MODS (excited): The Malevolent Tarot fanzine will be the start to finish creation, production and distribution of a fan made Tarot Deck based entirely on Malevolent.There will be no profit made off of this project, and as such, contributors and moderators will not be financially compensated.This project is by fans and for fans.Moderator applications as well as contributor applications will open January 1st.Follow our socials to hear any updates.Check out the podcast at malevolent.ca

FAQ

STRANGER: What’s this project about?MODS: This zine will be for a physical full 78 deck of tarot cards.
The goal is to have an accompanying booklet with card art and meanings.We would like to include writers in this project! If we have enough applications/ interest on our interest check, the book will also contain “mini fic” based on the art and meaning of each card. These would be 100-200 words in length. Based on applications and interest, we may take on 6 writers who will be doing 2-3k word fics


STRANGER: Why did you pick such a large project? 78 cards and writing seems like a lot!MODS: There have been dozens of people who have come to me to tell me how sad they were they missed joining the last one! This was the best way I could think of to include as many people as possible.This is a project I hold dear to my heart (as someone who collects tarot decks!) I know that many people feel the same about them, so it makes the project accessible and interesting for many!


STRANGER: Can I contribute more than one piece?MODS: This will be based on the applications received, if we have left over cards, any drop outs etc - but yes! If you want to draw and write for your chosen card, or if you want to be available to draw a second card, that will be an option available to you!


STRANGER: How are you going to be assigning cards?MODS: After a lot of discussion with various other tarot zines, we have decided to make the applications themselves pitch based. You will pick choice of character and card between the Major and Minor Arcana.Once we have an idea of which cards are covered and which are not, we will be assigning remaining cards.


STRANGER: What about less popular cards? What if all cards aren’t chosen by someone?MODS: The application itself is very specific; you are to pick your top choices for characters and cards, but you may not get them. We need to ensure every card is accounted for


STRANGER: Why is the schedule so spread out?MODS: With the large scale of this project there needs to be AMPLE time for all artists, writers, and moderators to be in sync! I’m not in the business of rushing perfection.
If the stars manage to align, and things finish early, we will be adjusting schedule and opening shop early as well


STRANGER: Will this project ship overseas?MODS: Yes! Baring extenuating circumstances, this project will be able to ship nearly worldwide. (It will be shipping from Canada, and any shipping restrictions by the time preorders are happening will be shared!)


STRANGER: Will you promote this in multiple places? I don’t want to miss when sign ups open!MODS: Yes! We will promote in multiple Discord servers and sites. The apps will also stay open long enough for hopefully everyone who wants to join to apply!


STRANGER: I’m just starting art and writing - I want to apply but I’m worried I won’t be approved. What is the skill requirement for this project?MODS: Good news! All skill levels will be accepted into this project. Our criteria when looking at samples are as such: is it a professional looking image? If it’s traditional is it scanned properly and not a photograph? Do you know how to draw backgrounds? Are you doing your best with anatomy and not stick figures? Is there nice composition in your pieces? Not AI or tracing?
The goal is to let as many interested as possible join, but we will still be capping it around 50. If you are not chosen, it’s not because we didn’t like your art! It just might be better in a different project.


STRANGER: I’m a little confused by the application for artist - how do I fill this in?MODS: The application has now been adjusted for ease! Just select all the characters you would like to draw!
Then in the actual “pitch” section, if you don’t know the card you’re interested in, or don’t mind, just give a “vibe”. Example: “I want to draw John in a dramatic / moody way. Any card.” We will do our best to assign you a card with that theme!
Do what’s easy for you! This was simply for us to see what was being chosen!


STRANGER: I have another question not answered hereMODS: Send an ask on Tumblr or message on Twitter!



This FAQ is still under construction and being added to as we receive questions.

Mods

K.M. is acting as lead for this zine, as well as covering the financial portion. She has ample zine experience, you will recognize her from the Malevolent Fanzine and the My Cup of Tea Fanzine, as well as multiple One Piece zines found on Twitter.

Mar has experience with both the design and production of the kinds of merchandise you’ll find in this zine. They will be covering the moderation of merch and artists. They are also handling the graphics you see on our socials, Mar has experience handling merch from the Malevolent Fanzine and the Law zine on Twitter.


Ly will be acting as secretary for this zine. In the Malevolent Fanzine they handled emailing, messaging, and handling the discord servers moderation. Ly is friendly, upbeat, a great communicator, and will be sure to keep the zine running smoothly.


Queen has been brought in as our writing mod. Queen is highly organized and has already helped whip the server into shape.


Amai is a graphic designer and illustrator who has made their own small zines for zine fests in the past. They have some zine experience, as well as plenty of moderator experience and will be helping with the graphics and formatting of the zine. Amai has worked on the Malevolent Big Bang as a mod, multiple servers, and are friendly and happy to help with anything needed of them come zine time.


Katia is a beginner mod interested in learning how to make zines. They're here as shadow mod for now, to observe how things are done. They're happy to give a hand if there's anything they can help with. As for modding experience, they modded the Truffy Twine (a chose your own adventure style story, written as a group by over a dozen writers and artists) last year, and are currently modding the Truffy Twine 2, and the Cora Fest.


Frankie is one of the graphic moderators for this zine! An experienced mod, designer and illustrator, they'll be working on making sure the visual elements of the zine look as stunning as possible. Frankie has worked on multiple other fandom projects, including the 'You Call It Madness' Malevolent fan zine! They're around a lot to help out and answer questions come zine time!

Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change*

Interest check
Dec 15-Feb 01, 2024

Mod Applications
January 01-Feb 01, 2024

Contributor Applications
Jan 01-Feb 15, 2024

Contributor Acceptance Letters and Invites
Feb 20, 2024

Creation Period
Mar 01- July 01, 2024

Preorder Period
June 15 - August 15, 2024

Manufacturing Period
Sept 01, 2024

Shipping after all decks and merch received
Currently estimated to begin end of year to early 2025, please watch our socials for all updates

Apply to Join

Applications are now CLOSEDFull list of details and requirements for contributors hereTarot card guide here


ARTISTS:
Looking for 40-50 artists to draw 1-2 cards each. Knowledge of Tarot is not required.Artist applications CLOSED


WRITERS:
Looking for 6 writers for fic based on the cards. Fic will be 2-3k words in length, covering the Major Arcana and the Suits. Initial plan for writers to take on several 100-300 word fic to cover each individual card will rely on applications received and interest check results. Knowledge of Tarot is preferred, but not required.Writer applications CLOSED


MERCH ARTISTS:
Looking for approx. 5 merch artists to handle things such as sticker sheets, acrylic charms, etc. based on the results of our interest check. Knowledge of Tarot is not required.Merch applications CLOSED


MODERATORS:
Moderator apps are now CLOSED

Interest Check

Interest check is now CLOSED

Final Results