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Three Little Words: The incredibly simple (and not at all complicated) Weir/Zelenka Thing-a-Thon
What it is
A challenge/gift exchange open to fans of the Weir/Zelenka who want to see more of that pairing. It's open to fanfic writers and fanartists, which is why it's a 'Thing-a-Thon' rather than a 'Fic-a-Thon'. I wanted to open it to as many fans of that pairing as possible, regardless of their spheres of interest in terms of fanworks.
The exchange is based around the principle of 'three little words'. Everyone making a request gives a three word prompt. The person assigned to meet that request uses those three words as a prompt.
What it isn't
- incredibly complicated
- open to other pairings.
How it works
You sign up below, giving an indication of what you are willing to offer fanwork wise and what you would like in exchange, together with a three word prompt. Everyone else signs up, offering fanworks too and making their own requests.
I mix and match requests and assign you someone to create for.
The deadline approaches. You panic.
The big day arrives. You post your work in your LJ or on your webpage.
I make a post and ask you to comment, linking to your work and saying who it's for. No one comments and I panic. Then they do and I update my post with the links.
Why three little words?
One of the common complaints I've seen about ficathons and the like is that requests are too detailed or prescriptive, making life difficult for the person assigned the requester. I figure that since this is a fairly easy Thing-a-Thon - it's only one pairing after all - I'd make it even simpler.
Besides, three little words can be very important. ;)
What if I don't want something, like deathfic or non-con?
You'll also get to give an indication of one thing you would like in three words or less, and one thing you would not like in three words or less. Again, we're trying to stop requests being too prescriptive while at least giving your assigned writer/artist something to work with.
What do I offer?
At minimum, everyone signs up to provide one of the following for their assignee:
- one piece of fanfiction of at least 1,000 words in length
- one piece of fanart
- ten user icons.
You can offer any combination of these, but you will only be asked to provide one. For example:
Fan A offers fanfiction, fanart or usericons.
Fan B would like fanfiction or fanart.
Fan A is assigned to create something for Fan B and creates either a piece of fanfiction or a piece of fanart, using the given three word prompts. If you're producing fanfiction, you should include the three words within your story. If you're producing fanart or usericons, you may use them as inspiration rather than directly including them in the work if you wish.
When does it have to be done by?
Sign ups are open until Friday 26 May.
Assignments will be sent out by Monday 29 May.
Works are due Saturday 15 July. That's July 2006. That gives you almost seven weeks.
Cool. What do I need to do?
Comment below in the following format:
Name/livejournal:
e-mail address:
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Three little words: e.g. rain, flail, fly
One thing you would like, in three words or less: e.g. 'a happy ending'
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: e.g. 'everybody dies, omg!'
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Would you be willing to pinch hit? This means would you be interested in stepping in if someone else has to drop out, and fill in the gap so that no one is left without something nice on the day. If you think you can do that, please let me know.
What if I can't complete my assignment on time?
First of all, please give it your best shot. It's really not fair if someone signs up, delivers their promised assigment and then discovers that the person assigned to provide something for them has dropped out.
That being said, if there's no helping it, please let me know as soon as possible. The earlier you can let me know, the more time I have to find someone to step into the breach (pinch hit).
What if I don't have a livejournal? What if I don't have a webpage?
If you don't have a livejournal, you can still play. Just provide your e-mail address and I'll send the assignment there. When the day arrives you can either send me the link to your work if it's posted to the web or send it to me, and I'll post it to my livejournal under your name.
See? Incredibly simple and not at all complicated.
What it is
A challenge/gift exchange open to fans of the Weir/Zelenka who want to see more of that pairing. It's open to fanfic writers and fanartists, which is why it's a 'Thing-a-Thon' rather than a 'Fic-a-Thon'. I wanted to open it to as many fans of that pairing as possible, regardless of their spheres of interest in terms of fanworks.
The exchange is based around the principle of 'three little words'. Everyone making a request gives a three word prompt. The person assigned to meet that request uses those three words as a prompt.
What it isn't
- incredibly complicated
- open to other pairings.
How it works
You sign up below, giving an indication of what you are willing to offer fanwork wise and what you would like in exchange, together with a three word prompt. Everyone else signs up, offering fanworks too and making their own requests.
I mix and match requests and assign you someone to create for.
The deadline approaches. You panic.
The big day arrives. You post your work in your LJ or on your webpage.
I make a post and ask you to comment, linking to your work and saying who it's for. No one comments and I panic. Then they do and I update my post with the links.
Why three little words?
One of the common complaints I've seen about ficathons and the like is that requests are too detailed or prescriptive, making life difficult for the person assigned the requester. I figure that since this is a fairly easy Thing-a-Thon - it's only one pairing after all - I'd make it even simpler.
Besides, three little words can be very important. ;)
What if I don't want something, like deathfic or non-con?
You'll also get to give an indication of one thing you would like in three words or less, and one thing you would not like in three words or less. Again, we're trying to stop requests being too prescriptive while at least giving your assigned writer/artist something to work with.
What do I offer?
At minimum, everyone signs up to provide one of the following for their assignee:
- one piece of fanfiction of at least 1,000 words in length
- one piece of fanart
- ten user icons.
You can offer any combination of these, but you will only be asked to provide one. For example:
Fan A offers fanfiction, fanart or usericons.
Fan B would like fanfiction or fanart.
Fan A is assigned to create something for Fan B and creates either a piece of fanfiction or a piece of fanart, using the given three word prompts. If you're producing fanfiction, you should include the three words within your story. If you're producing fanart or usericons, you may use them as inspiration rather than directly including them in the work if you wish.
When does it have to be done by?
Sign ups are open until Friday 26 May.
Assignments will be sent out by Monday 29 May.
Works are due Saturday 15 July. That's July 2006. That gives you almost seven weeks.
Cool. What do I need to do?
Comment below in the following format:
Name/livejournal:
e-mail address:
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Three little words: e.g. rain, flail, fly
One thing you would like, in three words or less: e.g. 'a happy ending'
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: e.g. 'everybody dies, omg!'
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Would you be willing to pinch hit? This means would you be interested in stepping in if someone else has to drop out, and fill in the gap so that no one is left without something nice on the day. If you think you can do that, please let me know.
What if I can't complete my assignment on time?
First of all, please give it your best shot. It's really not fair if someone signs up, delivers their promised assigment and then discovers that the person assigned to provide something for them has dropped out.
That being said, if there's no helping it, please let me know as soon as possible. The earlier you can let me know, the more time I have to find someone to step into the breach (pinch hit).
What if I don't have a livejournal? What if I don't have a webpage?
If you don't have a livejournal, you can still play. Just provide your e-mail address and I'll send the assignment there. When the day arrives you can either send me the link to your work if it's posted to the web or send it to me, and I'll post it to my livejournal under your name.
See? Incredibly simple and not at all complicated.
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From:
no subject
e-mail address: davechicken at gmail dot com
What type of media you would like: Fic or fanart preferrably
Three little words: Linguists love learning...
One thing you would like, in three words or less: Geeky, mutual interests
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: Unrequited love, omg?
What are you offering in exchange: Fic first, but I'm willing to do fanart if there's a space needed
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Sure
From:
no subject
e-mail address: moonlettuce @ livejournal.com
What type of media you would like: fic or fanart, please
Three little words: ocean, sky, puddlejumper
One thing you would like, in three words or less: Elizabeth's day off
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: character death, omg *grin*
What are you offering in exchange: fic or fanart - although you're probably better in going for the fic ;)
Would you be willing to pinch hit? I doubt I'd have time, but if I do, I can let you know nearer the time :D
From:
no subject
e-mail address: reginabellatrix @ creativemachinations.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics (I'm easy.)
Three little words: giddy, connection, worship
One thing you would like, in three words or less: happy fluff
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: crack
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction, or userpics
Would you be willing to pinch hit? no
From:
no subject
E-mail address: darkladyrevan [at] gmail [dot] com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction
Three little words: Hope, refuge, sunset
One thing you would like, in three words or less: A happy ending
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: Excessive angst
What are you offering in exchange: Fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Yes, if necessary
From:
no subject
e-mail address: swinggirl3 at yahoo dot com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Three little words: birthday, sunshine, surprise
One thing you would like, in three words or less: include John, Rodney
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: no deathfic please
What are you offering in exchange: fanart and/or userpics
Would you be willing to pinch hit? I'm not sure whether or not I'll have the time, but if the need arises, I'd be willing to if I can.
From:
no subject
e-mail address: linaerys@livejournal.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction
One thing you would like, in three words or less: jealousy, on top
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: death of anyone
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? I could possibly manage one additional entry
From:
no subject
Three little words: perspicacity, jealousy, screwdriver
One thing you would like, in three words or less: radek in charge
Sorry for the confusion
From:
no subject
Name/livejournal:
e-mail address: mierac@hotmail.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction
Three little words: lambent, kindle, illuminate
One thing you would like, in three words or less:Elizabeth in love
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: Absolutely no John/Rodney
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? yes
From:
no subject
e-mail address: uilos_oiolosse@yahoo.com
What type of media you would like: fanfiction or fanart
Three little words: tender, sweet, poignant
One thing you would like, in three words or less: any first moment
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: no one dies!
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? yes
From: (Anonymous)
no subject
e-mail address: iniquitouslibra@hotmail.com
What type of media you would like: Anything :)
Three little words: Duty, passion, longing.
One thing you would like, in three words or less: Hope and optimism.
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: Sap, sap, sap ;)
What are you offering in exchange: Fanart.
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Sure.
From:
no subject
e-mail address: jacklemmon at livejournal.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Three little words: copious, circular, centered
One thing you would like, in three words or less: hope
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: character death
What are you offering in exchange: fanart and/or userpics
Would you be willing to pinch hit? no
From:
no subject
E-mail address: settiai@gmail.com
What type of media you would like: fanfiction or fanart
Three little words: friendship, rain, alone
One thing you would like, in three words or less: in the beginning
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: any major angst
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Possibly. It depends on my work schedule.
From:
no subject
e-mail address: pouncer77 at hotmail dot com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction or fanart
Three little words: portcullis, cordial, cashmere
One thing you would like, in three words or less: history and connection
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: too much strife
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Yes
From:
no subject
e-mail address: roaring mice at yahoo dot com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction
Three little words: ocean, rain, clouds
One thing you would like, in three words or less: pre-ship, friendship
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: porn
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Possibly
From:
no subject
e-mail address: docmichelle at gmail dot com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction or fanart
Three little words: shimmer lull fleck
One thing you would like, in three words or less: hope
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: deathfic, crack, McShep!bashing
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Probably
From:
no subject
e-mail address: alyseci5 at gmail dot com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction or fanart
Three little words: soar, swoop, faith
One thing you would like, in three words or less: rooted in canon
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: unhappy ending
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction, fanart, userpics
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Yes.
From:
no subject
e-mail address:libra_traveller@yahoo.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Three little words: sleep, dance, birds
One thing you would like, in three words or less: loving care
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: pregnancy
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? No.
From:
no subject
e-mail address: ballroom_baby05@yahoo.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart, or userpics
Three little words: smile, sun, hug
One thing you would like, in three words or less: cuddling
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: death, whumping
What are you offering in exchange: Fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Sure!
From:
no subject
e-mail address: manager@cinci.rr.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction
Three little words: Thing of beauty
One thing you would like, in three words or less: Wistful
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: Death, sap, whumping
What are you offering in exchange: Fanart
Would you be willing to pinch hit? No
From:
no subject
e-mail address: maribouquet@gmail.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction, fanart and/or userpics
Three little words: breath, light, scent
One thing you would like, in three words or less: Surprising sexual prowess.
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: Office sex.
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit?: No.
From:
*slides in under the wire*
e-mail address: wordplay.lj@gmail.com
What type of media you would like: Fanfiction OR fanart
Three little words: mature, peace, surprise
One thing you would like, in three words or less: A first time
One thing you would not like, in three words or less: ending without hope
What are you offering in exchange: fanfiction
Would you be willing to pinch hit? Likely