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Hi everyone! I am beyond pleased to announce the first annual Heavy Artillery HBO War Holiday Fic Exchange. Sign up to swap a fic with another mystery member of the HBO War fandom on September 21, 2020, and revel in the gift provided to you in exchange on December 23, 2020.
If you're unfamiliar with how a fic exchange works, check out the FAQ section below.
SCHEDULE
September 21, 2020: Sign-ups open at 10 AM CST. (Link will be provided in a separate post.)
October 5, 2020: Sign-ups close at 8 PM CST.
October 7, 2020: Assignments go out.
October 28, 2020: Check in #1.
November 18, 2020: Check in #2/default deadline.
December 16, 2020: Fic due by 8 PM CST.
December 23, 2020: Collection goes live at 10 AM CST.
December 30, 2020: Author reveals.
To participate in the Holiday Fic Exchange, you will need:
- an AO3 account—to post your fic to the collection
- a Dreamwidth account, or an e-mail, or both—to receive your assignment
You'll be allowed to make up to ten requests and up to ten offers total. All completed fic must be at least 1,000 words long, in English, to qualify.
If you have any questions that aren't answered in the FAQ below, feel free to reach out to yours truly in the comments below, here on Dreamwidth, or via Discord: thrillingdetectivetales#5966.
What is a fic exchange?
Precisely what it sounds like! You write a fic for another member of fandom while a mystery author writes one for you, and then you exchange them. (Note: the person you are writing for will not necessarily be writing for you, though in a fandom this size it is a possibility.)
How detailed do my requests have to be?
As detailed as you like! You can offer as little as "wing!fic plz" or expand into entire paragraphs. Just keep in mind that while fic writers will do their best to accommodate your needs, they are individuals with distinctive styles and voices, and as such will bring their own flare to any request you make. Which is all part of the fun!
Here are some sample requests, to give you an idea of what they could look like*:
What about my offers?
Likewise, your offers can be as sparse or as detailed as you like.
Here are some sample offers, to give you an idea of what they could look like*:
*Your requests/offers don’t have to follow the exact format of the samples provided. They’re just there to get you started.
Am I allowed to request/offer more than one pairing/fandom?
You're welcome to request and offer as many pairings in as many fandoms as you like, provided that they fit within the 10 request and offer slots you'll be allotted on the sign-up form.
I only write [insert character/ship here]. Do I have to offer or request more than one character/ship?
For the moment, I am allowing participants to only offer to write one character or ship. If this proves too difficult when time comes for matching, I'll reach out to participants who have only offered to write one character/ship and require that they provide two more options to ensure that everyone in the exchange receives a gift. Overall, I would encourage you to at least offer more than one character or pairing, even if you only request one, as variety makes my job considerably simpler. You can limit your requests to a single character or pairing if you'd like, but be aware that it may make pairing you with a writer more difficult.
There's some stuff I really don't like. Will I have the option to request that my writer excludes those things and that I don't have to write them?
Of course! There will be a DNW option in both the requests and offers portions of the sign-up form that allows you to specify any content you don't want to see or include in both the fic you write and the fic you receive.
How are assignments generated?
This year, because I anticipate the exchange being pretty small, yours truly will be matching by hand.
What does "default" mean?
If you don't think you'll be able to finish your story by the deadline, let me know and you will default on your assignment, which will then be awarded to someone else as a pinch hit.
Am I going to get in trouble if I default?
Nope! Life happens, and the holidays can get hectic. I would request that you be realistic about your schedule and capabilities to let me know that you're going to default by the default deadline so I don't have to scramble to ensure that all recipients receive a fic, but if you elect to sign up next year, when I hope to run the exchange again, you will not be penalized for defaulting.
How do I claim a pinch hit?
After the default deadline, all pinch hits will be posted here on the community, where you'll be able to claim them via screened comment on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Where can I find the collection?
I'll drop a link to the collection here once it's open to post in, and will make a separate post on the Heavy Artillery Dreamwidth community as well. A master list will also be provided here in the community once the collection goes live.
Rules are subject to change or expand at any time as necessary to ensure that this event remains fun and inclusive. Having said that, rules will not change without an explanation or notice. Likewise, nobody will be punished for breaking the rules without the same consideration. If you have questions about any existing rules or need clarification on anything, you're welcome to reach out to me at any time.
1. Don't be a dick. Pretty straightforward, right?
2. Make sure your fic is appropriately tagged. Yes, this includes the option not to tag, so long as you appropriately apply "Author Chose Not to Use Archive Warnings," etc.
3. No kink shaming. That includes within your requests and your DNW list. Keep it civil or get booted.
4. No prioritizing requests. Basically, don’t list out which of your requests you want most and which you want least, as it can make matching tricky.
5. Do not troll fill or purposefully, maliciously include your recipient's Do-Not-Wants in the gift fic you provide for them. Doing so will result in expulsion from all future Heavy Artillery fic events and potentially blacklisting from the community itself.
6. Do not post your fic to the collection unless it could reasonably be construed as finished. You're welcome to edit or expand your fic until the collection goes live, but I ask that you not post an unfinished work. If you're worried about missing the default deadline but still think you might be able to finish your fic, let me know and I'll do my best to work something out with you.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or if you require clarification on anything.
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