LOL I tried to be very thorough in setting everything out (ask my co-mods of my obsessive tendencies). If you have any other questions please feel free to ask them. *g*
It says in the initial post that this is the first Harlequin fest, so will there be more in the future? I'm kind of over-committed right now with challenges, but this looks like fantastic fun, and I'd love to take part in the future.
Yes, we plan on holding more fests. We don't know yet if it will be twice a year (sort of like I do with smallfandomfest) or annually. We're waiting to see what kind of response we get before we make that decision. *g*
Ummm...I was wondering when they are do? I kindof want to do one but I can't see anything that says when the fics/fanart is do. I didn't see that in the rules so I'm just wondering.
Thank u. I kindof have an idea of what I want but I'll check again before claiming for sure. In the middle of writing my own right now but want to do this. Thanks again. :)
Are there any parameters as to length? Obviously most of them will need to be fairly long to develop the plot, but is there a rule as to min/max word count?
We did originally have a min word count listed, but then I thought about it and figured that, as you say, given the type of fic and the prompts etc, people would probably exceed that min in any case, so we removed it. So, no, no official minimum. *g*
So um, is there an unofficial minimum? Because I've recently been on a bit of a snippet/ficlet/stuff in between 500 and 2,000 words streak, and since some of the prompts might be read as an AU-setting to play in ...
Ought I to tell my bunnies to fight it out among themselves and settle for writing one long-ish fic before September 14th, or can I also opt for writing several pieces that are stand-alone and complete in themselves but don't actually show (as opposed to hint at or refer to) all parts of the prompt?
We'd like to see it be at least 1000 words; prompts like these normally take some fleshing out, so we figured people would hit that and more.
You mean, for example, using the prompt where Kris is won by Adam in a card game, refering to the card game as a given, and starting with the day Adam tells Kris he won him, or even the night he takes Kris to his bed? That would probably be fine.
If you can write one of these prompts in 2000 words or less, more power to you, but please keep in mind that they're meant to be more than 500 word ficlets. Heck, some of the prompts themselves close in on 500 words. *g*
You mean, for example, using the prompt where Kris is won by Adam in a card game, refering to the card game as a given, and starting with the day Adam tells Kris he won him, or even the night he takes Kris to his bed? That would probably be fine.
Thanks - that was exactly what I meant. Writing 'unforgettable nights of wild passion' isn't really my forte, so er, yes.
If any ficlets pop up, I'll just leave the prompts for them unclaimed then. :-)
Okay...I know this is Kris/Adam but I have a prompt for a threesome...can that count? It's a Kris/Katy/Adam by the way...I know Kradam has to be main pairing but others won't matter?
(why am I asking? I know it won't)(need to do homework but to interesting to leave alone)
Where/ at which page do we post the completed fanfic? Also, what if we're not native and English is not our first language? Is a Beta required or can we just post based on prompt?
You may post your fic here, or post it in your journal and merely post an announcement here. All the posting requirements are in the rules on the community profile, as well as in the rules post that goes up with the prompt claiming post.
Posting:
~Your subject line should follow this format:
Fanfic (or Fanart): Title, Rating by Author Name
~You may post your submission here or a merely link to it. If you post your Fanfic here, please put the story itself behind a cut. If you post your Fanart here, everything except two or three teaser icons or thumbnails must be placed behind a cut. Anything not-worksafe must be placed behind a cut. Get the idea? *g*
The only exception is that if your journal is locked you must post your fic here so that it is available to everyone.
~Please include an appropriate header outside the cut and include the prompt in your header so we all know what you wrote.
~Your fic should be complete and posted all at once. Two parters or chaptered fic is welcome, but the fic must be finished and posted in its entirety.
~Fic/Art may be posted to the comm from July 6 through September 30, when the Fest officially closes.
If that doesn't answer your question, please ask it again, as I may be misunderstanding you. Thanks. *g*
A beta is not required, but we do recommend that everyone use a beta if at all possible.
I actually thought we had a beta post here, but apparently not. I will make one in the next day or so, but you could also ask at kradam_ai, which is the main Kradam fanfic community (that I'm aware of, anyway).
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Date: 2010-07-08 12:18 am (UTC)Thanks.
Also, I cannot believe I signed up for this. o_O
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Date: 2010-09-03 03:28 pm (UTC)Ought I to tell my bunnies to fight it out among themselves and settle for writing one long-ish fic before September 14th, or can I also opt for writing several pieces that are stand-alone and complete in themselves but don't actually show (as opposed to hint at or refer to) all parts of the prompt?
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Date: 2010-09-03 05:05 pm (UTC)You mean, for example, using the prompt where Kris is won by Adam in a card game, refering to the card game as a given, and starting with the day Adam tells Kris he won him, or even the night he takes Kris to his bed? That would probably be fine.
If you can write one of these prompts in 2000 words or less, more power to you, but please keep in mind that they're meant to be more than 500 word ficlets. Heck, some of the prompts themselves close in on 500 words. *g*
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Date: 2010-09-05 08:28 pm (UTC)Thanks - that was exactly what I meant. Writing 'unforgettable nights of wild passion' isn't really my forte, so er, yes.
If any ficlets pop up, I'll just leave the prompts for them unclaimed then. :-)
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Date: 2011-07-07 07:51 pm (UTC)Posting:
~Your subject line should follow this format:
Fanfic (or Fanart): Title, Rating by Author Name
~You may post your submission here or a merely link to it. If you post your Fanfic here, please put the story itself behind a cut. If you post your Fanart here, everything except two or three teaser icons or thumbnails must be placed behind a cut. Anything not-worksafe must be placed behind a cut. Get the idea? *g*
The only exception is that if your journal is locked you must post your fic here so that it is available to everyone.
~Please include an appropriate header outside the cut and include the prompt in your header so we all know what you wrote.
~Your fic should be complete and posted all at once. Two parters or chaptered fic is welcome, but the fic must be finished and posted in its entirety.
~Fic/Art may be posted to the comm from July 6 through September 30, when the Fest officially closes.
If that doesn't answer your question, please ask it again, as I may be misunderstanding you. Thanks. *g*
A beta is not required, but we do recommend that everyone use a beta if at all possible.
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