Sweet Like Marabou is an upcoming digital charity fanzine about Oliver Aiku and Sendou Shuto from Blue Lock! The goal of this zine is to show love for the ship whilst also supporting two worthy causes!The earnings will be split in two and donated to Trans Actual and The Coral Reef Alliance!Writer Application | Artist ApplicationYou can also join the AikuSen Discord, whether you're participating in the zine or not!
FAQs
Do I have to be 18+ to apply?
Yes. This zine will only be accepting 18+ creators.What content is allowed for the zine?
The zine will allow both SFW and NSFW submissions. The SFW zine will be separate from the NSFW zine.Will AUs be allowed in the zine?
Yes, any AU is welcome as long as it respects the guidelines. (For example, no dead dove concepts)We are also accepting genderbends, however the pairing must be kept M/M or F/F.Will there be any dead dove content?
No, dead dove content will not be allowed in this zine.Is there a fixed dynamic for applications?
There are no strict dynamics for zine applications.What format will the zine be available in?
The zine will be available only as a downloadable PDF.Is the zine free/for charity/for profit?
The zine will be available to purchase for a price determined by the results of our interest check. The charities we will be donating to are Trans Actual and The Coral Reef Alliance!How will applications be handled?
Applications will be done blind. All identifying information will be removed so the mod team can judge based on the samples alone.What is required for the application?
All applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio. Every portfolio must have, at minimum:- One (1) Blue Lock sample.
- If you apply for a NSFW spot, one (1) NSFW sample.
- An Aiku/Sendou sample is preferred, but not necessary.Your folder should be labeled: [contributor role you are applying for (artist or writer)] - [Sweet Like Marabou]Do not label your folder with your credit name. For individual files, please make sure they also do not have your credit name. (Eg. Sample 1 - SFW - Aiku/Sendou - Fantasy AU)
Application Guidelines
We are asking for a portfolio in the form of a Google Docs folder. Every portfolio must have, at minimum:- One (1) Blue Lock sample.
- If you are applying for a NSFW spot, one (1) of your samples should be NSFW.
- An AikuSen sample is preferred, but not necessary.Your folder should be labeled:[Contributor role you are applying for (Artist/Writer)] - [Sweet Like Marabou]Do not label your folder with your credit name. For individual files, please make sure they also do not have your credit name. (Eg. Sample 1 - SFW - Aiku/Sendou - Fantasy AU)More information can be found on the application forms themselves!WritersWriter ApplicationWriters must submit 3 pieces.Each sample must be approximately 2000-3000 words, with a minimum of 2000 and a maximum of 3000.In each sample document please include: rating, word count, NSFW/SFW and any relevant CWs/TWs.Excerpts are accepted but they must be a complete scene (e.g the mod team should not need extra/outside context to understand the events/characters described)ArtistsArtist ApplicationArtists must submit at least 3 different pieces. More are appreciated!Each sample should NOT be signed. Remove every identification hints such as signatures or watermarks by cropping, blurring, or covering it.NSFW samples should be labelled.In the file name, please include any relevant CWs/TWs.Your pieces must be full colour and preferably feature some kind of background.
Schedule
Project Launch: April 9th 2025Interest check: April 15th-May 10thGuest Recruitment: Starting from May 10thApplications: May 15th- June 25thResults mails: June 30th (Oliver’s bday!)Check in 1: August 5th (work completion 30-40%. This includes finalising an idea and an outline, not completely a word count.)Check in 2: September 5th (work completion 60-70%)Final check in: October 5th (work completion 100%)Preorders opening: October 7th (Sendou’s Bday!)Preorders and formatting phase: October 7th- November 20thRelease date: December 1st
