LOVE LETTER: the Distance Between the Two
Schedule:
| Event | ROUGH Time Period |
|---|---|
| interest checks open | october 12, 2025 |
| interest checks close | october 19, 2025 (potentially sooner depending on interest level) |
| applications open | late october (exact date TBD) |
| applications close | mid november (exact date TBD) |
| acceptances sent out via email | three - four days after applications close |
| pitches due + assigned | end of november (exact date TBD) |
| first check in (25%) | last week of december (exact date TBD) |
| second check in (50-75%) | first week of february (exact date TBD) |
| third check in (final pieces) | early march (exact date TBD) |
| pre orders open | mid march (exact date TBD) |
| pre orders close | late march/early april (exact date TBD) |
| production + shipping period | april - late june |
We will, if possible, have two shops for buyer convenience: one that will ship DOMESTICALLY to and from the USA and one that will ship internationally from ARGENTINA. Contributors will also be able to get physical copies/merch at a discounted price.
Contact:
The zine has three moderators. Feel free to contact us individually if we do not get back to you soon.
Mod An she/he, 19:
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favorite utdr characters are mettaton and kris!Mod EJ he/it, 17:
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favorite utdr character is papyrus!Mod Bonbon they/xe, 17
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favorite utdr character is alphys!
For further questions not answered in the FAQ or zine applications, please contact us as [email protected] or leave us something on our strawpage.
FAQ:
If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us!
What is Love Letter all about?
Love Letter is an Undertale and Deltarune digital and physical (you heard that right! we're going physical too!) fanzine coming up with it's second release. As our name implies, this zine is a love letter to the franchise! Toby Fox's games have had a deeply profound impact on many — or really, most — of the people who have played them. This is a zine series appreciating the influence of Undertale and Deltarune, but it is also (and most importantly) an ode to the meaning behind the two games, and what they mean to each of us personally.
OKay, but what does "Distance Between the Two" even mean !?
Really, anything you interpret it as! It may be the symbolism in the relationship between two different characters (take Kris and Susie in the weird route for example...) or the very opposite, AKA the intimacy that can be seen between a couple (Alphys and Undyne perhaps?). Maybe it is the dynamic between player and main character, or something completely different. Take the prompt as light-hearted, take it as mysterious and dark, take it as whatever you think it may mean. We want to see what you can craft out of our theme, which is why we are intentionally keeping it relatively vague. The SOUL is your limit!
Are there any eligibility requirements?
To apply, you must be FIFTEEN OR OLDER. You must also follow our zine guidelines for pieces, which are listed below. However, we encourage you to apply no matter your skill or range! Passion and love is enough for an application - whether you be an artist, cosplayer, or writer!
What are the guidelines?
YES✔:
- Alternate Universe content
- Fan game content
- Non sexual nudity
- Mild Gore
- LIGHT eye-strainNO❌:
- NSFW
- Proship
- Eye-Burn
- Heavy Gore
- Promotion of hateful beliefs
- Overall Bigotry
Do I have to be active on social media?
No, but you must have/create a discord account if you are accepted into the zine - it will be our primary means of communication. All progress updates, check-ins, and conversation will happen via our Discord server. We do not require social media in our application, instead asking for direct links to your work.
Is the zine free?
Unlike our previous volume, NO, the Distance Between the Two will not be available for free. We will have a digital pdf for sale bundled alongside digital goodies. We will also have physical copies and fanmerch avalaible DEPENDING ON INTEREST. All funds will proceed to PCRF for Palestinian aid. We will post proof of the donations. plus the original love letter is still availble for free on our itch :D