FAQ
Q: What does DkBk mean?
A: DkBk is one of the dynamics of the Izuku and Katsuki ship. This means explicit scenes should have Top!Izuku and Bottom!Katsuki without any hints or implied switching.Q: How will you choose contributors for your zine?
A: Free sign ups, everyone is welcome to join and participate.Q: How many contributors will you have?
A: Contributor selections and zine features will be determined based off recommendations and feedback collected in our Interest Check.Q: Will the zine be open or closed invite?
A: Open invite, everyone is welcome to join.Q: Is this zine for profit?
A: No, this zine will be completely free.Q: Will there be moderator applications?
A: Yes, we will be opening up mod applications.Q: Can minors participate?
A: Since this will contain NSFW content, minors cannot participate. All participants MUST be 18+.Q: Are genderbends and Trans Dk/Bk Allowed?
A: Yes, both are allowed!Q: Will the characters be depicted as minors or aged up?
A: All characters should be depicted as 18+, especially for NSFW content.Q: Is Dead Dove or Problematic Content allowed?
A: No, DD and Problematic Content is not allowed. Some examples for what this zine considers dead dove problematic content include: Rape, Incest, Scat, Minor/Adult relationships, Murder, Torture, and similar. If you’re unsure, message one of the mods and we’d be happy to tell you.Q: What type of NSFW content is allowed?
A: Implied nude, Lingerie, bondage, edging, light bdsm, full nudity, Penetration, etc. We are pretty lenient on NSFW content as long as it’s properly tagged and fits within Top Deku / Bottom Bakugou dynamics and fits the theme of the zine.If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us or reach out on our neospring!
General Guidelines
Save the Date is a free DKBK-only digital zine centering on My Hero Academia’s Midoriya Izuku and Bakugo Katsuki. The zine will revolve around their proposals, wedding preparations, and the matrimony.[After Party] is the Save the Date’s NSFW add-on. Note that explicit contents should contain the DkBk dynamics (Top Midoriya Izuku and Bottom Bakugo Katsuki).We will not accept switching nor implied switch for this zine!
All characters should be depicted 18+.Contributors are required to submit their progress every check-in. Writer and Art mods will be appointed to check and review your progress and provide feedback as needed.
Artist Guidelines
Artist are responsible for a full body, full color piece with a simple background revolving around a Wedding/Engagement themeTo help us keep our digital book cohesive please use the following:• Fully-rendered illustration
• Resolution - 300+ DPI, no bleeds
• Color Mode - RGB
• Page Art - Portrait / Standard A5 (1748 x 2480 px)
• Art Spread - 3496 x 2480 px
• Comics - Portrait / Standard A5 (1748 x 2480 px) / (2 pages min, 4 pages max)
• Subtle signature / watermark on the below right or left of the illustration
• PNG formatCheck-in requirements:• Check In 1 (Nov 15th, 2025): Sketch
• Check in 2 (Dec 15th, 2025): Line art
• Check in 3 (Jan 15th, 2026): Flat colors
• Final Submissions (Feb 15, 2026): Fully completed piece
Writer Guidelines
FIC SPECIFICATIONS:• Readable font like Serif at 12pt
• Left aligned, 1.5 line spacing with no indentations.
• Add a space after your paragraph.
• Use 3 dashes (-) for scene breaksAt the beginning of your document, please include:• Title
• Name to credit
• Your Discord Tag
• Content and Trigger Warning TagsSpelling and Grammar:• American and British English spelling & grammar is permitted.
Place all punctuation within quotes.
• Only use one space after a period.
When using an ellipses, place a space between each period. (Ex. " . . ." vs "...")CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS:• Check In 1 (Nov 15th, 2025 ): 30% or 500 words
• Check in 2 (Dec 15th, 2025): 75% or 750 words
• Check in 3 (Jan 15th, 2026): 90% or 1300 words
• Final Submissions (Feb 15th, 2026): Fully written piece
Schedule
Date | Agenda |
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July 15th, 2025 | Interest Check Open |
Aug 15th, 2025 | Interest Check Closed |
Aug 30th, 2025 | Sign Ups Open |
Sept 30th, 2025 | Sign Ups Closed |
Oct 8th, 2025 | Pitch Approval |
Nov 15th, 2025 | First Check in |
Dec 15th, 2025 | Second Check in |
Jan 15th, 2026 | Third Check in |
Feb 15th, 2026 | Final Submissions Due |
April 20th, 2026 | Digital Release Scheduled |