My Light
An Arkco Fanzine
My Light is an Arkco Fanzine centered around the bond between Agott and Coco from Witch Hat Atelier! From their start as rivals to their eventual friendship (and perhaps more), we aim to bring their relationship into the spotlight through this zine! ⋆˙⟡Want to particiate? Complete our interest check HERE or apply for a moderator position HERE! ⭒˚.⋆
SCHEDULE
(all dates are currently tentative)
✤ Sept 3 → ZINE LAUNCH
✤ Sept 3-17 → Interest Check & Mod Apps
✤ Oct 2-4 → Mod Apps results sent
✤ Oct 11 → Contributor Apps open
✤ Nov 14 → Contributor results sent
✤ Nov 21 → Deadline to accept
✤ Nov 26 → Pitches Due
✤ Nov 29-31 → Pitches approved: assigning page spreads, merch
✤ Dec 31 → Check-in 1 (25%)
✤ Jan 31 → Check-in 2 (50%)
✤ Feb 28 → Check-in 3 (75%)
✤ March 31 → Finished Drafts
✤ April → Refinement
✤ May → Proofs
✤ June 1 → Pre-Orders open
✤ July → Production
✤ Aug/Sept → Shipping
✤ Oct → Leftover Sales
✤ Nov → Leftovers shipped
✤ Dec → Contributor bundles shipped + Donation made and Zine Close
FAQ
What is a fanzine?
✤ A fanzine (short for fan magazine) is a collection of artwork and/or writing that is self published by fans for other fans. Our zine will include artwork, fanfiction, and merch bundles!Is this zine for profit or for charity?
✤ Our project is For-Charity! A more detailed breakdown of compensation can be found in the Contributor Guide.Will there be a digital or physical copy?
✤ Both a physical and digital copies will be available! However, stretch goals and merchandise will only be open to physical copies.What types of merchandise will be included?
✤ We aim to include prints, stickers, acrylic charms, mini prints, and sticker sheets, though other merch options will be explored through our interest check!Where is this zine based? Is international shipping available?
✤ This zine is based in the United States, International shipping will be available.How many contributors are you seeking?
✤ We are seeking to have a larger portion of page artists to spot artists and fic writers along with merch artists, however the exact specifications will be determined by our interest check!I have other questions!
✤ Feel free to direct any further questions to our email: [email protected] or anonymously through our Alterspring!
Organizers
Hello, I’m Meron! I love all things WHA, and I can’t wait to add this arkco project to my pile of merch & fanzines! Now watch as we cook~ ❤︎Experience: Head mod & Graphics of Our Eternity: Jayvik Journal Zine, Contributor to Surfin Spells: WHA Summer Zine, NON7WT: Splatoon Zine, Cephaloween: Splatoon Zine, My Muse: Mizisua zine, and Head modded Artists for Palestine Fundraiser
Hi! I’m Organ, I love WHA, Trigun, Gachiakuta, Dunmeshi, Critical Role and many other things. Production and project management is a big hobby of mine and I love working on fan projects especially! I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’re working on :]Experience: Created and produced Your Apotheosis: A JRWI Fanzine and The Prime Archives: A Prime Defenders Fanzine. As well as moderating the Just Roll With Palestine charity projects and Artists 4 Gaza.
I’m Cass!! I’m an artist and writer, and I love WHA more than anything! I’m so excited to help lead this project ❤︎ And remember, never forget to LIVE LAUGH LOVE ARKCO !!Experience: Contributor to Winter in Zozah: A Witch Hat Atelier Zine, Dawn to Dusk: A Witch Hat Atelier Zine, Interwoven: A Witch Hat Atelier Fashion Zine, and Growing Pains WHA Zine
Hello hello I'm Lirio!! I'm a designer, writer, and illustrator! ❤︎ I love fashion, art history, and just putting WHA characters [especially arkco] in Situations. It is an honor to help lead this zine, and to oversee so many talented artists. Let's get to work!!Experience: Contributor to Jingle Spells: A Witch Hat Atelier Fanzine, Growing Pains, and Guest Artist in Interwoven: A Witch Hat Atelier Fashion Zine