Makeout Sessions FAQ
What is Makeout Sessions?
Makeout Sessions will be a collection of multifandom femmeslash 5 minute or longer podfic.
What's this for?
We wanted a podfic-centric celebration for the International Day of Femmeslash (July 16). Other communities are hosting fic and/or art challenges; we wanted to make our own contribution in our own fanwork genre.
How do you define femmeslash?
We define femmeslash as any kind of romantic or sexual relationship between two or more people who self-identify - in their respective canons - as women.
Why should I participate?
For love of femmeslash and/or for love of podfic! This challenge is suited to podficcers who want to do something a little bit longer than Makeout's sister fest, A Peck on the Lips, geared toward story that run shorter than 5 minutes when recorded.
How long is 5 minutes of podfic?
It depends on your reading speed, but anywhere from 500-700 words should give you about 5 minutes.
Why title the fest Makeout Sessions?
Because they last for longer than A Peck on the Lips.
What's the timeline?
Sign-ups open on June 10th, 2011. Posting opens and closes on July 16th, 2011 for the International Day of Femmeslash. We'll do a mid-way reminder post and another one the day before posting opens, but there won't be any mandatory check-ins.
Do I have to sign-up?
No! Sign-ups exist to help motivate those who need or want the extra pressure, but so long as you post to podfic_project on July 16th, you story will be considered a part of the collection.
Do I need to get permission from the author to record a story?
Yes, but we won't ask for proof unless there's a complaint. We're trusting to everyone upholding honour among femmeslashers!
Is there an upper limit to the length of the recordings? Can I submit more than one?
Dream big, but dream realistic. That said, if you can record and edit a 20 hour femmeslash epic inside of a month, we'll be thrilled to listen to it! You can also submit as many stories as you can record.
Are crossovers okay?
Absolutely.
Can I record something explicit?
All ratings are welcome!
Is there any specific format I should follow to introduce the podfic?
Yes! At the very beginning of your recording, please make sure to say 1) the title, 2) the author, 3) the reader (that’s you!), and 4) the fandom. Please make sure to include all four! You can also include warnings or not, at your discretion, although we ask that you include them in your text header when you post the podfic.
What if I miss the July 16th deadline?
The goal is generate as much buzz about femmeslash as possible on the 16th, so we'd really encourage you to be timely. That said, we know that life happens, and we encourage you to share your stories here or in other places no matter when they get done. No such thing too much femmeslash.
Can I crosspost my finished stories? When?
Please post here first, but after that, go wild. (Here at podfic_project, we think that makeouts should be widely available for everyone who wants them.)