guidelines

Release
antenna issue 2 will be published as a free digital PDF for viewing and download on the Internet Archive. We’re aiming for a June 2026 release.We’ll also release a PDF copy available for purchase for anyone who wants to support antenna and the work of the Denpa Archive.If there’s enough interest, we plan to print a small batch of physical copies of issue 2. This will be priced at $5.00 USD per copy, plus a $10.00 USD flat shipping rate for both domestic and international purchases.Submission deadline
May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST (UTC-4)Who can participate?
antenna is open to anyone 18 years or older by time of submission.Rating
18+ onlyContent
Original work and fan work of existing media are both welcome!Works do not have to be brand new or created just for antenna.Works are not exclusive to antenna. Works can be freely published on other platforms (your website, Twitter/X, Tumblr, AO3, etc.) or submitted to other zines.Allowed: artistic nudity, mature sexual content, fictional depictions of graphic violenceNot allowed: explicit pornography, real life gore, hate speech

What types of work do you accept?

  • Creative writing (short fiction, poetry)

  • Non-fiction writing (diary entries, interviews, analysis/meta, articles)

  • Artwork (digital art, traditional art, comics, collages, graphic design, pixel art, handmade crafts)

  • Photography (transformative, original, collage)

  • Cosplay and fashion (character cosplay, street snaps)

  • Collection photos (figures, media, manga, itabags, other goods)

What topics are you looking for?

  • Anything denpa-related!

  • Horror (psychological, supernatural, spiritual)

  • Clutter (collections, shrines, electronics, bedrooms, work spaces)

  • Denpaesque landscapes (unsettling spaces, telephone wires, urban sprawl)

  • Technology (flip phones, server rooms, digital hoards, old web, cyberspace, personal websites)

  • Reviews (media, tech, music, activities)

  • Denpa’s influence on pop culture (fashion, cosplay, music, fandom, subculture)

Selection criteria
This is a curated zine. Not all submissions will be selected for inclusion in antenna issue 2. We are aiming for a length of 32 pages, so space is limited.Works will not be selected on a first come, first served basis. We will begin making our selections after the May 17 deadline, so take your time creating!We appreciate any and all creators who submit to antenna for their time and interest. If not selected for issue 2, please don’t be discouraged! Keep submitting your work for the next issue, or self-publish it!Will I be compensated if my piece is accepted for inclusion?
Unfortunately, no. antenna issue 2 will be released as a free digital PDF, with the possibility of a small batch of physical copies sold at a break-even price. This zine is a passion project by and for denpa fans. We’re making this for fun, not profit. Any money we earn through the physical release will cover printing costs, packing supplies, and domestic and international shipping.

general requirements

All pieces submitted to antenna must be your own work.Collaborations between two or more creators are welcome!Works created in whole or part with Generative AI are not permitted.Submit as many pieces as you want! There’s no limit.

specifications

Creative writing

  • Word count: 500 words maximum (no minimum)

  • File formats: DOCX, RTF, TXT, PDF

  • We can be flexible if your piece is between 500 - 800 words

  • If submitting your piece directly in the email text, you must include your desired formatting

Non-fiction writing

  • Word count: 2000 words maximum (no minimum)

  • We can be flexible if your piece is slightly over 2000 words

  • File formats: DOCX, RTF, TXT, PDF

  • If submitting your piece directly in the email text, you must include your desired formatting

Artwork & photography

  • Page dimensions: 5.5 by 8.5 inches (1500 x 2400 pixels) maximum (no minimum)

  • DPI: 300 DPI

  • File formats: TIFF (preferred), PNG

  • Color models: CMYK (preferred), RGB (accepted)

  • If you want your work to take up an entire page, please follow the maximum page dimension format.

  • Submit RGB files at your discretion. We’ll be converting RGB to CMYK for the print-ready PDF, which will result in unavoidable color changes

  • If working in RGB, we recommend choosing color profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1 for better conversion to CMYK

  • For more information on CMYK and RGB, see this guide

how to submit your work

Submissions will be accepted by email only!Email [email protected]Include the words antenna submission in your email subject line.Submit fully completed pieces any time before May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.Attach your submission directly to the email. Do not send your submissions via a link to Google Drive, Dropbox or other file sharing services. (If your file is too big to attach via email, contact us for instructions.)

What to include in your submission email:

Required: Name

  • How you want to be credited in the zine!

  • This can be your first name, online pseudonym, social media handle, or Anonymous

  • Submit your first and last name at your own discretion! We prefer online privacy but we’ll include it if you really want

Optional: Website or social media

  • One (1) link to your personal website, or

  • One (1) Twitter/X, Bluesky, Tumblr, Discord handle, etc. (if not submitted as your name)

  • If you submit multiple sites and/or handles, we’ll only publish the first one

Optional: A short bio

  • Anything you’d like to share about yourself!

  • 280 characters maximum

about the editors

antenna is organized by Denpa Archivist, with assistance from his editor.Denpa Archivist (Denpa) has run two completed zines (they're old so he's too embarrassed to share them). His paws are hard at work to make antenna a smash hit.

Mysterious Editor X has worked as Denpa’s trusty editor since 2022. She prefers working behind the scenes and staying off social media.