Since its inception, rarewomen has been about being a fanfiction exchange that seeks to correct the gender disparity of characters represented in fanworks. We have noticed a gap between number of stories written about cis-men and those written about other genders and sexes. During last year's exchange, we encountered several characters whom mods ( Read more... )

Hello and welcome to rarewomen 2014 ( Read more... )

Friendly reminder that stories are due on April 28, at 9PM EST. Here is a handy countdown clock if you don't want to mess with the time conversionAt that time, we will NOT close the archive to new stories (you can still pop a pinch or three in there!) but based on what is complete will go hunting for pinch hitters for any authors who have not ( Read more... )

Don't take the appearance of this post as some kind of omen that you are behind schedule -- you aren't! But some people are SUPER FAST WRITERS and so we have a guide, a little earlier than I planned, but hopefully in time for anyone who needs it to make use. Please note that there will be some variations on your screen depending on assignments, any ( Read more... )

Hello and welcome to rarewomen 2013 ( Read more... )

Thank you all for being patient while we work out the kinks in this. Once this entry is posted, I will also be updating the FAQ and userinfo to reflect the changed information.

Schedule
- Now thru January 7: Enjoy existing holiday exchanges, discuss eligible/non-eligible LARGE FANDOM women
- January 7 thru January 21: NOMINATIONS PROCESS. Each ( Read more... )

Welcome to rarewomen, a winter fic exchange for rare women in big fandoms and rare women in small fandoms. Each participant will write a fic of at least 1000 words and receive the same.

Schedule
- Now thru January 7: Enjoy existing holiday exchanges, discuss eligible/non-eligible LARGE FANDOM women
- January 7 thru January 21: NOMINATIONS PROCESS. Each ( Read more... )