This Is Love is a safe-for-work, charity Bridgerton fanzine centered on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington's romantic relationship. This zine intends to feature art and written work that represents all the beautiful and tender ways their love manifests.
Current Status: Creation Period!
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
All listed dates are in GMT+8 (PH Timezone)
| DATE | EVENT |
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| December 6, 2024 | Final drafts due |
| December 12, 2024 | Preorders open |
| January 22, 2025 | Preorders close |
| TBA | Leftover sales open |
| TBA | Leftover sales close |
| TBA | Donation is made |
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The donation will be made soon after all sales.
All listed dates are subject to change and will be updated when necessary.
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ZINE TEAM
Lady and Lord Whistledown's Editorial Board
JUNO | Head & Graphics
@LICHJUNO
Hello, I'm Juno! I'm a digital illustrator and writer who likes making silly things that make other people smile! Polin is everything to me <3
✧ Extensive IRL experience (University Literary Folio - Layout Staffer & Senior Poetry Editor, University TV Network - Illustrator)
✧ Le Blanc Zine (Miraculous Ladybug / Page Artist)
✧ Thousand Year Memories (Frieren / Graphics Mod)
✧ Has sold at art markets (Komiket, Patrons of the Arts)
✧ Freelance Illustrator
TARO | Art
@chaiitarou
Hallo! You can call me Taro and I love drawing squiggly lines on my art ✨ Bridgerton took over my life ever since I binged season 1 on a roadtrip... and ao3... I am so very normal about Polin
✧ Extensive IRL experience (College Animation Organization - President, Multi-Animated-Project - Co-Organizer, Indie Animation Studio - Former Layout Intern)
✧ Has sold at over 10 art markets (Komiket, Patrons of the Arts, Conquest, etc.)
✧ Former art team member of multiple discord servers (Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu tao's Corner, etc.)
✧ Freelance Illustrator
NATALIE | Finance
& Production
@artsy_nat_
Hi, I'm Natalie! I'm an art enthusiast who loves to make small doodles for fun! BINGE-WATCHED the entire Bridgerton seasons 1-2 in one sitting as soon as they came out 😆
✧ Hillibrew Zine (Finance and General Mod)
✧ Dainsleif Zine (Intern Mod)
✧ Fantasia Zine (Finance Mod)
NANI | Writing
@crowaus
Hi, I’m Nani :) I write when I have downtime and read books during the rest of my time. I adore the Bridgerton series (just got the first collector’s edition!!!) and I’m so excited to see this project grow! <3
✧ Soop: bts zine (Writer Mod)
✧ Mikrokosmos Approaches Zine (CoHead and Writer Mod)
✧ Dainsleif Zine (Writer Mod)
COUTURE Zine (Writer Mod)
✧ Frisson: bts rock zine (Writer Mod)
HARU | Formatting
& Shipping
@harumomoa
Hello, I'm Haru! I'm a digital artist who loves anime, games, reading, and I'm a big sucker for romance <3
✧ Réminiscence, (Vanitas no Carte Zine / Head, Artist, & Social Mod)
✧ The Olympians (Tears of Themis Zine / Head, Artist, Social, & Shipping Mod)
✧ Hilibrew Cafe (Genshin Impact Zine / Head, Formatting, & Artist Mod)
✧ Fulminate (Final Fantasy XVI Zine / Page Artist)
JODIE | Social Media
@itsmejodiiii
Hi all, I’m Jodi! I’m a passionate movie and drama lover, and Bridgerton—especially the Polin love story—completely swept me off my feet! I watched it nonstop for 3 straight months, and it’s been a joyful obsession ever since. I’m from AU , and outside of work, I do photography on the side and spending some of my free time learning digital art!• Twitter: @itsmejodiiii
• Instagram: @jodiiherrera @itsmejodiiiiii
✧ Admin, Polin Nation PH
✧ Admin, Global Bingos - Park Eun Bin
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dearest Gentle Reader,
Surely you'll find what you seek here.
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
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| What is a fanzine? | A fanzine is a fanmade, non-commercial anthology of original work inspired by a theme. They are typically produced in batches and sold/distributed for a limited time. |
| Are other characters and/or ships allowed? | Other characters can appear, however, pieces must be centered on Colin and Penelope. Other ships (such as Kanthony, Benophie, etc.) can be mentioned or implied, but they cannot be the focus of the work. |
| Will this zine contain any book or show spoilers? | Yes, we anticipate that the zine will contain spoilers for both. |
| If I am accepted, is joining the Discord server mandatory? | Discord will be the main mode of communication. It will be mandatory to join the server, as this is where most updates will be posted. |
| Can I apply for multiple roles? | Yes, you can apply for multiple roles, but you will only be accepted for one role. |
| Will this be a physical zine? | We are planning to have a physical run, but that will depend on the interest check results. If the mod team determines that there is not enough interest to proceed with a physical run of the zine, it will remain digital-only. |
| How will contributors be compensated? | They are guaranteed to receive a digital copy and all digital merch. If there will be a physical run, we hope to provide them with a physical copy of the zine inclusive of shipping. Merch artists will receive what they have drawn for in addition to the physical zine. |
| I have a question not answered here. | Please leave us a question through a Tumblr ask, Retrospring, or send us an email! |