About

In Another Life is an 18+ Soukoku AU anthology featuring Chuuya Nakahara and Osamu Dazai from the Bungou Stray Dogs.The anthology will be a free, digital project with an optional charity donation during the pre-order period.

FAQ

How many contributors will be accepted?
50 contributors total. 30 artists, 15 writers, and 5 merch artists.
Do I need to have experience to apply for the anthology?
For Contributors, no previous experience is necessary!
How will contributors be compensated?
All contributors will receive a digital copy of the anthology.
Can I post my work to social media/sell my work?
During the creation phase, please refrain from posting your progress on social media. All our creators are welcome to post their work once the anthology concludes. You own and retain the rights to the work you produce.
What Soukoku dynamics are accepted?
There will be no restriction on dynamics for this anthology.

Schedule

If you are planning on applying as a contributor, please familiarize yourself with our schedule. The schedule is subject to change as the project progresses.

ScheduleDate
Interest CheckOctober 1 - October 31
Contributor AppsNovember 6 - November 26
Contributor ResultsDecember 1
PitchesDecember 6 - December 10
Check-in #1January 25 - January 27
Check-in #2February 25 - February 27
Check-in #3March 25 - March 27
Check-in #4April 25 - April 27
Final SubmissionMay 25 - May 27
ReleaseTBD

Mods




Jiro
Head & Art Mod
Bluesky || AO3⦁ Runway Naha: A Fashion-Focused Sk8 Zine (2023) — Head Mod
⦁ Incandescent: A Magical Girl Zine (2024) — Art Mod
⦁ RE:Flect: A Persona 3 Tarot Zine (2024) — Head Mod

Pikamel
Writing Mod
Twitter• Bungou Stray Dogs Big Bang (2023) — General Mod
• AITSF Big Bang (2023) — Head Mod
• RyuDate Week (Recurring, 2022-Current) — Admin

Ara
Graphics Mod
Wixsite• RE:FLECT - Persona 3 Tarot Deck — Graphics Mod
• HAPPILY EVER AFTER - ShuAke Fantasy Zine — Graphics Mod
• MIDAS TOUCH: GREEK MYTHOLOGY JJBA ZINE — Graphics Mod

lillachan
Formatting Mod
Carrd• Yohohoho! A Brook Fanzine — Formatting Mod
• Link Click Zine: Volume 2 — Head, Social, Graphics, & Formatting Mod
• Fire Lily A SukuGo Zine — Formatting Mod

torusplum
Social Media Mod
Carrd• In A Past Life: A JingRenHeng Zine — Head & Social Media Mod
• (Our) Denouement: A Cynonari Anthology — Social Media Mod
• Stray Dogs Cafe: A Bungou Stray Dogs Cafe Zine — Social Media Mod

Requirements

Here is what you can expect to be required to create once accepted into the anthology.

Artists

Will be expected to create an A5 size piece:
• Simple background to set the scene
• Detail levels / important parts of the scene such as characters should be clear. Background can be on the simpler side but should showcase where the characters are to help complete + ground the piece

writers

Will be expected to create:
• A completed fic with a minimum of 1K words and 2K maximum
• It must be an original piece that isn't posted anywhere else

merch artists

All merch will be digital and you will be allowed to pitch for and/or create up to two pieces. Examples of things you could do are:
• Icons will have 2-4 pieces
• Banners• Computer Wallpapers• Phone and Tablet Wallpapers• Coloring Sheets• Emotes will have 4-6 pieces• Bookmarks