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    Hymne a l’amour is a non-profit digital Persona 5 Royal illustrated storybook zine that celebrates WLW relationships with the main female cast, centering around first loves and confessions!This zine will contain full spoilers of Persona 5 Royal, Tactica and Strikers spoilers are to be decided at a later date.



    Contributor application guidelines

    Writer Applications will be open from July 8 to August 5.Artist Applications will be open from November 1 to November 30. We will be looking for page/spread artists, merch artists and multiple cover artists.This zine is going to feature 3 main relationships: ShihoAnn, MakoHaru, and Sumitaba, and an extra section will be dedicated to MakoAnn. Each ship will get between 4-5 writers each and form a “team” alongside artists and create a story together. Each writer will get a chapter 8-10 pages long and each chapter will be assigned 2 artists. Each ship will have one or two associated merch items.We would love to have around anywhere between 20 writers, about 40+ page artists, and 4-6 merch artists. Numbers are subjects to change. This number includes 5 guest writers, and 5 guest artists. Contributors will required to have Discord, as it will be our main channel of communication
    Hymne a l’amour will be a full SFW zine, regardless all interested applicants must be 16+ by the time the applications close
    Previous experience will not be required but please keep in mind that you’ll need to work and brainstorm with others!
    Provide a portfolio showcasing 3 to 5 pieces of your work!
    Portfolio links provided should be accessible. Make sure yours works!
    Contributors may apply for different roles,but contributors will only be chosen for one role
    Contributors may choose only one ship to work with and there will be no changes, so choose wisely!


    Writers

    The main focus of this zine will be the writers, who will be expected to work on teams on one out of the four sections; 3 main couples and 1 extra couple, as stipulated above.
    Teams will agree following a single track story and decide which part is going to write each of them. Teamwork is important and so is communication, so keep in mind that you will be discussing ideas and working together extremely often.
    Please keep in mind that Hymne’s format will be a storybook, and you will need to talk with others and plan ahead!
    Each writer will get around 8-10 pagesFor your Portfolio:
    Submit 3 pieces that showcase your best work and writing abilities. We will be looking at your GRAMMAR, SENTENCE STRUCTURE, FLOW, and CHARACTERIZATION.
    At least one sample must be complete and stand alone. For example, you can submit a one-shot and two excerpts/pieces of longer works.
    All submitted pieces must have a minimum of 1000 words and must not exceed 3000. In case your piece is more than 3000 words, provide a shorter version.
    Make sure your links are accessible (on Google Docs or Microsoft Word) or upload a PDF of your submission(s).


    General Schedule

    PhaseDescriptionDate
    Interest Check--June 3
    June 24
    IC ResultsInterest Check
    results posted
    July 1
    Writer AppsApplications for
    WRITERS ONLY open
    July 8
    August 5
    Writer Apps ResultsWriters emails sentAugust 16
    Last day to accept--August 23
    Artist AppsApplications for
    ARTISTS ONLY open
    November 1
    November 30
    Artist Apps ResultsArtist emails sentDecember 23
    Last day to accept--January 5
    Creation PeriodArtists and writers will
    be working on the zine
    Writers - Oct - May
    Artists - Jan - Jun
    (Tentative) ReleaseZine is released for the publicTBD

    More info in: Apply


    Writers Schedule

    PhaseDate
    Writers applicationsJuly 8 - August 5
    Writers applications resultsAugust 16
    PlanningOctober 19
    Pitch deadlineOctober 21
    Check-in #1November 21
    Check-in #2January 31, 2025
    Check-In #3March 11, 2025
    Check-In #4April 12, 2025
    DeadlineMay 13, 2025

    More info in: Apply


    Artists Schedule

    PhaseDate
    Artists applicationsNovember 1 - November 30
    Artists applications resultsDecember 16
    Check-in #1February 11. 2025
    Check-in #2March 11, 2025
    Check-in #3April 12, 2025
    Check-in #4May 10, 2025
    DeadlineJune 1, 2025

    More info in: Apply