The Bandom Big Bang Challenge

Drafts are due today. As long as it's still the 25th in Alofi, you're good.

If we don't get an email or a draft from you by the end of the 25th, we will assume that you've dropped out of Wave Three. There's no consequences for dropping out, no hard feelings Life happens, and we hope to see you around.

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Okay, the deadline for Wave Three is approaching - so let's get a quick head count. Leave a comment if you are fairly confident you will have a rough draft of at least 10k words by July 25th. You don't have to sign in, just an anon comment of "Yes!" is fine.

Drafts are due on Monday, June 16th. As long as it's still the 16th in Alofi, you're good.

If we don't get an email or a draft from you by the end of the 16th, we will assume that you've dropped out of Wave One. You might want to consider finishing up your story for Wave Three, instead. Either way, there's no consequences for dropping out, no hard feelings Life happens, and we hope to see you around.

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Greeting and salutations! It's your artist!Mod chimneythunder  here, checking in with all you lovely artists and mixers! Obviously, without having any of the actual fic drafts up yet, it’s kinda hard for any of you to have made a start (unless any of you are in current possession of either a TARDIS or Delorian, in which case, are you offering rides and can I come with?) but hopefully you’re all gearing yourselves up in preparation.
We’ll have up a post in the very near future for a reminder on how the claiming process works but for now, to get us all in the mood, I thought I’d pose some questions for you mixers and artists!

Do you go into it knowing that there is a specific type of fic you’d like to provide a mix or art for (e.g. specific pairings, genres or settings) or do you prefer to read all the drafts and see what grabs you?
When it comes down to the actual creating, what process do you like to follow?
What do you like most about creating art or a mix for a fic?

Do you Twitter? Do you need some motivation for getting words down on the page? Then hit up the BBB Twitter for some sprinting.

Ping @bandombigbang and ask for a sprinting session. If any of the mods are up and about, we’ll help you out.

And watch @bandombigbang over the weekends - we’ll be running multiple sprinting sessions.

Hello, awesome peeps!

glitteryv here to talk to y'all about the next phase of bandombigbang. Even though a lot of what I'll mention will refer to writers, there are a few things that do include all fanworks creators.

( So most deffo read on. :) )

So, the idea is pretty simple. Set a timer, turn off or shut down the distractions (I usually close Twitter/Tumblr) and write (or be productive) for a set amount of time. 30 minutes works for a lot of people, others have more success with shorter or longer periods. Most times I find someone to sprint with, so you have a sense of accountability or competition, depending on how you roll.

The purpose of this post is twofold: to find people to sprint with, and to record your word counts if you are sprinting by yourself.

If you're looking for sprinting-partners, reply to the ISO Sprinters comment - mention preferred platform, usual times you are sprinting, how to contact you.

A comment will go up every couple of days to record word counts if you are sprinting on your own - just reply with your results to the most recent comment.

If you want to help out, feel free to cheer on those who are posting their word counts. They will appreciate it. \o/

Hello bandomfolk! Sign-ups are progressing nicely; we'd love to see more people sign up, and we're very excited about the enthusiasm we've been seeing. Thank you.

Since there are so many people who are new to Bandom Big Bang, we thought we'd work on providing some basic information and tips on how to get through BBB season without your brain exploding from stress. Also, motivation and encouragement, which most people find useful.

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