// SEE YOU IN THE STARS
A Murder Drones rarepair zine created under the ZineCollage group.
ABOUT
'See You In The Stars' is a free Murder Drones fanzine with the goal of highlighting rare pairings in the fandom to let passionate artists and writers show their love for them.At the moment, the zine is set to release in mid 2027. This can be liable to change.The name of the zine comes from a lyric in FOREVER (The Full Version).
SCHEDULE
| Mod + Misc. Interest Check | 30th Jun. - 31st Jul. |
| Artist Interest Check / Mod Apps | 10th Aug. - 15th Sept. |
| Mod App Results | 25th Sept. |
| Contributor Apps | 1st Oct. - 25th Nov. |
| Contributor App Results | 1st Dec. |
| Contributor Pitches | 15th Dec. |
| Check In #1 | 1st Jul. 2027 |
| Check In #2 | 1st Mar. 2027 |
| Check In #3 | 1st May. 2027 |
| Final Pieces | 1st Jul. 2027 |
| Release Date | 1st Aug. 2027 |
CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES
+ If included, you cannot publicly share your piece outside of the official Discord server until it has been permitted.+ All pieces must be specifically made for the zine.+ You are expected to uphold communication with mods if any issues arise.+ If you miss two check-ins without the aforementioned communication, you will be removed from the project.+ You may also be removed from the project at any time for breaking the guidelines or engaging in harmful behaviour outside of the zine.+ This details: racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, harassment, name-calling, and/or slurs. Any activities not listed here can still be punished if deemed necessary.+ If contributors engage in harmful behaviour listed above, even if outside the project, or found to be using AI in their pieces, they will also be removed.+ Though, all contributors retain full rights to their work and are free to do whatever they would like to their pieces after the project has ended.
ALLOWED CONTENT
The rating of the zine should be T by AO3 guidelines. This means everyone should be able to read it without much issue.
| YES | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| OC Inclusion | As background characters | As main characters |
| AU-Focused Pieces | Case by case basis | - |
| Redesigns | Slight changes, different outfits | Gender swaps, design overhauls |
| Ships | Rare pairings | Adult x minor, see here |
| Dark Topics | Angst, cartoon violence | Horror, gore, etc. |
| NSFW | - | Not allowed whatsoever |
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
// GENERAL APPLICATIONS
+ Having Murder Drones-related work in your portfolio will help in your application.
+ You must be over 13 upon submitting yout application.
+ Your portfolio must be easily accessible (no paywalls, account-only sites).
+ Google Drives are recommended, but other sites are acceptable.
+ If your portfolio is on a social media, make sure your work is easily findable (media tab, tagged).
+ DO NOT submit NSFW art in your application. If your portfolio contains it, please tag it properly.
+ AI or stolen work in your portfolio is also not allowed.
+ You can apply for more than one role if you wish.// ARTIST APPLICATIONS
+ Samples must reflect the quality you intend to deliver in the zine.
+ If you apply to be a page artist, at least one sample should have a high quality background along with the foreground (no gradients/simple colours).
+ If you apply as a merch artist, you must show an understanding of successful merch design in at least one sample (simple designs, viewable from far away/small scales).// WRITER APPLICATIONS
+ Samples must reflect the quality you intend to deliver in the zine.
+ Provided works can only be, at maximum, 2,500 words with 100 words of 'wiggle room'.
+ If you apply to be a poetry writer, submit poetry in your application.
+ If you apply to be a fanfic writer, submit fanfic examples (preferred to be at least 1,000 words).
+ Excerpts are allowed if they are able to be read as standalone pieces (including a beginning, middle and end).
MOD TEAM
Sam - She/He
// HEAD & SOCIAL MEDIA MOD
// ZINE EXPERIENCE
See You In The Stars (Head & Social Media Mod)
// LINKS - Carrd | Tumblr | AO3TBD
// SUPPORT MODTBD
// ART MODTBD
// WRITING MODTBD
// GRAPHICS MOD(ROLE UNDECIDED)
// INTERN MODS
NON-ACCEPTED SHIPS
As this is a rarepair zine, popular ships are not allowed to be accepted for the zine's contents. This is nothing against these ships, they just aren't the focus of the zine. Thank you for understanding.If you think a ship should be removed/added in the list below, please contact our head mod.
// NUZI
N x Uzi; Uzi x N; Biting Biscuits; Biscuit Bites// ENVY
V x N; N x V// KHORI
Khan x Nori; Nori x Khan// JESSA
J x Tessa; Tessa x J; Ripping Royals// NUVI
Uzi x N x V; Nuziv; Violent Biting Biscuits