My Hero
Babysitters

What is a fan-zine?
A fan-zine (pronounced like a shortened form of “magazine”) is a collection of artwork and fanfiction, brought together in one collected work. It is a fan project where people who enjoy the piece of media the zine is focused on can create work based on the series!What are the zine specifications?
-SFW
-GenThis zine will be physical and digital! And there will be merch.Are AUs allowed?
Yes, AUs as well as canon-compliant material are welcome.Are spoilers allowed?
Spoilers will be allowed.How will contributors be compensated?
This will depend on how successful our pre-orders are. We aim to compensate contributors with at least a free PDF of our zine.However, our goal is to provide all contributors with a free copy of the zine and all merch.Who is allowed to apply?
This is a SFW project but you must be 18 years or older to participate in this zine.Will I require a Discord to participate?
Discord is our key method of communication. If you do not have a Discord account and wish to participate, you will be expected to create one.Do I need previous zine experience to apply?
Absolutely not! Everyone starts somewhere, and we welcome newcomers to apply.Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, you’re more than welcome to apply for more than one position, provided you’re confident you can handle the increased workload.Will this zine be physical?
Yes this zine will be physical.Will this zine be for profit or charity?
We will be a for-profit project. All money earned will be shared among those taking part in the project.Will this zine have merchandise, digital or physical?
We will have merchandise, yes! We are aiming for physical merchandise, with a small amount of digital merchandise.If I have any questions, where do I ask them?
We’re happy to offer any further answers or clarification through our Tellonym!

[SEASONAL BREAK- 20TH DECEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY 2024]

Art Contributor Guidelines/ExpectationsPage Artist
Page Artists are required to complete 1 full page piece of art for this zine.
We will be offering the opportunity to create more pages/spreads for interested participants.Spot Artist
Spot Artists will be expected to create 2-3 smaller spot illustrations in collaboration with one of our Writing Contributors.
Spot Artists may also have the opportunity to create spot illustrations for more than one fic, or to create a full page illustration.Comic Artist
Comic Artists will be expected to make one comic in full colour.
The comic will be 2-4 pages. The length is up to the creator’s discretion.Merch Artists
Digital Merch
Digital Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of digital merch, including Discord Emote Packs, Wallpapers for phone and computer, Icons, digital colouring pages and printable merch, etc.
Physical Merch
*If the zine requires physical merch, guidelines will be updated to reflect this.Art Application GuidelinesAs an Art Applicant for My Hero Babysitters, your work will be judged on your knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, colour theory, and personal style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of artwork you would like to make for our zine!Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to My Hero Babysitters.Portfolio requirement for Page Artists/Spot Artists.
3 art pieces showcasing the best of your artistic abilities.
All pieces must be SFW. NSFW artworks will not be considered.
At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and colouring.
At least one of your samples must feature a character from BNHA
Samples depicting children are encouraged but not necessary.Portfolio requirement for Comic Artists.
Comic artists will be expected to include one or more pages of previous comics in their application, but full page illustrations will also be considered.
All pieces must be SFW. NSFW artworks will not be considered.
At least one of your samples must feature a character from BNHA
Samples depicting children are encouraged but not necessary.Portfolio requirement for Merch Artists.
All pieces must be SFW. NSFW artworks will not be considered.
At least one of your samples must feature a character from BNHA
Samples depicting children are encouraged but not necessary.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.Writing Contributor Guidelines/ExpectationsAs a Writer Applicant for My Hero Babysitters, your work will be judged on your grammar, flow, ability to tell a story within a given word limit, characterisation, and general writing style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of fic you would like to make for our zine!Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces for this zine, each 2-3k words.
Writers may have the opportunity to collaborate with another writer or artist.
Fics created MUST be centred around BNHAWriter Application GuidelinesRemember, you must be over 18 to apply to My Hero Babysitters.Writer Applicants must provide three samples of their writing. For each sample, the word count will be 2k-3k.
All samples must be SFW. NSFW fics will not be considered.
At least one sample must feature a character from BNHA
Shipping is not the focus of this zine, but fics that include shipping will still be considered in applications.
If any of your samples are SFW but still contain potentially triggering or mature topics, please make sure that they contain visible tags.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd, Ao3, FF.net and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.