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Definition
Meliorism (Latin melior, better) - the idea that progress is a real concept and that humans can interfere with natural processes in order to improve the world.
Schedule
| Cycle | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Check | November 22nd, 2026 | December 12th, 2026 |
| Mod Applications | December 20th, 2026 | January 2nd, 2027 |
| Mods Announced | by January 9th, 2027 | |
| Contributor Applications | January 17th, 2027 | February 6th, 2027 |
| Contributor Results | by February 13th, 2027 | |
| Check-In 1: 30% | March 14th, 2027 | March 20th, 2027 |
| Check-In 2: 70% | April 18th, 2027 | April 24th, 2027 |
| Final Submission: 100% | May 23rd, 2027 | May 29th, 2027 |
| Beta Reading | May 30th, 2027 | June 12th, 2027 |
| Zine Publishing* | TBD |
* Will update following Interest Check.
About this Zine
Be inspired by the likes of Miyazaki and Takahata, or bring your own twist with art and tales that deserve to be told.Whether it's swooping romantasy, cozy slice-of-life, or nostalgic fantasy, transport Kacchako into a world we all wish to escape to -- one filled with whimsy and joy.This will be a fully digital zine.
Links
Intrest Check
Application
Mods
| Role | Status |
|---|---|
| Head Mod | Filled |
| Promo Artist | Filled |
| Beta Mod | Filled |
| Writing Mod | Open |
| Art Mod | Open |
| Formatting Mod | Open |
| Social Media Mod | Open |
| Audio Expert | Open |
Meliorism is looking for Mods to round out its team.
Roles available include (but are not limited to) those listed above.
How To Apply
You can find all application information sorted by role in the table below.
You may apply for multiple roles.
| . | Writer | Artist | Digital Merch | VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application must include: | 2-3 written samples, each approximately 1k in length | 3 - 5 art samples | 3 - 5 digital merch samples | 2 - 3 VA samples, each approximately 5-10 minutes in length |
| Include: | - 1 scene of a completed fic - 1 Kacchako interaction - 1 dialogue-heavy scene | - 1 Kacchako piece - 1 detailed BG - 1 fully rendered piece -(You may include a piece that is B/W) | - 1 Kacchako piece, (or 1 of either character) - 1 merch mockup | - 1 scene reading - 1 dialogue exchange - 1 file with audio effects |
| Don't Include: | - Omegaverse fics -Texting and/or Social Media fics - 'Dead Dove' fics | - 'Unfinished' pieces - 'Dead Dove' artwork | -N/A | - 'Rambling voice Notes' - unedited samples |
| Cycle | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Check | November 22nd, 2026 | December 12th, 2026 |
| Mod Applications | December 20th, 2026 | January 2nd, 2027 |
| Mods Announced | by January 9th, 2027 | |
| Contributor Applications | January 17th, 2027 | February 6th, 2027 |
| Contributor Results | by February 13th, 2027 | |
| Check-In 1: 30% | March 14th, 2027 | March 20th, 2027 |
| Check-In 2: 70% | April 18th, 2027 | April 24th, 2027 |
| Final Submission: 100% | May 23rd, 2027 | May 29th, 2027 |
| Beta Reading | May 30th, 2027 | June 12th, 2027 |
| Zine Publishing | July 2027 |