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12months_challengeIf you have got any questions about the challenge, the community, or other various related things, this is where you will ask them!
I will answer them right here as they come up, so here we go:
How long do I have to post my fic?: You have until fifteen minutes after the deadline for that month's theme, and that deadline will always be 11:59 PM Central Time (9:59 PM Pacific Time, 10:59 PM Mountain Time, 12:59 AM Eastern Time, 5:59 AM Coordinated Universal Time...any other time zones I need to note?) on the last day of the month. That means you can work on it all month if you like, so long as it's posted before fifteen minutes after the deadline.
Can I write something with mature/spoiler-tastic content?: Yes, you can! All I ask of you is that you tag it appropriately. Mature content should be tagged in the comment subject line with [MA] (this is not necessary during Pornovember, though) and spoilers with [S]. This makes it easier to see at a glance if something is porny or might ruin something for someone else!
How long does something have to have been out to no longer need the spoiler tag?: I have discussed this with many people, and have decided on eight months, to strike a happy medium between the many opinions I've received.
Can I write more than one fic for a theme?: Absolutely! Write as many as you like. As long as you get it in before the deadline, you are free to let your imagination and creativity bottle spill all over!
Is there a wordcount limit?: It is likely best to write at least 100 words - that is, a drabble - but you can write as much or as little as you prefer. I won't yell at you for it; $deity knows how hard it can be to get words out sometimes.
Do I have to write something fandom-specific?: Nope! Feel free to write an original idea - in fact, one of our themed months deals with nothing but original fiction.
If I write for one challenge, am I then locked into writing for all of them?: Nope! You can write as strikes your fancy. If you only want to write for one challenge, that's fine. If you want to write for all of them, also fine. Half of them - a third - a fourth - that's also fine. There's no commitment!
How do I describe my fic when I'm posting it?: Please describe it with the fandom (if applicable - if it's original fiction, then just say "original"), pairing (if applicable) or character(s) involved, and a short summary or prompt if you feel so inclined. Example, pulling a random game from my shelf: Star Ocean: The Last Hope - Edge/Reimi - a day out for lunch.
Where do I post my fic?: Post it as a comment to the challenge post!
[New] Do pairing fics have to involve a romantic pairing?: They do not! Platonic pairings can be written for too - just use an & instead of a / (i.e. Noctis & Luna vs. Noctis/Luna) to signify that.
[New] Can I post a chapter of a work in progress, if it fits the challenge?: Yes! As long as the chapter itself is not incomplete, post away. I just ask that you note the whole thing overall is a work in progress.
Can I tell other people about this challenge?: Of course you can! Spread the word as far and wide as you feel the need. The more, the merrier!
Feel free to ask about anything else I've not answered here!
I will answer them right here as they come up, so here we go:
How long do I have to post my fic?: You have until fifteen minutes after the deadline for that month's theme, and that deadline will always be 11:59 PM Central Time (9:59 PM Pacific Time, 10:59 PM Mountain Time, 12:59 AM Eastern Time, 5:59 AM Coordinated Universal Time...any other time zones I need to note?) on the last day of the month. That means you can work on it all month if you like, so long as it's posted before fifteen minutes after the deadline.
Can I write something with mature/spoiler-tastic content?: Yes, you can! All I ask of you is that you tag it appropriately. Mature content should be tagged in the comment subject line with [MA] (this is not necessary during Pornovember, though) and spoilers with [S]. This makes it easier to see at a glance if something is porny or might ruin something for someone else!
How long does something have to have been out to no longer need the spoiler tag?: I have discussed this with many people, and have decided on eight months, to strike a happy medium between the many opinions I've received.
Can I write more than one fic for a theme?: Absolutely! Write as many as you like. As long as you get it in before the deadline, you are free to let your imagination and creativity bottle spill all over!
Is there a wordcount limit?: It is likely best to write at least 100 words - that is, a drabble - but you can write as much or as little as you prefer. I won't yell at you for it; $deity knows how hard it can be to get words out sometimes.
Do I have to write something fandom-specific?: Nope! Feel free to write an original idea - in fact, one of our themed months deals with nothing but original fiction.
If I write for one challenge, am I then locked into writing for all of them?: Nope! You can write as strikes your fancy. If you only want to write for one challenge, that's fine. If you want to write for all of them, also fine. Half of them - a third - a fourth - that's also fine. There's no commitment!
How do I describe my fic when I'm posting it?: Please describe it with the fandom (if applicable - if it's original fiction, then just say "original"), pairing (if applicable) or character(s) involved, and a short summary or prompt if you feel so inclined. Example, pulling a random game from my shelf: Star Ocean: The Last Hope - Edge/Reimi - a day out for lunch.
Where do I post my fic?: Post it as a comment to the challenge post!
[New] Do pairing fics have to involve a romantic pairing?: They do not! Platonic pairings can be written for too - just use an & instead of a / (i.e. Noctis & Luna vs. Noctis/Luna) to signify that.
[New] Can I post a chapter of a work in progress, if it fits the challenge?: Yes! As long as the chapter itself is not incomplete, post away. I just ask that you note the whole thing overall is a work in progress.
Can I tell other people about this challenge?: Of course you can! Spread the word as far and wide as you feel the need. The more, the merrier!
Feel free to ask about anything else I've not answered here!
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Date: 2016-01-02 12:14 am (UTC)Because some things are arguably "spoilers" but the source material has existed for ages and what really is a spoiler in that case --?
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Date: 2016-01-02 12:21 am (UTC)Answer's probably somewhere down the middle in this instance --?
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Date: 2016-01-02 12:35 am (UTC)After a point people need to just deal, imo --
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Date: 2016-01-02 12:34 am (UTC)8-12 months depending on popularity. If something is super popular, like say the new Star Wars movie, then 8 months, because everyone will have immediately flocked to it and there are not likely to be many people who will be able to be spoiled. On the other hand, something less popular will have less people coming to it, and they will do so more slowly, so the chance of being spoiled hangs on a bit longer. Does that make sense?
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Date: 2019-01-19 07:21 am (UTC)Thanks!
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Date: 2022-01-06 12:26 am (UTC)I...honestly don't see why not! Maybe make a note it's a work in progress, but as long as the chapter you post isn't incomplete, I say it counts!
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