ADMIN: Frequently Asked Questions
1.How soon do I need to sign up?
The community will close sign-ups on November 15th.
2. When will I receive my assignment?
Assignments will go out between November 16th and 18th, this should allow ample time for "Santas" to fulfill their requests.
3. If I choose to participate, when will my piece be due?
January 4th.
4. When will the fic/art/vid be posted?
All works will be posted in batches during the winter hiatus, starting January 9th. The mods will post an unmasked masterlist on January 31st.
5. How long should my fic be?
We understand that the holidays are busy for everyone. In the spirit of giving, we request that your piece be at least 1500 words in length. However, if the prompt hits you and you feel the urge to write an epic Dickensian reimagining of A Christmas Carol, by all means go for it.
6. What if I sign up, but can't complete my assignment?
Again, we understand that the holidays are busy and that unforeseen circumstances arise. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can arrange for someone to pinch-hit the prompt you were assigned. We would appreciate if you don't utilize this option just because you don't like your prompt. We will be going to a great deal of effort to see that requests are appropriately matched with "Santas".
7. How do I post my entry when I complete it?
Since this is a Secret Santa exchange, please submit your entry to the AO3 collection then email the appropriate LJ-formatted headers to the mod address: deancas.xmasmod @ gmail.com. Entries will be released to the AO3 collection for viewing on the scheduled day. All "Santas" will be revealed after the new year. Please review the Submission Guidelines and Templates post for header requirements.
8. Can I write a crossover?
If specifically requested, you can certainly write a crossover. If you have a burning crossover idea that you simply cannot seem to shake, please contact the mods and we will try to facilitate getting the question asked and answered.
9. What about RPS?
Since there is a significant overlap between the Dean/Castiel fandom and the Jensen/Misha fandom, we welcome RPS prompts in the pairing. If you have an aversion to writing RPS, please make certain to mention it in your request.
10. What if I don't have an AO3 account?
If you don't have an AO3 account please either leave a comment requesting an invite on the screened question post or email the mods at deancas. xmasmod @ gmail.com. You will not be able to participate without an AO3 account.
Please also feel free to comment to this post with any questions or email the mods directly.
The community will close sign-ups on November 15th.
2. When will I receive my assignment?
Assignments will go out between November 16th and 18th, this should allow ample time for "Santas" to fulfill their requests.
3. If I choose to participate, when will my piece be due?
January 4th.
4. When will the fic/art/vid be posted?
All works will be posted in batches during the winter hiatus, starting January 9th. The mods will post an unmasked masterlist on January 31st.
5. How long should my fic be?
We understand that the holidays are busy for everyone. In the spirit of giving, we request that your piece be at least 1500 words in length. However, if the prompt hits you and you feel the urge to write an epic Dickensian reimagining of A Christmas Carol, by all means go for it.
6. What if I sign up, but can't complete my assignment?
Again, we understand that the holidays are busy and that unforeseen circumstances arise. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can arrange for someone to pinch-hit the prompt you were assigned. We would appreciate if you don't utilize this option just because you don't like your prompt. We will be going to a great deal of effort to see that requests are appropriately matched with "Santas".
7. How do I post my entry when I complete it?
Since this is a Secret Santa exchange, please submit your entry to the AO3 collection then email the appropriate LJ-formatted headers to the mod address: deancas.xmasmod @ gmail.com. Entries will be released to the AO3 collection for viewing on the scheduled day. All "Santas" will be revealed after the new year. Please review the Submission Guidelines and Templates post for header requirements.
8. Can I write a crossover?
If specifically requested, you can certainly write a crossover. If you have a burning crossover idea that you simply cannot seem to shake, please contact the mods and we will try to facilitate getting the question asked and answered.
9. What about RPS?
Since there is a significant overlap between the Dean/Castiel fandom and the Jensen/Misha fandom, we welcome RPS prompts in the pairing. If you have an aversion to writing RPS, please make certain to mention it in your request.
10. What if I don't have an AO3 account?
If you don't have an AO3 account please either leave a comment requesting an invite on the screened question post or email the mods at deancas. xmasmod @ gmail.com. You will not be able to participate without an AO3 account.
Please also feel free to comment to this post with any questions or email the mods directly.