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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Like Fine Wine?
Like Fine Wine is an upcoming zine featuring middle-aged (or older) male characters with significantly younger partners of any gender. It is currently running an interest check and will be released as a free digital zine upon completion.What can we submit to the zine?
Currently, we plan to take art, writing, and comic submissions. Both SFW and NSFW are allowed, but characters in NSFW must pass as adults.All characters must be original characters that belong to the contributor, or the contributor must obtain permission from the individual whose original characters they are using. Sensitive/"problematic" themes are welcome.What dimensions are the zine?
The zine will be in B5 size, vertical. We will provide an art/comics template for contributors.Who can apply?
All applicants must be 18 years old or above to apply.What are the expectations for contributors?
Each contributor should submit at least one piece of art or writing. Here's our Contributor Expectations doc so you can get a feel of what we'll expect from you.Can I use generative AI (genAI) in my contribution?
You may not. If mods discover that you have used genAI in your contribution, you will be asked to redo the piece without it. If you refuse or are found to be using it again, we will drop you from the zine.How do we apply?
Contributor sign-ups are open at the following link: >> GOOGLE FORM <<
This form will be open from 29 June 2025 to 31 July 2025.How can I subscribe for email updates?
We have a sign-up page for our newsletter here.What's the timeline on the zine?
01 June to 22 June: Interest check
08 June: Mod applications open
15 June: Mods announced
29 June: Contributor applications open
31 July: Contributor applications close
01 August: Acceptances begin
7 August: Pitches begin
14 August: Last rolling acceptances
21 August: Assignments given
21 September: Check-In #1
20 October: Check-In #2
22 November: Check-In #3
27 December: Final Check-In
01 January 2026: Submissions open for final work
31 January: Submissions close
February 2026: Formatting
14 March 2026: Zine release
Mods
Head mod: Herrington
Sad middle-aged men, M/f, and mentor/mentee enthusiast. Previously co-modded a fandom zine as the organisation/proofreading mod, but this is his first gig as head mod.
Graphics mod: Angie
Works with dogs by day, cries over cartoons by night. Gets weak at the knees whenever older men call their younger partners "kid".
Writing mod: Leigh
Lover of teatime, widowers, and linguistics. Abruptly fell down the rabbit hole for one old man in 2016 and has been writing fic for him ever since.
Layout mod: Hanna Schroy
A comic artist and serial zine-maker, Hanna spends her free time playing video games and sexualizing old men.
Contributors
Coming soon...