BSD CAFE ZINE

A physical & digital Bungou Stray Dogs cafe themed zine.☕️ Creation Period 🍰

SCHEDULE

Interest CheckSeptember 1 - October 1
Baker & Barista AppsOctober 16 - November 20
Baker & Barista ResultsNovember 24
Baker & Barista Check-In 1January 1
Art & Writing AppsDecember 13 - January 13
Art & Writing ResultsJanuary 18
Baker & Barista Check-In 2January 25
Art & Writing Check-In 1February 19
Baker & Barista Check-In 3February 19
Art & Writing Check-In 2March 18
Baker & Barista Final SubmissionMarch 18
Art & Writing Check-In 3April 15
Art & Writing Final SubmissionMay 1

APPLICATIONS

WRITERS
✧ Writers will submit a google drive folder with 3 samples of their best work. All samples should be a minimum of 2k words and a maximum of 3k. There is a 100 word buffer on either side.
✧ At least one sample should be a finished piece within the required word count.
✧ All samples should be SFW.
✧ A Bungou Stray Dogs sample is encouraged but not required.
ARTISTS
✧ Artists will submit a portfolio with at least 4 samples of their best work.
✧ All samples must be fully completed. No WIPs or sketches.
✧ If you are applying as a merch artist, a merch example is encouraged but not required.
✧ All samples should be SFW.
✧ A Bungou Stray Dogs sample is encouraged but not required.

✧ All contributors will be expected to submit at least two pitches by the pitch deadline, to be reviewed and approved by the mods.
✧ All contributors are expected to meet deadlines or let a mod know as soon as possible if an extension is needed.
✧ All contributors are expected to keep their work for the zine within the zine server and to not share it publicly until the mods have approved public posting.
Bakers
Bakers will be responsible for creating 2 recipes for food that can be found in a cafe. Bakers will also be responsible for taking a photo of their creation.
Baristas
Baristas will be responsible for creating 2 drink recipes for drinks that can be found in a cafe. In addition to the recipes, baristas will also be responsible for taking a photo of their creation.
Writers
Writers will be responsible for creating one fic between 2k and 3k words that incorporates the theme of the zine.
Page Artists
Page artists will be responsible for creating one illustration. Page artists may create a single page illustration, a double page illustration, or a comic. Page artists may use up to four pages if they wish, but only one page is required.
Spot Artists
Spot artists will be responsible for two spot illustrations. Spot illustrations do not have a background, and will be based on recipes or fics depending on the pairings.
Merch Artists
Merch artists will be responsible for creating two merch designs. Merch assignments will be provided based on preferences selected in the application.

F.A.Q.

What are the zine specs?
A5, perfect bound, full color. The zine will be available in both physical and digital formats.
IIs shipping allowed in the zine?
Based on the results of the interest check, shipping will be permitted within the zine. No more than 40% of the zine will be ship-focused, and the same ship will not appear more than once within the zine.
For this reason, all contributors will be required to pitch at least one gen pitch.What content is banned from the zine?
This project will be SFW, so NSFW is not permitted. Additionally, the zine will not accept gore or heavy violence.
Due to the nature of Bungou Stray Dogs, light violence is permitted.Is this zine for profit or charity?
The zine will be for charity.
How will contributors be compensated?
At a minimum, contributors will be compensated with a digital copy of the zine. If sales allow, all contributors will be compensated with a full bundle of the zine and all merch, in addition to the cost of shipping covered.
How many contributors will be included?
6 writers, 3 bakers, 3 baristas, 8 page artists, 6 spot artists, and 3 merch artists.
Who can apply?
Anyone over the age of 18 can apply.

MEET THE MODS

ACELAENA

✧ Graphics
✧ Shipping

Cafe hopping is my passion (and odasaku deserved better)Zine Experience
✧ Through a Thousand Worlds: a QianQiu High Fantasy Zine
✧ Graphics, Formatting, Production, & Shipping for Twisted Hearts: A Moriarty the Patriot fanzine
✧ Art, Formatting, Shipping for Knights of the Dawn: an Arknights x Pokemon TCG project
Favorite Cafe Treat
Egg puff waffles

TORUSPLUM

✧ Social Media

I wanna be a waitress at whatever café Dazai frequentsZine Experience
✧ Writing for Wildcard: A Denji Zine
✧ Co-Head, writing & communications for Diamonds in the Rough: A Blue Lock Awards Show Zine
✧ Writing for Obsession: A Yoshiden Zine
Favorite Cafe Treat
Chocolate croissant

SILVERMOON

✧ Writing
✧ Organization

Bookstores with a cafe section are pure heaven.Zine Experience
✧ Writing/organization for Joys of the Season: A Genshin Seasons Zine
✧ Finance/organization for Force of Gravity: A Nakahara Chuuya Zine
✧ Writing/organization for Camp Sappho - A Sapphic PJOverse Zine
Favorite Cafe Treat
Chai tea latte

REM

✧ Baking
✧ Formatting

The number of cafe stories in the world will always be less than the number that the world needs.Zine Experience
✧ Formatting/Art for Force of Gravity: A Nakahara Chuuya Zine
✧ Tarot Advisor for Blood & Jupter: Percy Jackson Tarot Zine
✧ Art for First Anthology: A BnHA R18 Anthology
Favorite Cafe Treat
Cinnamon Coffee Cake

REVY

✧ Art & Merch

Hi I’m Revy! My obsession with BSD is endless and I would do anything for Yosano.Zine Experience
✧ Head for Yokohama Ladies Night
✧ Head and Art for Adventure Log
✧ Art for Revolutionary Guardians of Fodlan
Favorite Cafe Treat
Shortbread

PRIMAL ARC

✧ Finance

As someone who likes to write, both Bungou Stray Dogs and cosy little cafes have carved out a little nook in the cold granite of my heart.Zine Experience
✧ Finance for Our Greatest Treasure: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet zine
✧ Merch Mod for Yokohama Ladies Night
✧ Also a small business owner and freelance illustrator and merch designer
Favorite Cafe Treat
I love tiny cakes and pastries but I think macarons might just be my favourite!