Showstopper
Presents:

__Art Contributor Guidelines/Expectations__
Page Artist
-Page Artists are required to complete 1 full page piece of art for this zine.
-We will be offering the opportunity to create more pages/spreads for interested participants.Spot Artist
-Spot Artists will be expected to create 2-3 smaller spot illustrations in collaboration with one of our Writing Contributors.
-Spot Artists may also have the opportunity to create spot illustrations for more than one fic, or to create a full page illustration.Comic Artist
-Comic Artists will be expected to make one comic in full colour.
-The comic will be 2-4 pages. The length is up to the creator’s discretion.Merch Artists
Digital Merch
-Digital Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of digital merch, including Discord Emote Packs, Wallpapers for phone and computer, Icons, digital coloring pages and printable merch, etc.
*If the zine requires physical merch, guidelines will be updated to reflect this.Art Application Guidelines:
As an Art Applicant for ‘Showstopper’, your work will be judged on your knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory, and personal style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of artwork you would like to make for our zine!Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Showstopper’.Portfolio requirement for Page Artists/Spot Artists:
-3 art pieces showcasing the best of your artistic abilities.
-If applying for a position as a Problematic creator, at least one sample must be problematic and properly tagged.
-At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and coloring.
-At least one of your pieces must feature a character from BNHAPortfolio requirement for Comic Artists:
-Comic artists will be expected to include one or more pages of previous comics in their application, but full page illustrations will also be considered.
-At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA.Portfolio requirement for Merch Artists:
-At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA
-Merch-specific art is highly encouraged, but it is not necessary.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd and Google Drive are preferred.We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.Writing Contributor Guidelines/Expectations
As a Writer Applicant for ‘Showstopper’, your work will be judged on your grammar, flow, ability to tell a story within a given word limit, characterization, and general writing style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of fic you would like to make for our zine!-Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces for this zine, each 2.5-3k words.
-Writers may have the opportunity to collaborate with another writer or artist.
-Fics created MUST be centered around BNHAWriter Application Guidelines:
Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Showstopper’.-Writer Applicants must provide three samples of their writing. For each sample, the word count will be 1.5-2k.
-Samples can be a mixture of SFW and NSFW. You must have 1 NSFW piece to apply. If applying only for the Problematic add-on, all pieces must be NSFW.
-Please be sure to properly tag your samples. Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically denied.
-At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA
-If any of your samples are SFW but still contain potentially triggering or mature topics, please make sure that they contain visible tags.
-NSFW content must be tagged and with visible content warningsPortfolio links are welcome. Carrd, Ao3, FF.net and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.