUs. We hope to celebrate InuOkko in as many ways as possible, along with the community.
This zine will be digital with digital and physical merch. There will be separate SFW and NSFW versions, and you must be 18+ to contribute to either.
If you are interested in applying to be a contributor, please refer to our application guide!
schedule
| Interest Check | January 17 to January 31 |
| Mod Applications | February 7 to February 14 |
| Mod App Results | February 18 |
| Contributor Applications | February 28 to March 28 |
| Contributor App Results | April 4 |
| Participation Confirmation | April 8 |
| Concept Check | April 9 to April 15 |
| Pitches Confirmed | April 17 |
| Check-In #1 | May 3 |
| Check-In #2 | May 24 |
| Final Submissions | June 14 |
| Pre-Orders | June 28 to July 31 |
| Fulfillment & Shipping | Late August to October 2022 |
FAQ
Q: How old do I have to be to participate?
A: We are requiring all contributors to be over 18! While we do have separate SFW and NSFW zines, you must be over 18 to have a PayPal, which is how contributors will be compensated.
Q: Will contributors be compensated?
A: At the very least, all contributors will receive a free copy of the digital zine and any/all digital merch.
When all costs are paid, we will split the profits equally among the contributors and mods.
Q: How will contributors receive compensation?
A: Contributors will be paid via PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal, we will work with you to find a solution!
Q: Will the zine be digital or physical, SFW or NSFW, and what kinds of merch will the zine bundles have?
A: Our zine will be digital with digital and physical merchandise. We will have both SFW and NSFW zines.
Q: Is traditional art allowed as a contribution?
A: Yes, provided you can send us a high-quality scan or photo of your piece. If you would like to contribute traditional art, please make sure to include at least one traditional piece in your application, submitted via a high-quality scan or photo.
Q: Can I apply for multiple positions?
A: Yes, you can! We are allowing artists to work as both page and merch artists. We are also allowing mods to apply as contributors.
Q: What content will be allowed in the zine?
What is allowed:
﹢ Romantic or platonic works focusing on Toge and Yuuta's relationship
﹢ Canon-compliant works and AUs
﹢ In case of NSFW, mild to moderate kink
What is not allowed:
﹢ Crossover AUs
﹢ Major Character Death
﹢ Heavy Gore
﹢ Characters being depicted as under 18 in NSFW content
﹢ Non-con
Q: What length should the writing samples be for the application?
A: We are looking for 1-3 samples. Each sample should be at least 1k, and no more than 6k when combined.
Q: Do we need an InuOkko piece in our samples?
A: An InuOkko piece is not required, but we do highly encourage it! If you have art of them as separate characters, we recommend submitting it, since they are the zine's focus.
Q: Are AU works and pieces accepted?
A: Yes! As long as the AU follows our guidelines, and is not a crossover with another media's universe.
Q: Will manga spoilers be allowed?
A: Yes!
Q: Will applications be looked at immediately, or at the end of the deadline?
A: We will be reviewing on a rolling basis to stay on top of things, but you are free to edit your submission! If you do so, let us know, and we will be sure to review your updated application.
Don't see your question here?
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mods
Lina
Head Mod, Organization/Finance Mod
Laina
Social Media Mod
Bee
Graphics/Layout Mod
Bobo
Art/Merch Mod
Asa
Writing Mod