scifibigbang signups now through Feb 29
This is my second favorite Big Bang. I've done it 3 years running. yappichick and the mods are great folks and will help all they can. If you want a kick start to writing, big bangs are great for that!
Here Here is the sign-up:
http://scifibigbang.livejournal.com/66550.html
Here are the
The Timeline
February
01. Author/Artist Sign Ups Begin
29. Author Sign Ups End
March
01. Writing Period Officially Beings
15. Comm Bonding Post on Support Comm (We'll roll out invites after sign-up begin)
April
01. Author Check In #1
01. Beta Reader Sign Up
15. Story Excerpt Post
May
01. Author Check In #2
15. Second Comm Bonding Post
June
01. Author Check In #3
01. Beta Match-Ups
01. Last Day to Change Fandom
15. Story Excerpt Post
15. Begin Collecting Summaries and Rough Drafts
22. Last Day To Turn in Summaries
24. Art Claiming Preview Post
30. Last Day to Turn in Rough Drafts
30. Artist Sign-Ups End
July
01. First Art Claims Begin
07. Art Claims End
08. Rough Drafts Send to Artists
08. Second Art Claims Begin
31. Stories Due
August
15. Art Due
20. Posting Begins
The Info
+ Author and artists sign ups for the fourth round will begin Wednesday, February 1st
+ Promotional banner post will be available on the mod account Monday, January 30th
+ Support comm will be up and running Monday, January 30th. Do not join. After sign ups, invites will be sent out.
+ Minimum word count has been dropped from 25,000 words to 20,000 words
+ Timeline for artists to make art has been increased by fifteen days
+ At the beginning of each month, starting April 1, we will have an author check in poll. If you miss two monthly check-ins in a row, you will be dropped from the big bang.
+ Your fic must be from a sci-fi or fantasy based fandom/original world. (I'm pretty open when it comes to what fits under the umbrella. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.)
+ Your story will need to be beta-read.
- You are more than welcome to use your own beta (whether they are on LJ or not).
Questions
What are the requirements for a fic?
A fic must be at least 20,000 words and beta read before posting. A rough draft must be completed before the due date indicated above. The 20,000 words can be split in chapters or as linked stories at the discretion of the author.
What are the requirements for art?
After artist claiming, artists are required to create at least one piece of art for their fic. More than one piece of art is not required, but an artist can make as much art for their assigned story. Art should be created specifically for the piece the artist chooses. Posters, banners, icons, wallpapers, manips, digital art, drawings, paintings, vids, fanmixes...all are acceptable forms of art. If you're unsure if your style of art qualifies, don't hesitate to ask a mod.
What fandoms are acceptable?
Any fandom that has a science fiction or fantasy element. If you're unsure if your fandom meets that requirement, ask a mod.
Are crossovers allowed?
Yes. As long as one of the fandoms is rooted in sci-fi/fantasy, crossovers are awesome.
Can I use a WIP?
Yes, but you still need to write another 20k (more or less) to the story. It's not fair if you only have 500 more words and then sign up for the challenge. Also, no posting additonal parts to your story during the writing period. It is also acceptable if part of the WIP is written, but you cannot post anymore chapters until the deadline.
Can I sign up to be an author and an artist?
Absolutely. You can sign up across as many fields (author, artist, beta, alpha) as you feel you can handle.
Can I write a Real Person fic?
Sorry, but this challenge is only open to the awesome characters in the sci-fi/fantasy fandom.
Can I write a sequel or prequel to a previous fanfic?
Of course!
Can I write an AU where characters from a non-sci-fi/fantasy fandom are thrown into a sci-fi/fantasy universe? (i.e. How I Met Your Mother cast on a space station)
Yes, as long as there are distinct details that make it sci-fi/fantasy (changing the name of a city to a space station name but keeping everything else the same isn't going to fly).
Can I write an original fic?
Absolutely as long as it fits into the sci-fi/fantasy realm, you're set!
I signed up to write Fandom A, but now I want to write Fandom B. Can I switch?
Yes. Just make sure to let a mod know.
Can I write more than one story?
As many as you think you will be able to finish!
Co-Authors?
Just put both names in the sign-up!
What is required for check-ins/summaries/rough drafts?
Check-ins consist of a simple yes or no poll: Do you still intend to participate? That's it. You don't need to hit a specific word count at any check-in. For summaries, we just need you to basically intice an artist to choose your story. It does not have to be summary you use for your story when posting begins. When rough drafts are due, you must either have a complete outline of your story (how you outline your story is up to you) or have 10,000 words of your story written.
Here Here is the sign-up:
http://scifibigbang.livejournal.com/66550.html
Here are the
The Timeline
February
01. Author/Artist Sign Ups Begin
29. Author Sign Ups End
March
01. Writing Period Officially Beings
15. Comm Bonding Post on Support Comm (We'll roll out invites after sign-up begin)
April
01. Author Check In #1
01. Beta Reader Sign Up
15. Story Excerpt Post
May
01. Author Check In #2
15. Second Comm Bonding Post
June
01. Author Check In #3
01. Beta Match-Ups
01. Last Day to Change Fandom
15. Story Excerpt Post
15. Begin Collecting Summaries and Rough Drafts
22. Last Day To Turn in Summaries
24. Art Claiming Preview Post
30. Last Day to Turn in Rough Drafts
30. Artist Sign-Ups End
July
01. First Art Claims Begin
07. Art Claims End
08. Rough Drafts Send to Artists
08. Second Art Claims Begin
31. Stories Due
August
15. Art Due
20. Posting Begins
The Info
+ Author and artists sign ups for the fourth round will begin Wednesday, February 1st
+ Promotional banner post will be available on the mod account Monday, January 30th
+ Support comm will be up and running Monday, January 30th. Do not join. After sign ups, invites will be sent out.
+ Minimum word count has been dropped from 25,000 words to 20,000 words
+ Timeline for artists to make art has been increased by fifteen days
+ At the beginning of each month, starting April 1, we will have an author check in poll. If you miss two monthly check-ins in a row, you will be dropped from the big bang.
+ Your fic must be from a sci-fi or fantasy based fandom/original world. (I'm pretty open when it comes to what fits under the umbrella. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.)
+ Your story will need to be beta-read.
- You are more than welcome to use your own beta (whether they are on LJ or not).
Questions
What are the requirements for a fic?
A fic must be at least 20,000 words and beta read before posting. A rough draft must be completed before the due date indicated above. The 20,000 words can be split in chapters or as linked stories at the discretion of the author.
What are the requirements for art?
After artist claiming, artists are required to create at least one piece of art for their fic. More than one piece of art is not required, but an artist can make as much art for their assigned story. Art should be created specifically for the piece the artist chooses. Posters, banners, icons, wallpapers, manips, digital art, drawings, paintings, vids, fanmixes...all are acceptable forms of art. If you're unsure if your style of art qualifies, don't hesitate to ask a mod.
What fandoms are acceptable?
Any fandom that has a science fiction or fantasy element. If you're unsure if your fandom meets that requirement, ask a mod.
Are crossovers allowed?
Yes. As long as one of the fandoms is rooted in sci-fi/fantasy, crossovers are awesome.
Can I use a WIP?
Yes, but you still need to write another 20k (more or less) to the story. It's not fair if you only have 500 more words and then sign up for the challenge. Also, no posting additonal parts to your story during the writing period. It is also acceptable if part of the WIP is written, but you cannot post anymore chapters until the deadline.
Can I sign up to be an author and an artist?
Absolutely. You can sign up across as many fields (author, artist, beta, alpha) as you feel you can handle.
Can I write a Real Person fic?
Sorry, but this challenge is only open to the awesome characters in the sci-fi/fantasy fandom.
Can I write a sequel or prequel to a previous fanfic?
Of course!
Can I write an AU where characters from a non-sci-fi/fantasy fandom are thrown into a sci-fi/fantasy universe? (i.e. How I Met Your Mother cast on a space station)
Yes, as long as there are distinct details that make it sci-fi/fantasy (changing the name of a city to a space station name but keeping everything else the same isn't going to fly).
Can I write an original fic?
Absolutely as long as it fits into the sci-fi/fantasy realm, you're set!
I signed up to write Fandom A, but now I want to write Fandom B. Can I switch?
Yes. Just make sure to let a mod know.
Can I write more than one story?
As many as you think you will be able to finish!
Co-Authors?
Just put both names in the sign-up!
What is required for check-ins/summaries/rough drafts?
Check-ins consist of a simple yes or no poll: Do you still intend to participate? That's it. You don't need to hit a specific word count at any check-in. For summaries, we just need you to basically intice an artist to choose your story. It does not have to be summary you use for your story when posting begins. When rough drafts are due, you must either have a complete outline of your story (how you outline your story is up to you) or have 10,000 words of your story written.