Time for the thing-a-thon sign-ups!
Welcome to the Teyla Thing-a-Thon!
What is a Thing-a-Thon?
A thing-a-thon is a challenge/gift exchange that is open to authors, fanartists, vidders and icon-makers; the goal is to get as many fans of Teyla involved as possible, no matter their preferred form of creative expression. Since all fans of Teyla are welcome, the challenge is open to het, femslash and gen alike. The only requirement is that Teyla is the major character.
How does it work?
Sign-ups open today, June 8th, and will close on Sunday, June 19th.
Simply respond to this post with your sign-up information. We'll then mix and match requests and assign you someone to create for. Assignments will be emailed out by Tuesday, June 21st.
Assignments are due between Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 14th.
What can I create for the Thing-a-Thon?
To participate all you have to do is sign up and agree to provide one of the following:
- A story of at least 1000 words; or
- 10 icons; or
- 1 piece of fanart (this includes traditional fanart as well as manips and fanvids).
You can offer just one or all three choices, it's entirely up to you, but you'll only be required to produce one type of media for your assignment.
During the sign-up process we're asking what types of media you're offering as well as what type of media you're interested in receiving. You'll then be matched up with an assignee whose preferences match your offers.
Pinch Hitting
Pinch hitters are always welcome, and very much appreciated. If you would like to participate in the challenge as a pinch hitter only, please fill out the special form below. If you would like to participate and volunteer to pinch hit, there is a line on the sign up form to indicate your interest. Hopefully we won't need that many, but if this is something you are interested in doing please sign up.
Please note: If you sign up to pinch hit only, you will not receive art, fic, or icons, and you will only be asked to fill a request if someone drops out.
What if I only want fic/art/icons?
That's fine. In the sign-up form you get to tell us what you want to receive. If you only want fic or art or icons, you just have to say so.
What else do I need to provide at sign-up?
We're asking each participant to provide three short prompts for their creator. Try to keep these fairly simple, a word or phrase or plot point. Your assigned creator will only need to incorporate one of these prompts into their creation.
You'll also get to tell your assignee up to three squicks/things you don't want. Creators, please abide by all of these.
Additionally, as a creator you can let us know one thing that you're not able or willing to create. For example, "no explicit fic" or "no death fic".
Please use the following format for your sign-up:
Name/Livejournal: If you don't have a livejournal, you can still participate. One of the mods will simply post your contribution to the community for you.
Email Address:
Type/s of media you can offer: (Icons, Art, and/or Fic)
Type/s of media you would like: (Icons, Art, and/or Fic)
Do you want to receive gen, het or femslash? What pairings/characters do you want?:
Are you willing to produce gen, het or femslash? What pairings/characters can you offer?:
3 things you want (words/phrases/plot points): (Author/artist only has to use one of these prompts)
Up to 3 squicks/things you don't want: (Author/artist must abide by all of these)
1 Thing you can't/won't write/create: (ie, no explicit fic, no death fic, etc.)
Can you pinch hit?: Pinch hitters are always welcome.
Please use the following format to sign up as a pinch hitter only:
Name/Livejournal: If you don't have a livejournal, you can still participate. One of the mods will simply post your contribution to the community for you.
Email Address:
Type/s of media you can offer: (Icons, Art, and/or Fic)
1 Thing you can't/won't write/create: (ie, no explicit fic, no death fic, etc.)
What if I can't complete my assignment on time?
Please, please try to get your assignment in. If you find that you won't be able to complete your assignment please let us know as soon as possible. The sooner we assign pinch hitters, the more likely everyone will have something posted for them the day assignments are due.
How/where do I post my assignment?
Assignments are due between Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 14th. Further information on the format for posting will be provided at least 10 days before the due date.
If you are going to be out of town, unsure you can post between the 6th and the 14th, or you just want to get your entry off your computer, moderated posting will be opened on August 1st. All posts in the queue will be approved on the 6th and unmoderated posting will be opened up. If for some reason you need other accommodations for posting your fic, please feel free to contact the moderators.
You can post your fic/art/icons directly to the community, or you can post them in your own journal or web space and post a link in the community. If you post prior to the 6th, the fic/art/icons must be posted directly to the community.
We'll also be compiling a master list of all submissions for easy browsing.
Thank you for your participation and please contact us with any questions!
After you sign up, please join and watch teylafen so you don't miss any announcements or reminders.
SIGN-UPS ARE NOW CLOSED!