A fanzine dedicated to the many different places found within Hallownest—and beyond!
ʚɞ FAQ ʚɞ
What is a zine/fanzine?A fanzine is an unofficial collection of art, writing and/or other fanworks put together to make a "magazine," usually of a certain media, such as for a video game, anime, or cartoon.What is the theme of this zine?This zine is all about the video game Hollow Knight! More specifically, this fanzine is planned to focus on the different areas found in the game, as well as the characters found there, from the humble Dirtmouth to the depths of the Ancient Basin.What characters are allowed in the zine?All canon Hollow Knight characters are allowed! Based on the interest check, Hollow Knight gijinkas will not be included in the final product. OCs may be featured as long as the focus of the final piece is on the location and scenery of the game.How many areas from Hollow Knight will be featured?We will be including nineteen locations in Hallownest which will be separated into four sections.Section 1:
Howling Cliffs
Dirtmouth
Forgotten Crossroads
Greenpath
Fungal WastesSection 2:
City of Tears
Royal Waterways
Resting Grounds
Crystal Peak
DeepnestSection 3:
Ancient Basin
Kingdom's Edge
the Hive
the Abyss
Queen's GardensSection 4:
Fog Canyon
White Palace
Godhome
Dream RealmWill the zine be physical or only available in digital form? Will this zine cost any money?
This zine will be released as a free digital!Can I apply for multiple roles?Of course! We plan to have both artists and writers to be featured in HallowHome so that everyone can participate!We are looking for at least one artist for each of the twenty locations in the game and at least one writer per section.
𓆣 Schedule 𓆣
| Interest Check | Aug 21 - Sep 12 |
| Mod Applications | Aug 24 - Sep 12 |
| Contributor Applications | Sep 18 - Oct 18 |
| Application Emails Sent | October 25 |
| 1st Check-in | November 25 |
| 2nd Check-in | December 18 |
| 3rd Check-in | January 11 |
| Final Submission | January 25 |
| Publishing Date | February 24 |
Application Guidelines
Discord is required for all participants, but alternative communication methods can be discussed if absolutely necessary.
We plan on having one role per person, but this is subject to change depending on contributor turnout.
NSFW and explicit content is NOT allowed! We're aiming for a T rating at the most.
This zine will have a focus on ALL areas from Hollow Knight. Consequently, Silksong will NOT be featured.
All samples MUST be readily accessible without permission and/or password(s)—the mod team will not reach out to ask.
Hollow Knight samples are not mandatory BUT encouraged.
Hollow Knight gijinkas will not be allowed for the zine.
Breaking of these guidelines may result in your application being automatically thrown out!
𓆦 For Page Artists… 𓆦
3 samples of your best art pieces are required.
A portfolio is optional and may include your 3 samples.
Artwork of environments, i.e. landscapes, are highly encouraged. Both single-page and spreads are WELCOMED!!
𓆦 For Writers… 𓆦
3 samples of your best written pieces are required, and each sample MUST be between 500-2000 words.
Excerpts are allowed, but one (1) sample MUST be a completed piece.
A portfolio is optional and may include your 3 samples.
Creative non-fiction pieces (letters, diary entries, articles, etc.) are WELCOMED!!
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Moderators
Evie — HEAD & WRITINGHello everyone, my name is Evie, and I’m an artist, writer, and the creator of the zine! Even though I’m relatively new to the Hollow Knight fandom (only getting into it last year), I really want to bring everyone together in a fun fan project that I hope many fellow fans will get to enjoy!Favorite location: Crystal PeakInstagram | Twitter | Carrd
Dianna — SOCIAL MEDIAHi hi !!!! My name is Dianna :] I'm 25, Mexican-American, and a huge fan of zines, but an even bigger fan of video games, including Hollow Knight !!! This will be my first video game zine, but my 23rd zine overall (and my 7th time modding one!!!). I can't wait to work with everyone :D <3Favorite location: Forgotten CrossroadsTwitter | Tumblr | Carrd
TheArtArmature — FORMATTING & ARTI'm TheArtArmature! Artist, Graphic Designer and gamer! I enjoy experimenting in all kinds of mediums of art, and I enjoy Hollow Knight's gorgeous artwork and fun gameplay. I look forward to what we can create together!Favorite location: Fungal WastesInstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Carrd
