Saturday Special, October 1.0 (the revised version)
~saturday special~
(the revised version)
Oops, sorry, everyone, we sort of failed at a mid-week Saturday Special last week, but we're going to try it this way this time. After this, we will try to get into a regular schedule, so if you have any preferences for what day they go up, please let us know in the comments! (Or if you would rather have them fluctuate, you can let us know that, too.)
Participation has been up, so we're going to keep them for now, but if participation starts dwindling again, we may think about getting rid of them. But for now, they are safe!
Also, for everyone asking about tags, we'll get those cleaned up and organized this week, so just be patient a little longer!
Now, on to the not-really-Saturday Special!
To qualify, fics or art must be posted by 9.30p UTC on Tuesday, October 8
Rules:
*You must use the prompt below
*You will have a bit over 48 hours to submit your work. This weekend's deadline: 9.30p UTC on Tuesday, October 8.
*For the underlying piece, point calculations shall follow the regular Sugarquill point schedule (word/30; quality of art). However, per the (b) exception to Rule 3, Rule 3(b)(1) Saturday Specials are not subject to the cap. They are a bonus challenge worth 10 extra points and added at the end of the month. Meaning, while the underlying work may only extend upward to the 125 point ceiling, the 10-point bonus for participating in a Saturday Special may exceed 125 (unlike normal challenge bonuses that are calculated in conjunction with the underlying piece and subject to the 125 restraints). So, for example, you can post 92 points this week, post a Saturday Special story worth 33 points (which would be the minimum at 1000/30), reach 125 for the week AND then get an additional 10 points (for a total of 135) for doing the Saturday Special. The 10 extra points will be noted on the spreadsheet.
*Do not add the 10 extra points yourself. we will do it for you. Think of this as a "no challenge" piece. :)
*Label your submission with "Sept. 2.0" somewhere in the subject line AND use the "!saturday special" tag.
*Please post your submissions per the standard formatting requirements of all Sugarquill posts.
*Feel free to ask questions in the comments below because, damn, we know that this can be confusing!
This weekend's prompt:
'There's a thin line between love and hate'
(As always, prompts are open to interpretation. If you have a suggestion for a future prompt, please let us know!)
*Your work must meet the following minimum requirements to get those lovely bonus points:
Writing: 1000+ words
Art: Finished - Good or better
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN! ♥