Like Fine Wine

Like Fine Wine is out NOW!PDF + Extras: Proton Drive
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Mirror 2: Mod Angie's site

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Like Fine Wine?
Like Fine Wine is a free digital zine featuring middle-aged (or older) male characters with significantly younger partners of any gender. It is currently being formatted and will be released as a free digital zine upon completion.What can we expect to see in the zine?
We've taken art, writing, and comic submissions. Both SFW and NSFW are allowed, but characters in NSFW must pass as adults.All characters had to be original characters that belong to the contributor, or that the contributor obtained permission to use 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 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 releaseWill printed copies be available?
We are doing a limited print run for contributors. Since many of those contributors live overseas, we are currently running a donation drive to cover their international shipping (28 USD to Canada, 40 USD to Australia, and 32 USD to everywhere else). We appreciate anything you're able to give us; we know times are difficult right now!>> Click here for the LFW Tip Jar <<

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