about the zine

"Zoinks!" is a SFW Scooby-Doo zine, spanning across multiple Scooby 'verses! Movies, TV series, video games, the works!

This is an unofficial fan project. We are not collaborators with Warner Brothers or their affiliates

meet the mods

🔍 Mod Vintage

ㅤHead/ Graphics/ Artㅤ

Head Mod Vintage has decided to put her comfort media to the test~! This is their first zine she's heading, and will also be looking over artists :) She is has contributed to dozens of projects as a page and merch artist, and is ready to branch out her Mod skills even more!- A Hero's Initiative: Graphics Intern/ Art Mod
- Something Just Like This: Intern
- Triple Treats: Art Mod
-GFSeaons: Graphics Mod
-Return to the Unknown: Graphics Mod

🔍 Mod Aki

ㅤWriting/Formatting/Organizationㅤ

Mod Aki is a longtime zine veteran as both a moderator and contributor (and was the one to cheer on Mod Vintage to take the plunge to start this project!). Aki will be working alongside Mod Ciel for formatting!Aki has been on the following projects:
-Cam Star Heroes: Beta Mod
-My Hero Halloween: Writing and Co-Beta Mod
-Submerged: Writing and Beta Mod
-Tie Me Up: Writing and Beta Mod
-Gilded: Writing and Beta Mod

🔍 Mod Atlass

ㅤFinance/Productionㅤ

Mod Atlass is a jack of all trades mod; if there is a zine position she has probably done it, and with great care and talent! Atlass will be working with our finances, aka the important stuff! (fun fact, Mod Atlass is who helped Mod Vintage get into zines!)Atlass has been on the following projects:
Successor: Finance, Production, Shipping
Ingenium 2: Head, Art, Graphics, Socials, Layout, Finance, Production, Shipping
Let's Start a Riot: Head, Organization, Layout, Graphics, Socials, Finance, Production, Shipping
Boku No Calendar: Finance, Production, Shipping, Layout
Tsukuyomi: Head, Organization, Layout, Graphics, Socials, Finance, Production, Shipping

🔍 Mod Ciel

ㅤSocial Media/Formattingㅤ

Mod Ciel has been around the zine scene for quite some time, and has plenty of experience under their belt~ Ciel will be working alongside Mod Aki for formatting!Ciel has been on the following projects:
-Return to the Unknown: Head Mod, Formatting and Organization
-Seasons; A GF Zine: Formatting Mod
-Wishing Star Zine: Head Mod, Formatting and Oragnization

🔍 Mod Kaley

ㅤShippingㅤ

Mod Kaley is one of the lovely folks behind the scenes of HoneypotEmporium (check them out on Instagram!) and has been in several zines throughout the MHA fandom as a moderator and contributor. She's excited to branch out into a different fandom!Kayley has been on the following projects:
Wish You Were Here: a BnHA Vacation Zine : Finance and Shipping Mod
All You Can Eat: a Fat Gum Agency Calendar : Head Mod/Finance and Shipping

schedule

  • IC Open: July 14th - Aug 11th

  • IC reviews: August 12st- Aug 18th

  • Contrib apps: August 18th - Sept 15th

  • App reviews: Sept 15th - Sept 22nd

  • App emails: Sept 25th

  • Pitches: Oct 5th

  • Pitch confirmation: Oct 7th- 10th

  • Check 1: November 3rd

  • Check-in 2: Nov 24th

  • Check-in 3: Dec 22nd

  • Holiday Break: Dec 23rd - Jan 4 2025

  • Final Submissions: Jan 10

  • Formatting: Jan 10 - Feb 10

  • PO's Open: (Tentatively) February 15

  • Dates are subject to change. Any changes being made will show on our social media accounts.

  • Shop opening is subject to change. We will post on all our social media if this happens to be the case

faq

i.

What is a zine?

A zine is a fan-made, unofficial booklet containing art, written media, or cosplay photos based around a series, theme, or ship. They can be in digital form, or printed as a physical book.

ii.

Do I need to be 18+ to participate?

Yes! While the zine itself is SFW, because of the possibility of it being for profit, we have to have the age minimum.

iii.

Is this zine for profit or for charity?

As of 02/22/24 Zoinks! will be a for profit zine!

iv.

Who can Apply?

If you are over the age of 18 you may apply to our project once applications open! We will be looking for Artists, Merch Artists, Cosplayers, Chefs, and Fanfiction Writers!

v.

Will there be any restrictions on Content?

Minor restrictions, yes.While we know that certain series have a darker tone, we do not wish to have MCD, drug use (we know what Scoobert and Norville get up to, BUT, we don't wish to have it depicted in full. We will allow the aftermath of "gardening"), and currently no content from the VELMA series as a whole.We will also not tolerate ANY use of AI in either art, writing, or any other submissions to this zine. We are STRONGLY against the use of AI as a team here at ZOINKS! If we find any contributors use AI in their work they will be immediately removed from the project and their work scrapped.

apps and requirements

  • Page Artists and Cosplayers

  • Please provide 3-6 samples in a Google Drive folder (again tutorial if needed) following these guidelines:

  • At least one Scooby sample would be preferred. It will NOT affect your application.

  • At least one SFW sample is required. If you are submitting NSFW art examples, put all NSFW in their own labeled, separate folder within your sample folder. We will not be accepting NSFW cosplay submissions.

  • If you are applying as a comic artist: at least one example must be a comic

  • Do not include Sketches or WIPS - fully rendered, finished pieces only please.

  • Please include at least one full piece with a background, or in the case of cosplay at least one edited photo.

  • Portfolio judgements based on good understanding of anatomy, complete backgrounds and composition.

  • Cosplayers please credit your photographers in your portfolio using a google doc if their watermark is not on your photos!

  • We will NOT accept AI submissions.

  • Writers

  • Please provide 2-4 samples in a Google Drive folder (if we need to: link a tutorial on how to make one) following these guidelines:

  • Max total w/c for all pieces = 6k. Chefs please explain any non-traditional measurements and any possible conversions necessary

  • Each piece must be at least 1,500 words and all pieces added together must not exceed 6k.

  • At least one Scooby sample is preferred. It will not affect your application if you do not include one.

  • At least one SFW example (this can be an excerpt from a NSFW piece)

  • SFW and NSFW samples accepted but please tag properly in the doc. & label accordingly (eg: (NSFW) Piece title - Author name)

  • Please do not include any of the following: watersports, rape, MCD or scat. Any pieces found with these will be disqualified with no notice.

  • We will NOT accept AI submissions.

  • Merch Artists

  • Please provide 3-6 samples in a Google Drive folder (again tutorial if needed) following these guidelines:

  • At least one Scooby sample is preferred however not having it will not harm your application.

  • At least one SFW sample.

  • SFW and NSFW pieces are acceptable but please put all NSFW in their own labeled, separate folder within your sample folder.

  • Photo/ Mock up of one Merch Item previously made

  • Please do not include Sketches or WIPS - fully rendered, finished pieces only please.

  • Portfolio judgements based on a good understanding of anatomy and composition.

  • We will NOT accept AI submissions.

  • Chefs

  • Please provide 2-4 samples in a Google Drive folder (if we need to: link a tutorial on how to make one) following these guidelines:

  • All original recipes. As much as we love the vintage aspic dishes from Betty Crocker, she has to stay out of this kitchen.

  • Photo/ Mock up of AT LEAST one recipe previously made. It would be beneficial for it to be for one of the recipes you are using for your examples. We are looking for high quality photos and good staging! If there are illustrations of your dish that were made by someone other than you, please make sure they are credited somewhere in your application.

  • Clear and succinct instructions.

  • Ability to use imperial and metric measurements (or at the very least, able to use a converter :) )

  • We will NOT accept AI submissions.

contact us

  • Any questions you may have you can use our Ask form! You must be logged into a Google account.

  • All social media's will be updated along with the carrd if there is a timeline change! make sure you are following us to keep up with the latest details!