Check In

[bbb_mod]

It's a little shy of a month since sign-ups have opened, and we've got 40+ unique people type persons signed up as either primary and/or complement creators. So that's pretty exciting. *throws confetti*

Sign-ups remain open until the draft due date for primary creators, sign-ups for complement creators don't really close, either, but obviously the sooner after claims open, the better. So if you know anyone who was thinking about signing up, please feel free to encourage them.

If you haven't done so, please visit the friending meme and say hello. Comment to other people, introduce yourself, make new friends, help build a community. You can participate in the friending meme even if you're not signed up for the challenge, so don't feel shy.

Our discord server is a great place to commiserate, to talk about plot/progress/ideas/inspiration, to socialize, to get help. There's a channel for productivity sprinting, and daily random questions to discuss just for fun. If you've ever used a messaging program, like Google Chat, AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, or Kik, then using the discord will feel familiar. You can text chat with people who are currently logged in, or leave messages/conversations for others to join once they are logged back in. Send an email to the mod account if you'd like to try it out.

And here's the check in part of the post...

If you are a primary creator, have you settled on a plot/theme/character/pairing/medium/etc?
If you are a complement creator, are you excited to see what the primary creators will come up with?

Leave a comment with your answers!

Comments

[chibifukurou]

I have not settled on a plan fot my primary fanwork yet.

[bbb_mod]

You still have time!

[justtothesea]

I have! I'm making a vid and I knew what the general theme/plot was starting out, but it's funny how much an idea changes when you actually start working on it.

I'm super excited to see what others come up with and to do some complementing art!!

[bbb_mod]

Excellent!

[aethel]

Checking in to say I just signed up! But I do have a theme and medium in mind. I just haven't started it so am not 100% sure how/if it'll work.

[conventionalweapons]

welcome!! i'm sending creative vibes <3

[lady_smutterella]

I have written a grand total of 163 words. I am still not sure why I am doing this.

[s0ckpuppeteer]

i see your 163 and raise you 66 words... setting myself up to fail, i swear

[viciousvenin]

I've written 12k words for my fic!! Wishing everyone (and myself) good luck powering through with finals and all the other things life throws at us. Also, as a complementary creator I am super excited to see what people create. :)

[s0ckpuppeteer]

omg 12k?!? congrats!! good job dude, you are on FIRE.

[s0ckpuppeteer]

Woop! I have settled on a plot and have about 17 pages of notfic so far... just need to get started on the actual ~writing~

[conventionalweapons]

oooh, i can't wait to see what you've come up with!

[conventionalweapons]

i've written 21k of my fic! i'm guessing it's around halfway done :D

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\o/

[akamine_chan]

I have officially started my story, with 300 words written!

[s0ckpuppeteer]

woohoo!

[trojie]

I've got the idea figured out and I've got the first scene down at least!

[bbb_mod]

That is a great start!

[mournful_optimist]

I got kind of derailed by life and lost my inspiration. I do have a pretty thorough outline, and a few thousand words written, so I'm hoping to get back on track one of these days.

[bbb_mod]

Is there anything we can do to help re-find your inspiration?

[doctor_jasley]

I have maybe an idea and 5.5k BUT my brain keeps wanting to change the idea and do something different.

[bbb_mod]

Sometimes brains know what they're talking about.

[doctorkilljoy]

Yup. I am doing a Peterick Star Wars AU. Moohoohaha.

I know everyone is gonna do wicked awesome at this and I look forward to creating a mix!

[bbb_mod]

Have an idea is the first giant step!

[(Anonymous)]

Secondary creator - totally excited!

[bbb_mod]

Yay! Me, too!

[snitchesandtalkers]

I have a pretty solid outline and the first chapter written. 9 to go...

[bbb_mod]

Excellent start!

[emmy_18]

Every year people come up with the BEST stories!!!! I can’t wait to see what amazing things the primary creators are going to do (:

[bbb_mod]

*twirls you*

[momiji_neyuki]

I have a lot going on in my life, but I have the first chapter of mine written. Only 1400+ words, but it is a start. I also have my cover art, plot and characters. Now I just need a beta and I think I will be set. ^-^

[bbb_mod]

Just a reminder that part of the challenge is that someone is going to choose your story to create art/mix/vid/podfic for. So if you (or a friend) have created art outside of the challenge for your fanwork, you will have to refrain from posting it with your story until at least a month after BBB goes live.

[bbb_mod]

*snort*

[(Anonymous)]

I don’t have a concrete plot, but I’ve settled on a pairing, and a prompt. -bluemoongirl99

[bbb_mod]

That's an excellent start!

[acadjonne]

I’m stuck between two ideas and I haven’t really written much of either. Whoops.

[bbb_mod]

Hee. Time to pick a direction and go.

[mswriter07]

Checking in and I've got three ideas I'm mentally trying to get something going. My main pairings are Pete/Patrick (which I might settle on overall) and Ed Sheeran/Patrick. If anyone would like to poke and prod me gently from time to time and/or play beta would be greatly appreciated. You can message me on tumblr at downtherabbitholeposts or my email rollercoaster32@gmail.com. And if anyone needs a cheerleader I'm available. :)

[bbb_mod]

Three ideas is better than none. Maybe. :D

[glowbugthunder]

I have an idea in mind, and I have one sketch down. Right now, I’m just trying to work with it and see what sketch I like best.

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\o/

[rosiedoes]

I have around 4k words written, so far and I'm working very closely with heyginger as we mutually beta each other's work.

The primary is a story I've been... contemplating for quite a while, but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to write it or not. I'm avoiding going into too much detail at present, other than it's Patroh (which is all I write), and it's a kind of happy fic.

I had sworn off ever doing a challenge again, after last year, when I ended up with 70k of a story that literally took over my life and should probably have been about 100k. But then heyginger said she was doing it and I felt left out and she enabled me and here we are.

I've also signed up as a complement creator, and I'm kind of hoping to get her work because I know whatever she does will be fantastic.

[bbb_mod]

4k is a very nice start!

[semi_sweet]

I'm like..... 2.2k into my fic. Not as far as I would want. But here we are. Stressing. Torturing both of my betas with my whining. Ah, I love writing.

[bbb_mod]

Excellent news! Carry on torturing your betas!

[mousefrnk]

I have actually decided to complete a current WIP for this one. I started it for NaNo and it has been left completely untouched since then which means I have about 50k of complete nonsense to pick through and then I have to actually finish it.

[bbb_mod]

*cheers you on*

iwrtbksnttrgds

[(Anonymous)]

I have indeed settled for an story :)