Rules post
Okay, everybody, we want to get this started now, right? :)
Welcome to the Apocalypse Kree ficathon.
Edited for 2008!
We’re going with an adopt-a-prompt format for this one, rather than the traditional exchanging of the requests. I’m hoping this will result in writers getting a prompt they love and a high number of stories completed and available to read!
The Process:
1. Writers and readers will submit screened prompts for adoption.
2. I will make a grand master list of prompts and post all at once.
3. Writers will claim a prompt they wish to write. One writer per prompt for this go round.
4. Writers will have a significant amount of time to write their stories.
5. Writers will post their stories during the week that fics are due.
6. ALL SHALL ENJOY!
NEW THIS YEAR: If you did not finish your fic from last year you will be allowed to either sign up to finish your original fic, OR you can just ditch it and choose a new prompt. Try and finish it this year. You don't just want to hand over your soul bit-by-bit to me, do you?
The Timeline:
July 22 - July 30: Prompts will be taken.
August 1: Prompts will be posted.
August 1 - August 14: Prompts will be claimed. Writing can start immediately.
September 20 - September 30: Stories should be posted sometime during this week.
The Prompts:
1. Anyone will be allowed to submit prompts. Even if you’re not a writer or don’t plan on writing.
2. Prompts must be more than one word. Traditional apocafic prompts are welcome, as well as those that put a different spin on things. Try and get creative. You can use specific scenarios, a series of words, lyrics (try to keep these down to a few lines), quotes, pictures (no non-worksafe pics please!), episodes, etc…
3. You CAN require specific pairings for your prompts. You cannot specify ‘het only’ or ‘slash only’, although you can specify ‘Gen’ or ‘Team’. We all have those prompts that we really want to see written for our OTP.
4. You can also submit general prompts that can be written with any pairing or any way the author sees fit.
5. Please submit multiple prompts. And please submit both pairing specific prompts and general prompts that can be written by anyone for any or no pairing. That way we’ll have a big variety and, hopefully, everybody will be happy.
6. I reserve the right to throw out prompts that are only one word, that are repeats of another prompt (unless they’re a different pairing) or that are graphic and intense. (You really have to submit something pretty sick to gross me out, so I don’t foresee this as a problem. It’s really more of a ‘don’t post pics of entrails’ type of thing.)
The Rules:
1. Prompts will be first come/first serve. I realize this gives my half of the world a slight advantage, but I’m hoping there will be plenty of prompts, and people normally take a while to decide anyway.
2. You may claim one prompt during the adoption period.
3. Once the adoption period ends, you MAY exchange your prompt for another unclaimed prompt at any time. If you get stuck, see if there’s something else you want to write.
4. If you’re one of those irritating writers who finishes their prompt early, and you want to write another one, you can claim a second unclaimed prompt and write again. But only after you finish your first prompt. And only after the initial adoption period ends.
5. Please try and finish your story. If you can’t do it, just reply to this post and tell me. I’ll be very nice about it and add your prompt back into the pot.
Completing your work:
The good thing about this sort of ficathon is that if people ditch their stories there won’t be anyone waiting for a story to be written for them. The bad thing, I think, is that people won’t feel as committed to finishing their stories.
Adopting a prompt is a SOUL-BINDING contract. If you do not finish your story-and especially if you do not give up your prompt and let me know-you forfeit a small piece of your soul to me. I will keep it on a toothpick in my computer room like a piece of cheese.
What are the ramifications of losing a piece of your soul to me? Well, we don’t know, do we? Do you really want to CHANCE IT? Perhaps one day, when you’re standing up for that important speech at work, a huge zit will suddenly pop out on the end of your nose, sending you into a tailspin of horror and anguish. That could be me prodding at your bit of soul.
So, you should really finish your story.
Unless real life happens and you graciously give up your prompt, then you’re fine.
This is not the prompt post. That is here.
Please reply to this post with questions, comments, snide-remarks and surrender of your soul parts to me in the event that you cannot finish your story.
Welcome to the Apocalypse Kree ficathon.
Edited for 2008!
We’re going with an adopt-a-prompt format for this one, rather than the traditional exchanging of the requests. I’m hoping this will result in writers getting a prompt they love and a high number of stories completed and available to read!
The Process:
1. Writers and readers will submit screened prompts for adoption.
2. I will make a grand master list of prompts and post all at once.
3. Writers will claim a prompt they wish to write. One writer per prompt for this go round.
4. Writers will have a significant amount of time to write their stories.
5. Writers will post their stories during the week that fics are due.
6. ALL SHALL ENJOY!
NEW THIS YEAR: If you did not finish your fic from last year you will be allowed to either sign up to finish your original fic, OR you can just ditch it and choose a new prompt. Try and finish it this year. You don't just want to hand over your soul bit-by-bit to me, do you?
The Timeline:
July 22 - July 30: Prompts will be taken.
August 1: Prompts will be posted.
August 1 - August 14: Prompts will be claimed. Writing can start immediately.
September 20 - September 30: Stories should be posted sometime during this week.
The Prompts:
1. Anyone will be allowed to submit prompts. Even if you’re not a writer or don’t plan on writing.
2. Prompts must be more than one word. Traditional apocafic prompts are welcome, as well as those that put a different spin on things. Try and get creative. You can use specific scenarios, a series of words, lyrics (try to keep these down to a few lines), quotes, pictures (no non-worksafe pics please!), episodes, etc…
3. You CAN require specific pairings for your prompts. You cannot specify ‘het only’ or ‘slash only’, although you can specify ‘Gen’ or ‘Team’. We all have those prompts that we really want to see written for our OTP.
4. You can also submit general prompts that can be written with any pairing or any way the author sees fit.
5. Please submit multiple prompts. And please submit both pairing specific prompts and general prompts that can be written by anyone for any or no pairing. That way we’ll have a big variety and, hopefully, everybody will be happy.
6. I reserve the right to throw out prompts that are only one word, that are repeats of another prompt (unless they’re a different pairing) or that are graphic and intense. (You really have to submit something pretty sick to gross me out, so I don’t foresee this as a problem. It’s really more of a ‘don’t post pics of entrails’ type of thing.)
The Rules:
1. Prompts will be first come/first serve. I realize this gives my half of the world a slight advantage, but I’m hoping there will be plenty of prompts, and people normally take a while to decide anyway.
2. You may claim one prompt during the adoption period.
3. Once the adoption period ends, you MAY exchange your prompt for another unclaimed prompt at any time. If you get stuck, see if there’s something else you want to write.
4. If you’re one of those irritating writers who finishes their prompt early, and you want to write another one, you can claim a second unclaimed prompt and write again. But only after you finish your first prompt. And only after the initial adoption period ends.
5. Please try and finish your story. If you can’t do it, just reply to this post and tell me. I’ll be very nice about it and add your prompt back into the pot.
Completing your work:
The good thing about this sort of ficathon is that if people ditch their stories there won’t be anyone waiting for a story to be written for them. The bad thing, I think, is that people won’t feel as committed to finishing their stories.
Adopting a prompt is a SOUL-BINDING contract. If you do not finish your story-and especially if you do not give up your prompt and let me know-you forfeit a small piece of your soul to me. I will keep it on a toothpick in my computer room like a piece of cheese.
What are the ramifications of losing a piece of your soul to me? Well, we don’t know, do we? Do you really want to CHANCE IT? Perhaps one day, when you’re standing up for that important speech at work, a huge zit will suddenly pop out on the end of your nose, sending you into a tailspin of horror and anguish. That could be me prodding at your bit of soul.
So, you should really finish your story.
Unless real life happens and you graciously give up your prompt, then you’re fine.
This is not the prompt post. That is here.
Please reply to this post with questions, comments, snide-remarks and surrender of your soul parts to me in the event that you cannot finish your story.