#but I made sure the prompts are appropriate for our southern hemisphere pals

[magpiefngrl]

2021 Summer Writin' Challenge (multifandom/OF)

The challenge is to write a fic/ficlet/drabble each week for 8 weeks (starting Monday 28 June and ending Sunday 22 August) based on a combination of prompt + up to three items from 3 different categories (Tropes, Craft, Character/Object).

I'm interested! Tell me more!

There's a spreadsheet. Click here and make a copy for your own use.

The idea is that, once you choose a prompt, the Trope can inspire the plot or theme, the Character/Object category might give you some further plot inspiration or a character to use, and the Craft is a chance for you to stretch your writing skills. By the end of the challenge you'll have written 8 pieces of writing, which will all showcase different tropes or craft elements.

3 Levels of Challenge:

Playful: Prompt + 1 item from a category (any)

Example: Prompt + Trope (Rain + Fake Dating), or Prompt + Craft (Rain + 2nd POV), or Prompt + Character/Object (Rain + Vampire).

Badass: Prompt + 2 items (from 2 different categories)

Example: The ocean + 2nd POV + silver bracelet

Hardcore: Prompt + 3 items (1 from each category)

Example: Salt + fake dating + epistolary + neon lights

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Rules:

You can make your choice any way you want, throw dice, use a random number generator, or settle on whichever combination is more inspiring to you each time.

BUT: Once you use an item from any category, you can't use it again.

(this means the challenge will be harder as you go on :)) Perhaps start with harder things for you so you can leave some easy items for later)

ALSO: You can't use 2 items from the same category. If you want to do prompt + 2-3 items, they have to be from different categories. (Or, if you have an idea for a story that includes 2 tropes (or objects etc), you can write your story but you can only count one of them as being used for the challenge.)

Please include the combination you've used in your Author's Notes. I love seeing people's creativity in the way they interpret prompts.

You don't have to stick to the same level throughout the summer, if you don't want to. You can go Playful one week, Hardcore the other.

The deadline for each work is on the Sunday of each week so 4/7, 11/7, 18/7, 25/7, 1/8 and so on. You're free to post your writing earlier in the week if you wish, but pls stick to one story per week. A marathon, not a sprint :)

FAQ

Where can I post my writing?

Tumblr (tag: 2021 Summer Writin), AO3 (AO3 Collection here) or anywhere you want.

I'm busy in July. Can I jump in later?

You sure can!

What happens if I can't write a story every week?

Er....nothing. This is for fun :))

What if I want to write more than 8 fics or wish to continue using these prompts for inspiration for longer?

No problem, I'll be delighted if people are so inspired!

Can I write about my obscure OTP?

The challenge is open to all fandoms, all ships and Original Fic too.

I'm a minor. Can I take part?

If you're under 18, feel free to make a copy of the spreadsheet for your own use (and I hope you find it inspiring and challenging), but please don't upload your writing in the collection as it'll contain adult works.

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My thanks to @glittering-git and @phd-mama for their help in brainstorming <3

Go forth and create!

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