#ChoicesCreates Special Announcement
Starting today, I’ll be the new master host of #ChoicesCreates, taking over from @holly-park. The next few weeks’ prompts will go as planned, but I need your help from there on out . Message me if you want to co-host, as that will give you an opportunity to plan out prompts with me. I’m excited to take #ChoicesCreates on because I, as a writer, have been given a platform to share my work thanks to the support of #ChoicesCreates. Stay tuned for the next few weeks’ prompts where I co-host along with @misha726author and @sophie-summer. This is gonna be fun, everyone.
As a reminder of what #ChoicesCreates is, I’m presenting a modified version of Holly’s FAQ.
What is the #ChoicesCreates Carnival?
#ChoicesCreates is a weekly challenge where a prompt is given to the fandom, and you have free reign to create what you want based on the prompt – a short story, illustrations, a comic strip, videos, a poem, etc. The creative choice is yours.
I started this because there’s so much creativity in the Choices fandom – from fan fic to artwork. There’s also a lot of *potential* creativity. There are comments from those who want to start writing/drawing/creating but don’t know how to start. Some are mustering up the confidence to share their work.
So with that, I thought about putting a weekly creativity carnival together inspired by our favorite game.
What is a prompt and what are examples of prompts?
A prompt is a thoughtstarter for your work. It can be the topic the work is based on, or mandatory part of the work (see last example). :
“Your favorite ship is stuck in the rain during a hike, forcing them to play a game of “Never Have I Ever” that gives way to some surprising revelations about each other.“
“An Endless Summer character’s favorite childhood memory.”
Incorporate this line in your artwork/writing: “It was snowing when she left me.”
Who chooses and announces the prompts?
I will choose and announce the prompts in collaboration with the Carnival Host (see more details below), but everyone is welcome to submit a prompt via my Ask box. Please specify that it’s for the #ChoicesCreates carnival.
Where do I publish my work?
On your own blog, with the tag #ChoicesCreates.
How long do I have to create my work?
Around a week. The prompt goes up every Monday 7pm Chicago Time (Central Time). You can publish your work anytime between then till the deadline of Sunday, 7 PM Chicago Time (Central Time). The Carnival Host will then track the entries. Why track? See next question.
Why is it called a Carnival?
When the Carnival Host has collected all the entries, they will publish a list of ALL that week’s carnival submissions in one entry on their blog. This way, we see all the creative work inspired by that single prompt. 😊 The list should be published by Monday, 7 PM Chicago time (Central Time), also when the new prompt and next Carnival Host will be announced.
Think of the #ChoicesCreates Carnival as going from one ride to another, one booth to another. You’ll have different creative experiences even if the theme for that week is the same. Awesome, right?
How do I make sure I’m part of the Carnival round-up?
1. Tag your work with #ChoicesCreates.
2. Tag me ( @dopecatcollins ) and the co-host.
3. Message me specifically for your work.
Can the Carnival Host change?
Yes! I’ll manage the first rounds but will definitely have others host it. If you’d like to host a carnival, let me know. I do request that the Carnival Hosts be diligent with the tracking and the publishing of the final list. 😉
It’s a great way to take care of and celebrate the creativity within the community! Plus, if you’d like more folks to connect with you, hosting is a great way to do it since you’ll have that week’s master list of entries on your own blog.
Any rules with what we publish for the carnival?
While the creative freedom is yours, there are 5 guidelines:
1. On content: If you are submitting fanfic, label it accordingly (T, M, MA). For any triggers, please indicate this as well. No situations on abuse/violence is allowed whatsoever. NSFW entries MUST be tagged. There are minors reading our work and we must have this safeguard.
2. All submissions should be your original creative work.
3. This is only for tumblr blogs.
4. All stories should be Choices-related, e.g. you can’t take a prompt and submit work about another game/book.
5. Tag work with #ChoicesCreates so your submission for the week can be tracked.
More guidelines may be added as we move forward with our fandom activity.
Can I submit more than one creative work per weekly carnival?
Can I collaborate with others for a submission?
Definitely! I highly encourage this.
I would love to join the Choices Carnival but I’m a bit nervous of publicly posting my work. Is there any other way I could join?
Part of the process of the carnival is to encourage the Creative in you to be confident about sharing your work. ✨ All work is public and during the round-up, your submission will be linked back to your blog. If you’re uncomfortable sharing your work publicly, don’t worry – take your time. When you’re ready to participate, just jump in. 😊
If you have other questions/clarifications, please leave a comment or an Ask. Thank you!
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