Timelapse: Through the Tides of Time is an unofficial fanzine that explores the fated relationship between Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang from Link Click ( 时光代理人) across different incarnations.

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Moderator Team

ryuu

Head Mod, Writing Mod

Twitter | Ao3
do I have to wear black for the s2 finale

Projects:
Pavo Noctua: A Kaeluc Zine - Writing and Social Media Mod (completed)
Chapters: A Haikaveh Zine - Writing and Social Meida Mod (ongoing)
Pavo Noctua: A Kaeluc Zine - Writer (completed)
Intertwined Fates: A Luckae Zine - Writer (shipping)

caylum

Social Media Mod

Twitter
The highlight of my life is getting front row seats to the Link Click S2 premiere

Projects:
Circuit Noir: Genshin Cyberpunk Zine
Bullet's Crescendo: Trigun Music Zine
Kinetic: Jingren AU Zine
Windblume Wanderlust: Genshin M/M Zine

tulip

Formatting Mod

Twitter | Ao3
writing silly little wholesome AUs to feed my delusion :)

Projects:
Sk8TTS zine (formatting)
Eternal: A Baal Zine (formatting)
Sk8 AU Zine (head, graphics, writing & art)
Cheers! A Dionysos Zine (formatting)
Inexorably Drawn: A Thanzag Zine (formatting)
Flourish: An Adam Anthology (formatting & art)

natsumi

Finance Mod, Shipping Mod

Twitter | Carrd
They're... they're going to be happy right...
(PFP by sora)

Projects:
Dive Back in Time
Adventurer's Handbook (Genshin TC Zine)
To Celestia (Genshin eSports Zine)

sora

Graphics Mod

Twitter
looping the S2 OP

Projects:
MXTX Furby Zine (graphics)
Shizun Zine (graphics & art)

sharo

Art Mod, Merch Mod

Twitter | Carrd
failed to stop thinking about link click, my mind is overclouded

Projects:
Where in the World is Herlock Sholmes?
Dive Back in Time
Wishing on Dandelions
More in Carrd

Schedule

Schedule is tentative and subject to changes along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zine?
A zine (short for fanzine) is a collaborative collection of original, fanmade, non-commercial work inspired by a certain theme. Zines may feature works from artists, writers, and merchandise artists.How old do contributors need to be to apply?
Contributors must be 18+ to apply.Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, but contributors will only be accepted for one role.How many contributor slots will be available to applicants?
Including guests, we plan to accept ~30 page artists, 5-8 writers, and 5-8 merch artists.Will this zine be available for shipping overseas, and what locations will be covered?
The zine will be shipping from the USA. Shipping will be available to all countries, except USPS restrictions. Please refer to the USPS website to check the list of countries unavailable for shipping.Shipping costs will be paid for during your check out, in a single payment with physical goods.We are open to individuals who want to set up group orders. Orders with 3 or more will be considered a group order.How will contributors be compensated for their participation?
All contributors will receive a digital copy of the zine at minimum.Full distribution of merch for all contributors inclusive of shipping will be determined by the profitability of the zine.What type of content will be featured?
The zine will feature illustration, writing, and merchandise that showcases the relationship between Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang across different incarnations. This will be represented in canon, canon-divergent, and alternative universe settings.While other characters may be featured, the main focus of the pieces will be Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang.Any romantic interpretation of their relationship is welcomed. However, we will not allow incest or depictions of underage romantic relationships in this zine.There will be no NSFW content in the zine.AI-generated or assisted art and writing will not be allowed in the zine.Do I need prior zine experience to apply?
Not at all!I have a question not answered here.
Please send us your questions through email, Twitter DMS, or through our retrospring. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible!

Application Guidelines

General Guidelines
All contributors must produce a brand-new, original piece of work for the zine that has not been previously published.Our main method of communication with contributors will be through Discord. As such, contributors should be prepared to create a Discord account if they do not have one already.Please double check the schedule to ensure that you are able to commit to the project timeline.Should you have any questions or concerns, please communicate your needs to a moderator in a timely manner. A lack of responsiveness hinders the entire project, and continuous inactivity will result in removal of the project.Previous experience is not required to apply. However, contributors must be 18+ to apply.AI writing and art are strictly prohibited in portfolios. Contributors accepted into the project are also prohibited from submitting any AI-generated or assisted writing and art for the zine.

Application Links

Page Artist Guidelines
Page artists will be responsible for a single page illustration, a 1-2 page comic illustration, or a 2 page spread illustration.In the applications, we will be looking for:At least 3 samples of your best, completed artworkPortfolio of at least 5 piecesAt least 1 sample with an illustrated background (not simple colors/blank/etc) is highly recommended (but not required).At least one Link Click piece is highly recommended (but not required).Judging of samples will be based on composition, use of color, among other factors.

Merch Artist Guidelines
Merch artists will be responsible for designs for merch that will be sold alongside the zine. Merch artists will be able to provide preferences for merch types upon applying, but their assignments will be finalized after acceptances are sent.In the applications, we will be looking for:At least 3 samples of your best, completed artwork in the style that you would like to use for merch designsPortfolio of at least 5 pieces.At least one Link Click piece is highly recommended (but not required).Judging of samples will be based on composition, use of color, among other factors.

Writer Guidelines
Writers will be responsible for creating a 1.5k - 2.5k word (3-6 pages) piece.In the applications, we will be looking for:
At least 3 samples of your best works within 3k words.At least one piece should be a completed, stand-alone work.Writing portfolio is optional.At least one piece should feature Cheng Xiaoshi, Lu Guang, or both.At least one writing sample should be SFW.Judging of samples will be based on characterization, pacing, and other factors.