Irasshai!
Welcome to Shinkomi Delights, a treasure trove of illustrations and stories where every piece whispers savory details of the day-to-day of the Shinkomi residents.A free fanzine project for Slow Damage (official page).Project will go live on January 15, 2024.Download here.

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This zine is dedicated to the celebration of food, desserts, and drinks featuring the Shikomi Residents. It will showcase fan works portraying the residents enjoying food together or individually. We also welcome fan-made recipes and cosplays.

FAQ

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section!We've compiled a list of common questions and provided answers to help address any uncertainties you may have.If you don't find the answer you're looking for, feel free to ask via https://retrospring.net/@SDzine❊ Is this zine for-profit?
↠ Our zine is intended for digital release and is completely free of charge. Run by fans.❊ What is a finished piece?
↠ Illustrations: fully rendered, 300 dpi, 8" x 10" (2400x3000 pixels) with standard .125 bleed (landscape or portrait). The exact number should be 3.125 per side, but ~3 is fine.
Fics: language as cleaned up as possible, already beta-read, including all tags and content warnings if applicable
Media: file ready to be placed within the zine
(Updated on 8.24.23)❊ What are the expectations for contributors in each role?
Artists: 1 illustration or asset suitable for personal printing
Writers: 1.5k ~ 3k word fic
Media: 1 (or more) files to feature/link within the zine❊ I’m confused about the theme. Can you clarify for me?
↠ As a cookbook zine, our theme is all about food, including desserts, and drinks. This can mean scenes of characters eating, recipes dedicated to characters, cosplay of characters with food or food patterned clothes, designs and key-chains of food, and more! Please feel free to explore what food means to you through your love for these characters.❊ What are the criterias used to classify works? Is there going to be a specific theme for the cookbook (ex: sweets or beverages) or nah? Is it going to be only SFW or NSFW included?
↠ Finished pieces mean:
- Fully colored, rendered illustration
- Written work with beginning, middle and end
- Good quality photo/media (up to 8 pieces from the same set)
- Recipe (ingredients, cooktime, steps to follow, storage (if applicable))❊ Are there any limits to the number of contributors you'll accept?
↠ Not at all! We're thrilled to welcome contributions from as many individuals as possible. Additionally, it's absolutely acceptable for a single contributor to submit more than one piece.
There is no set limit on the number of contributors we'll accept. We'll accommodate all the pieces and submissions that are ready as of the going live date.❊ How old do contributors need to be in order to apply?
↠ All applicants must be 18 and above by the time applications open.❊ What is the content rating for the zine?
↠ Our zine accepts both SFW (Safe for Work) and NSFW (Not Safe for Work) content.
To ensure everyone's comfort and accessibility, we will include content warnings before every written work, providing readers with a heads-up about potentially sensitive topics.In the case of NSFW works, they will be grouped toward the end of the .pdf, allowing readers to have control over their exposure. Our aim is to create a balanced environment, allowing individuals to engage with content that aligns with their preferences.❊ Can the zine and/or assets be printed?
↠ Yes, for personal use only.❊ What size will the zine be?
↠ Letter sized.❊ Would there be a separate server for this zine? Or would it stay within a channel instead?
↠ The Towa's Atelier Server will have a designated section for zine contributors, accessible via role only!❊ How many contributors are you looking for? Should there be about equal parts writers/artists?
↠ All finished submissions by the deadline will be featured.❊ Will there be check-ins for progress and whatnot?
↠ Yes there will be three check-in periods for the main piece.❊If I wanted to cosplay, do the pics need to be food themed?
↠ Must include an edible item or a theme, outfit about food, dessert, drink or cooking.❊Is it necessary to have experience?
↠ No experience required, submit what you can!❊ How many pages are guys aiming to have as a minimum?
↠ 25❊ Could someone help me proofread/check for english?
↠ Absolutely, let us know by one of the check-ins.❊ Do the pieces have to be related to a pairing, or can they be also related to a character/romantic interest?
↠ All ships ok, single character ok. Euphoria and Madness endings reference ok.❊ Will this get a chance of physical copy and maybe some actual merch like keychain, sticker, mini postcard?
↠ Files will be distributed and accessible for personal use

Rules

We will use discord to communicate most information and updates, alongside email communications.We want to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all contributors. Bullying between contributors is strictly prohibited, and we encourage individuals who witness any instances of bullying to promptly reach out to the moderators. We take such situations very seriously and will address them accordingly.Respect for everyone's background, identity, pronouns, points of view, and interests is of utmost importance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards hate speech, callouts, bullying, and any other forms of harmful behavior. It is crucial that all contributors engage in respectful and constructive interactions throughout their participation in this project.SFW guidelinesAny depictions of food-related scenarios or characters in a related environment to beverage/food production or services are okay.
Comics accepted.NSFW guidelinesNo violence.
Full anatomy exposure okay.
Works will have their own section within the zine's pdf.
Applicable to written works too, content warnings will be listed.

Contributors will be asked to provide a brief bio that includes how they came to be fans of SD and what they love about the characters.
We will feature contributor spotlight on our channels.ARTISTS
Artists are welcome to create digital illustrations, such as wallpapers or icons. Here are some possible merch pieces ideas that artists can consider as well. All assets will be digital so those interested will need to print/produce merch pieces on their own.Designs Suggestions:Prints
Charms
Washi Tape/Lanyard
Stickers
Notepad/Memopads
Buttons
Bookmarks
Standees
Phone/Desktop WallpaperArtists are also welcome to create one illustration that could serve as a cover for the zine. However, only one artist will be selected as the cover artist at the mod team's discretion.WRITERS
Writers are welcome to write any material, as long as it relates to the zine theme and is no more than 3,000 words.All works must come provided with trigger-warnings (if relevant) and specified if they are canon, post-canon, canon divergence, or AU.Cross-overs with other characters or cameos are ok!MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
You fall under the media contributor umbrella if your work falls under any umbrella other than digital/physical illustration and writing, such as:- Cosplay
- RecipesFinal pieces are to be provided with content warnings (if applicable) and must be your own creations.☆Recipes☆Please indicate dietary considerations if possible
Ie: gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
Your own creations/modifications/spin on a recipe is encouraged

Zine will go live on January 15 2024

🎀WIP preview - Canva Template🎀🚬Resigning/Unable to meet deadline form🚬

• ✨Shinkomi Delights Contributor Spotlight✨

• 🍈 Shinkomi Delights - Zine Contributor Profile

• 🍯Shinkomi Delights Submission Form V1.8.9

Shinkomi Delights Cover Selection CriteriaOctober 2023🍓Points MethodThe mod team* will assign up to five points when reviewing each illustration submitted to be a zine cover. There will be seven sections that can accumulate up to 35 points total.The illustration with the highest score will be the front cover, and the second-highest score will be the back cover.This system was designed because all of the submissions to date are incredibly gorgeous and picking just one for each was truly challenging. The mods will submit their scores separately from each other to ensure a neutral selection process.🍓SectionsRelevance to the Fandom: Does the cover artwork reflect the characters, elements, or themes of Shinkomi Delights?Visual Appeal: Does it draw the viewer's attention and make them want to explore the zine further?Composition and Layout: Does the layout effectively use space and design elements?Originality and Creativity: Is the concept, pose, or technique fitting with the zine theme?Execution Lens: Does the polish contribute to the intended purpose of the piece?Emotional Impact: Does it resonate with the fans on a personal or emotional level?Versatility: Is the artwork a suitable cover, considering factors like size, aspect ratio, and the placement of text or logos?🍓AnnouncementThe announcement will be made after obtaining your approval.🍓Artists' RightsArtists reserve the right to accept or withdraw their submission at any point.__
*except for Hazu and Mel, who are zine contributors

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