'Tie Me Up' is a BNHA NSFW 18+ fanzine that is centered around BDSM, with a focus on the art of Shibari. The Tie Me Up team is very happy to bring this project to life and in hopes to pique your interest. We aim to share beautiful art and fics as well as educational content.Our information document can be found here.
Play safe, everyone!
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Head | Finance & Shipping
Experience: Hues of Green: Bolin Art Book (Co-Head, Graphics), Cam Star Heroes (Head, Finance, Graphics), Nova Pulse (Graphics), Re//dux (Head, Finance, Graphics)Favorite Tie: Bunny TieRope Bunny: Kirishima
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Writing & Beta
Experience: Cam Star Heroes (Beta), My Hero Halloween (Beta), Nova Pulse (Beta)Favorite Tie: Dragonfly KnotRope Bunny: Bakugou
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Art | Formatting
Experience: Supernova (Art), Bunnies! (Art), Animalistic (Art), Bun In The Oven (Head)Favorite Tie: FrogRope Bunny: Deku
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Social Media
Experience: Cam Star Heroes (Socials), Time After Time (Head, Socials)Favorite Tie: Large Diamond KaradaRope Bunny: Shouto
| Period | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Check | Sept 15, 22 - Oct 15, 22 | Closed |
| Contributor Applications | Nov 1, 22 - Dec 15, 22 | Open |
| Contributor App Results | Dec 30, 22 | Not Open |
| 1st Check In | February 1 | Not Open |
| 2nd Check In | March 1 | Not Open |
| Final Work Due | April 1 | Not Open |
| Preorder Window | May - June 2023 | Not Open |
| Shipping | Summer 2023 | Not Open |
All applicants must be 18 years of age by November 1st, 2022. In addition, accepted applicants must own or have access to a PayPal account in order to receive contributor compensation.
Applicants must ensure that the submitted links are accessible to the moderators [tip: go incognito mode in your browser to test if the link is publicly accessible]. The moderators will not be responsible for contacting applicants regarding broken/inaccessible links and if your link is inaccessible, your application will, unfortunately, have to be dismissed.
All submissions must be the applicants’ own work. For writers please list any and all relevant tags/trigger warnings at the top of your document samples. Previous zine experience is not required; contributors will be chosen based on skill and how well their submitted pieces fit the theme of the zine.
Please reference the Do’s and Don’ts document to see what content is and isn’t allowed.
Samples should be specific works chosen by the applicant that best exemplify their skills! These works must be completed and submitted individually.
Please submit 3 pieces of your best work! Feel free to link a portfolio (google drive folder link or ao3). This is not required but it is heavily encouraged.
Please reference the Do’s and Don’ts document to see what content is and isn’t allowed.Required Content:
Writers must submit three(3) of their best works. These are the pieces that will be assessed by the moderators so please choose pieces that best represent your style. One(1) of these pieces MUST contain My Hero Academia characters.
All pieces MUST be submitted in doc format with tags and warnings at the beginning of the document. (Please note these will not count towards your over all word count.)
TOTAL Word Count for all three pieces must be no more than 6k; this includes one piece that is completed of at least 2000 words. We will allot 200 words either way but no more than that.
Excerpts are allowed but please provide context at the beginning of the document.
Writers' pieces will be assessed based on a variety of factors including grammar, pacing, syntax, sentence structure, characterization, use of detail, and the ability to tell a story within a defined word count.
While it’s not required, it is encouraged to include samples featuring BNHA characters to allow the mods to assess your characterization abilities. Writers' pieces will be assessed based on a variety of factors including grammar, pacing, syntax, sentence structure, characterization, use of detail, and the ability to tell a story within a defined word count.
Samples should be specific works chosen by the applicant that best exemplify their skills! These works must be completed and submitted individually.
Please submit three (3) of your best pieces as your samples! Feel free to link a portfolio (google drive folder link). Though this is not required, it is heavily encouraged.
Please reference the Do’s and Don’ts document to see what content is and isn’t allowed.Required Content:
Three(3) total pieces of what you consider your best work. These pieces do NOT have to feature My Hero Academia Characters.
All submitted pieces must be completed artwork with a minimum of flat coloring, and at least one must include a background.
Traditional samples are welcome and should be scanned in high resolution (min 300 dpi).
Artists’ pieces will be assessed based on a variety of factors (including anatomy, composition, perspective, lighting, shading, posing, and background if applicable) as well as how well the artist’s style will work with our chosen theme.
It is encouraged to include samples featuring BNHA characters, although this is not required. Additionally, any samples featuring shibari are encouraged, but not required. Artists’ pieces will be assessed based on a variety of factors (including anatomy, composition, perspective, lighting, shading, posing, and background if applicable) as well as how well the artist’s style will work with our chosen theme.
Samples should be specific works chosen by the applicant that best exemplify their skills! These works must be completed and submitted individually.
Please submit 3 pieces of your best work! Feel free to link a portfolio (google drive folder link). This is not required but it is heavily encouraged.
Please reference the Do’s and Don’ts document to see what content is and isn’t allowed.Required Content:
Three(3) total pieces of what you consider your best work. Two(2) must be merch samples, the third(3rd) may be a ‘print’ style piece.
All submitted pieces must be completed artwork with minimum flat colourings; it is highly encouraged to submit different types of merch samples (ie; sticker sheets, charms, pins, etc).
Merch illustrations from previous projects are welcome. Photos of actual merch are also accepted, however, these must be submitted with the design alongside and must be high-quality imaging to best display the piece.
Merch Artists’ pieces will be assessed based on a variety of factors such as anatomy, color usage, composition, perspective, shading, and posing. Originality with designs will also be taken into consideration.
It is encouraged to include samples featuring BNHA characters although this is not required. Merch Artists’ pieces will be assessed based on a variety of factors such as anatomy, color usage, composition, perspective, shading, and posing. Originality with designs will also be taken into consideration.
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Is the zine for profit or for charity?
This zine will be for profit with contributors and mods receiving equal compensation from any profits.
What is this project?
'Tie Me Up' is an 18+ NSFW Shibari Inspired, My Hero Academia-based zine. It will consist of two parts; an anticipated physical NSFW titled 'Tie Me Up', and a optional add on pdf version titled 'Hold Me Down'. The optional add on will contain your "spicier" kinks as well as be restraint focused, not just shibari!Each zine will have its own distinct flair and content!
What content isn't allowed?
Check our Do's And Don't's document to find out which content is and isn't allowed in the zine.
What pairings will be allowed?
All pairings will be allowed! Since this is a multiship zine there will be a pairing cap. So, while it won’t be mandatory for contributors to have more than one ship they’re willing to create for, it will be advised to have a backup. The number of similar ships will be dependant on the variety we receive during the application process.
How many contributors will you be accepting?
Right now allocating spots for the following totals (including guests), but the numbers are subject to change pending application outcome.Artists 12
Writers 8
Merch 4
Will this zine be physical?
Our interest check has determined - yes! The zine will be physical with a spicier digital add on.
Do I have to be 18+ to participate?
Yes. This is an NSFW project, therefore all moderators and contributors must be 18 years of age by November 1, 2022, to participate.
Tie Me Up Restricted & Banned ListPlease note that while other kinks will be allowed the focus should be Shibari
The following is content that will be placed into the digital zine.
If you have any questions about something not on this list please reach out to the mod team via twitter or curious cat.
Intoxication
Drug Use
Dub-Con/Non-Con
Incest
Gun Play
Blood Play
Food Play
Omorashi
The following content is BANNED from the zine. We apologize in advance but these are topics that make the mod team uncomfortable and are in no way allowed in this Zine.
Gore
Vore
Scat
Formicophilia
Emeto
Loli/Shota
Necrophilia
Snuff
Under Age (-18)