a for-charity fanzine that celebrates love, joy, solidarity, acceptance, and community
through stories and art from the
amazing Yuri!!! on Ice fandom
We are proud to announce that your support allowed us to raise $2040.83, which we’ve donated to Equal Justice Initiative and Rainbow Railroad!
Thank you all so much~we’re grateful to be able to donate to the life-changing work of these amazing charities and we couldn’t have done it without you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this zine about?
This is a zine that celebrates LGBTQ Pride through art and stories of love, joy, solidarity, acceptance, and community.What is the zine rating?
PG-13, or the equivalent of the Teen rating on AO3. This rating, as it is in movies, contains slightly more intense material than a PG-rated story, but is not as intense as an R-rated story. Violence may be described in detail some readers may find disturbing. References to mature themes may appear, but not be described in detail. Actual sex may be implied to happen, although sex scenes are usually still "fade to black." The content would not be inappropriate in modern young adult fiction.Are pieces limited to any specific themes or issues?
Not at all. We welcome pieces that deal with sensitive issues in the LGBTQ community as well as more light-hearted pieces. Our goal is to simply make a zine full of art and stories of love, and contributors may write or draw what the zine's Pride theme means to them, as long as the pieces encompass the zine’s tone of positivity.Is this zine for charity or profit?
This is a 100% for-charity zine! 100% of net proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organizations Rainbow Railroad and Equal Justice Initiative.
Rainbow Railroad is an organization that helps LGBTQ people from anywhere in the world escape violence and persecution in their countries.
Equal Justice Initiative is an organization committed to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights.Love and Life: a Yuri on Ice Pride Zine is not affiliated with or endorsed by either organization.Will you announce the amount donated to charity?
Yes! Once orders and fulfillment have been completed, we will make an announcement with the total amount donated to charity.How will the zine be promoted?
Through the zine’s tumblr and twitter. Previews and promotional art and/or stories will be posted closer to (and during) the pre-order time frame, but it will be up to the mod team and contributors to reblog, retweet, etc., to spread the word!What will the zine cost?
-PDF only: $15
-PDF and physical copy: $20
-PDF, physical copy, 1 postcard, 1 bookmark, 1 necklace: $30
-PDF, physical copy, 2 postcards, 2 bookmarks, necklace, button, sticker sheet: $35
Check out our sales post and our storeWhat are shipping costs?
Please visit our store for the latest shipping costs.What are the raffle rules and how do I participate in that?
Each raffle ticket is one entry for a chance to win the amazing prizes pictured here.Every zine or zine bundle you purchase comes with one FREE raffle entry (You do not need to buy a raffle ticket separately to be entered into our raffle).
You do have the option to purchase raffle tickets separately at our store or to add more to your zine purchase if you'd like but each raffle ticket, whether you got it free with the zine or purchased it separately, will be treated equally.There will be ten third prize winners, two second prize winners, and one first prize winner.
The second prize winners will also receive all the third prize raffle gifts; and the first prize winner will receive both the third and second prize raffle gifts as well!All winners are randomly drawn using an electronic random name picker.
Since our raffle has three tier levels, we'll randomly draw our first prize winner out of all raffle tickets purchased. We'll then randomly draw our two second prize winners. After that, we'll draw our ten third prize winners.
Winners will be chosen after pre-orders and raffle sales end, and will be announced within seven (7) days after the drawing. Winners will be notified via the email address the entrant provided to us and will have two weeks (14 days) to accept. There are no shipping or delivery fees required to claim raffle prizes but any customs charges are the responsibility of the winner. (the zine will ship in a way to limit potential customs charges as much as possible). Raffle tickets are not tax deductible. Questions can be directed to [email protected].What are stretch goals?
These are additional merch items that buyers will receive if the zine reaches certain milestones. Stretch goal prizes are limited One per buyer email. Only orders made during the pre-order period between February 14, 2021 and April 15, 2021 are eligible.How do I get the zine?
The physical zine and merch bundles will be available for pre-order from February 14, 2021 to April 15, 2021 here. PDF and raffle sales will remain open for a short period after that.What if I miss the pre-orders?
The zine in its entirety is only available during pre-orders (February 14, 2021 to April 15, 2021) but you can still pre-order a PDF copy for a short while after that. While not expected, if there are extra physical copies, we will make them available during a re-launch or leftover sale. Also, all contributors will be allowed to publicly post their individual pieces on a specified date after final fulfillment of orders.What if I need to cancel my pre-order?
Provided you cancel before orders are shipped, we’ll be happy to accommodate.Do you accept returns?
Kindly understand that we do not accept returns after orders are shipped unless the items you received are damaged or misprinted. If your order is lost or damaged during transit, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to send you a new item. However, if your order is lost due to your entering the wrong address, moving, etc., a shipping fee will be charged for resending your order.In order to claim a replacement due to damage or misprint, please notify us within 48 hours of receiving your shipment, and include a photo of the damage/misprint in your request. Please send replacement requests to [email protected] and include 'Damage/Misprint' in the subject line.What if I miss out on the zine entirely?
Don’t worry! There will be more zines to come! Keep an eye on the blog even after this zine ends for information on future projects!FOR APPLICANTSCan anyone apply to be a contributor?
Absolutely! This zine is open to contributors of any age.What are the application requirements?
Applications will open on July 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. central time.Writers will be required to link three fics of no more than 3000 words each. At least one must be Yuri on Ice. If any fics are over 3000 words, please provide instructions as to which portion of the fic you wish to be considered in your application.Artists will be required to link to three pieces of artwork. At least one must be in full color and at least one must be Yuri on Ice.Cosplayers will be required to link to three samples of cosplay. At least one must be Yuri on Ice.Please see our guidelines for what will be expected of your contributions should you be accepted.Can I apply if I’ve never done a zine before?
Absolutely! Artists, writers, and cosplayers who have no experience are just as valid as those who do!Can I apply as both a writer and an artist?
Absolutely! There will be individual applications for writers, artists, and cosplayers, so you’ll need to fill out all that apply.Can my application samples include NSFW pieces?
Yes! Though only SFW pieces will be allowed in the zine, your application samples can include NSFW submissions. Please, however, do not submit any samples that contain major character death or non-con elements.How will I know if my application was approved? Will only those selected as contributors get notified?
Do not fear! All applicants will receive an e-mail, regardless of whether they have been accepted as contributors.FOR CONTRIBUTORSIs this zine only for Victuuri pieces?
Nope! All ships are welcome, as long as they are of legal age. For example, if you plan to ship Yurio, he will need to be aged up to 18 or higher.Is this zine only for pieces that focus on couples/romantic relationships?
Nope! We welcome pieces based on what pride means to you, regardless of whether they involve only one character, friendships, or romantic relationships.Are there any topics that are off-limits for zine contributions?
We will not accept any piece that includes graphic depictions of violence or sexual content, and we will not accept any piece that contains major character death or non-con elements.What are the rules on R language?
A few f-bombs are alright, but excessive swearing will not be accepted, and explicit references to genitalia should be avoided. Slurs are not acceptable. If you are unsure if your contribution meets the guidelines, a mod will be happy to give an opinion.Are collaborations between contributors allowed?
Absolutely! If you wish to do a collab, please indicate that in your application if possible.What do contributors get?
All contributors will receive our highest-level bundle package, which includes the physical zine. Stretch goal merch is not included (note: stretch goal artists will receive the stretch goal merch they created if the zine reaches the goal).Will there be a community/server for the contributors and mods? Is a specific program or website required to participate?
Yes; there is a zine specific Discord server that all mods and contributors will have access to. Those accepted will receive a private invitation to the server. Primary communication will be done over Discord, but for those who cannot join, we will also send emails with necessary updates and information.What if I need to drop out of the zine?
We understand life comes first. We have a schedule in place to gather pinch-hitters if they are required, though we ask that if you do need to drop out, please do so before the final check-in, if possible. Please review our schedule and be aware that the final work period for contributions overlaps the winter holidays, so please plan accordingly.What if I need an extension?
Please let us know, and we’ll do our best to work with you to accommodate this. Do keep in mind, however, there is only so long we can allow for extensions without delaying the entire zine.How will I know what the merch assignments are?
Merch assignments will be discussed once all contributors have been accepted and have joined the Discord server. If you are interested in providing content for merch, please indicate that on your application.What are the page dimensions for artist contributions?
Full Canvas size: 5.75” x 8.75” (to account for bleed and spine). Art space: 5.5” x 8.5”.Is traditional art allowed?
Absolutely! We have no limits on the art mediums used: both traditional and digital are welcome.What are the minimum and maximum word counts for writer contributions?
Minimum: 500. Maximum: 3,500 (plus a 100-word leeway).How will the completed pieces be collected?
We will have a Google Drive available for contributors to directly upload all completed pieces.Can contributors post their own (unofficial) previews? Or are the official previews the only ones allowed to be shown?
Official previews will be posted closer to (and during) the pre-order period. However, you are allowed to post your own preview, providing it doesn’t show more than 20-30% of the piece. For anyone who streams, you can work on your piece while live, provided you do not complete the piece on stream. The full, completed piece is not allowed to be posted or published until after the zine has fulfilled and distributed ALL orders and any overstock.Is a beta required for writer contributions?
No, but we strongly encourage you to utilize a beta. All contributions will be reviewed by the mods before publication.Can I use my own beta(s) for my story?
Yes!How will contributors be notified about progress check-ins?
Check-ins will take place on the Discord server, but as we know not everyone checks Discord frequently, so e-mail check-ins will be sent to those who haven’t/aren’t able to check-in on Discord for one reason or another.What are the check-in requirements/expectations?Please see our schedule page for the most up to date schedule announcements. Below is our preliminary schedule:First Check-in (September 30, 2020): Have the estimated word count and general idea of what your piece will entail, but actual progress is not necessary at this stage. Ideally: you should be able to provide a short blurb about your concept.Second Check-in (October 30, 2020): Some degree of work, whether that be a sketch, an outline, a few paragraphs, etc. Ideally: 20-30% of your overall work.Third Check-in (November 30, 2020): Ideally: 60% line art finished, and perhaps flat colors applied. First draft written or coming to the half-way point in your story.Soft Deadline (December 30, 2020): Pieces should be mostly finished, if not complete, only needing some finishing touches like betaing or touching up the background. This is also the ideal last date to drop out, should you need to, or to make a major change to your work so pinch-hitters have ample time to step in.Hard Deadline (January 15, 2021): All pieces are due, except for those granted extensions (extensions are due January 25th).
Schedule
June 15, 2020 - Interest Check Opens
June 15 - Mod Applications Open
July 5 - Mod Applications Close
July 15 - Contributor Applications Open
July 17 - Mod Response emails sent out
August 1 - Mod Announcements begin
August 15 - Contributor Applications Close
September 1 - Contributor Response emails sent out
September 16 - Contributor Announcements Begin
September 30 - First Check-In (Have the estimated word count and general idea of what your piece will entail, but actual progress is not necessary at this stage.)
October 30 - Second Check-In (Ideally: 20-30% of your overall work complete)
November 30 - Third Check-In (Ideally: 60% of line art finished, and perhaps flat colors applied; First draft written or coming to the half-way point in your story.)
December 30 - Soft Deadline and Pinch-Hitters requested (Pieces should be mostly finished, if not complete, only needing some finishing touches.)
January 15 - All submissions due, hard deadline (Except for those granted extensions.)
January 25 - Final extension requests due
February 14, 2021 - April 15, 2021 - Pre-orders!
June 2021 - Pride Month Relaunch
October 18, 2021 - PDF Zine Delivery
December 2021 - January 2022 - Projected Shipping of Physical Bundles and Raffle Prizes
March 1, 2022 - March 11, 2022 - Leftover Sales!
March 20, 2022 - All Shipping and Fulfillment complete!
April 5, 2022 - Final Donation Made!
Contributor Guidelines
General
This is a zine that celebrates LGBTQ Pride through art and stories of love, joy, solidarity, acceptance, and community.
This zine welcomes pieces that deal with sensitive issues as well as more light-hearted pieces, as long as your contribution is about what pride means to you and encompasses in some way the zine’s tone of positivity.
This zine welcomes all Yuri On Ice characters, no matter the age, but all ships must be between consenting adults, meaning if you’re shipping someone who’s a minor (IE: Yurio) you must age him up for your piece.
This zine welcomes all pride flags! We welcome trans, genderqueer, ace, poly, etc. as well as gay, bi, pan, etc. works!
This zine is rated PG-13. This rating, as it is in movies, contains slightly more intense material than a PG-rated story, but is not as intense as an R-rated story. Violence may be described in detail some readers may find disturbing. References to mature themes may appear, but not be described in detail. Actual sex may be implied to happen, although sex scenes are usually still "fade to black." The content would not be inappropriate in modern young adult fiction.
Our final deadline for all work is January 15, 2021.
For Writers
Please submit an unpublished story with a maximum word count of 3,500 words (with the leeway limit of 100 words max) in a Google Document. At the top of your piece, state the total word count and list tags like you would when publishing on AO3 (like: AU type, relationships, warnings, fluff/romance).
You do not have to have a formally beta’d work but it is strongly encouraged. If you’re completely happy with your piece when you send it in, that’s all we ask. After the deadline, there will be a copy editing phase in which your work may be corrected for spelling, grammar, and punctuation only.
Content Rules for Writers
No explicit descriptions of nudity or sexual themes (ie., it’s ok to say that Viktor is naked, but please don’t describe his dick in detail; by this same token, it’s also ok to say that Viktor and Yuuri slept together, but nothing that would be rated M or above on AO3; therefore it’s totally fine to have “close the door” scenes and mention previous escapades, but no explicit details). If you aren’t sure about something, please contact us and let us give you our opinions!
You can use some rated R language, but excessive swearing will not be accepted, and explicit references to genitalia should be avoided.
You can explore sensitive themes but graphic depictions of violence or sexual content are not allowed, and we will not accept any piece that contains major character death or non-con elements.
Absolutely no slurs or hate speech of any kind will be tolerated, it’s fine if you want to have an antagonist who’s homophobic; it’s expected that some pieces may feature this in fact, but please don’t use any slurs to relay it. <3
On that, the organizers do not consider “Queer” to be a slur; we consider it reclaimed! So please feel perfectly comfortable using it if you so choose, but we do ask that you not use it as an insult or in a slur-context, as again, “queer” is meant to be a positive word in this space!
For Artists
Art does not have to be full color, but it is encouraged!
Comics are allowed! But there will be limited availability for multi-page spreads to keep our page count decent, so please let us know ASAP if you’re interested in doing a multi-page comic or spread!
Artists will submit both a CMYK and RGB version of your piece. The CMYK file can be a tiff or psd. The RGB should be a png or jpg. Please ensure that your CMYK version is formatted to 300dpi, and that both measure to to the following:
- Full Canvas size: 5.75” x 8.75” (to account for bleed and spine)
- Art space: 5.5” x 8.5”
If you are doing a double spread or comic, please submit both the whole piece and the separate pages as separate files (your separate pages must have the page number included at the end of the file title). Do not leave the 0.25” of canvas space blank (the background must reach the edges of the canvas space), just ensure your character art isn’t spilling into the bleed and spine zone (you can view the template here: https://go.aws/3bCqq4Q)
For Cosplayers
Follow the above for the artists and list your photographer’s credit following your own: Credit - Photographer Credit - SFW -Title of piece.
Content Rules for Artists and Cosplayers
No genitalia; nipples and bare butts are questionable so please let us know ahead of time what you’re planning to draw if you intend to include either of these; quite obviously these parts are not always meant to be drawn in a sexual nature but we’d like this zine to be available for anyone to enjoy so don’t want to rate it 18+, meaning we have to be cautious about this sort of thing.
No explicit sexual themes; romance is obviously ok, up to a PG-13 level, kissing is fine, snuggling is fine, neck-smooching is fine, but if it’s below the neck, please contact us first with a detail of what exactly you plan to do, not ALL below-the-neck activity is sexual (i.e., shoulder kisses) but we want to be sure; we want the zine to be teen and up so that everyone can be comfortable with it, but we also aren’t about censorship, so please work with us to find the balance!
No depictions of violent themes; if there’s some reason to feature blood or darker material, please keep it fairly limited and please consult a mod ahead of time if you’re planning to explore a darker theme.
For All Contributors
Please DO NOT post your work elsewhere until after shipping and fulfillment has completed. All contributors will be allowed to post their pieces shortly after that.
Mod Team
Makkareads - Founder and Organizer
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Makkareads is a seeker of happiness, lover of all furry souls, and superhero in the eyes of her cats. She spends her days doing corporate writing and advising, and generally keeping people’s ducks in rows. The rest of her time is spent reading and writing Yuri on Ice fanfiction, getting lost, believing in magic, and daydreaming with abandon. This is her second zine as a mod. She’ll be in charge of general production duties, organization, social media, finance, and shipping.
Asagi - Co-organizer
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Asagi is a professional writer and a casual disaster bi who enjoys fawning over werewolves and loudly screaming about female superheroes. She was dragged into Yuri on Ice when it first started airing and now there’s no chance you’ll ever get her to leave. This is her 11th zine as a mod and her 14th zine in total, because she has no self control. She'll be assisting with general organizational duties and finance duties.
Zenphoenixa - Graphics
zen-draws.tumblr.com
twitter/artannabel
Zenphoenixa is a 35 year old public servant by day, and ragtag artist by night. She has a tendency to live under a rock, hence why it took her three years to watch Yuri on Ice. When she’s not preoccupied with trying to pull herself out of her latest art funk, she can be found exercising her other superpowers--fangirling her dirty thirties away, linking every aspect of her life with scenes from The Simpsons, and bombarding her work team with ‘Bargain of the Week’ emails. This will be her fourth zine, and second one as a mod.
Aze - Assistant
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twitter/azraelyz
Aze is a panda writer, hopeless binge-reader, nature lover, and music addict. She’s constantly juggling so many ideas that her brain (and fingers) can’t keep up. She's loved Yuri on Ice fiercely from the first minute of History Maker and her addiction grows every day. She also loves a good laugh and you can sometimes catch her doing memes when no one's looking. Aze will be helping with general mod duties. She's super enthusiastic and friendly, so don't be afraid to poke her if you have any concerns!
Morgen
instagram.com/huore-art
We want to thank Morgen for being an amazing artist and mod team member! Morgen assisted with graphics and early book layout duties during the first half of the project.
Morgen has had to step away from the zine due to scheduling conflicts, but they've left an indelible touch on the project, created amazing artwork, and given us memories of too many laughs together to count!
Morgen is an artist who loves cats, K-dramas, and men with long hair. They have lived in four different countries and speak three languages. When not making art, Morgen loves to sing, play with their cat, and torment their trans-continental fiancé.
Jem - Assistant
twitter/jayjem_jam
We want to thank Jem for being a wonderful mod team member! Jem assisted with general mod duties during the first half of the project.
Jem is juggling two dogs, mysterious studies of the ways of novels and even more curiously, the mechanics of retail. YOI inspired a litany of his foray into winter sports despite being Australian, and his mother is grieving for his health every time he takes off to ice skate. He is training and saving up for that snowboarding trip in the Alps and can be found sending too many dog updates. This was Jem’s fourth zine.
Resources and Links
If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, chat, or text
An affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24
A bully-free online community of LGBTQ teens to chat with
A free texting service that sends daily gender-affirming and uplifting text messages to trans and non-binary youth in lockdown
International crisis resources for those who live outside the U.S.
Our Charities
When we were first dreaming up this project, we knew we wanted to create a zine that would spread love and kindness while also raising money for charities that make a difference in people’s lives.And so we are happy to share with you that 100% of the profits from this zine will be donated to Rainbow Railroad and Equal Justice Initiative.
Rainbow Railroad is an organization that helps LGBTQ people from anywhere in the world escape violence and persecution in their countries.
Equal Justice Initiative is an organization committed to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights.