FAQ
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What is a reverse bigbang?
A reverse bigbang is the opposite of a bigbang. Instead of authors writing fanfiction and artists making art for that fic, it goes the other way around. The artists create art and the authors get to choose a piece of art to create fanfiction for.
How do I sign up?
When sign-ups start, there will be one post for artists and one for authors at which you can leave your name at until the sign-up period ends.
~Artist Requirements~
What are the requirements for art?
Artists are expected to make at least one new piece of art: a drawing, digital manip, or fanvid. Art must be at least 400 by 600 pixels in size, videos must be at least one minute in length. For this reverse big bang, at this time, we ask that you create no more than three pieces of art for this challenge -- we want to make sure that everyone's art gets claimed. This may be subject to change, depending on how many artists we get.
Can I create a crossover or fusion piece?
Yes, as long as the main focus is on the pairing you use in the art. But when you turn your art in you must list the additional fandoms involved.
What happens if the number of authors doesn't match up with the number of artists
We will do several rounds of claiming so that EVERY piece of art has a fic in the event that the art pieces outnumber fanfiction writers. If it's the other way, we may open up the pieces of art so that more than one fic writer is assigned to the same piece of art. Either way, everyone who wants to participate will get to participate.
~Writing Requirements~
What type of requirements are there for a fic?
You will be expected to write a fic with a minimum of 5,000 words, based on the prompt you choose in the Art Claims post. Claims will be first come, first serve. You will need to get your fic beta'd.
How do I know what art I'm writing for? / How do I make a claim?
When the artists turn in their rough drafts, we'll make a claims post. In this post we'll include the a preview of their work, as well as any warnings the artist gives. You can choose which piece of art you'd like to create a fic for, and then that person's art will get crossed off the list.
I've already been writing a fic - can I use that one?
No. The fic you write must be based around the art you choose, using that as your prompt.
What genres/warnings are allowed?
You may write/create art for whichever genre of fic you choose, as well as any rating as long as your artist is comfortable with it. Remember, you're creating the fic around the art and the artist.
Can I write with someone else?
No, only one person may write.
~Schedule~
Sign Ups Open - December 1st, 2012
Artist Sign Ups Close - December 18th, 2012
Artist Check In (not mandatory) - December 23th, 2012
Art Drafts Due - January 8th, 2013
Art Up for Claims - January 13th, 2013
Author Check In (mandatory) - February 9th-16th, 2013
Fics Due - March 15th, 2013
Posting Starts - March 22th, 2013
~Posting Requirements~
What types of requirements are there for me to post my art?
A preview of the art (no larger than 400x400px) should be posted to the community, along with a summary and links to the full version of the art and the accompanying fic. You can link back to your own LJ, DeviantArt, DW, IJ, etc. so long as your post remains unlocked.
We ask that you post with the following information included: (this includes warnings)
Title:
Artist:
Author:
Fandoms: (if writing a crossover)
Rating:
Warnings/Spoilers:
Preview your art.
Link to the art post.
Link to the fic post.
Can I post it to my journal a few days early to show my friends?
No, the first time you post this must be on your reveal day.
Where can I upload my mix/graphics?
There are several free resources such as Sendspace, or Mediafire that can be used for large files. Tinypic is recommended for images or .gif files, along with Photobucket.
How will I contact my artist/author?
We will provide an author with contact information once they are committed to an artist. From their they can contact them to find out more about their interests.
What is a reverse bigbang?
A reverse bigbang is the opposite of a bigbang. Instead of authors writing fanfiction and artists making art for that fic, it goes the other way around. The artists create art and the authors get to choose a piece of art to create fanfiction for.
How do I sign up?
When sign-ups start, there will be one post for artists and one for authors at which you can leave your name at until the sign-up period ends.
~Artist Requirements~
What are the requirements for art?
Artists are expected to make at least one new piece of art: a drawing, digital manip, or fanvid. Art must be at least 400 by 600 pixels in size, videos must be at least one minute in length. For this reverse big bang, at this time, we ask that you create no more than three pieces of art for this challenge -- we want to make sure that everyone's art gets claimed. This may be subject to change, depending on how many artists we get.
Can I create a crossover or fusion piece?
Yes, as long as the main focus is on the pairing you use in the art. But when you turn your art in you must list the additional fandoms involved.
What happens if the number of authors doesn't match up with the number of artists
We will do several rounds of claiming so that EVERY piece of art has a fic in the event that the art pieces outnumber fanfiction writers. If it's the other way, we may open up the pieces of art so that more than one fic writer is assigned to the same piece of art. Either way, everyone who wants to participate will get to participate.
~Writing Requirements~
What type of requirements are there for a fic?
You will be expected to write a fic with a minimum of 5,000 words, based on the prompt you choose in the Art Claims post. Claims will be first come, first serve. You will need to get your fic beta'd.
How do I know what art I'm writing for? / How do I make a claim?
When the artists turn in their rough drafts, we'll make a claims post. In this post we'll include the a preview of their work, as well as any warnings the artist gives. You can choose which piece of art you'd like to create a fic for, and then that person's art will get crossed off the list.
I've already been writing a fic - can I use that one?
No. The fic you write must be based around the art you choose, using that as your prompt.
What genres/warnings are allowed?
You may write/create art for whichever genre of fic you choose, as well as any rating as long as your artist is comfortable with it. Remember, you're creating the fic around the art and the artist.
Can I write with someone else?
No, only one person may write.
~Schedule~
Sign Ups Open - December 1st, 2012
Artist Sign Ups Close - December 18th, 2012
Artist Check In (not mandatory) - December 23th, 2012
Art Drafts Due - January 8th, 2013
Art Up for Claims - January 13th, 2013
Author Check In (mandatory) - February 9th-16th, 2013
Fics Due - March 15th, 2013
Posting Starts - March 22th, 2013
~Posting Requirements~
What types of requirements are there for me to post my art?
A preview of the art (no larger than 400x400px) should be posted to the community, along with a summary and links to the full version of the art and the accompanying fic. You can link back to your own LJ, DeviantArt, DW, IJ, etc. so long as your post remains unlocked.
We ask that you post with the following information included: (this includes warnings)
Title:
Artist:
Author:
Fandoms: (if writing a crossover)
Rating:
Warnings/Spoilers:
Preview your art.
Link to the art post.
Link to the fic post.
Can I post it to my journal a few days early to show my friends?
No, the first time you post this must be on your reveal day.
Where can I upload my mix/graphics?
There are several free resources such as Sendspace, or Mediafire that can be used for large files. Tinypic is recommended for images or .gif files, along with Photobucket.
How will I contact my artist/author?
We will provide an author with contact information once they are committed to an artist. From their they can contact them to find out more about their interests.