✨🍍You know that's right!🍍✨Welcome to Embrace the Deception! A fanzine celebrating the detective-comedy series Psych!Made by fans, and for the fans, we aim to make something amazing for the show and the characters we adore.
Alex
She/Her
Co-Head/Financing/Shipping/GraphicsExperience
At Your Service - Head/Writing/Graphics
Cherry Bomb - Head/Finance/Graphics
Stern Bild Style - Head/Graphics/Finance/Writing
Head Over Heelers: A Bluey Zine - Head/Graphics/Finance
My Hero Babysitters - Head/Finance/Writing/Graphics
Julia
She/Her
Social Media ModExperience
Social Media Mod - Bluey zine Head Over Heelers!
Organisation Mod - My hero Babysitters
Organisation Mod - Quirks and Scribbles
Organisation Mod - Dope Sketch
What is a fanzine?
A zine (pronounced like a shortened form of “magazine”) is a collection of artwork and fanfiction, brought together in one collected work. It is a fan project where people who enjoy the piece of media the zine is focused on can create work based on the series!What are the zine specifications?
SFW
GenThe number of contributors, and whether the zine will be physical or digital as well as free or for profit, will be determined after the interest checks have closed.Are AUs allowed?
Yes, AUs as well as canon-compliant material are welcome.Are spoilers allowed?
Spoilers will be allowed.How will contributors be compensated?
This will once again depend on the results of our interest checks. We aim to compensate contributors with at least a free PDF of our zine.Who is allowed to apply?
This is a SFW project but you must be 18 years or older to participate in this zine.Will I require a Discord to participate?
Discord is our key method of communication. If you do not have a Discord account and wish to participate, you will be expected to create one.Do I need previous zine experience to apply?
Absolutely not! Everyone starts somewhere, and we welcome newcomers to apply.Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, you’re more than welcome to apply for more than one position, provided you’re confident you can handle the increased workload.Will this zine be physical?
This question will be updated after our interest check but we are aiming to be physical.Will this zine be for profit or charity?
This question will be updated after our interest check but it is likely we will be a for-profit project.Will this zine have merchandise, digital or physical?
This question will be updated after our interest check!If I have any questions, where do I ask them?
We’re happy to offer any further answers or clarification through our Tellonym!
14th July 2025- Interest Check Open.
14th August 2025- Interest Check Closes.
21st August 2025- Applications for contributors open
28th September 2025- Apps close
5th October 2025- Results sent out, email.[SEASONAL BREAK- 20TH DECEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY 2026]31st January 2026 - Check-In #1
8th March 2026-Check-In #2
12th April 2026- Check-In #3
26th April 2026- Final Submission7th June 2026- Pre-Orders OpenJuly-December 2026- ordering, packing and shipping can begin
Art Contributor Guidelines/ExpectationsPage Artist
Page Artists are required to complete 1 full page piece of art for this zine.
We will be offering the opportunity to create more pages/spreads for interested participants.Spot Artist
Spot Artists will be expected to create 2-3 smaller spot illustrations in collaboration with one of our Writing Contributors.
Spot Artists may also have the opportunity to create spot illustrations for more than one fic, or to create a full page illustration.Comic Artist
Comic Artists will be expected to make one comic in full colour.
The comic will be 2-4 pages. The length is up to the creator’s discretion.Merch Artists
Digital Merch
Digital Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of digital merch, including Discord Emote Packs, Wallpapers for phone and computer, Icons, digital colouring pages and printable merch, etc.
*If the zine requires physical merch, guidelines will be updated to reflect this.Art Application GuidelinesAs an Art Applicant for Embrace the Deception, your work will be judged on your knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, colour theory, and personal style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of artwork you would like to make for our zine!Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to Embrace the Deception.Portfolio requirement for Page Artists/Spot Artists.
3 art pieces showcasing the best of your artistic abilities.
All pieces must be SFW. NSFW artworks will not be considered.
At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and colouring.
A sample that features a character from Psych is encouraged but not necessary.
Samples depicting children are encouraged but not necessary.Portfolio requirement for Comic Artists.
Comic artists will be expected to include one or more pages of previous comics in their application, but full page illustrations will also be considered.
All pieces must be SFW. NSFW artworks will not be considered.
A sample that features a character from Psych is encouraged but not necessary.
Samples depicting children are encouraged but not necessary.Portfolio requirement for Merch Artists.
All pieces must be SFW. NSFW artworks will not be considered.
A sample that features a character from Psych is encouraged but not necessary.
Samples depicting children are encouraged but not necessary.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.Writing Contributor Guidelines/ExpectationsAs a Writer Applicant for Embrace the Deception, your work will be judged on your grammar, flow, ability to tell a story within a given word limit, characterisation, and general writing style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of fic you would like to make for our zine!Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces for this zine, each 2-3k words.
Writers may have the opportunity to collaborate with another writer or artist.
Fics created MUST be centred around PsychWriter Application GuidelinesRemember, you must be over 18 to apply to Embrace the Deception.Writer Applicants must provide three samples of their writing. For each sample, the word count will be 2k-3k.
All samples must be SFW. NSFW fics will not be considered.
A sample that features a character from Psych is encouraged but not necessary.
Shipping is not the focus of this zine, but fics that include shipping will still be considered in applications.
If any of your samples are SFW but still contain potentially triggering or mature topics, please make sure that they contain visible tags.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd, Ao3, FF.net and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.