Welcome to Counterparts! This zine is all about Team 7 ("Team Kakashi") and exploring their relationship both in canon and also various alternate universes (AUs), which will be best represented by our zine "flipping" halfway throughout. While we will feature a small number of writers, this zine is primarily art-focused and will feature a variety of single page art pieces, spreads, and comics!

General FAQ

What is a zine/fanzine?
A zine is a fanmade booklet/magazine that is a collection of art and/or writing revolving around a particular subject or theme. It usually comes with merchandise alongside the book, both of which may be digital and/or physical.What is this zine about?
Counterparts is all about Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi! One section of our zine will focus on the team in canon while the other section will feature the team in various different AUs as pitched by our contributors.What are the zine specifications?
Counterparts will be perfect bound, sized 5.5" x 8.5" with various merch options! Templates will be provided.What is a flip zine/flipbook?A flip zine is a reversible zine that can be physically flipped halfway through and then read from that direction. You can see examples here and here. We are going the flip zine route because we love them and think there should be more, but also because we feel it best represents our zine theme!Is this zine for-profit or for-charity? What does that mean?
This zine is a For-Profit zine. This means that all profits earned from the zine's sales will be equally distributed between contributors and mods.Do the mods have any experience running zines? Who are they?
Yes, we have a very experienced mod team! You can learn more about us here.Do merch artists have to supply the merch items themselves if they're accepted?
No! The mods have already begun deciding on manufacturers to use since we have already begun running finances. You do not need to supply the merch––the mods will give you the specs to work under and we will handle all purchasing and manufacturing for the items.Do I have to apply to be in the zine/Do I need to have a portfolio to be in the zine?
Yes, if you wish to contribute, you will need to apply! You will be required to curate both samples and a portfolio for your application. You can view our application guidelines here.Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, you can apply for multiple roles, but you'll only be accepted for one!

Zine Content FAQ

Is this a ship zine?
No, our main zine is a general zine about Team 7 without any focus on ships. We will, however, have an optional, digital side ship zine that accepted contributors can contribute to, if they want!Will this include spoilers for Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, and Boruto?
Yes, this zine operates with consideration to all media that features Team 7, but it won't be heavily focused on any plot subjects that don't involve them in some way!Are there sections in this zine?
Yes, our zine is split into two major sections. One section is about Team 7 in canon and the other section is about Team 7 in various AUs (Alternate Universes). Each section will be split in the middle and designated by the "flip" in our flip zine.Does every piece need to feature all 4 members of Team 7?
No, but all pieces do need to feature at least Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura since they are the heart of Team 7! We will, of course, aim to have Kakashi in the zine as much as possible, too. ♡Does this zine include other Team 7s or other later members of Team 7 like Sai and Yamato?
No, this zine is solely focused on the original Team 7 ("Team Kakashi") that we all came to know and love, which is: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi.Is NSFW allowed?
No, NSFW will not be allowed in the main nor side zine.Is dead dove content allowed?
No, dead dove content is not allowed in the both the main zine and side zine outside of any canon interpretations of violence and storyline. Dead dove includes but is not limited to: rape/non-con, dubcon, underage relationships, incest, bestiality, extreme brutality/torture, or anything else incredibly disturbing outside of the canon interpretation of Team 7's life. While we do understand canon Naruto features gore, we will not be allowing any heavy gore either!Do I need to create original work for the zine or can I submit pieces I've already created and/or posted publicly?
All pieces must be made for the zine itself and not previously posted.Is AI/generated AI content allowed? Will there be any AI in the zine?
Absolutely not. If we find out that you're using generative AI at any time, you will be immediately removed from the zine and banned from the mods' future projects. No exceptions.

Contributor Info FAQ

How many contributors will this zine have?
These exact numbers will depend on the interest check, but we will be a more art-focused zine.What kind of pieces are artists making?
Page artists will be making one piece that will cover an entire page or spread (2 pages) of the zine. Comic artists will be making a piece that spans anywhere from 4-8 pages.What's the word count range for writers?
The word count for our writers will depend on our interest check results. We expect the word count to be in the range of anywhere from 1k-4k.Once the zine is completed, do I retain the rights to my work?
Yes, absolutely! We do ask that while the zine is still actively going (starting from creation period to pre-orders to leftover sales) that you do not share, post, or sell your work until the mods have given you the go ahead to do so! But you will retain all rights to your work upon the zine's completion and the zine will not retain its rights to distribute your work.How will contributors and mods communicate/keep in contact?
Our main mode of contact is through Discord and email! We do require that you have a Discord account so that you can join our zine's server; we will frequently make announcements and updates there. We will, however, also send out emails for the more important announcements. Also, any important or sensitive information (such as emails and addresses) will remain completely confidential from other contributors; only the mod team will be able to view this information.*If you aren't able to have a Discord account, we will discuss that upon your acceptance and work with you!Will contributors receive free copies of the zine?
All contributors will receive the digital zine for free! We are also aiming to be able to compensate all contributors with full bundles as thanks for contributing their time and creativity. Whether or not we're able to do this is wholly dependent on sales.Are minors allowed to participate?
No, all contributors must be at least 18 years old.Am I allowed to drop out if something happens where I can no longer contribute to the zine?
Yes, you may drop out of the zine at any time if needed. We just ask that you inform us ASAP so that we may contact a pinch-hitter to fill your spot. Please do not ghost us! It sucks and will not reflect well on you for any future zine projects.

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