About
TV TIME! A Tenna Zine is a project dedicated to exploring each and every trait that makes Tenna from Deltarune's third chapter an amazing character! Not only will his personality and lore be on full display, but also his relationships with characters from both dark and light worlds, and perhaps...maybe even feature a few fan designs from years past?
Stay tuned folks!The zine will feature an ALL STAR CAST of around 40 page artists, 5 merch artists, 5 writers, and also a couple of extra special creatives! Their lovely work will be featured in both digital and physical formats, and all proceeds accumulated in the end will be donated to The PBS Foundation!
Leads
Mia
Lead, Art, and Finance Mod
(They/She/He)
Hiya guys! I've been an artist for fifteen years, just recently started up my merch shop, and I'm super excited to bring this zine to life! I've previously participated in other zines as a page artist (Afterimage: A Grell Zine, Here Is A Brighter Garden: A Seasonal DDLC Zine) and merch artist (BIG SHOT: A Spamton Zine, Our Hearts In Harmony), but this will be my first time in the drivers seat!Tenna is such a joy to draw, and as someone who's adored robotic characters for decades, I've been kind of obsessed watching his sudden rise in popularity. It makes me extremely excited to see him so utterly adored by the Deltarune fandom!
I LOVE TV!
Randy
Lead and Art Mod
(He/They/She)
Great to meet you! My name’s Natalie, but plenty of you probably already know me as my online handle, Randyvouz. I’ve been a professional artist for around seven years or so, focusing on visual development like character and prop design, I also write and I’m in the process of creating a show! But, I’ve also dipped into the merch side of things a couple times, and enjoyed it each and every time, so I’m excited to see what people come up with for this lovely TV guy!This is my first time hosting and participating in any sort of zine, so while I’m a little nervous, having great artists like Mia by my side makes me positive this will be an amazing experience for all of us < 3
I LOVE TV!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a zine?
A: A zine is a collection of art focused on one singular theme or topic, which is then combined into a digital PDF or physical booklet. Sometimes zines are made solely by one person, but this one will be a collaborative effort between many artists!Q: Will the zine be digital or physical?
A: Both! There will be several different bundle options to choose from, with the digital-only versions being cheaper, of course.Q: How to I apply to be an artist/contributor?
A: Applications are currently not yet open! They will open up on August 7th. Turn notifications on for our socials to be notified of when they do!Q: I have no experience with joining a zine/have little social following. Can I still apply?
A: Of course! Applications will be judged solely based on the quality of art and pitch ideas. If you have never had your art printed before, simply familiarize yourself with CMYK.Q: I have no Tenna art in my portfolio, can I still apply?
A: Of course! However, due to unique the nature of Tenna's character design, we would HIGHLY RECCOMEND having, at the very least, art of a TV-headed or robotic character in your portfolio.Q: Will all applicants recieve emails?
A: Everyone will recieve emails regarding their zine application status, with the exception of Mod Applications which will be contacted directly only if selected.Q: What is your stance on ships?
A: No romantic ships of any kind will be present in the zine, but pitches regarding Tenna's canon interactions with other characters are welcomed and encouraged!For example, a piece with Tenna and Spamton on a talk show or sharing drinks together would be allowed, but art of them kissing or sharing a bed would not be.Q: Wait a minute, is that the TV TIME font?
A: It is! Mia made it herself haphazardly just to have it as an easy vector for the logo. It's a bit wonky, I recommend using the capital letters only tbh, but you're welcome to download it for free from Mia's VGen!
Schedule
NOTE: This is currently not set in stone and may be changed in the future.
>> July 7 - August 7: Interest Check <<
August 7 - 25: Mod Apps
August 7 - September 14th: Contributor apps
August 31: Mod results
September 22: Contributor Emails Sent
September 28: Pitch editing ends
October 1: Pitches revealed and work starts
November 1: Check in 1
December 1: Check in 2
January 4th: Check in 3
January 19th: All artwork complete
Jan 19th - February: Formatting
Feb - March: Preorders
April - May: Production and shipping
General Guidelines
• All contributors must be 18 years or older (by October 1st, 2025)
• A discord account is required, as all important postings and communication will be facilitated through Discord. If you do not have a Discord and are accepted as a contributor, you must be willing to make one for the zine.
• This zine will remain completely SFW. No NSFW content will be featured in the zine, nor shared within the Discord server. The rating of this zine will reflect Deltarune's rating and stay around the PG-13 range.
• The zine will in A5 size, in both digital and physical format. Templates for artists will be available in Discord.
• Prior zine experience is NOT required for acceptance into any role.
• All contributors must be willing to communicate with the mod team, especially during check-ins and final submissions.
• Contributors will retain full rights to their work, but will not be permitted to post their full pieces until after the zine's release. The mods may post cropped previews of contributors' works on the zine's social media during the creation period with the contributor's permission.
• Contributors will be allowed to sell their zine art and merch in their own shops approximately three months after leftover sales are completed.
• Tenna/Deltarune art is not a requirement for your portfolio submissions. However, for visual artists, due to the nature of Tenna's design, it is HIGHLY reccomended to have at least one example containing a robotic or otherwise TV-headed character.
• If your portfolio features work that is NSFW or includes sensitive subjects (such as gore, self-harm, and other topics), PLEASE provide a content warning.
• All applicants will be asked to provide at least three pitches describing the piece they wish to create for the zine. These pitches are NOT final, and accepted contributors will be able to edit their pitches before mods assign them.
Page Artist Guidelines
• Page Artists will be asked to provide links to THREE (3) illustrations that they consider to be their best works. No WIPs or sketches will be accepted.
• At least one of these artworks must have a complete background.
• You may additionally include a link to an online portfolio site for more examples. Social media is not recommended, but will suffice if exclusively dedicated to your art.
• Page Artists will be judged and chosen based on a variety of aspects: Composition, rendering, color-theory, anatomy, etc. Leads and art mods will participate in the initial jury, but all mods will have a say on the final lineup.
• Accepted page artists will be given the choice between drawing a single page illustration, double page illustration (spread), or a comic (1-5 pages)
• Page Artists may also be additionally accepted onto the zine as Spot Artists or Character Designers if they are so inclined and meet the requirements.
Merch Artist Guidelines
• Merch Artists will be asked to provide links to THREE (3) pieces that they consider to be their best works. No WIPs or sketches will be accepted.
• If you are pitching a mini print or digital wallpaper, at least one of your example artworks must have a complete background.
• You may additionally include a link to an online portfolio site for more examples. Social media is not recommended, but will suffice if exclusively dedicated to your art.
• Physical merch examples are not required, but may also be included in your application, along with a link to an online shop if you happen to have one.
• Merch Artists will be judged and chosen based on a variety of aspects: Design, color usage, silhouette, anatomy, etc. Leads and art mods will participate in the initial jury, but all mods will have a say on the final lineup.
• Accepted merch artists will be allowed to create up to 5 pieces of merch art for the zine, with up to 3 of which being physical merch. Pitches will be assigned accordingly in order to ensure an even spread of merch types.
• Merch Artists may also be additionally accepted onto the zine as Spot Artists or Character Designers if they are so inclined and meet the requirements.
Writer Guidelines
• Writers will be asked to provide links to THREE (3) pieces of completed writing they consider to be their best works. No WIPs or unfinished drafts will be accepted.
• You may additionally include a link to an online portfolio site for more examples. The portfolio can be a Google Drive link, an Archive of Our Own, a Wattpad, or any other writing hosting website.
• Accepted writers will be allowed to create a work of prose of around 3k works, or a piece of poetry spanning 1-2 pages.
• All writers will be assigned a Page or Merch Artist to create a small piece of art for their writing, henceforth known as spot art. Writers should stay in close contact with their assigned spot artist in order to create a piece that best represents the writer's vision.
Guidelines for Special Creatives
• Special Creatives are designated as anyone who would like to bring some sort of non-traditional artistry to the zine! Examples of a Special Creative would be cosplayers, animators, musicians, game-makers, 3D sculpters, jewelry crafters, and so on.
• Special Creatives will be asked to provide links to THREE (3) pieces/photographs/renders of relevant artwork that they consider to be their best.
• If you are wanting to create a piece of Page Art out of your specific craft, at least one example provided should show some skill with photography or rendering, whichever applies.
• You may additionally include a link to a website for more examples.
• Additionally, you will be required to create at least one HIGHLY SPECIFIC pitch detailing what exactly you would like to bring to this zine. Pitches can be related to the physical zine, digital, or both. Only 1-3 Special Creatives will be accepted into our lineup, so for the best chance of acceptance, be sure to make yourself stand out from the crowd as best as you can!
Contributor Applications
YOU CAN NOW APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ZINE!
Applications will close on September 14th, with the exception of Mod Apps closing on August 25th
Page Artist Applications: https://forms.gle/Rs54JhggZKTd5qXW8Merch Artist Applications: https://forms.gle/a2qK3TwckR2Ch6Rb6Writer Applications: https://forms.gle/mAhiovCmwubAzugy9Special Creative Applications: https://forms.gle/DnKgdAc1yMS6ycjZAMod Applications: https://forms.gle/F9uYz8s6XLuy2CNS6