An unofficial fanzine dedicated to appreciating the ladies of the Professor Layton series!
The Professor Layton Women Zine is a celebration of every woman and girl and the importance they play in this amazing series, giving them the spotlight! We aim to represent and appreciate everything that makes these ladies such wonderful well-rounded characters.The Layton Women Zine is not associated with Level-5 and is an unofficial fan-made project.
Zine Schedule
Please Note: These plans are subject to change depending on applications and interest.Launch: Jan 5th
Interest Check: Jan 7th - Jan 18th
Mod Apps: Jan 27th - Feb 17th
Contributor Apps: Mar 3rd - Mar 24th
Pitches: Apr 1st - Apr 8th
Check in 1: May 1st
Check in 2: May 22ed
Final Check in: June 12th
Pre-Orders: July 1st
Zine Specifications
Please Note: These plans are subject to change depending on applications and interest.-SFW (Safe For Work) fanzine-General theme focusing on women and girls from all ages and roles in the series.-Physical book and a digital pdf. With physical and digital merch.-We will be accepting writers, artists, cosplayers, and merch artists ages 16 years or older. The size of our contributor crew will depend on applications and interest.-Our goal is to compensate our contributors with full bundles of the final zine+merch, but this will depend on interest and the success of the zine.-Looking into choosing a charity to support! Suggestions are welcome in our Interest Check.
Contributor Information
-Contributors must be 16 years old or older by the time the contributor applications are completed.-All final pieces must be original and created for this zine. Previously published works of art will not be allowed.-The use of A.I. tools is strictly prohibited in any form when writing or creating your piece. If a contributor is found to be using A.I. tools they will be removed from the zine.-Plagiarism is not tolerated in this zine. If a contributor is found to be plagiarizing, tracing, stealing, or directly copying another's original work, they will be removed from the zine.-If you need extensions on check-ins, or wish to drop out from the project, please contact the mod-team as soon as possible! This is especially important during the final check in.-We will do our best to provide accommodations for our contributors, but if you fail to communicate with the mod-team during check-ins, it may result in your removal from the project.-We will NOT be accepting any applicant who makes, promotes, or supports offensive and hateful ideologies or content. This includes transphobia, homophobia, racism, misogyny, sexism, pedophilia, incest, and any other types of discrimination. If accepted, and we later find out you create or promote any discriminatory behavior, it will result in immediate removal from the project.-The primary mode of communication will be through Discord, and files will be handled through Google Drive. We request all contributors have a Discord account.-Mods retain the right to dismiss any contributor at any time, including for breaking any of the zine or server guidelines. Contributors agree to these terms upon joining the zine discord server.
Contributor Guidelines
-Ladies from all games and anime will be represented in this zine, no matter how big or small their role in the series! Your piece may depict other characters, but the women must be the central focus.-This is a SFW (Safe For Work) zine, therefor any explicit sexual content or gore will not be allowed. Canon-typical violence is acceptable.-All types of artists are welcome! If you are working in a traditional medium, you are required to submit a clear, high quality photo matching the dimensions agreed upon.-Contributors will be required to submit at least 2-3 pitches to ensure we have a wide range of characters included in the final zine.Cover Artist:
One applicant will be selected as our cover artist and are required to create a front and back illustration representing the theme of the zine. They will be required to submit a complete full-color illustration with a background, in 300 DPI and in CMYK. Exact size dimensions will be given to accepted contributors.Page Artists:
Page artists will be asked to complete a 1 page, 2 page (spread), or a 1-4 page comic, centered on at least one woman in the Professor Layton series. They will be required to submit a complete full-color illustration with a background, in 300 DPI and in CMYK. Exact size dimensions will be given to accepted contributors.Merch Artists:
Merch artists will be asked to complete at least 1 physical or digital full colored merch item, centered on at least one woman in the Professor Layton series. They will be required to work in 300 DPI and in CMYK. Exact details will be given to accepted contributors and will depend of their assignment.Fic Writers:
Writers will be asked to complete 1 fictional piece, centered on at least one woman in the Professor Layton series. Written works must be a maximum of 2,000 words. Exact details will be given to accepted contributors.Cosplayers:
Cosplayers will be asked to provide professional photos of their cosplays with clear composition and high quality, centered on at least one woman in the Professor Layton series. The cosplay must be made or altered at least 50% by the contributor. The cosplay does not have to have been made/altered during the zine's creation period, however, the submitted photo must be. Cosplayers must obtain permission from their photographer to publish their photos in this zine. Any helpers so not need to apply to be apart of the zine themselves, but must be credited. Exact size dimensions will be given to accepted contributors.Other Mediums:
The mod team is open to including other forms of art and writing, and your ideas are welcome to be suggested during our interest check phase.
Current List of Layton media to draw inspiration from:
-Professor Layton and the Curious Village
-Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
-Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
-Professor Layton and the Last Spector
-Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva (Movie)
-Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
-Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
-Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Spin-off)
-Layton Brothers: Mystery Room (Spin-off)
-Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' conspiracy
-Layton Mystery Detective Agency: Kat's Mystery-Solving Files (Anime)We will not be including external media; such as the manga, novels, or lesser known spin-offs unless there is call for it in our interest check.
Application Info
MOD APPS OPEN!Mod applications will open once interest check closes. Previous experience modding zines or hosting collaborative projects is preferred. Mod applicants must be 21 years or older to be accepted.Contributor applications will open once the interest check has closed. It is expected that all applications include high quality works that reflect your current skills. Emails will be sent out to accepted contributors once applications close.Links to samples must be easily accessible and viewable. With sharing permissions set accordingly for review. The mod-team will not be reaching out to anyone with broken links, and their application will be voided.Work that features the Professor Layton series is highly encouraged, but not required.
Meet the Mods
Canny
Organizer | Lead Mod | Shipping ModHey there, I'm Canny! I'm a huge layton head and especially passionate about the women of this series, who I feel are often overshadowed by the men. I've participated in many zines before and hosted smaller collaborative projects in the past, but this is my first time hosting a zine myself! I'm putting my all into this, because I feel it's what the Layton ladies deserve!
Interested in being apart of the team? Apply here
Frequently Asked Questions
Will collaborations be allowed?
Yes! Once all contributors are in the discord, we will open up pitch submissions and there you will be able to request to collab with your fellow contributors.
The only exception to this is with Cosplay applicants, where we understand that additional help may be needed with photography. In this case, cosplayers must obtain permissions from their photographer, preferably before applying as a contributor. Any helpers so not need to apply to be apart of the zine themselves, but must be credited.How many contributors are you accepting?
It will depend on applications and interest.How old do I need to be to apply?
You must be at least 16 years or older by the time the contributor apps close.What games are included in this project?
All Professor Layton games, including spin-off, as well as the movies and anime. We will not be including external media; such as the manga and books, unless there is call for it in our interest check. Full list is in our Contributor Guidelines tab!Will there be spoilers included?
Yes, full series spoilers are to be expected.What characters are allowed to be included?
No matter the age or role of the character, every woman and girl is able and encouraged to be included!Are AU's allowed?
This zine will be focusing on canon; however, canon-divergent AU's are acceptable. (Ex: Emmy showing up in Steam Bison, Claire Foley lives, etc...) If you are unsure, please ask a mod during the pitching process!Is shipping allowed?
This is not a shipping zine, so we ask that contributors stick to canon pairings and relationships from the series. Additionally this is a SFW zine, so no explicit sexual themes are allowed.What’s the title of the zine?
Currently there is no title! You are welcome to suggest ideas in our interest check!My question isn't here!
Please contact us through DM on one of our socials or you can ask anonymously on our Mond Page.