Janelle Monáe Dirty Computer Fanzine Call for submissions
Deadline: Friday 31st August 2018 Saturday 8th September 2018 Sunday 16th September 2018 (no further extensions)
Launch: Saturday 6th October 2018 @ Bristol Comic & Zine Fair
Please send art work inspired by the music of Janelle Monáe. For example illustrations, comics, cosplay photos, articles and gig reviews. You are welcome to feature collaborators such as Grimes and Zoë Kravitz.
How to submit Email [email protected] with the header ‘JANELLE MONAE SUBMISSION’, attach your final pages ready for printing and include the following information Name you wish to be credited as: Website (optional): Address (for posting your copy):
Contributors will receive a physical copy of the fanzine through the post. Initial print run will be sold at a price calculated to cover the cost of print and postage (international submissions are welcome). There will be an opportunity to order more units to sell from your own table at events.
Technical guidelines If files aren’t a high enough quality I won’t be able to include them, so please do check this list carefully before making your submission and then again when you send files. I am planning to have the zine printed using a risograph machine - it works a lot like a photocopier - try to make sure photographs or grey scale artwork have enough contrast. Text heavy articles are welcome but please format and decorate your own pages for print and make sure it fits a maximum of 2 pages.
A5 + 2mm bleed (152 x 214mm) Portrait Black & white 300dpi JPEG or flattened TIFF/PSD file 2 pages maximum
Template coming soon
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at [email protected]
www.thatmusiczine.tumblr.com/janellemonae
FAQ
Is this zine curated? How do I apply? You don’t need to apply, the zine is open for everyone! I don’t believe fanzines should be curated. I plan to print everything sent before the deadline. (if it doesn’t meet technical requirements I might not be able to print it, so please read them carefully) Can I draw Tessa Thompson? Yes How many articles can I send? 2 pages maximum, but you're welcome to do something different with each page Can I send my article as a Word/Google Doc? No, please send it as a image file ready to be printed, see full technical specs for more info














