What do you mean by TighCyno, and how is this different from CynoNari?TighCyno refers to top Tighnari/bottom Cyno. In an SFW context, it's a specific dynamic where Tighnari provides care to the more vulnerable Cyno. For example, a fic where Cyno gets hurt, and Tighnari cares for him qualifies as TighCyno over CynoNari, where Cyno tends to be the primary carer. It doesn’t always have to be whump, though!For a longer, better-articulated and in-depth explanation of TighCyno’s dynamic differing from CynoNari, here’s a post by one of our mods Em (@isnt-it-pretty).As to why we decided to make it TighCyno in a SFW zine, mod Em answered that question on our Tumblr in this post.What is the theme/topic of this zine? What are contributors expected to create?This is a fully SFW zine based on a rather simple theme - love and the act of caring. We are looking for heartwarming, feel-good content. Hurt/whump is allowed so long as it ends in comfort.What content is allowed? What content is not allowed?Any SFW content of Tighnari and Cyno related to the theme is allowed. Please do not submit NSFW as part of your portfolio. Themes like Major Character Death, heavy angst, gore, violence, cheating, divorce, sexual assault, major injury, and any NSFW topics are not allowed. Submission of NSFW content in your portfolio will lead to automatic rejection.Is this a physical or digital zine?The zine is currently digital, with the possibility of a print file available on demand to contributors.Is this a charity, for-profit or free zine?This zine plans to donate all its proceeds to the charity Conservation International, which works with experts across the globe for the conservation and protection of the natural world.How many contributors do you plan to accept?We are currently accepting 30 contributors in total with 20 artists and 10 writers.What time zone will this zine operate in?
This zine operates in EDT - Eastern Daylight Time. It is open to contributors from around the world, but our dates are set according to this time zone. For example, if the first check-in deadline is July 15th, all check-ins are expected to be sent by 11:59PM EDT on July 15th, which may be 11.59AM on July 16th in China Standard Time. Check here to see EDT vs. your time zone. Search your location in the "add location" bar and choose the time to see the time difference.How long is the application period?
May 7th, 12:00AM EDT to June 4th, 12:00AM EDT.When can people expect a response / who will receive a response?Everyone who applied will receive a response via email between June 25th and July 1st. Please make sure to add [email protected] to your contacts list so it doesn’t end up in spam!Who can apply?Any artist or writer 16 and older ONLY who enjoys TighCyno is free to apply. Applications are blind, so they don’t depend on how established you are in the fandom.
Accepted contributors must have a Discord account or be willing to make one, as a Discord server is the primary means of communication that the zine will use.How do you select contributors?We are doing blind submissions. This means that the moderators will judge the application without the applicant's name attached. The applicants' names and contact information will be removed while we judge the applications.What is the word limit for writers?Writers must stick to a word count of 1500-4000 words.Will this zine accept AUs?Yes! We are AU-friendly as long as the AU abides by the rules.Where can I find more information about the zine?
Here is our info doc. This document discusses every detail of our zine, down to the resolution, page size and contributor requirements. If you have more questions, you can send an ask to our Tumblr.