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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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2021 Star Spangled Big Bang
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☆ Posting Begins In Sept!! ☆
The Star Spangled Big Bang is a chance for writers and artists to collaborate and create stories paired with artwork, all of which will focus on the members of Team Cap/Cap Quartet from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which includes Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.
Authors sign up to write stories that are 10k words or longer. Artists then claim stories and create 1 artwork and a banner inspired by them. Creations may be canon, canon divergent, or AU. They must be centered around at least one character from the MCU’s Team Cap/Cap Quartet. All pairings as well as gen fic are welcome.
SCHEDULE
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
FAQ
BETA SIGN-UP FORM
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Artist (plus Artist Pinch Hitter) sign ups for Star Spangled Big Bang 2021 are open now through Friday, 4 June! Sign up and collab on some awesome team cap content!
Event Schedule
Rules & Requirements
FAQ
Artist Sign Up Form
[Comic panel used in this graphic is from Captain America (1968) Issue #310]
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Welcome to the 2021 Star Spangled Big Bang!
The Star Spangled Big Bang is a chance for writers and artists to collaborate and create stories paired with artwork, all of which will focus on the members of Team Cap from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Authors sign up to write stories that are 10k words or longer. Artists then claim stories and create art inspired by them. Creations may be canon, canon divergent, or AU. They must be centered around at least one character from the MCU’s Team Cap/Cap Quartet. All pairings as well as gen fic are welcome.
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Friday 5 March - Author & Artist sign-ups open
Friday 2 April - Author sign-ups close
Friday 21 May - Author Check-in
Friday 4 June - Artist sign-ups close, Author summaries due (5k of fic complete)
Sunday 6 June - Author summaries available for preview
Friday 11 June - Claims open, Partnerships announced
Friday 2 July - Author & Artist Check-in #1
Friday 9 July Sat 17 July - Beta Claims
Friday 6 August - Author & Artist Check-in #2, Posting Date Claims
September - Posting period
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Content Guidelines
Every creation must be centered around one or more characters from the MCU’s Team Cap or the Cap Quartet. This includes Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.
Any and all ratings are welcome, as well any setting, be it canon, canon divergent, or AU. Authors will be able to outline their preferences on rating, do-not-wants, and collaboration interest level if desired so that artists may take that into consideration when choosing what stories they’d like to collab with. 
Please be mindful of portraying marginalized communities respectfully. This page from Writing With Color has a list of blogs and resources that discuss diversity in writing. Any creations that sympathetically portray hate groups or actively promote racism, transphobia, homophobia, etc. will not be accepted.
All fics must be edited, beta read, and legible. All content must be thoroughly and appropriately tagged.
Code of Conduct 
Please be respectful of your fellow participants, including your mods. This event is designed to be inclusive regarding characters, ships, kinks, etc. and therefore we will not allow kinkshaming or ship/character bashing within event spaces. We are a diverse community and will not tolerate any racism, transphobia, homophobia, harassment, or general inappropriate behavior towards the mods or your fellow participants.
We want to ensure that all participants have a comfortable experience within the event. If your content or conduct does not align with the guidelines and the spirit of the bang, we will do everything possible to foster conversation and resolve the issue on a case-by-case basis. However, the final decision on how to proceed will ultimately be up to the mods. Please remember that the mods are fans just like you, doing this for fun in their spare time to share more Team Cap love.
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What sort of content am I committing to if I sign up?
Authors will be required to create one original, cohesive story with a minimum of 10k words (no maximum). Artists will claim one or more stories (depending on the number of sign ups we receive, as well as artist interest) and create one piece inspired by that story. Each collab team will be required to create a banner for the master post as well.
What sort of artwork is acceptable?
All art must be visual, original art. By original art, we mean that the final product must be an original product of the artist. Using photos for reference is fine, and you can use whatever traditional or digital medium you require, so long as the art starts and finishes as your own product. Photo manips are allowed as long as they have been significantly edited, via Photoshop or other programs, to clearly resemble original art. Hit up the mods if you need clarity on an idea.
What ships are allowed?
Any prominent ships featured must include one or more characters from the MCU’s Team Cap or the Cap Quartet (Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.) They may be paired with any other characters, but the Team Cap character(s) should be the main focus of the story. Other than that note, we welcome any and all ships for the main pairings, including polyamorous ships, queerplatonic ships, and genfic. All side pairings are welcome as well.
What canons & universes are allowed?
Any canon or universe is allowed as long as it features one of the specified Team Cap characters. This includes any movies, comic runs, cartoons, etc. as well as non-canon AUs. So, if you wanted to write Planet Hulk Steve or Avengers Assemble Natasha or mermaid Sam, that’s perfectly acceptable!
Are there any age restrictions for participation?
Sorry, but yes. You’ve got to be 18 or over to participate.
Can I use a work that I’ve published previously, or that’s been sitting in my drafts for 3 years?
For this fest, we need all original content, none of which has been published previously. That being said, authors, if you’ve got an outline or a draft that’s been hanging around your WIP folder for too long, now’s the perfect time to dust it off and finish it! Since the art is meant to be inspired by the story, artists must start their work from scratch.
What if a friend and I want to work together?
Writing teams are welcome, but since claims will be anonymous, no author/artist team sign ups will be allowed.
How will claiming work?
Authors will create slides with information on their stories. Claims will take place at the halfway mark, and authors must have a minimum of 5k words written to be considered for claims.
The mods will compile the author submissions anonymously to share with the artists prior to claims. Once claims open, artists will submit their choices via Google forms.
Where are the submissions going to be hosted?
All submissions will be posted on AO3. We will also promote all creations on Tumblr and Twitter.
What if I can’t finish on time, will I get an extension?
We’ll have plenty of check-ins to make sure that you will indeed finish on time! If you’ve got any concerns, the mods will work with you to find a solution on a case-by-case basis. We will also enlist the help of artist pinch hitters if necessary. If you drop before claims, there will be no penalty; however if you ghost us after claims and leave your partner hanging, we’ll take that into account for participation in future events depending on the circumstances.
Can I post work-in-progress snippets on my personal blog?
Prior to claims, all snippets and sneak peeks must be shared anonymously on the starspangledbigbang account; the mods will assist in this process. Once claims are done, you will be able to announce your team and share snippets on your personal blog, as you create. Please keep snippets to 500 words or less, and roughly ⅓ or the artwork or less.
Can the fic &/or art also count towards a bingo fill?
Yes, we will allow cross-posting within bingo-style events, as long as your partner is comfortable. If your partner would prefer to keep your creation to this event only, then we would ask you to respect their wishes. We also ask that all cross-posting be done in good faith and within the spirit of our content and conduct guidelines.
I can’t sign up, but I still want to participate, what can I do?
No worries, there are lots of ways for you to help support the Big Bang! Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr; reblog, comment, and share our posts to spread the word. We’ll also be asking for help with beta reading, pinch hitting, and other cool ways for you to get involved!
Where can I find event info?
Info on the SSBB will be posted on Tumblr (@starspangledbigbang) and Twitter (@starspangledbb), with a collection on AO3. We will also have a Discord for participants.
Who are the mods?
Your friendly SSBB mods are bangyababy, Call_Me_Kayyyyy, HeyBoy, nachodiablo, and velociraptorerin.
I’ve got more questions, help!
No problem, we’re happy to hear from you! Ping us on one of the social media sites above, or email starspangledmods at gmail dot com.
(updated 07/09/2021)
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane!
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It’s not too late to sign up for Star Spangled Big Bang as an author! 
☆STAR SPANGLED BIG BANG: Sign-Ups Open!☆
✒ Author sign-ups close: Fri April 2 11:59pm PDT
The Star Spangled Big Bang is a chance for writers and artists to collaborate and create stories paired with artwork, all of which will focus on the members of Team Cap/Cap Quartet, which includes Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter. All ships & gen fic are welcome!
➡️ For the schedule, sign-up link, and full event details, see the pinned post
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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SSBB signups are open!
SSBB is a chance for writers and artists to collaborate and create stories paired with artwork, all of which will focus on the members of Team Cap from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which includes Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.
All stories will be a minimum of 10K and each story will feature at least one original art work and banner. Posting starts in September.
➡️ For full event details, schedule, & sign-up link, see our pinned post
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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2021 Star Spangled Big Bang Schedule
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See ReadMore for schedule image description.
Schedule:
5 Mar: sign-ups open
2 Apr: Author sign-ups close
21 May: Author Check-in, Optional Snippet due
4 Jun: Artist sign-ups close, Author summaries due
6 Jun: Summary previews
11 Jun: Claims
2 Jul: Check-in #1
9 Jul: Beta Claims
6 Aug: Check-in #2, Posting Date Claims
5 Sept: Posting period begins
(Schedule updated 02/25/21)
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Authors, check your email!
Details on the check-in process and information required for claims has been sent out. Any questions, hit us up via email or discord #askthemods channel.
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Requirements
Requirements for Authors:
All stories must be original for this bang, WIPS that have snippets posted will not be accepted 
All stories must be centered around at least one Team Cap character 
The minimum word count is 10,000 words, and 5,000 will be expected to be completed by June 4th 
All stories must be beta read 
Co-authoring is allowed, with no change to the minimum word requirement 
Requirements for Artists:
Artists will be required to create one piece of art and one banner for each claimed fic
Artist may claim two fics during claims, and two additional fics if a pinch hit is needed
All art must be original for this bang, WIPS that have snippets posted will not be accepted 
Below are types of art that are and aren’t acceptable for this event; if you have a question about a format that is not listed, feel free to ask the mods
Accepted art: 
Traditional/Digital 
Manips that have been significantly edited via Photoshop or other programs, to clearly resemble original art
Knitted, Quilted, Needlepoint, etc. (as long as it can be photographed in one image)
Fan videos 
  Unaccepted Art (for main piece):
Mood boards 
Manips that have not been significantly edited
Playlists 
Fan mixes 
Photosets 
Song lyrics 
Podfic
All art should be inspired by the fic
Requirements for Beta’s: 
Beta’s must be able to commit to beta-ing a fic that is at least 10K words 
Beta’s can only claim two fics to beta read 
Beta claims will be Friday, July 9th 
Requirements for Pinch Hitters: 
Pinch hitters follow the same guidelines as artists 
Pinch hitters are asked on an as-needed basis 
A pinch hitter can only claim two pinches 
Content Guidelines
Every creation must be centered around one or more characters from the MCU’s Team Cap or the Cap Quartet. This includes Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.
Any and all ratings are welcome, as well any setting, be it canon, canon divergent, or AU. Authors will be able to outline their preferences on rating, do-not-wants, and collaboration interest level if desired so that artists may take that into consideration when choosing what stories they’d like to collab with. 
Please be mindful of portraying marginalized communities respectfully. This page from Writing With Color has a list of blogs and resources that discuss diversity in writing. Any creations that sympathetically portray hate groups or actively promote racism, transphobia, homophobia, etc. will not be accepted.
All fics must be edited, beta read, and legible. All content must be thoroughly and appropriately tagged.
Code of Conduct 
Please be respectful of your fellow participants, including your mods. This event is designed to be inclusive regarding characters, ships, kinks, etc. and therefore we will not allow kinkshaming or ship/character bashing within event spaces. We are a diverse community and will not tolerate any racism, transphobia, homophobia, harassment, or general inappropriate behavior towards the mods or your fellow participants.
We want to ensure that all participants have a comfortable experience within the event. If your content or conduct does not align with the guidelines and the spirit of the bang, we will do everything possible to foster conversation and resolve the issue on a case-by-case basis. However, the final decision on how to proceed will ultimately be up to the mods. Please remember that the mods are fans just like you, doing this for fun in their spare time to share more Team Cap love.
Please also see our summary post for the schedule and FAQs
(Updated 02/25/21)
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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SSBB signups are open!
SSBB is a chance for writers and artists to collaborate and create stories paired with artwork, all of which will focus on the members of Team Cap from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which includes Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.
All stories will be a minimum of 10K and each story will feature at least one original art work and banner. Posting starts in September.
➡️ For full event details, schedule, & sign-up link, see our pinned post
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Final Check-Ins are out!
Check your email for details! If you didn't receive one, email the mods or ping us on Discord.
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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how do the beta claims work? If we signed up, should we get an email?
Hi there! First, we would like to apologize for the delay of this announcement as we were conferring the best course of action. Second, thank you so much for your interest in being a beta for the Star Spangled Big Bang. Unfortunately, we are I need of a few more beta’s so we are going to be delaying claims for one week until Saturday, July 17.
And to everyone else, if you're interested in signing up as a beta, you can do so here!
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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See the Keep Reading for Frequently Asked Questions
What sort of content am I committing to if I sign up?
Authors will be required to create one original, cohesive story with a minimum of 10k words (no maximum). Artists will claim one or more stories (depending on the number of sign ups we receive, as well as artist interest) and create one piece inspired by that story. Each collab team will be required to create a banner for the master post as well.
What sort of artwork is acceptable?
All art must be visual, original art. By original art, we mean that the final product must be an original product of the artist. Using photos for reference is fine, and you can use whatever traditional or digital medium you require, so long as the art starts and finishes as your own product. Photo manips are allowed as long as they have been significantly edited, via Photoshop or other programs, to clearly resemble original art. Hit up the mods if you need clarity on an idea.
What ships are allowed?
Any prominent ships featured must include one or more characters from the MCU’s Team Cap or the Cap Quartet (Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Natasha Romanov, Bucky Barnes, Clint Barton, Scott Lang, Wanda Maximoff, and Sharon Carter.) They may be paired with any other characters, but the Team Cap character(s) should be the main focus of the story. Other than that note, we welcome any and all ships for the main pairings, including polyamorous ships, queerplatonic ships, and genfic. All side pairings are welcome as well.
Are there any age restrictions for participation?
Sorry, but yes. You’ve got to be 18 or over to participate.
Can I use a work that I’ve published previously, or that’s been sitting in my drafts for 3 years?
For this fest, we need all original content, none of which has been published previously. That being said, authors, if you’ve got an outline or a draft that’s been hanging around your WIP folder for too long, now’s the perfect time to dust it off and finish it! Since the art is meant to be inspired by the story, artists must start their work from scratch.
What if a friend and I want to work together?
Writing teams are welcome, but since claims will be anonymous, no author/artist team sign ups will be allowed.
How will claiming work?
Authors will create slides with information on their stories. Claims will take place at the halfway mark, and authors must have a minimum of 5k words written to be considered for claims.
The mods will compile the author submissions anonymously to share with the artists prior to claims. Once claims open, artists will submit their choices via Google forms.
Where are the submissions going to be hosted?
All submissions will be posted on AO3. We will also promote all creations on Tumblr and Twitter.
What if I can’t finish on time, will I get an extension?
We’ll have plenty of check-ins to make sure that you will indeed finish on time! If you’ve got any concerns, the mods will work with you to find a solution on a case-by-case basis. We will also enlist the help of artist pinch hitters if necessary. If you drop before claims, there will be no penalty; however if you ghost us after claims and leave your partner hanging, we’ll take that into account for participation in future events depending on the circumstances.
Can I post work-in-progress snippets on my personal blog?
Yes, prior to claims, all snippets and sneak peeks must be shared anonymously through the starspangledbigbang account; the mods will assist with these pre-claims snippets. After claims are done, you will be able to announce your teams and share snippets on your personal blog, as you create. Please keep snippets to 500 words or less, and roughly 1/3 of the artwork or less.
Can the fic &/or art also count towards a bingo fill?
Yes, we will allow cross-posting within bingo-style events, as long as your partner is comfortable. If your partner would prefer to keep your creation to this event only, then we would ask you to respect their wishes. We also ask that all cross-posting be done in good faith and within the spirit of our content and conduct guidelines.
I can’t sign up, but I still want to participate, what can I do?
No worries, there are lots of ways for you to help support the Big Bang! Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr; reblog, comment, and share our posts to spread the word. We’ll also be asking for help with beta reading, pinch hitting, and other cool ways for you to get involved!
Where can I find event info?
Info on the SSBB will be posted on Tumblr (@starspangledbigbang) and Twitter (@starspangledbb), with a collection on AO3. We will also have a Discord for participants.
Who are the mods?
Your friendly SSBB mods are bangyababy, Call_Me_Kayyyyy, HeyBoy, nachodiablo, and velociraptorerin.
I’ve got more questions, help!
No problem, we’re happy to hear from you! Ping us on one of the social media sites above, or email starspangledmods at gmail dot com.
(Updated 03/12/2021)
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Get ready for the angst and the feels in this time travel SamSteve fic brought to you by @nachodiablo and @reebmiester! Coming in September!
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Time travel, sex work, and a heist- oh my! Get ready for a wild ride in this SamBucky pic coming in September by Saddaughter16 and @velociraptorerin-art
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Oh baby! Are you ready for this Steve/Thor A/B/O story? Brought to you by tothewolves and @sarah-the-artiste coming in September!
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starspangledbigbang · 3 years
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Coming in September 2021 the SamSteveBucky modern military kid fic you didn't know you needed! Brought to you by @oh-stars and @call-me-kayyyyy
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