FAQ
FAQ
★ Who can prompt or claim prompts?
Anyone! We do not discriminate. You don't have to plan on writing in order to leave a prompt; likewise, you don't have to leave a prompt in order to claim one. Each prompt can only be claimed [once/twice?].
★ What kinds of submissions are allowed?
Anything (art, fic, drabble series, fanmix, manip, animation, comic, etc) is allowed, so long as they don't violate the prompt or break any of our rules. The only restriction we place is on text-only entries (i.e. fics, drabble series without accompanying art). There is a word count minimum of 1000 words.
★ Which pairings are allowed?
Whatever blows your skirt up! Het, slash, femmeslash, next-gen, Founders, Marauders, threesomes, moresomes, cross-gen, whatever you want! The only two scenarios we do not allow are: 1) explicit sex (NC-17) between an adult and a minor, and 2) sexual content between minors (age of consent in Britain is 16; therefore, characters must be that age or older).
★ Can we combine art and fic (or a fanmix and drabble series), or something else?
YES. Any combination is fine. The word count requirement only applies to text-only entries. If you want to include a drabble or drabble series with your fanmix, for instance, feel free to do so!
★ Why can't I make Harry a Slytherin?
Because he isn't?
In all seriousness, we welcome AU fics. However, we want to keep House designations in line with those given by JKR. Please keep sortings canonic.
★ What about tertiary characters we know nothing about?
According to the HP Lexicon, JKR listed Houses for many characters we've never met (i.e. Su Li is a Ravenclaw). For them, we request that you follow JKR. But for characters who are unknowns (i.e. Rose Weasley), feel free to assign whichever House you want!
★ Can I claim more than one prompt?
Yes. But ONLY after you've turned in your first one. Let's say you dash off a 1000-word drabble series quickly and want to try at another prompt. Submit your drabble series to us, we'll look it over and if there aren't any coding/SPaG issues, we'll give you the okay to claim another one. :)
★ My prompt requests fanart, but I've really got a good idea for a story. Can I write instead of draw?
Yes! This rule has changed from last year. Suggested mediums are just that... suggestions. If you see a prompt that just sucker punches the muse, take it!
★ Are betas required?
YES. In addition, we reserve the right to return stories for additional editing if they do not meet validation requirements.
★ What about characters who didn't attend Hogwarts? Where do they fit in?
★ Does "inter-house" mean the stories have to end happily?
Noooooo. Your mods revel in the angst! Kidding aside, the only thing "inter-house" means is that the two main characters come from separate houses. What happens to them in the story is up to you!
★ Who can prompt or claim prompts?
Anyone! We do not discriminate. You don't have to plan on writing in order to leave a prompt; likewise, you don't have to leave a prompt in order to claim one. Each prompt can only be claimed [once/twice?].
★ What kinds of submissions are allowed?
Anything (art, fic, drabble series, fanmix, manip, animation, comic, etc) is allowed, so long as they don't violate the prompt or break any of our rules. The only restriction we place is on text-only entries (i.e. fics, drabble series without accompanying art). There is a word count minimum of 1000 words.
★ Which pairings are allowed?
Whatever blows your skirt up! Het, slash, femmeslash, next-gen, Founders, Marauders, threesomes, moresomes, cross-gen, whatever you want! The only two scenarios we do not allow are: 1) explicit sex (NC-17) between an adult and a minor, and 2) sexual content between minors (age of consent in Britain is 16; therefore, characters must be that age or older).
★ Can we combine art and fic (or a fanmix and drabble series), or something else?
YES. Any combination is fine. The word count requirement only applies to text-only entries. If you want to include a drabble or drabble series with your fanmix, for instance, feel free to do so!
★ Why can't I make Harry a Slytherin?
Because he isn't?
In all seriousness, we welcome AU fics. However, we want to keep House designations in line with those given by JKR. Please keep sortings canonic.
★ What about tertiary characters we know nothing about?
According to the HP Lexicon, JKR listed Houses for many characters we've never met (i.e. Su Li is a Ravenclaw). For them, we request that you follow JKR. But for characters who are unknowns (i.e. Rose Weasley), feel free to assign whichever House you want!
★ Can I claim more than one prompt?
Yes. But ONLY after you've turned in your first one. Let's say you dash off a 1000-word drabble series quickly and want to try at another prompt. Submit your drabble series to us, we'll look it over and if there aren't any coding/SPaG issues, we'll give you the okay to claim another one. :)
★ My prompt requests fanart, but I've really got a good idea for a story. Can I write instead of draw?
Yes! This rule has changed from last year. Suggested mediums are just that... suggestions. If you see a prompt that just sucker punches the muse, take it!
★ Are betas required?
YES. In addition, we reserve the right to return stories for additional editing if they do not meet validation requirements.
★ What about characters who didn't attend Hogwarts? Where do they fit in?
★ Does "inter-house" mean the stories have to end happily?
Noooooo. Your mods revel in the angst! Kidding aside, the only thing "inter-house" means is that the two main characters come from separate houses. What happens to them in the story is up to you!