the rules
How long do the submissions have to be?
Submissions have to be at least 15,000 words by final draft. Otherwise, there is no limit on how long submissions are.
What can I write about?
Obviously the main focus of your stories should be Darren and Chris and their relationship, in some way, shape or form. But otherwise, you're free as a bird! Write about what you want. Also, you can include Klaine in your story if you wish, as they are obviously a big part of Darren and Chris' lives at the moment. However, the preferred pairing would be Darren/Chris.
Can I submit a WIP that I've already been working on?
Of course! However, previously published fics are not accepted. WIPs are only accepted if they have not been published on another community. The only thing you need to do is make sure that it's at least 15,000 words by the time you finish it for this challenge.
Do I need a beta?
We are requiring a beta. Betas are infinitely useful and help make our stories be the best they can be. If you have any problems finding a beta, we will have a beta sign up post, or you can contact one of the mods to help you find one. But a beta is required for this challenge.
Can I write more than one story?
Yes. However, they must both hit the 15,000 limit and, obviously, follow all the rules. Also, during signups, please make a comment for both stories that you plan on writing. If you want to try doing two stories after sign ups end, just contact one of the mods with the story information or describe it at the next check in.
Can I co-author a story?
Yes. Once again, the story just needs to be 15,000 and follow the rules.
What art mediums are allowed?
Everything! We'll take any art medium you prefer. Mixes are also an option, as we'll have a mixer sign up going up alongside the artist one.
Can I draw or make a mix for more than one story?
Yes! In fact, this will probably be necessary, considering we probably won't have as many artists and mixers on board as authors.
How do art and media claims work?
There will be a combined post for art and media claims. Authors will provide detailed summaries and genre catagories for artists and mixers to choose from. Claims run on a first come, first serve basis. If any fics are left without an artist and/or mixer (due to more fics than artists/mixers) then there will be a second round of claiming. If you wish to co-draw with someone on a fic, please indicate that in the claiming. An artist cannot claim a story if it has already been spoken for, but a mixer can. We will try to have every story get both a mixer and an artist (or one person who can do both).
Afterwards, the artist, mixer and author will all receive the username of their teammates so they can start working together!
Where do I submit my work for check ins, rough drafts and final drafts?
crisscolferbb@gmail.com is the community email, so all submissions will go there.
What format should my submissions take?
For authors, anything is good so long as it's readable. Googledocs would be great, but we'll accept pdf, txt, word doc: anything. Just so long as we can read it, you're good.
For artists, the same applies. Pictures can have any format so long as they can be viewed easily.
For mixers, a zip or rar file would be the best. You can either upload them to an online archive (mediafire is one of the best) or send them to the mods and we'll upload it (or send it to your author if they want to upload it).
For all submissions, one copy should come to the mod, and other copies should be shared amongst the team of author/artist or author/mixer (or author/artist/mixer, depending).
What if I want to drop out at some point?
The drop out deadline will be the day of the second check in (December 31st). A drop out post will be made after sign ups and you are required to leave notice in that post if you decide to drop out. After December 31st, drop outs are no longer accepted unless the reason is extreme (i.e. family trauma, personal trauma, ect).
How will posting work?
Every team will be given a posting date. The fic, art and media master post is required to be posted on that day, at any time, in the community. You are also more than welcome to post the master post in other communities. Once we get closer to the deadline, each participant will receive an email detailing the posting guidelines and procedures.
Can I get an extension?
You'll need to contact one of the mods at least a week before the final draft deadline to get an extension. Extensions will only be up to a week after the posting deadline unless the reason warrants a longer period.
What should my draft look like?
Drafts should contain roughly 50% of your final material (although the material doesn't need to be finely polished or ready to post), so at least 8,000-10,000 words. If you plan to write more, we would prefer it if your draft reflected that - aka, if you're writing 40k words, have 20k done by the draft deadline. However, the required word minimum will be 8,000 words, so as long as you're above that, you're good.
All other rules, comments and concerns will be addressed at the necessary time. However, if you have any further questions or comments, you are more than welcome to leave a comment here, PM me or one of the other mods, or email crisscolferbb@gmail.com.
Just Some Ground Rules:
Submissions have to be at least 15,000 words by final draft. Otherwise, there is no limit on how long submissions are.
What can I write about?
Obviously the main focus of your stories should be Darren and Chris and their relationship, in some way, shape or form. But otherwise, you're free as a bird! Write about what you want. Also, you can include Klaine in your story if you wish, as they are obviously a big part of Darren and Chris' lives at the moment. However, the preferred pairing would be Darren/Chris.
Can I submit a WIP that I've already been working on?
Of course! However, previously published fics are not accepted. WIPs are only accepted if they have not been published on another community. The only thing you need to do is make sure that it's at least 15,000 words by the time you finish it for this challenge.
Do I need a beta?
We are requiring a beta. Betas are infinitely useful and help make our stories be the best they can be. If you have any problems finding a beta, we will have a beta sign up post, or you can contact one of the mods to help you find one. But a beta is required for this challenge.
Can I write more than one story?
Yes. However, they must both hit the 15,000 limit and, obviously, follow all the rules. Also, during signups, please make a comment for both stories that you plan on writing. If you want to try doing two stories after sign ups end, just contact one of the mods with the story information or describe it at the next check in.
Can I co-author a story?
Yes. Once again, the story just needs to be 15,000 and follow the rules.
What art mediums are allowed?
Everything! We'll take any art medium you prefer. Mixes are also an option, as we'll have a mixer sign up going up alongside the artist one.
Can I draw or make a mix for more than one story?
Yes! In fact, this will probably be necessary, considering we probably won't have as many artists and mixers on board as authors.
How do art and media claims work?
There will be a combined post for art and media claims. Authors will provide detailed summaries and genre catagories for artists and mixers to choose from. Claims run on a first come, first serve basis. If any fics are left without an artist and/or mixer (due to more fics than artists/mixers) then there will be a second round of claiming. If you wish to co-draw with someone on a fic, please indicate that in the claiming. An artist cannot claim a story if it has already been spoken for, but a mixer can. We will try to have every story get both a mixer and an artist (or one person who can do both).
Afterwards, the artist, mixer and author will all receive the username of their teammates so they can start working together!
Where do I submit my work for check ins, rough drafts and final drafts?
crisscolferbb@gmail.com is the community email, so all submissions will go there.
What format should my submissions take?
For authors, anything is good so long as it's readable. Googledocs would be great, but we'll accept pdf, txt, word doc: anything. Just so long as we can read it, you're good.
For artists, the same applies. Pictures can have any format so long as they can be viewed easily.
For mixers, a zip or rar file would be the best. You can either upload them to an online archive (mediafire is one of the best) or send them to the mods and we'll upload it (or send it to your author if they want to upload it).
For all submissions, one copy should come to the mod, and other copies should be shared amongst the team of author/artist or author/mixer (or author/artist/mixer, depending).
What if I want to drop out at some point?
The drop out deadline will be the day of the second check in (December 31st). A drop out post will be made after sign ups and you are required to leave notice in that post if you decide to drop out. After December 31st, drop outs are no longer accepted unless the reason is extreme (i.e. family trauma, personal trauma, ect).
How will posting work?
Every team will be given a posting date. The fic, art and media master post is required to be posted on that day, at any time, in the community. You are also more than welcome to post the master post in other communities. Once we get closer to the deadline, each participant will receive an email detailing the posting guidelines and procedures.
Can I get an extension?
You'll need to contact one of the mods at least a week before the final draft deadline to get an extension. Extensions will only be up to a week after the posting deadline unless the reason warrants a longer period.
What should my draft look like?
Drafts should contain roughly 50% of your final material (although the material doesn't need to be finely polished or ready to post), so at least 8,000-10,000 words. If you plan to write more, we would prefer it if your draft reflected that - aka, if you're writing 40k words, have 20k done by the draft deadline. However, the required word minimum will be 8,000 words, so as long as you're above that, you're good.
All other rules, comments and concerns will be addressed at the necessary time. However, if you have any further questions or comments, you are more than welcome to leave a comment here, PM me or one of the other mods, or email crisscolferbb@gmail.com.
Just Some Ground Rules:
- Absolutely no character/actor bashing inside the community. It's obviously allowed in your individual story if you include it, but we won't be doing character bashing of any sorts while talking about stories in this community.
- Check-ins are something that we would like everyone to participate in, however they aren't necessary. But if you can do them, please do - it gives us an idea of how far along everyone is!
- Try to keep your comments in posts on topic - if there's a post for discussing plot ideas, stick only to the plot ideas and don't talk instead about the future of Klaine or something.
- Play nicely with each other, obviously. This especially goes when artists and authors are working together - you are a team, so please don't fight or be mean to one another.
- If we do get on the topic of the show at any time, try to keep the spoilers to a minimum. There are some people who don't like to be spoiled ahead of time, and I'd hate to ruin something for them.
- If you see one of these rules being broken, don't try and fix it yourself - contact one of the mods.
- If you have any problems, questions or concerns, feel free to contact any of the mods or the community email.