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What is this event?

 

A challenge for authors and artists to come together and create Dead Boy Detectives fanworks! Authors will write one complete fic which has not been previously posted, and artists will create at least one piece of art for the fic that they claim. Completed works can either be posted on AO3 to the event collection, or Tumblr, or both, in addition to wherever else you desire.

 

What's the difference between the Big Bang and the Mini Bang?

 

Each challenge has different requirements. Participants may choose to take part in either one.

For authors, the Big Bang has a minimum word count of 20k, while the Mini Bang has a minimum word count of 5k.

For artists, the Big Bang has a minimum requirement of:

• two pieces of art in a medium of your choice OR


• one piece of art and one promotional piece (for example, a banner for a post, or a crop of your art as a teaser, etc.)

While the Mini Bang has a minimum requirement of:

• one piece of art in a medium of your choice.

Are there any content restrictions?

 

Any rating is allowed. All fics must have archive warnings tagged. Only participants who are 18+ may work on explicit fic or art. Any use of generative AI in the event will result in participants being banned from the challenge.

 

How do sign-ups work?

 

On the day sign-ups open, there will be two separate Google forms posted, one for artists and one for writers. Authors should have their fic concept in mind to submit their sign-up, as that information will be used for claims. Participants are required to sign up using an email address that they check regularly, since all important information about the challenge will be communicated via email.

 

What happens if I drop out?

 

If you drop out before claims, there will be no penalty. If you miss more than one check-in, or if you inform a mod that you will be dropping out, you will be removed from the challenge and a pinch hitter will take your place. You may not rejoin the same round of the challenge after dropping out.

 

What pairings/characters can I include in my fic?

 

You may include any characters and any pairings.

 

Can I talk about what I’m creating for the challenge?

 

You may not publicly discuss your fic or idea until after claims have been completed. There will be channels available in the Discord server private to writers, where you may discuss your fic. After claims, you will be expected to share and collaborate with your assigned artist. At that time, you are free to discuss your work at will, although any previews of fic or art must be either confined to the Discord server or otherwise private, such as in DMs.

 

Does my fic have to be betaed?

 

No. We encourage but do not require works to be betaed. You may use a beta you already have, or if you need help finding a beta, feel free to ask in the Discord server by pinging the beta role.

 

What kind of art can I make?

 

We allow art of any medium, including but not limited to digital art, traditional art, manips, edits, fanvids, fibercraft, physical art (such as sculptures, paper art, etc.), moodboards, and playlists. Artists of any skill level are allowed to join the challenge. Any use of generative AI in the event will result in participants being banned from the challenge.

 

Do I have to join the Discord?

 

No, but it is strongly encouraged that you do. Creating an account is free. Real-time updates will be announced there first, and you can chat with your fellow creators and mods. All important information will also be sent via email. You must have an email account which you check regularly to participate in this challenge.

 

I have another question.

 

Send us an ask on tumblr @deadbangdetectives, or email us at dbdabangmods [AT] gmail.com, or contact handwrittenhello on Discord.