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RULES
Discord will be required for all accepted, as this is where organization and communication will be happening.Applicants should be at least 18. The zine will be sfw only, of course.The zine is strictly for the Pale Siblings. Please do not apply expecting to do anything with other characters or fandoms. [Vessel OCs will be allowed]If we find that you are someone unsavory, you will be banned and replaced with a backup. This includes but is not limited to:
-Any kind of bigot, including zionists or people who support Israel in any capacity.
-People who make pedophilic or incestous content
-You have a history of abuse, obviously.
Anything else is up to our discretion.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
These will all be reiterated in the application forms, so not to worry about memorizing.
Hollow Knight related pieces are encouraged, but not required.ARTISTS: 2 fully finished pieces [linework, color, rendering] are required in your samples. Otherwise, please show what you think shows your best work, WIP or not. Traditional work is allowed in your examples and your final zine submission; as the final zine submission you will be required to scan it, however.WRITERS: 1 fully finished piece is required, at any length and writing style [including non-standard zine forms of writing like poetry]. Otherwise, as with artists, show what you think encapsulates your best work.Each category will get 3 example submissions and a chance to submit a portfolio. Portfolios will be encouraged but not required.
FAQ
1. What is a zine?A zine or fanzine is a self-published work of original writings and art and can also include merchandise.2. What is this zine about?It is about both the pale siblings and the silk siblings!3. What is the rating for this zine?E for Everyone of all ages.4. Will this zine be physical or digital?Digital only.5. Will this zine be for free, for profit, or for charity?For free.6. How old do I have to be to apply?18 and over.7. How many contributors are you accepting?As many as we can.8. Are contributors allowed to collaborate?Absolutely! Just let us know who you are collabing with so we can properly credit them.9. Can I submit an older piece for the zine?No. We require all pieces to be created specifically for the zine during the creation period.If you have more questions, please send them to us via tumblr or twitter dms, or email us.
SEQUEL STATUS
CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS
MODERATORS
Head & Social Media Mod
frolicinq
Mod Simon is a fledgling zine runner, with only 3 zines in his belt. However he is dedicated and hard-working. He is eager to run this zine and bring the world of Hallownest and Pharloom to life.
Graphics Mod
Spudie
Mod Spudie has been an avid zine creator since 2025 where she has been in about 30 zines 💥💥💥💥. The grind never stops so she is here to revisit the Pale Sibling zine as a mod.
Art Mod
Bungod
Writing Mod
machine_finch
Mod Ollie has been a part of several zines, and is happy to return to the Divine Siblings zine once more as a writing mod. He is looking forward to all the new stories about the beloved siblings.
SCHEDULE
Interest Check: April 18th — May 18th
Contributor Applications: June 10th — July 10th
Contributor Application Results: July 17th
Discord Entrance Deadline: 25th July
Pitch Acceptance Results: 1st August
1st Check-in (Concepts/Thumbnails): 27th August
2nd Check-in (30-50% done): 27th September
3rd Check-in (80-100% done): 27th October
Final Submissions (Hard deadline): 3rd November