"Home Is Where The Heart Is."
Darling Dearest is a FREE digital fanzine featuring the domestic couple life of Sora and Riku from KINGDOM HEARTS.
『家庭生活を送る陸と空💛』テーマのデジタル同人アンソロジー。
ネット上で無料配布しています。
mod: Soda (@sodacink) | illust: 晩白柚 (@bpy_buntan)
FAQ
What is a Fanzine?
An unofficial collection of works made for a particular subject by fans.What is the theme of the Zine?
Darling Dearest will depict Sora and Riku in various domestic life settings as a romantic couple.Will it be digital or physical?
This zine is 100% non-profit and FREE to download digitally as a PDF.Is this zine SFW?
Yes.What contents will be included?
Artworks, fanfics and digital merchandise.
CONTRIBUTOR FAQ
How old must I be to apply?
All participants must be 16 years or older to join.Does my entry have to be set in an AU?
AU or canon-compliant entries are OK as long as the domestic theme is present.
(Examples of the theme may include: living together, making breakfast, movie nights, married life, etc.)Can I include other characters in my entry?
You may, as long as Sora and Riku are the main focus.
The characters must already belong to the series. (No OCs)Can I include other ships in my entry?
Please refrain from including other ships, as this is a Soriku-Only Zine. Sorry!What is considered SFW?
Kissing, hand holding, cuddling or anything that is not considered explicit is OK.
Entries do not have to portray distinctly romantic imagery, as long as Soriku are together.Can I use previous work as an entry for the zine?
It's required to create a new entry specifically for the zine, so please do not submit an older work.Can I apply for multiple roles?
This zine will only have one role per person. Please choose the one you're most interested in!Can I submit more than one entry?
There will only be one work per contributor!Are collaborations allowed?
If an artist and writer would like to collaborate together, you are welcome to.
Please let me know after being accepted as contributors if you plan to.Can I share my progress on social media?
You may show cropped WIPs of your entry, but please refrain from showing the full piece during the creation period. Contributors will be able to post their full entries at a later date.How can contributors communicate with the mod?
All contributors will be asked to join the zine's Discord server for updates and check-ins.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may ask the mod there.
If you're unable to use Discord, you may contact via email: [email protected]
CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES
Artists
•A5 size (2480 x 1748 px), 300 dpi, RGB, PSD file
•Single page, Portrait format
•Illustration or Comic is OK
•Must not contain any NSFW elements.
•Your entry may include a small signature, but no large watermarks please. You will be properly credited.Writers
•500-2k word count, single spaced. (English language)
•Fanfic or Poetry is OK
•A title must be included with your work.
•Must not contain any NSFW elements and profanity.
•Please ensure proof-reading and proper formatting is taken care of before submitting.
A beta-reader mod may be available to double check.Digital Merchandise Artist
Matching Soriku Icons (1 Sora+1 Riku)
•500x500 px, 300 dpi, RGB, PSD fileDesktop Wallpaper
Choice of:
•1920x1080 px, Landscape, 300 dpi, RGB, PSD file
•1920x1200 px, Landscape, 300 dpi, RGB, PSD filePhone Wallpaper
•1080x1920 px, Portrait, 300 dpi, RGB, PSD file
SCHEDULE
This is an estimated timeline for the zine. If there are any changes, you will be notified.
If you need an extension, please contact the mod as soon as possible.APRIL 23 | Sign-ups open
MAY 11 | Sign-ups close
MAY 15 | Emails are sent
JUNE 4 | 1st Check-In (Rough sketch/summary or more should be ready)
JULY 2 | 2nd Check-In (Entries must be at least 50% completed)
JULY 23 | Final Submission Deadline
AUGUST 10 | Zine release
