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2015 Merlin Holidays Schedule and Info
We are happy to announce that sign-ups for the 2015 Merlin Holidays Exchange Fest will open in just a few days:
Monday, September 14, at 10 a.m. EDT/2 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. BST.
Sign-ups will close at 10 a.m. EDT/2 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. BST on Saturday, September 19, or whenever we get an even number of participants.
Please note that sign-ups and matching (and all posting) will once again be through AO3 this year! If you need an AO3 account, please obtain one prior to sign-ups. We can help you with an invite if you need one.
This is an anonymous exchange fest for Merlin fandom. All pairings and ratings are welcome! Below you will find community rules and the schedule. This is not a sign-up post. This is an information post so you can decide if this fest is for you!
1. All participants must be at least 18 years of age. No exceptions.
2. This fest has a limit of 40 writers, and artists are unlimited. Sign ups will take place through AO3. Don’t worry, we’ll provide a complete guide on to how to sign up!
As the sign-up form has to be submitted by you on AO3, we can't do proxy sign ups the way we have before. However, what we will do is the following:
When sign ups open, someone can comment to our LJ post with A) your username and B) the time at which you're able to fill in the sign ups (you will have to be able to fill in the sign-up form before sign ups close on September 19) and we will hold a spot for you. If you are completely unavailable in this window of time, please contact us.
3. This is a fanwork exchange, which means that you will sign up to create a gift work (art or fic) for another participant based on their prompts. In return, yet another participant will create a gift work for you based on your prompts. Then everyone celebrates!
4. For your request:
You must submit 3-5 distinct prompts for your gift creator to work with. You can give as much or as little detail as you like, but please try to strike a balance between giving your creator enough to work with versus overwhelming them and restricting their creativity.
You must choose whether you would like to receive fic, art, or either.
You must choose which eras you would like to see used for your gift.
You must choose at least one genre tag indicating what types of fic/art you’d like to receive (e.g., fluff, angst, adventure, etc.).
You must choose some freeform tags indicating various tropes or kinks that you would enjoy seeing in your gift (a minimum of 3, a maximum of 20)
You must indicate any tropes/kinks/genres that you absolutely would not enjoy seeing in your gift -- if you don’t indicate it here, it’s fair game!
4. For your offer:
You must choose whether you would like to create fic, art, or either.
You must choose at least one pairing you are willing to write or create art for.
You must choose the ratings and eras you would be willing to create.
You must choose at least one genre tag indicating what types of fic/art you feel willing and able to create (e.g., fluff, angst, adventure, etc.).
You must choose some freeform tags indicating various tropes or kinks that you would enjoy writing or creating art for (a minimum of 3, a maximum of 20).
You must indicate any tropes/kinks/genres that you absolutely would not want to write or create art for.
5. You cannot choose the person for whom you will create a fanwork. You will be assigned a recipient via email after matching is complete. You will also be able to find your assignment on your AO3 dashboard.
6. All fics must be at least 1,000 words. Fanvids must be at least 45 seconds long. Fanarts must be a complete piece and more than a sketch or preview (lines inked or seams blended). Gif sets must include at least 8 gifs that tie together to tell a story. All graphics should have some element of storytelling. There is no upper limit as to length or quality.
7. You do not have to use all of the prompts or tags listed in your assignment (that would get messy fast!) Just focus on creating something you think your recipient would enjoy!
6. All fanworks must be able to stand on their own and not be part of another series or a sequel/prequel to other works by the same fan.
7. All works must be cleaned up and beta-ed. Please do not thank your beta(s) by name in your notes until after the reveals to preserve anonymity.
8. The moderators reserve the right to return any fanwork for revision if they feel it does not meet the recipient's request, or does not meet the quality standards (beta-ed and cleaned-up).
9. You will post your work to the Merlin Holidays collection on AO3 on or before the due date (see schedule). If you need an extension, you may request one no sooner than one week before the due date. If you know you will not be able to complete your assignment, please use the AO3 default button as soon as possible to give us time to find a pinch hitter for your recipient.
10. All fanworks posted to the collection will be exclusive to Merlin Holidays until the names of the creators have been revealed. Please do not post them elsewhere on the Internet until that time.
2015 Schedule
Sign-ups open: Monday, September 14 (10AM EDT/2PM GMT/3PM BST)
Sign-ups close: Saturday, September 19 (10AM EDT/2PM GMT/3PM BST)
Assignments out: Tuesday, September 22
Fanworks Due: Sunday, November 30
Posting begins: Monday, December 12
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merlin_holidays begin Sept 14 at 10 am Eastern
Copy and paste to help us spread the word! Or reblog our post on Tumblr!
Monday, September 14, at 10 a.m. EDT/2 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. BST.
Sign-ups will close at 10 a.m. EDT/2 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. BST on Saturday, September 19, or whenever we get an even number of participants.
Please note that sign-ups and matching (and all posting) will once again be through AO3 this year! If you need an AO3 account, please obtain one prior to sign-ups. We can help you with an invite if you need one.
This is an anonymous exchange fest for Merlin fandom. All pairings and ratings are welcome! Below you will find community rules and the schedule. This is not a sign-up post. This is an information post so you can decide if this fest is for you!
1. All participants must be at least 18 years of age. No exceptions.
2. This fest has a limit of 40 writers, and artists are unlimited. Sign ups will take place through AO3. Don’t worry, we’ll provide a complete guide on to how to sign up!
As the sign-up form has to be submitted by you on AO3, we can't do proxy sign ups the way we have before. However, what we will do is the following:
When sign ups open, someone can comment to our LJ post with A) your username and B) the time at which you're able to fill in the sign ups (you will have to be able to fill in the sign-up form before sign ups close on September 19) and we will hold a spot for you. If you are completely unavailable in this window of time, please contact us.
3. This is a fanwork exchange, which means that you will sign up to create a gift work (art or fic) for another participant based on their prompts. In return, yet another participant will create a gift work for you based on your prompts. Then everyone celebrates!
4. For your request:
You must submit 3-5 distinct prompts for your gift creator to work with. You can give as much or as little detail as you like, but please try to strike a balance between giving your creator enough to work with versus overwhelming them and restricting their creativity.
You must choose whether you would like to receive fic, art, or either.
You must choose which eras you would like to see used for your gift.
You must choose at least one genre tag indicating what types of fic/art you’d like to receive (e.g., fluff, angst, adventure, etc.).
You must choose some freeform tags indicating various tropes or kinks that you would enjoy seeing in your gift (a minimum of 3, a maximum of 20)
You must indicate any tropes/kinks/genres that you absolutely would not enjoy seeing in your gift -- if you don’t indicate it here, it’s fair game!
4. For your offer:
You must choose whether you would like to create fic, art, or either.
You must choose at least one pairing you are willing to write or create art for.
You must choose the ratings and eras you would be willing to create.
You must choose at least one genre tag indicating what types of fic/art you feel willing and able to create (e.g., fluff, angst, adventure, etc.).
You must choose some freeform tags indicating various tropes or kinks that you would enjoy writing or creating art for (a minimum of 3, a maximum of 20).
You must indicate any tropes/kinks/genres that you absolutely would not want to write or create art for.
5. You cannot choose the person for whom you will create a fanwork. You will be assigned a recipient via email after matching is complete. You will also be able to find your assignment on your AO3 dashboard.
6. All fics must be at least 1,000 words. Fanvids must be at least 45 seconds long. Fanarts must be a complete piece and more than a sketch or preview (lines inked or seams blended). Gif sets must include at least 8 gifs that tie together to tell a story. All graphics should have some element of storytelling. There is no upper limit as to length or quality.
7. You do not have to use all of the prompts or tags listed in your assignment (that would get messy fast!) Just focus on creating something you think your recipient would enjoy!
6. All fanworks must be able to stand on their own and not be part of another series or a sequel/prequel to other works by the same fan.
7. All works must be cleaned up and beta-ed. Please do not thank your beta(s) by name in your notes until after the reveals to preserve anonymity.
8. The moderators reserve the right to return any fanwork for revision if they feel it does not meet the recipient's request, or does not meet the quality standards (beta-ed and cleaned-up).
9. You will post your work to the Merlin Holidays collection on AO3 on or before the due date (see schedule). If you need an extension, you may request one no sooner than one week before the due date. If you know you will not be able to complete your assignment, please use the AO3 default button as soon as possible to give us time to find a pinch hitter for your recipient.
10. All fanworks posted to the collection will be exclusive to Merlin Holidays until the names of the creators have been revealed. Please do not post them elsewhere on the Internet until that time.
Sign-ups open: Monday, September 14 (10AM EDT/2PM GMT/3PM BST)
Sign-ups close: Saturday, September 19 (10AM EDT/2PM GMT/3PM BST)
Assignments out: Tuesday, September 22
Fanworks Due: Sunday, November 30
Posting begins: Monday, December 12
Sign-ups for
merlin_holidays begin Sept 14 at 10 am Eastern Copy and paste to help us spread the word! Or reblog our post on Tumblr!
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So excited!!
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gimmy!!! :D
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