Admin Post: 2023-2024 Schedule

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UPDATE: Order reversal back to writer→artist
Since last year was a reverse bang, we're back to the typical ordering for this year's mini bang, which means writers will create first! All writers welcome!

The same as the first mini bang, the minimum word count to participate is 4000. I've decided to remove the upper limit cap, but please do not take this as a challenge to write 100k in 3 months ;).

I'm really looking forward to this year and thinking about making some swanky internet swag for people to show off this year (in addition to any creations they create)! Thank you everyone for the THIRD year of this event! I'm so glad I get the joy of coordinating this cool little event for a wonderful community again this year.

<3 Whim

2023/24 Calendar:

• Sign-ups: Nov 1-30 (writers may start immediately)
• Check-in #1 (writers only): Dec 21-23
  
  • Writers should have at least 1/3 of their draft completed.
• Check-in #2 (writers w/ claim pitch): Jan 31-Feb 2
  
  • Writers should have 2/3 of their draft completed in addition to a detailed summary to share for artist claims.
  • This is also considered the drop out deadline for writers. You are expected to finish out the mini bang beyond this point, and you may not be allowed to participate next year if you drop out once you're assigned a partner.
• Claims: Feb 3-4
• Claims assigned: Feb 5/6
• Artist WIP share: Feb 16-17
  • Artists will share their work in progress on Discord or through email. This is also a good time to give or receive feedback from your fellow artists and just generally bask in each other's greatness!
  • This is the deadline for artists to drop out of the mini bang. You are expected to finish out the mini bang beyond this point, and you may not be allowed to participate next year if you drop out past this point.
• Check-in #3 (artists and writers): Feb 25-27
  
  • Both writers and artists should be nearing completion for their pieces. This is the final check in before posting.
• Posting prep: Mar 7-9
  
  • All fics must be completed and scheduled to post to the AO3 collection.
  • Artists must decide on where their final piece will be posted and communicate this with their partner.
  • Partners must decide on a posting date so the post schedule can be finalized. Partners should also chat about how they'd like to credit each other along with their work. In the past, some artists are alright with having their art reposted on AO3 on the writer's fic while others may prefer a link to their own page with their work.
  • Writers may also post their works to other platforms, but AO3 is still the easiest way to host collections at the moment.
• Posting: Mar 10-16
  
  • Writers and artists will make their pieces go live! Remember to take a look at your fellow mini bangers pieces too and appreciate everyone's hard work!

If you already know you’re interested in participating this year and would like to join our Discord community, please send a message via Dreamwidth or email ygorarepairs@gmail.com. You do not need to join Discord in order to participate, but will need to have a point of contact for your partner and check-ins.

I will be making an update once sign ups actually open, but by no means is this stopping anyone from getting a head start and planning some ideas for this year.

Feel free to reach out with any questions! I look forward to another bang!