Please read the guidelines thoroughly! Failure to follow the guidelines may result in your application being disqualified. We will not reach out if there is any issue accessing any files or to correct any mistakes.If you have additional questions, please see our FAQs. If your specific question is not listed there, please comment, DM, or email us!
General GuidelinesThese guidelines apply to all contributors:- You must be 18 or older to participate. No exceptions. If an applicant or contributor is discovered to be under the age of 18, their application will be disqualified, they will be removed from the project, and they will not receive their contributor compensation package.- All portfolios and samples must be submitted via Google Drive links only.
Double check to make sure all links are accessible and able to be viewed by anyone with the link. If we cannot gain access to your samples and portfolio, we cannot grade your application. The application form will be editable, and so any changes that need to be made can be done prior to the application deadline.- Please provide appropriate content warnings (kinks, gore, etc.) in the content warning space provided along with the sample number the warning corresponds with.- Follower count does not affect applicants, zine experience is not required.- After the initial acceptance email, all remaining communication for the project will be done on Discord, including check-ins. You will need to be present and familiar enough with Discord in order to participate in the project.- If accepted, participation in all check-ins is mandatory. Life happens and the mod team is completely understanding of that! Extensions on check-in dates will be provided within a reasonable time frame. If an extension is needed, mods must be notified as soon as possible. Failure to communicate the need for an extension on two or more occasions may result in a contributor’s removal from the project. Ghosting a check-in and not responding to mods attempting to follow up within 1 week of the missed deadline may result in removal from the project. The final submission deadline is a hard deadline and no extensions will be given unless the project as a whole is facing issues. Mods will reach out to contributors prior to the unfortunate need to remove anyone from the project.- If you are a pinch hitter:
You will receive an email the same day that acceptances are sent out.
You will have at least 2 weeks to complete a piece. As a substitute creator, you will unfortunately have less time to complete a piece. Extensions are allowed but know that you will be working on a restricted deadline.- We ask for 10-12 months of your time. Projects like this can take a very long time to complete. Please understand how long it can take and communicate with mods about any scheduling needs! You will not be asked to provide details about why you have scheduling needs, simply to be proactive in communicating them. We will reach out prior to the unfortunate event that we may have to remove someone from the project.- Use of AI in your portfolio will result in immediate disqualification.- Use of leaks in your portfolio will result in immediate disqualification.Artists
Comic, page and spot artists guidelines are in this section. “Spot artists” are artists paired with writers to provide illustrations for written contributions.All artists will be approved as a generalized page artist and then the type of contribution (comic, page, spot) assignments will depend on pitch approval.Artist contributions will be:
- Page: 1-2 page fully rendered full spread .
- Comic: 3 page maximum comic.
- Spot: 1 full page illustration or 2-3 smaller illustrations to accompany a piece of writing from a writer contributor.Portfolio Guidelines:
- Artists must submit at least 3 completed, fully rendered samples of their best work.
- At least one of the samples must feature Alastor.
- At least one of the samples must be suggestive/nsfw.
- Each sample file should be named “Sample 1”, “Sample 2”, and “Sample 3”. Artists should consider ranking them in order of best work first.
- The sample links may direct to a social media post with the work in question but Google Drive files are preferred.
- Portfolio submissions should have at least 5 completed works, including the 3 samples.
5 pieces total: the 3 samples + 2 more pieces of your choice.
Portfolio links must direct to a Google Drive folder. We will not scroll your media tab in search of your best work.
Sketches and unfinished work may be submitted but will not count toward one of the 3 samples or portfolio. For sketches, have them organized into a separate Google Drive folder from the samples and portfolio with an appropriate label such as “Sketches”.- Make sure that the folders are accessible to “anyone with the link”. For added assurance of access, you may grant access to [email protected].- Artist applications will be reviewed based on:
Anatomy.
Lighting and color.
Composition, including design elements(sparkles, hearts, borders) and backgrounds.Writers
Fanfiction, articles, and other written forms of contributions are in this section.Writer contributions will be:
- a fully realized work with a minimum of 1,000 words and a maximum of 2,000 words.
- an news style article
- journal entries
- letters
- script for a comic, should a writer and artist choose to collaborateApplicants do not need to have any published fanfics on any site.
Unfortunately, we will only be accepting works in English.Portfolio Guidelines:
- Writers must submit at least 3 samples of writing from 3 individual works.
- One sample must feature Alastor.
- One sample must be nsfw.
- One must be a fully completed piece in a 2K word limit with a beginning, middle, and end. We just want to make sure that applicants can complete a whole story in this word limit.
For tips on working within such a tight restriction, look up and read “microfiction” so that you can see how published authors have done it!
- Each sample should be contained in its own appropriately named sample folder (“Sample 1”, “Sample 2”, “Sample 3”). Each sample folder may contain up to 3 excerpts of a larger work with appropriately named files (“Excerpt 1”, “Excerpt 2”, “Excerpt 3”). Excerpts may be taken from different chapters or scenes from the same work.
- The excerpts must not exceed 2K words (1 excerpt is 2K words, if you have 3 excerpts, that is 6K words total).- Make sure that the folders are accessible to “anyone with the link”. For added assurance of access, you may grant access to [email protected].- Writing applications is reviewed based on:
Spelling and grammar.
Ability to create a coherent story.
Formatting and readability.
Ability to immerse the reader.Merch Artists
Merchandise designer guidelines are in this section. Merch artists will be expected to complete 2-3 designs for merch items.Merch items will be determined by the interest check.More items may be added as stretch goals and time permits!- Merch artists must submit at least 3 completed merch designs (Note: the design does not have to be “completed” through production, but must be “ready to go to manufacturer”).
- At least one sample must feature Alastor.
- Each sample should be contained in its own appropriately labeled folder (“Sample 1”, “Sample 2”, “Sample 3”). Each folder may contain several files showcasing the design. This can contain the file design, variations of the design, and photos of physically produced products.
- If you have fully produced merch, please provide photos of the finished product in the corresponding sample folder.
- If you have a shop, please provide a link.- Make sure that the folders are accessible to “anyone with the link”. For added assurance of access, you may grant access to [email protected].- Merch artist applications will be reviewed based on:
Composition of design.
Color and lighting.
How appropriate the design is for the merch item being produced (Ex: enamel pins do not often turn out well with tiny spaces for enamel).
Diversity of product designs (pins, standees, washi, stickers).Audio Artists
Audio and voice acting guidelines are here.Audio contributors will be expected to provide a voice acted piece. They may be collaborative conversations between characters, monologues, or radio broadcasts. They will not be songs.- Audio artists must submit at least 3 recorded samples of work.
- At least one must contain a Hazbin character. Preferably the character you would like to play.
- You do not have to submit voice work of Alastor, we are accepting a range of voices.
- Each sample should be contained in its own appropriately labeled folder (“Sample 1”, “Sample 2”, “Sample 3”).
- Samples do not need to have background sounds/soundtrack added, just a demonstration of voice capability.- Make sure that the folders are accessible to “anyone with the link”. For added assurance of access, you may grant access to [email protected].- Audio applications will be reviewed based on:
Accuracy of voice.
Performative ability.
Tone and emotion.Mod Applications
Moderator application guidelines are in this section.- Applicants should have moderated at least 1 zine, server, or collaborative project.
- Applicants are preferred to have participated as a contributor in at least 1 collaborative project or zine but it is not required.
- Applicants must be able to provide documented credit for their contributions in these projects.
The credit can be a website, listed on a page of the zine, an event account, etc.
If you have a screenshot of the credit, you can post that to Google Drive and link us to the screenshot.
- Applicants applying for financial roles must be able to provide at least 1 contact reference for their contributions/conduct in these past projects.
- Mod applicants are expected to have a certain level of professionality.Mods should be/have:
Courtesy - help create a welcoming and fun environment while providing assistance to contributors and mod team.
Boundaries - acting on behalf of contributors and mods alike to enforce the rules of both the server and project up to and including recognizing, reporting, and discussing disqualifying behavior.
Communication skills- unless an emergency arises, we expect you to answer any questions directed to you within 24-48 hours and communicate to your fellow mods if you expect that you will not be able to do so. All communication with participants must be done within the project server, no dms unless specifically disclosed. This is a matter of transparency and accountability.
Conflict resolution skills - moderators must be able to make constructive contributions to de-escalate, listen, and provide workable solutions. This may be necessary for both contributors and other moderators and even receiving feedback on your own performance.