Anthem of Freedom is a physical, for-charity DSMP anthology centered around the members of L’manberg after its downfall. Pieces will focus on the aftermath of L’manberg’s destruction via the characters associated with it, which can be found in the Content section.

What is a Zine?
A zine is a collection of artistic works (mostly written/drawn) all centered around a theme. This zine is specifically a fanzine, which means it is made by fans and for fans who all follow the theme of the zine. It’s comparable to a book or magazine!

What is the zine’s theme?
This zine focuses on the members of L’manburg after L’manburg’s fall.

Will ships be allowed in this zine?
Yes, but only in the background. Some ships are not allowed altogether to respect content creators’ boundaries. Similarly, some characters will be limited to the background or very brief mentions (such as Techno and Ranboo) to respect their wishes.

Is NSFW allowed in the zine?
No. This zine is strictly SFW.

Can I participate if I’m under 18?
Yes, of course! You must be at least 13 so that we’re in compliance with Discord’s TOS, but you’re allowed to participate even if you’re a minor.

How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors will receive a digital copy of the zine and digital merch regardless of if we break even. At our first breakeven point, contributors will receive the zine-only bundle with free shipping, and at our last breakeven point they will receive the full bundle for free, including any stretch goals that are unlocked.

Are AU’s allowed?
Yes!

Is this zine inviting guests? When will guests be invited?
Yes! Guests will be invited as soon as we decide on them.

Will the zine be digital or physical? And will it be free?
To be honest we haven’t decided on that yet. It depends what people want (Check our Interest Check). We will keep you updated, of course.

Will there be a Discord Server?
Yes! It will be open to the Mods and all the contributors once we chose the Artists and Writers.

How can I help?
The easiest way to help is to spread the word and help us get out there. You can also apply for one contributor place.

Will the Zine be a “one-off”? Or will there be regular updates?
The Fanzine will probably be a “one-off” - means we’re aiming to publish one Issue, and one Issue only. This might change though. We’ll also keep you updated on this!

APPLICATIONS:

Who can contribute? And when can you apply?
Anyone can apply - Artists, Writers… it doesn’t matter! Everyone is welcome. Applications will be open from October 7th to November 18th. In this period Artists, Merch Artists and Writers can apply to this Zine.

Will I hear back from you, even if I got rejected?
Yes! We’ll send emails to everyone who has applied.
If you get a positive response from us you have until the 9th of December to accept it.

Can I apply for more than one position?
Of course! It’s very likely that you’ll only be accepted for one position, but you can apply for as many as you’d like!

Will moderators be allowed to contribute?
Yes!

When will I hear back from you guys?
You’ll hear about the status of your application on December 2nd if you’re applying as a contributor. Any delays will be communicated over on our Twitter account!

Are you giving feedback?
This answer is largely dependent on the volume of applications we receive.

CREATION PROCESS:

Can I reuse a piece that I created earlier?
No. All pieces must be original and created exclusively for this zine.

How long do we have to create our piece(s)?
You’ll have approximately 4 months from the acceptance deadline, with check-ins every month.

When will I be allowed to post my full piece publicly?
Once pre-orders close, buyers have received their packages, and leftover sales are being readied, you will be allowed to post your full piece. Otherwise, you may post previews that showcase no more than 50% of your piece.

Can I use my piece in portfolios after I finish it?
Yes. Until you are allowed to post it, however, we ask that you only use it in private portfolios that you are sharing with the moderators of that zine only. We also ask that you include a note that the piece is not to be distributed.

Can I sell my finished piece/use it on personal merchandise?
Yes, of course. You may do so after leftover sales have ended, and at no prior point.

Like we said in the beginning; if you still have any questions left unanswered, please don’t hesitate to write us. We’ll be more than happy to provide answers.

Artist
In your application, you must submit a portfolio with upwards of three fully illustrated pieces.At least one of these should have a background.Your pieces are not to be sketches, nor are they to be uncolored.Please submit links that are visible to the public/the mods. If your pieces are not visible, they won't be considered during the decision making process.Mods will be judging based on aspects such as lighting, coloring, anatomy, style, and more.Works from the DSMP are not required, but preferred!Traditional works of art are allowed, but they must be scanned properly.Please ensure that your pieces are original.NSFW content should not be submitted as a sample, nor should it be included in your portfolio for the zine.
Merch
In your application, you must submit a portfolio with upwards of three fully illustrated pieces.At least one of these should be a merch design that you’ve done.Your pieces should be completed.Your pieces should also be original.Please submit links that are visible to the public/the mods. If your pieces are not visible, they won't be considered during the decision making process.Mods will be judging based on aspects such as: style, coloring, and more.Works from the DSMP are not required, but preferred!NSFW content should not be submitted as a sample, nor should it be included in your portfolio for the zine.
Writing:
In your application, you must submit a portfolio with upwards of three complete pieces.At least one of these should be a piece of fiction under the word count you’re applying for. The more you show the mod team that you can work within the parameters of the zine, the better!For poets, this will consist of a poem under two pages.For long fiction writers, this will consist of a piece of fiction between 1500 and 2500 words.Your pieces should be completed.Ensure before applying that your pieces are original and of your own creation.Please submit links that are visible to the public/the mods. If your pieces are not visible, they won't be considered during the decision making process.Mods will be judging based on aspects such as characterization, style, flow, grammar, and more.Works from the DSMP are not required, but preferred!NSFW content should not be submitted as a sample, nor should it be included in your portfolio for the zine.

General:
All contributors should have a discord account and be willing to join the server, as it is our main method of communication.All contributors will be subjected to the schedule as planned. Any requests for extensions should be talked about with a moderator and approved by said moderator in advance.All contributors are expected to act in a cordial manner with one another. This doesn’t mean that you have to be professional, but it means that you should be respectful and willing to work.Applicants must be over 13 years of age at the time of application.All links within your application or portfolio must be visible to the mods. Failure to ensure their visibility may result in your application being rejected.
Artists:
Create one or more pieces within the specified zine parameters.For the cover artist, this will involve creating a two-page spread to act as our cover.For the page artists, this will involve creating a singular page or a two-page spread. Collaboration is encouraged!For the merch artists, this will involve creating the piece(s) of merchandise that you are assigned.Provide updates on their pieces at check-ins
Writers:
Create one or more pieces within specified parameters.For poets, this will involve writing a 1-2 page poem.For fiction writers, this will involve writing a piece that is anywhere from 1500 to 2500 words.

Pieces for this zine will follow the general theme outlined. They can be set in any era, but general categories will be: Revolution era (From conception to the end of the war), Schlatt era (from the election to the first destruction of L’manburg), and Post Schlatt era (from his death to Doomsday). Listed below are the characters that are permitted to have fics/art center around them. Any other DSMP members should be background only, including Ranboo.

Acceptable Characters:
Wilbur
Tommy
Tubbo
Fundy
Niki
Eret
Jack
Phil
Quackity
Schlatt

Additionally, if we have enough interest among applicants, we may consider the production of an AU side zine. In this, your piece may be set in an AU that does not change the setting, and you may feature characters only associated with L’manberg. So, while you may write in a universe where Puffy is a core member of L’manberg, or decide that Eret double-crosses Dream in the Final Control Room, you can’t exactly write about the two of them working at a modern-day coffee shop together.

You are welcome to write about more than one character on the acceptable character list and/or the list below, but anyone outside of it (Sam, Dream, DreamXD, Bad, Ant, Skeppy, HBomb, Connor, Vikkstar, Lazarbeam, Foolish, Hannah, Charlie (Slimecicle), and Micheal) should be background or supporting character.

Other members associated with L’manburg that can be featured include: Purpled, Ponk, Puffy, Sapnap, George, Punz, Callahan, Drista, and Karl.