Cloud Strife Zine
A fanzine celebrating Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII
The store and applications are closed.
Thank you for your support!This project wouldn't have been such a success without you, whether you were an applicant, a contributor, a buyer, or a supporter. We're grateful for your kindness!Check out our contributors' links through the page above, and give them a follow if you enjoy what they do.Thank you again, and don't forget to peel the clear film off your charms!
contributors for Spirit & Strife: a Cloud Fanzine
Thank you for purchasing this copy of the Spirit & Strife fanzine, we hope you cherish this book as much as we cherished making it! The love poured into this project will live on in our memories, as it does in the pages of the zine.While we wait for the next Final Fantasy VII installment, please consider giving the artists and writers of Spirit & Strife a follow on social media!Thank you for your support and love of Cloud Strife.
NikuSenpai (cover) — Twitter Tumblr Instagram
Katha — Twitter
Amuk — Twitter Tumblr AO3
Crim (mini print) — Twitter Tumblr
Konvee (standee) — Twitter Tumblr
Littlesat — Twitter Tumblr Instagram
PatPaige — Twitter Instagram
Geek — Tumblr AO3
Lily — Twitter Instagram
Soubi — Twitter Instagram
Nisnow — Twitter Website
Luxites — Twitter Tumblr Instagram
Shannon — Twitter
Roma — Twitter AO3
Li Kovacs — Twitter Instagram
LeSoldatMort — Twitter
Alex Chiu (wooden charm) — Twitter Instagram
Lunardrop — Twitter AO3
izunee (tote bag) — Twitter Instagram
Xander Pants (acrylic charm) — Twitter
Prar (mini print) — Twitter Tumblr
Grakanarts (enamel pin) — Twitter Instagram
Larissa — Twitter AO3
Cyn — Twitter Instagram
Bird — Twitter Instagram
AmyHayaNora (sticker sheet) — Tumblr Instagram
Natalie (digital avatars) — Instagram
Liv — Twitter Tumblr AO3
Alassa — Twitter Tumblr Instagram
Nana — Twitter Instagram
Luce — Twitter Tumblr Instagram
Bec (button) — Twitter Tumblr
Sunnyyyy — Twitter
Lux — Twitter AO3
Anush — Twitter Instagram
Kita (digital emojis) — Twitter
Ari — Twitter Instagram
Rimuin (digital avatars) — Twitter
Roxe — Twitter Instagram
AimeeLou — Tumblr AO3
Liesles (Mod) — Twitter Tumblr
Chofitia (Mod) — Twitter Tumblr
MageofSpace (Mod) — Twitter Tumblr Instagram
TeganNat (Mod) — Twitter Instagram
Quarri (Mod) — Twitter Tumblr
Latest update: October 7, 2022
about
Spirit & Strife is a fanzine celebrating the beloved character Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII☁ — 32 artists and 8 writers
☁ — Executive Size (7x10 inches) page size
☁ — 2k words per fic
☁ — Perfect bound physical book
☁ — Merchandise such as acrylic charms, stickers, and pins will be included in our store as a part of the larger bundles
☁ — Spirit & Strife is a for-profit project, splitting post-production funds between all contributing members once the store is closedAll contributors are asked to follow these guidelines:
☁ — No romantic ships
☁ — Platonic friendships are fine so long it’s not the focus of the piece rather than Cloud himself
☁ — All zine pieces are rated PG-15 or lower (canon-typical violence and themes are allowed)
☁ — Headcanons and AU ideas are acceptable but still need to be accessible to a general audience
☁ — All accepted contributors are asked to submit one (1) final, polished piece of art or writing
☁ — New content only, no re-using previously made contentArtists:
☁ — 7x10 inch page size, 300 dpi, CMYK coloring
☁ — Include 1/8th inch border for bleed (2175x3075 pixel canvas)
☁ — Backgrounds are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
☁ — Traditional art is allowed as long as the artist has a way of scanning it in high qualityWriters:
☁ — No more than 2k words per fic
☁ — Proper grammar and punctuation required
☁ — Writers are welcome to use their own betas or ask the mods to beta
☁ — Please list any potentially triggering themes up frontMerch artists:
☁ — Please adhere to the specifications provided for each merch type as this will vary between products and manufacturers
☁ — Only the art is required by the merch artist; the mods will lead production
schedule
| October 1-31: | Applications open |
| November 11: | Contributor responses sent |
| November 18: | Last day to confirm participation* |
| November 25: | Final ideas due |
| December 16: | 1st check-in |
| January 13: | 2nd check-in |
| February 10: | 3rd check-in |
| March 10: | Final due date |
| March 25: | Pre-orders open |
| April 25: | Pre-orders close |
| May - June: | Item production |
| August 9: | Physical bundles are mailed out |
| August 23: | Digital bundles are distributed |
| Aug 30-Sept 30: | Leftover store open |
*Last day accepted contributors can confirm participation or they will be automatically dropped
faq
Q: What’s a fanzine?
☁ — Zines (derived from the word “magazines”) are self-published, unofficial compendiums made to display a variety of work for a single subject or theme. Fanzines are zines with the purpose of celebrating something fans love.Q: What is the theme of this fanzine?
☁ — The focus of the fanzine is on Cloud Strife in a positive light, whether that’s during canon events, with hope for the future, a headcanon between scenes, or in an AU. We want to celebrate Cloud and his involvement, drive, and value to the Final Fantasy VII universe and to audiences around the world.Q: How many contributors are you looking for?
☁ — We are looking for 32 artists, 8 writers, and up to 5 merch artists. Guidelines for applying contributors can be found here. Applications are closed at this time.Q: Will this zine be distributed digitally or physically?
☁ — The Cloud Strife fanzine will be available in both digital and physical formats.Q: Will there be merch?
☁ — Yes there will, for both physical and digital bundles! Merchandise such as miniprints, acrylic charms, and stickers will be included in our store as a part of the larger bundles. The digital bundle will also include goodies such as avatars and emojis.Q: What if I'm a contributor having trouble with the page size?
☁ — The moderators will provide all page artists with the 1-page template and the 2-page spread template.Q: How will contributors be contacted throughout the zine creation period?
☁ — Contributors who are invited to be a part of the Cloud Strife fanzine will be contacted through email and optionally through a Discord server set up specifically for this project.Q: Where is this zine shipping from?
☁ — Our production moderator is located in California, USA, and will be distributing bundles from there via USPS and Ascendia. Tracking numbers will be provided via email upon shipping.Q: Will there be a leftover store?
☁ — Yes, we will announce the leftover store opening dates on Twitter and Tumblr once all pre-orders have been shipped out.Have more questions? Let us know through Tumblr, Twitter, or email!
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