Rules and Guidelines
[1] Length: Fic should be 100 words (drabble) or longer. There's no max. Your choice. However, if you start out writing a drabble you must continue using that format for all remaining themes in that set.
Note: Drabbles are 100 words exactly. [Online Word Counter]. Don't worry, you won't get in trouble if your drabble is over or under a few words. Just try to keep that goal in mind.
[2] An announcement will be made each Saturday at 12:01 AM EST (starting November 4th) signaling the beginning of each new stage/theme. You will have until 11:59 PM EST the following Friday (10th) to post your reply. We'll not be accepting any late entries. Ack! Who am I kidding? I am weak! But please try to get it in on time.
Announcement Schedule: November 4th, November 11th, November 18th, November 25th and December 2nd. (5 Week Stages)
Weekly Deadlines: November 10th, November 17th, November 24th, December 1st and finally, December 8th. (5 Week Stages)
[3] We used to list themes in a specific order and ask that participants follow it. Not anymore! You get to pick the order this time. Give this some thought and plan it out carefully.
[4] Please feel free to interpret each theme in whatever way you wish. Each drabble, ficlet or art piece can be self-contained, but all combined must create some sort of over-all story arc. Use each stage to tell us a story!
[5] Ratings may range from G to NC-17 as long as you label your fics and artwork properly. Artwork or anything over 100 words or that contains sensitive or explicit material or character death, must be placed behind cut tags.
[6] When you post, please use the following format:
Subject line: Fandom: pairing, theme
(i.e. Sheppard/McKay, times of day: afternoon)
Title:
Author/Artist:
Theme:
Rating:
Author's Note (if applicable):
[7] Please tag each entry you create.
Tagging Instructions:
1. Post your fic. Do not use the tags entry when posting.
2. Click on 'View your entry' after you've successfully posted your fic.
3. Click the 'Tag' button at the top of the post.
4. Find your claim's tags [fandom, pairing name and theme set ( i.e. bleach, ishida/ichigo, 1: first love)] in the selection box (scroll down to find it under your post). Select it, then click 'Save Changes'.
**Artists: Please add the 'art' tag along with your pairing, fandom and theme set tags.
[8] We'd prefer that you post your work to the community. This is so that if you should for some reason decide to delete your LJ in the future, we still have the post and your work archived for interested readers. Should you choose not to, please provide the correct subject and header information as well as a link to its actual location. Or you know...you can do both. *G*
[9] ( Claim List) - I'll continue accepting claims until week one's deadline -- 11:59 PM EST November 10th.