guidelines
( I ) MINIMUM AGE All applicants must be 18 years of age or older, ensuring eligibility for the full scope of project content and participation.
( II ) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY The use of AI-generated or AI-assisted art and writing is strictly prohibited in any stage of the creative process, including drafting, editing, or enhancement.
( III ) COMMUNICATION Participants are expected to maintain active communication via Discord throughout the project. If you are unable to access Discord, you must contact Head Mod Rina during the application stage to formally request an exception and confirm alternative arrangements.
( IV ) EXPERIENCE No prior zine or event experience is required. All selections will be based entirely on submitted portfolios and merit.
( IV ) RESPECT & CONDUCT We ask all contributors to conduct themselves with respect, patience, and professionalism, supporting a positive and inclusive creative environment for all involved.
application requirements
Knight Errant is open to creators of all skill levels. There is no strict or extensive portfolio requirement—we aim to keep the application process accessible while still allowing applicants to showcase their strengths. Above all, we value passion, creativity, and alignment with the zine’s vision.
Below are the general portfolio guidelines for each role:
( I ) WRITERS Please submit two (2) writing samples, each between 1,000–4,000 words. We recommend that at least one (1) sample be for My S-Class Hunters, but this is not required.
(.) Samples may be excerpts from longer works; however, at least one piece must be complete and able to stand alone
(.) Either SFW writing, NSFW writing, or a combination of both types are acceptable for portfolio purposes.
( II ) PAGE ARTISTS Please submit two (2) examples of your work. We recommend that at least one (1) piece be for My S-Class Hunters, but this is not required.
(.) WIPs and sketches are allowed; however, at least one piece should be fully finished (preferably fully rendered)
(.) Samples should reflect the style you intend to contribute to the zine.
( III ) COMIC ARTISTS Please submit one (1) comic sample.
(.) Samples may be in black & white or full color
(.) WIPs are acceptable, though at least one finished piece is strongly encouraged
(.) Submissions should demonstrate your ability to convey storytelling through sequential art.
( IV ) SPOT ARTISTS Please submit two (2) examples of your work. We recommend that at least one (1) piece be for My S-Class Hunters, but this is not required.
(.) WIPs are allowed; however, at least one piece should be fully finished
(.) Spot art may include smaller illustrations; mock-ups that incorporate text or layout elements are encouraged.
( V ) MERCH ARTISTS Please submit at least one (1) example of your work.
(.) At least one piece should be a merch design (e.g., sticker, charm, print, etc.)
(.) Submissions may include mock-ups and/or finished products
(.) As this is a digital zine, physical production is not required; design concepts are sufficient.
contributor specifications
All contributions to the Knight Errant zine must be entirely new, created specifically for this project.
Works should be reimagined through alternate universes, with a particular emphasis on romance fantasy aesthetics and tropes. This zine welcomes all canon characters and interpretations; however, original characters should not serve as the primary focus and may only appear incidentally, if at all.
There will be three (3) mandatory check-ins throughout the creation period, leading up to the final submission deadline.
(.) Contributors who miss a check-in without prior notice may have a pinch hitter assigned to their role
(.) Consistent communication with the moderation team is required to remain in good standing
WRITERS Are expected to contribute one (1) SFW, gen-focused piece of fiction between 2,000–4,000 words.
(.) Works should align with the zine’s general audience guidelines, with no explicit romantic or sexual content
(.) May opt to create additional NSFW pieces of 2,500+ words for the digital add-on zine
PAGE ARTISTS Are expected to contribute one (1) SFW fully rendered illustration (single page or spread).
(.) Pieces should reflect the romance fantasy theme through setting, costume, or composition.
(.) May opt to create additional NSFW illustrations (single page/spread) for the digital add-on zine
(.) May also opt to contribute one (1) additional SFW single-page render for use as prints or promotional materials
COMIC ARTISTS Are expected to contribute one (1) SFW comic (color or black & white) of 3–5 pages.
(.) Comics should remain within general audience guidelines while showcasing strong visual storytelling
(.) May opt to create additional NSFW comics of 3+ pages for the digital add-on zine
SPOT ARTISTS Are expected to contribute at least one (1) set of SFW spot illustrations, consisting of two (2) pieces, to accompany a writer’s work.
(.) Spot art may range from thumbnail to half-page size
(.) May opt to create additional sets of at least two (2) pieces for NSFW written works in the digital add-on zine
MERCH ARTISTS Are expected to contribute one to two (1–2) merch designs based on a list of approved items provided by the moderation team.
(.) Designs should be suitable for digital or printable merchandise formats
(.) May opt to create additional sets of at least two (2) SFW spot illustrations for a writer’s piece
(.) May opt to create additional sets of at least two (2) NSFW spot illustrations for a written work in the digital add-on zine
Moderators
RINA.
( head moderator. )
avid writer & lover of sclass. i've modded lots of events and zines, but i'm very excited to do one for this fandom! i love binging rofan manhwa.*
SNOW.
( formatting moderator. )
i'm excited to work with the community to make something pretty!
FWSHIE.
( art moderator. )
LOCKING IN FOR SEASON 2. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME.
AKA.
( graphics moderator. )
If I cannot find happily ever after, I will make it myself. Looking forward to working with you!
schedule
| phase | dates |
|---|---|
| interest check | july 29th - august 26 |
| contributor applications | septemeber 9 - october 7 |
| results | october 7 - october 28 |
| acceptance of role | october 28 - november 3rd |
| creation period | november 4th - march 3rd |
| release period | early may |







