Diakko Zine
Bee-Witched
Bee-Witched is a zine about the relationship between Akko and Diana from Little Witch Academia, set to release on the 10th anniversary of the anime's first episode! This zine will be physical, with all profits going to charity.
Current Phase: Pre-Contributor Applications
Schedule
All dates subject to change
| Date | Phase |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | Project Launch |
| March 29 | Interest Check Opens |
| April 26 | Interest Check Closes |
| May 3 | Mod Applications Open |
| May 31 | Mod Applications Close |
| June 3 | Mod Application Results |
| June 14 | Contributor Applications Open |
| July 12 | Contributor Applications Close |
| July 26 | Contributor Application Results |
| September 6 | Check-in 1 |
| October 4 | Check-in 2 |
| November 1 | Check-in 3 |
| November 29 | Final Submission |
| January 9, 2027 | Pre-orders Open |
| February 6 | Pre-order Close |
Mods
Head, Formatting and Finance Mod
Asterriism
Previous Zine Experience
Ten Thousand Stars: An English Vocaloid Zine - Host, Social Media + Formatting Mod
What's Your Style (Splatoon Promo Kids Zine) - Co-Host, Writing, Finance, + Formatting Mod
Co-Head, Social Media Mod
El Reese
Previous Zine Experience
The Seeds Sown: An Anaxa Academic Zine - Journalist Writer
Summerween Gravity Falls Zine - Writer
Art Mod
PM
Previous Zine Experience
Writing Mod
Ash
Previous Zine Experience
Jedi: Fallen Order/Jedi: Survivor Digital Zine - Graphics/Promo & Layout Support Mod
Ninjago Calendar 2026 - Page Artist
Thread of Fate: A Founders-centric Tarot Project - Digital Side Zine Page Artist
Production and Shipping Mod
Arachnida
Previous Zine Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zine?
A zine is a collection of fanart and fanfiction for a specific media, which is formatted into a pdf or book and shared online or sold for a limited time.
How old do I have to be to apply?
Prospective contributors must be 18 by the day applications close, July 12. Prospective mods must be 18 by the day applications close, May 31.
What is this zine's rating?
This zine will be fully SFW.
Will this project be physical or digital?
Both! We will have both a physical zine and merch, and a digital zine and merch available. (The content of the physical and digital zines will be the same.)
Will this project be for profit for profit or charity?
This project will be for charity! The exact charity has not been decided yet, but we will make an announcement on social media when we do decide.
How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors (and mods) are guaranteed a full digital bundle. If we go physical, they will be able to order items at production cost, plus shipping. We aim to cover some or all of this cost though, depending on our sales.
How can I contribute?
We will be looking for a cover artist, page artists, comic artists, merch artists, writers, and spot artists.We are also looking for an additional art mod, a writing mod, a production mod, and a shipping mod.
What are contributors expected to make?
Page Artist: Will create an original illustration for the zine.
Comic Artist: Will create a 1, 2, 4, or 6 page original comic for the zine.
Merch Artist: Will design 3 physical and/or digital merch items. The zine will handle any production required.
Writer: Will create an original fic for the zine, within a given word count.
Spot Artist: Will create small illustrations to accompany a writer's work.
Can I apply to more than one role?
Yes, you may apply for as many roles as you would like. However, you will only be accepted for one.
How many contributors will be accepted?
We will accept 35 page artists, 5 comic artists, 8 merch artists, 8 writers, and 8 spot artists!
Application Guidelines
Information here is just an overview. Detailed application guidelines, requirements, and evaluation criteria, as well as contribution guidelines, can be found on our Info Doc.
All Positions
Must be at least 18 years old by the time applications close.
Contributors must have or make a Discord account. All communication will be through Discord.
No part of your application (and contribution to the project) should be AI or plagiarized.
All documents included in applications should be viewable without any kind of account. To check, open your links in an incognito tab.
LWA or Diakko examples are not required, but appreciated.
Moderators
We are looking for an additional Art Mod, a Writing Mod, Production Mod, and Shipping Mod.
Previous experience required in some capacity for all mod. More details can be found on our Info Doc.
Portfolios/examples of previous work will be required for all positions. Writing Mod applicants should follow the guidelines below; The requirements for the rest of the positions will be detailed in the application form.
Page Artists
Must have 4 to 10 illustrations.
Must include at least 2 fully colored works with backgrounds.
All works should be of the quality you wish to make for the project.
Merch Artists
Must have 4 to 10 merch designs.
Examples of the type(s) of merch you wish to make for the zine are heavily encouraged.
Pictures of physical merch items are not required, but appreciated if you have them. Mockups are perfectly acceptable.
All works should be of the quality you wish to make for the project.
Writers
Must have a portfolio with 3 to 5 fics.
Portfolio must include at least 1 finished fic.
All fics in your portfolio should be between 1,000 and 5,000 words
All works should be of the quality you wish to make for the project.
All works should have accessible formatting.
Clear contrast between text and background color
Accessible font style and size
Appropriate and clear paragraph breaks
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