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Seen the flashy banners? Wondering what this thing is all about?
Well, here's the skinny...
What is it?
It's a ficathon. A fic and art fest, where traditionally people submit prompts, then other people claim them (like a kink meme, but a little more formal). And at the end a masterlist will go up, to preserve the results for future generations to enjoy.
But this fest has a twist: it's a rareathon! That means it's all about rarepairs; so if you've never tried writing/drawing one before, here's your chance. ;)
What's the occasion?
To ring in the return of new episodes, of course! Hence the name: The Back to Dethklok Mini Rareathon (or "Back to Klok" for short). But truth be told, I've wanted to do a rarepair ficathon for a long time... this just proved the perfect excuse.
Why call it a "mini" ficathon?
Because you only get about a month to write and draw your submissions; that way, the masterlist can go up on
And what the heck is a rarepair, anyway?
A pairing that's rare, duh. For the purposes of this fest, a rarepair is anything other than:
Toki/Skwisgaar
Nathan/Toki
Nathan/Toki/Skwisgaar
Charles/Pickles
Charles/Nathan
Nathan/Pickles
Charles/Nathan/Pickles
Pickles/Tony
Everything else is fair game (including canon pairings like Nathan/Rebecca), as long as you use characters from the show. I have nothing against OCs... but OC pairings are not what this particular fest is all about, sorry.
Do you just hate popular pairings?
Not at all! In fact, Toki/Skwisgaar and Charles/Pickles are two of my OTPs. But I believe that rarepairs are just as deserving of being recognized and celebrated — and that's what this fest is all about.
So, I'm not allowed to use ANY of the above pairings, or pairings with OCs?
You can still have them as side pairings, or as part of a threesome/moresome. Just don't let them steal focus.
What will you do if I break the rules? Or if I sign up but never submit anything?
Nothing. This isn't a formal gift exchange, so I'm not going make you edit your submission if it doesn't meet the requirements, or chase you down if you're a no-show. I'm just providing the idea for this thing, but the rest is up to you guys.
If you completely ignore the rules, though, then your submission probably won't appear on the masterlist. That's only fair.
Okay, this sounds fun. How do I play?
You can either submit a prompt, or claim one... or both! Here's how:
Step 1: If you have an awesome idea for a rarepair fic or fanart, go HERE and submit it as a prompt (ETA: prompt submissions are now closed). You can submit a prompt even if you don't plan on claiming one — in fact, I highly encourage it! The more prompts, the better. 8D
Step 2: If you'd like to write or draw something for this fest, go HERE to check out the prompts and claim one. You may only claim one prompt at a time; but once you're done, (if there are any more prompts left) feel free to claim another.
Step 3: When you finish, simply post your fic or art anywhere you want, then come back to the claim post and comment with a link to your submission. Please don't forget! Doing this is the only way to ensure your fic or art is included in the masterlist.
But why can't I just use my own idea?
You can. I do hope you'll check out the prompts first; but if you don't find one you like, or if we simply run out of them, then you can go HERE and choose from a list of keywords instead. That way the plot and pairing are up to you.
When are submissions due?
Feel free to post your work as soon as you're finished. But if you want it included on the BTK Epic Masterlist of Awesome, try to have it posted by Monday,
What if I'm late?
Things happen, and you might not be able to finish in time... that's understandable. If you're late, you can (and should!) still link me to your submission, and I will add it to the masterlist. WIPs (e.g. part 1 of a multi-part fic) are okay, too.
Are there any requirements or restrictions?
Not really. Any rating, any genre, any kink you might want... it's all welcome! Pretty much the only requirements are: a) that it features a rarepair, and b) if you claim a prompt, try to follow it. Obviously.
Of course, it's recommended that you use a beta reader for fic. But it's your call.
What about minimums?
Fic should be at least 500 words, and art should be more than a quick doodle; beyond that, it's all good. And of course, if you don't quite make it to 500, don't worry. No one's gonna come after you with a nail bat.
Do I have to have a title?
You don't have to, but keep in mind that if you don't, you fic or art will be listed as "Untitled" on the masterlist.
Do I have to link back here when I post my Back to Klok submission?
Please do. That way more people can participate — and later, your readers can find the masterlist and check out everyone else's submissions as well. If you don't know how to link back, or if you're just lazy, you can copy one of the following codes:
Written for Back to Klok.
Drawn for Back to Klok.
Written for the Back to Dethklok Mini Rareathon.
Drawn for the Back to Dethklok Mini Rareathon.
I want to help spread the joy of Back to Klok! What can I do?
You can tell all your friends and neighbors to haul ass down here and claim some prompts! Try doing it with one of these spiffy banners:
I still have questions you haven't answered!
By all means, comment here with any of your questions or concerns, and I'll get right back to you. :)
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(I just wish I could watch the new season! CN was taken out of our cable line-up a while back so I've been totally out of the LOOP! -_- )
(man, that sucks. but they'll probably have the episodes online for at least a week after they air, too...)
by the way, if you know anyone else who might want to get in on this... here's one more chance to spread the word. *cough*nudge*
well, there's still a week left, since i just extended it. might still be enough time to try to write something? definitely enough time to pimp it, at any rate...