"Each dish we consume, every morsel we crave, has a distinct history and a precious connection to people. Food is always political, and many see its celebration and preservation as a form of resistance." - Kevin ChengHosting both artists and writers, The World On A Plate, a free digital fanzine, aims to celebrate and highlight food and recipes from cultures around the globe, and what better fandom for this concept than Hetalia?Artists will be asked to choose a character and a recipe from the country. Then they will draw said country eating/cooking/with said food. In the completed zine, the drawing will be accompanied by the recipe, so readers will not only be able to view the wonderful art, but also have access to a new recipe to try!In addition to illustrated recipes, each section of the zine will be divided by gorgeous spread illustrations.Writers will be asked to write a story with a main plot point revolving around food, be it the characters sharing a meal, or cooking together, or whatever your heart desires!More details can be found in the Sign up forms.
This is temporary and may change depending on results of various factorsFriday, 22 November- Interest Check launchesFriday, 6 December- Interest Check closesSaturday 7 December- Mod and contributor Applications OpenSaturday 21 December- Mod Applications closeSunday 22 December - Mod acceptance emails sent outSaturday 28 December- Contributor Applications closeThursday January 2 - Thursday 9 January- Contributor acceptance emails sent outSaturday 1 March and Sunday 2 March- First artist and writer check inSaturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June- Second artist and writer check inSaturday 30 August and Sunday 31 August- works are sent to Head ModThursday 16 October- Zine is published digitally, coinciding with World Food Day
Head Mod, Graphics Mod, Formatting Mod - @Crooked-sketches. Other accounts are @Lyresbird and @ask-hws-eireHi! You can call me Lyre. I've been in the Hetalia fandom for almost ten years at this point. I've always loved hosting collabs and participating in fandom events, and the idea for this zine specifically has been stuck in my head for months. Growing up as Diaspora, food was one of the only ways I had to truly feel connected to both of my cultures. In addition to this, cooking is a special interest of mine, so hosting this zine is a dream come true for me!Organization Mod - AKnightOfAGoodKing. Other accounts are @Flame_chiyoPlease be nice to me because I will cry. QAQGraphic Mod - Nuanyang.Hi, I'm Nuanyang!
here to support Mod Lyre with graphics.
I've been a Hetalia fan since 2009 and have been in various now dead fandoms since then, wanting to be involved in fandom creations again!
I'm part of various online zines like the True Blue H:SR Yanqing artbook. As for physical zines, I'm a writer for Melting Pot a Dungeon Meshi zine.Writing Mod - Mika. Other accounts found on BlueSkey. and Ao3.Hey, hey! I'm Mika, a Writing Mod! I have loved history and Hetalia since I was 9 years old. HMU if you like gamer girls who play anything from Marvel Rivals to Infinity Nikki to CRK! I'm just happy to be here ❤️Art Mod - Soph. Other accounts are on Instagram and BlueSkyHi!! I’m Soph and Hetalia’s been a part of my life for over a decade. Food is the best way to connect with others: Past, present, and future. I love to cook for friends and have finally jumped into learning new recipes to connect with my heritage. A good meal is truly the way to my heart.Art Mod - HoshiDensha. Other accounts are found here.Hello! I'm Hoshi, artist, occasional chef, and Hetalia fan for over a decade! Cooking is one of my favourite hobbies besides art, and I love trying out dishes from around the world~ Excited to see all the cool recipes we'll be working with!Art Mod - Pretzel. Other accounts found here.Howdy! My name's Pretzel and I've been into Hetalia since my early teens! Super excited to be part of this team, looking forward to meeting everyone!-------And a special thank you to Tea, who although had to leave the project was a great help while they were here.
1 All participants must treat each other with respect. No harassment or bigotry will be tolerated.2 If a contributor does not respond to two interest checks with no communication to the mods, they will be removed from the project.3 All participants must join the discord server to make communication with the mods easier. Please Note that while joining is mandatory, participation is not.4 All art and writing made for the zine must be made specifically for the zine. No AI art.5 Contributors may not share pieces made for the zine outside of the zine server before the publication date of the zine.
FAQWhat are the dimensions of the Zine?
The zine will be A4 21 x 29.7 cmWill the zine be printed?
No, it is a digital only zineWill the zine cost money?
No, the zine is freeWhat does a recipe illustration entail?
A recipe illustration will feature a portrait (vertical) drawing of your assigned character. The character will must be either cooking, eating, or holding your chosen recipe.What does a spread illustration entail?
A spread illustration is a drawing that spans two pages of the zine. The scene chosen is up to the artist, however multiple characters and a full background is required.What are the requirements for a fanfiction for the zine?
Fanfictions for the zine must centre around the characters and food. This can be anything from the characters cooking for each other to a character study about the importance of food. Shipping can be included, but the focus must be around food.