REVERSE BANGS
ARTWORK RULES
1) Size specifications
- Artwork must be at a minimum at 700 x 500
2) Type of artwork allowed
- Artwork can be manipulations, banners, collages, hand-drawn, etc.
While video and playlist prompts may be submitted, please note that this may mean that the story might not have a banner.
Please note that while AI generated artworks is allowed, you are required to disclose that AI was used for all or part of the artwork.
3) Artwork restrictions
- Artwork submitted must be created by you. Photos that are untouched, just cropped, or text added with no other manipulations cannot be submitted.
- Artwork submitted cannot have already been posted elsewhere prior to submission.
- The mods may disqualify artwork if it violates any of the above
- Artwork submitted for the claims must not have the artist's signature on it for claims purposes. The artist's signature should be placed on the artwork at the time of the story/artwork posting.
4) Maximum number of artwork submitted per artist
- Three
5) Keep in touch with the writers and the mods throughout the challenge. Watch for check-ins and deadlines. Ensure that communication has been established and is ongoing, especially when coming up to the deadlines, so all parties are aware of any constraints or issues that might have come up. Artists must respond to emails from authors and/or the mods within one week of receipt of the email. A brief acknowledgement of the receipt of an email is acceptable.
FIC RULES
1) Minimum Word Count
- 5,000 words
2) Story must be posted as a whole/complete story on the posting date
3) Writers must stick to the art prompt. Changes, if any, must be discussed with the artist and the artist's agreement must be obtained. Changes to the art prompt will not be allowed otherwise.
4) Drafts must be at least 80% complete by the Rough Draft Due Date
5) Keep in touch with the artist and the mods throughout the challenge. Watch for check-ins and deadlines. Ensure that communication has been established and is ongoing, especially when coming up to the deadlines, so all parties are aware of any constraints or issues that might have come up. Authors must respond to emails from artists and/or the mods within one week of receipt of the email. A brief acknowledgement of the receipt of an email is acceptable.
FAQS
1. What is a Reverse Bang?
- Check out what a Reverse Bang is here.
2. How can I enter?
- Sign up by commenting on the artist or writer sign up blog post
3. Can I both submit artwork and participate as a writer?
- Yes
4. Are there restrictions to artwork/stories?
- Tag for the usual thing (Major Character Death, Incest, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Graphic Depictions of Violence). No positive depictions of racism, discrimination, sexism, etc.
5. What fandoms are allowed?
- All of them! TV shows, movies, books, anime, go for it. Fandoms galore!
5a. Does this include RPF?
- No, sorry
6. Are crossovers allowed?
- Yes, crossovers are allowed but are not mandatory. The prompt may specify whether crossovers are allowed and what those crossover fandoms may be. Crossovers with fandoms that have not been specifically allowed or any deviation from the prompt must be discussed with and approved by the artist.
7. Is a beta required?
- No. But you can have your story betaed, if you want
8. Can the story be a sequel or be part of an existing series?
- Yes, but the story must be a completed story and not a WIP, and should either be a stand alone story or a summary of pertinent information for the story must be provided (think of it as like a 'Previously on...' segment that teases what's happening in the next episode)
9. How do the claims work?
- Authors will post comments to the Artwork Claims blog post, ranking their top five choices, during the scheduled artwork claim period. Authors are also asked to email the mods a short blurb (can be a summary or outline or notes on the story they aim to write based on the artwork prompt). Authors will be assigned to an artwork based on their artwork rankings. If there are any ties, the mods will submit the appropriate blurbs to the artists and the artists will be the tie-breaker and choose the author to be assigned to their artwork, based on the blurbs provided. Note that all tie-breaking claims will be anonymous.
- Proxies may be used for artwork claims. Please get in touch with the Mods for assistance with this.
9a. Does this mean I will have to be awake/aware at a specific date and time to make the claims?
- No. Artwork will NOT be assigned to the artworks claimed on a first-come first-served basis. See #9 above.
9c. If any artwork is unclaimed at the end of the claim period, the artwork will be open to all authors to claim whether they signed up or not. Signed up authors may also claim a second artwork, if they wish.
10. What types of stories or pairings are allowed?
- All categories (gen, het, slash) and pairings are allowed
11. Can a writer claim more than one story?
- Depends on whether there are artworks remaining after the first round of claims.
12. Are check ins mandatory?
- No, but checking in helps the mods keep track of those who may be dropping out
13. What if I don't submit artwork after signing up as an artist?
- There are no penalties for not submitting artwork after signing up
14. What if I don't claim an artwork after signing up as a writer?
- There are no penalties for not claiming an artwork prompt after signing up as a writer
15. Where do I go for the current year's reverse bang timeline and general information?
- Click on this button for the blog post containing the current year general information and timelines
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