We always Return
An Ace Attorney Seasons Zine
This project is officially closed
About
| It’s only natural for living creatures to fight to protect their own lives. But what makes us human is that we fight for others. But who to fight for? How hard must you fight…? That’s the true measure of what human life is worth. We defense attorneys are warriors who are constantly challenged by that question. Even when the battle is over, and the bonds that connect us are severed…We always return…Time and time again |
We Always Return is an Ace Attorney Seasons zine centred around the theme of family. This project aims to highlight all the various relationships of both blood and bond and everything in between.
Zine Specs
BOOK SPECS
‣ SIZE: 5.8" x 8.3" (A5)
‣ FORMAT: Digital (PDF) & Physical (Perfect Bound with Soft Cover)
‣ NO. OF PAGES: Appoximately 60+
‣ NO. OF ART PIECES: 28 (Single, Double & Cover)
‣ WORD COUNT: 2,000 words (6 pages per)
FEATURING
‣ MODS: 3 (see team page)
‣ GUEST ARTISTS: 1 per season
‣ ARTISTS: 6 per season
‣ WRITERS: 1 per season
‣ MERCH ARTISTS: 1-2 per season
‣ TOTAL: 40 Contributors
DETAILS
THEME
‣ Family across Four Seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring)
‣ This zine will be entirely Safe For Work
‣ We will not be accepting any depictions of romantic relationships
COMPENSATION
‣ This is a for-profit zine. Each artist will receive (at minimum) a Digital PDF and a physical copy of the zine that will be paid out of pocket if we do not reach our goals. Shipping will be paid for by the contributor with the option to add merch at production cost. Any profits left over from production and shipping costs will be split equally amongst contributors and mods.
Rules
CREATION
‣ All works must be specifically created for the zine. Reusing previous projects is not allowed.
‣ Artists will create fully fleshed out illustrations with backgrounds to the specificed dimensions and resolutions for both print and digtial output. Writers will pen a full story with a coherent beginning, middle and end within the word count. Merch artists will create fully realized designs for the zine.
RESPONSIBILITIES
‣ This project will be strict on adhering and meeting the stipulated deadlines. Extensions will be permitted on every stage of the production cycle (up to a maximum of one week after the original deadline with extenuating circumstances being handled on a case-by-case basis) but must not be exploited. Failure to complete one’s tasks by the deadline will result in a warning. On the second warning a user receives, they will be removed from the zine and server.
PRIVACY
‣ Contributors and Mods alike shall not disclose, reveal, distribute or reproduce any of the content produced and provided by the We Always Return in any way without direct authorization from the Mods.
For full disclosure and transparency, we will screening applicants and those who support or condone pedophilia, abuse or incest will not be allowed to contribute to this project.
Schedule
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MODS
From the same team who brought you the Speakeasy Zine.
COSLYN
‣ Head Admin | Graphic designer
Hey howdy hey! My name is and I’m a 23 year-old non-binary lesbian. As far as roles go, I’m the Head Admin and Graphic Designer for this zine meaning I’ll be overseeing the project and will be designing any and all promotional graphics and will layout the final zine itself. I worked primarily in digital marketing and visual communication, but my bread in butter is publications. Ace Attorney is near and dear to my heard and I’m pumped to work with everyone to make something truly great! Thank-you so much for everything!!
JAKE
‣ Editing & Quality Control (Artists) | Shipping & Production | Finance
Heya!! I’m Jacob, but I usually go by Jake! I’m an 19 year old gay trans man. I’ve been an artist since before I can remember, and drawing professionally since I was around 14. Sticking with my roles in the Speakeasy Zine, I assist with this zine as the Production & Shipping Mod and the Quality Control Mod. This being my second zine, I’m excited to contribute to such a fantastic project. I’m very happy to be able to work with everyone!
RIN
‣ Social Media & Communication
Heyo! I’m Rin! I’m a 22 year old artist who works in the animation industry. Art is something that I hold dear and I’m excited to help bring this project to life. But I am very more excited to meet people as I am the Social Media and Communication Mod for this zine.
Contributors
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Application Expectations
ARTISTS/MERCH ARTISTS
‣ 3 exemplar pieces that best represent your art style and skill.
‣ All links should work! Any broken links will sadly result in your application getting tossed.
‣ Fully coloured and completed. Monochrome (one colour or black & white) pieces are allowed. Essentially, no sketches or incomplete works.
‣ Traditional drawings are allowed, but they must be high-quality scans—clean and not blurry.
‣ All submitted works must be SFW! No sexual content, gore, excessive blood etc. Life drawings are okay to submit.
‣ Link to full portfolio (Google Drive, DeviantArt, Website etc.)
WRITERS
‣ 3 exemplar pieces that best represent your writing skills.
‣ All links should work! Any broken links will sadly result in your application getting tossed.
‣ All pieces should add up to 1k words minimum and 5k maximum.
‣ Samples can be parts of longer works (chapters of a whole story, parts of a chapter etc.) but must have a clear beginning and end.
‣ All submitted works must be SFW! No sexual content, gore, excessive blood etc.
Link to full portfolio (Google Drive, Ao3, Website etc.)
Application Specs
The following is a guide to everything that will be on the application forms for all positions. You may apply for more than one position but you will have to submit another form. You will only be accepted for one role.
* — Required Question
PERSONAL INFO
‣ Email*
‣ Preferred Name* (This is how you will be credited as)
‣ Pronouns*
‣ Pronouns (Other)
‣ Age*
‣ Social Media* (Please format as FULL LINK(S) e.g. Tumblr: https://aaseasonszine.tumblr.com)
‣ Discord* (Discord will be our main mode of communication. If you do not have a discord, put "N/A".)
SPECIFICATION
‣ Position* (What are you applying as?)
‣ Preferred Assignment*
‣ What season you would like to be chosen for?* (You will only be chosen for one season.)
‣ Other Seasons (If you have any other seasons you'd like to be considered for, please put them here in descending order of preference.)
APPLICATION
They should best represent your skills; the works you are most proud of. All links should work! Any broken links will sadly result in your application getting tossed. Refer to our FAQ for application details.
‣ Sample 1*
‣ Sample 2*
‣ Sample 3*
‣ Portfolio* (This can be a Website, Google Drive folder, Tumblr tag and other social media.)
‣ Idea (If you have one already, let us know! This will NOT be relevant in the judgement process.)
‣ Pinch Hitter* (A pinch hitter means that in the event of a contributor dropping out of the zine, you will be called in to replace them. Agreeing to be a pinch hitter DOES NOT mean you will automatically be the second choice. You may very well be our first choice!. It simply means that if you were not chosen, there is a chance to be brought in if another contributor drops out. This does mean that you will have less time than all the other contributors but will be expected to produce the same quality of work! Pinch hitters will not be accepted past the second check-in.)
‣ Additional Comments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A (fan)zine is an unofficial book composed of artwork and/or writing created by fans in order to celebrate a particular theme, series, character, et cetera. It can be for profit or for non-profit or both depending on the zine.
What is this project about?
We Always Return is an Ace Attorney Seasons zine centred around the theme of family. This project aims to highlight all the various relationships of both blood and bond and everything in between.
What are the specs?
Refer to this page
Where will the proceeds go?
This is a for-profit zine. Each artist will receive (at minimum) a physical copy of the zine and digital PDF that will be paid out of pocket if we do not reach our goals. Shipping will be paid for by the contributor with the option to add merch at production cost. Any profits left over from production and shipping costs will be split equally amongst contributors and mods.
Is this SFW?
Yes! This will be completely SFW. Small amounts of blood are permitted and acts of violence can be mentioned, but must not be explored too in-depth.
Are ships allowed?
No romantic relationships will be permitted.
What games will the zine cover?
All of them! The original trilogy, the sequel trilogy, the Investigations games and Dai Gyakuten Saiban 1 & 2. Even the Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright crossover! We only ask that you be mindful of spoiler-y content, especially with the games that don't have an official English translation (AA:I2 & DGS games).
What kind of contributors are you looking for?
Artists, Writers and Merch Artists. We will not be accepting cosplayers.
Is traditional art allowed?
Traditional art is more than welcome! All we ask is for high-quality scans that will fit our templates at 300 dpi.
Are Mods allowed to contribute?
Yes! They will have to apply just like everyone else and to be fair, they will not be allowed to vote for themselves and will have no say in the deliberation process.
How many contributors will you accept?
All numbers are flexible and dependent on interest in the project and applicant count, but generally:
‣ GUEST ARTISTS: 1 per season
‣ ARTISTS: 6 per season
‣ WRITERS: 1 per season
‣ MERCH ARTISTS: 1-2 per season
‣ TOTAL: 40 Contributors
How can I apply?
There will be an Airtable form available when it's time to release the applications. Check out our links page. You can look at our Application Specs page to see what will be on the apps.
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