Return to Trueness
A liu yao zine
Return to Trueness is a non-profit digital fanzine focusing on the novel Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect, featuring its various characters in canon and AUs settings.
MODS
Maiya
Roles: Head mod, organisation
Social medias: maiya_mxtx (twitter)
Past experience: None
Favourite Character: Han Yuan
Introduction: Hi! I’m glad to be working on this zine, Liu Yao is my favourite danmei, so I’ll be so happy to see people contribute!
Pau
Roles: Co-head mod
Past experience: Head Mod for Priest Major Arcana Zine
Introduction: Hi! This is your local Liu Yao supremacist. Ever since I read Liu Yao it’s been my favourite novel. I’ll probably be participating as an artist as well, I’m very excited to be part of this project!
Al
Roles: Graphic mod
Social medias: chiirowo (twitter)
Past experience: None
Introduction: Simply a lazy artist (unfortunately) who's deprived of sleep and fresh blood.
Lalalu
Roles: Graphic mod
Social medias: qxillnn (instagram)
Past experience: None
Introduction: Hello. I'm glad to work on this zine as an artist. Liu Yao is one of my favorite Priest’s novel, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to contribute to this zine, ahah🥹. And I hope you like my arts.
Moons
Roles: Social Media Mod
Past experience: Bibe
Introduction: Hi! I’m just happy to be here lolol, I haven’t actually gotten far into Liu Yao yet, but I can’t wait to see what the zine ends up becoming. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time! (HAHAHAHA, PLEASE, I CAN’T DRAW)
Alex
Roles: Art mod
Social medias: k_bro_art and alex_feghiu (twitter)
Past experience: None
Introduction: Hello, me awkward artist. Me pronouns they/them try to respect that. I am a rotting corps at 18 and I am lowkey broke.
France
Roles: Art Mod
Past experience: None
Introduction: Hi! Noob artist here who just wanted to be part of anything Priest related. Happy to be here as a mod, hopefully I can also participate as an artist.
treescape
Roles: Writing mod
Social medias: treescape (tumblr), dreaminglilacs (twitter)
Past experience: Binary Suns: An Obikin Zine (Writing Moderator); Rebel, Rebel: Women of Star Wars (Writing Moderator)
Introduction: I love writing, danmei, and zines, so I’m thrilled to be here! I haven’t read a Priest novel I didn’t adore.
Kayne
Roles: Formatting
Past experience: None
Introduction: ("I'm tired, I'm going to take a break from zines," I've said and yet Maiya managed to kidnapp me here, SEND HELP PLEASE) Your usual baguette enjoyer~
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many contributors will there be? | We are planning to feature a minimum of 10 contributors and a maximum of 40. Exact numbers will be decided once the interest check will have ended. |
| Who can apply? | Artists and writers over 16 years old. |
| Can mods apply as contributors? | Yes, mods will be able to apply as contributors. |
| Will this zine be printed? | While we weren't planning to print the zine at first, we are now considering it on the basis of interest shown by the people. An interest check will happen later to check interest for it. |
| Will this zine be monitized? | No, it will be a fully free zine. In the case we were to decide to print the zine, it would be P4P (pay for production) plus ideally a bit extra to cover contributor copies. |
| Will this zine feature NSFW content? | No, all content will be safe for work. However, content featuring violence will be allowed up to a certain limit. |
| Will you feature guests contributors? | It will depend on the results of the interest checks, but guest contributors may eventually be allowed. |
Guidelines
General guidelines- You must be 16 and over to enter the zine. Anyone found lying about their age will be removed promptly.- All samples must be original work.- No AI.- No NSFW content in samples, this zine is R16.- Liu Yao samples are encouraged but not required.- Please note content warnings and trigger warnings. If you’re unsure about warnings, feel free to contact us!- Make sure your links are accessible. If we can't access your pieces, we will not run after you.Writers
Show us your best work by submitting 3 pieces.- One of your pieces should be complete.- Your pieces should be between between 1k - 3k words.- Fanfics can be submitted through AO3 or google doc by linking it in the application form.Artists
Show us your best pieces by submitting 3 artworks.- At least one piece should be fully rendered with a complicated background (gradients or blocked backgrounds do not count), shading, and colouring. You can also submit traditional art.- If you choose to submit traditional art in the zine, please ensure you will be able to scan it at a high standard.- Portfolios submitted as a Google Drive folder is highly preferred, but others hosting platforms are accepted on the condition of being accessible to us.Merch artists
Show us your best pieces by submitting 3 artworks.- One should be fully rendered with a complicated background (gradients or blocked backgrounds do not count), shading, and colouring.- Portfolios submitted as a Google Drive folder is highly preferred, but others hosting platforms are accepted on the condition of being accessible to us.Expectations upon acceptance
When accepted, the contributors are expected to submit the following according to their roles by the zine's internal deadline.- Artists: At least 1 illustration that fits the zine guidelines. The illustration will have to be 1748x2480px (or same ratio) in order to fit in a A5 page and should be in 300dpi. It can be B&W or fully coloured.- Writers: 2k-3k words fic.- Merch Artists: At least 1 piece of digital merch.
Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest check | August 12 - 15 September |
| Moderator Applications | September 23 - 13 October |
| Contributor Applications | October 21 - 17 November |
| Acceptance Emails | November 24 |
| Join server by | 1 december |
| Pitch Submission | December 16 - 22 December |
| Check-In 1 | January 20 - 26 January |
| Check-In 2 | 24 February - 2 March |
| Check-In 3 | March 31 - 6 April |
| Final Submission | May 5 - 11 May |
| Formatting | Starting in may |
| Release | TBD |