We are running our remix event again!
The biggest remix challenge that people may be familiar with is Remix Redux, an annual multifandom challenge that was run by musesfool and co-mods on Livejournal from 2003-2015. Here are a couple excerpts from their explanation of what a remix is:
Ever read a story and think, wow, what a fascinating story, but if I had written it, I would have…? Well, now here’s your chance to do just that. Rewrite someone else’s story, tell somebody else’s tale. Take the work of another person and wrap it up in your vision and style, just like a remixer does to songs.
…You can do whatever you like to the story — change POV, dialogue, mood, characterization, make it longer or shorter, whatever — except for two things: pairing(s) and the basic plotline.
At MI6 Cafe Riverhouse Remix, we like to think of remixing as creating a new fanwork that is a complement to the original; a story or piece of art that will stand on its own, but which will also be interesting to someone who’s already viewed or read the original work.
Often, a good remix will give the reader a new way of appreciating the original by filling out the background, giving another character’s perspective, or explaining the characters’ motivations in a different way. Alternatively, it might remix the original work in a completely different medium, such as turning a fic into fanart or podfic.
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Our remix sign ups will run from Feb 1st through 12th. Assignments will go out on Feb 18th, giving creators two months in which to create their remixes.
You will be secretly assigned to someone to remix one of their works. Likewise, someone will be secretly creating something based off of one of your works. Works will be posted anonymously for a time on AO3 before being revealed.
The sign up form can be found right here! Sign ups open on Feb 1st.
If you are interested, please check out the following pages:
General info (for rules, eligibility, and pinch hitting)
Rules/FAQ (for common questions and expectations)
What is a remix? (for even more info and links to examples)
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