FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hello folks and welcome to our masterpost of FAQ!! If the question you’re about to send in an ask is here, do not send the ask! please!
(Our point person for FAQ and questions is @cedtmspcjw)
everyone:
Can I still sign up if i’m after the due date?
That makes things very difficult for us! signups will be closed July 14th (if that date changes it’ll change here too, and we’ll update all of you). If you message us sometime in July, we might be able to fit you in. After that, please wait until next year or sign up as a beta reader. (We will be reblogging related art and fic, so you can tag us in something and we’ll put it on this blog!) Please follow us for updates!
Who’s organizing this?
You can find mod intros here!
Do I have to have a Tumblr to participate?
Yes. You must be fairly active on your tumblr/check it regularly; if you made an account and you don’t check it regularly, please also put another form of social media where you have been active in the past. (Not set on private). Again, you may not participate with only an instagram or ao3 account.
Do I have to have a Discord account to participate?
Yes. You must have a discord account, join the big bang discord, and your nickname in the discord should be set to “name | tumblr url” for easy access. We need to have the server so we can easily contact you or other groups, and track everyone’s fics and art.
is there an age limit?
You must be old enough to join discord (13).
Do your google forms collect email addresses?
No, you have our word that we have collection off! We respect your privacy.
Can i change my Tumblr URL while i’m participating in the big bang?
No, you may not change the URL you sign up with while you’re participating, or we will send Missy to come remove your bones.
However, if changing it is necessary, then contact us and we’ll update your name on the spreadsheet.
Can I be rejected from the big bang?
We reserve the right to reject any participants, although we will likely accept you if you are a human person who respects other human people. we will inform you of results regardless of what they are. (If you continuously discriminate against other members after warnings, if you are transphobic/ homophobic/ racist or biased in any other way, then you don’t belong in this big bang community.)
Can I help organize?
At the moment, we’re quite fond of our team of organizers. If we do end up needing more people, we’ll inform you all, but at the moment there are no open positions. that being said, if this event garners enough interest, we may be interested in finding more organizers. (That means please don’t ask).
Can I drop out?
if you are busy or know you cannot participate, don’t sign up. if there is an emergency, or you realize you’ve taken on too much, please let us know, and we will find somebody to fill your spot. This is not meant to be a high-stress event, of course, although we would like you to take it seriously!
Can I post sneak peeks/wips on my blog?
Absolutely! of course, we hope that the final project will be kept a surprise, so we can share art and writing at the same time. (And it probably goes without saying, but don’t share your teammates’ wips without permission!) We’re using the tag #fiftiethmasterversary for this big bang, so post your stuff under that!
writers:
is there a word limit?
6k. There is no word maximum, but your fic must be complete by the fic deadline (September 20, as of now). If you can’t write that much, or you have any problems with the limit, then contact @koscheiofoakdown and we’ll see what we can do.
Can I write under the word limit?
If you write under the word limit by, say, a thousand words without informing us, we will also send Missy for your bones.
Can I write for an already established AU?
As long as it’s your AU (if it’s somebody else’s, check the next question), and it can be picked up on its own: yes. if it doesn’t make sense as a stand-alone or isn’t about the master (because… look at the event name?): No.
Can I use somebody else’s headcanon?
Yes! … as long as they’ve established it’s fair use or you message them and send us proof they approved your use of it. If they would rather other people don’t use their headcanons, or if they tell you no… then no.
Does the master have to be my POV character?
Although you must include at least one incarnation of the master in your fic, they do not have to be the POV character. (It should probably be a given, but they should be fairly important in the fic if they aren’t POV).
Can I write a multichapter fic?
You may!
Does my piece have to be a certain ship?
Absolutely not! You may write any ship, or lack of ship, that you please.
Can I write with archive warnings/nsfw content?
You may write virtually whatever you please, although we ask that you do not write non con, dub con, or ships with minors and adults. Any potentially triggering content must be tagged with explicit content warnings! (Winter’s comment: I am very tired of smut being not tagged and then presented to me. Please don’t do this.)
So I have to have an AO3 account?
Yes, we ask that you sign up for AO3 if you’re writing for this event, because that’s also where we will be posting the fic masterpost!
Can I continue a fic that I’ve already started for this event?
if it’s a WIP you’ve been ignoring for six months because you have next to no motivation? Absolutely. If it’s a halfway published fic? no, sorry. any content must be unpublished to be in this big bang.
Can I write about any master?
Yup, any master, including audio-only masters and academy era! if you want to write about the doctor as well, feel free to mix and match doctors and companions.
What if I want a beta/proofreader?
we will have a beta match channel in our discord for you to post your fic ideas and find somebody to read over your fic!
I have a beta reader already.
You’re welcome to use your own beta reader or not have a beta as you see fit (although it’s strongly encouraged).
artists:
Do I have to do digital work?
You’re not required to only do digital art, but your upload must be high quality.
I can’t draw, can I still participate?
Of course! we’re allowing digital & traditional art, but also edits and video art! If it’s visual, it’s probably a yes. (If you’re unsure if your work will be allowed, just reach out to one of us).
I don’t like my fic/fic writer. Can i switch?
you’ll be given fic proposals to choose from, so mostly, you’ll have to suck it up.
But what if I find an artist to trade with?
As long as there’s communication between writers and artists, and you reach out to us, that’s all cool. No bribing or similar activity — we want to leave that for the masters only!
Do I have to have an AO3?
Although we’ll probably post all work and art on tumblr as well, it’s encouraged that you have an AO3 account so we can credit you as co-creator on fics!
Does my fic writer/partner get to choose exactly what I draw?
In the end, the choice is up to you, but we suggest giving them a few ideas and keeping their wants in mind. this is supposed to be a team effort!
How many pieces should I make?
Depending on how quickly you work, we suggest one or two for artists and two or three for edits. but we encourage more art if possible!
What if my writer is behind on their work?
Mostly just leave them alone. But if you’re concerned about them/the deadline, please let us know!
How complete does my work have to be?
You should be taking this fairly seriously, so treat it like any other piece of work you want to be proud of. if you finish your work before deadline and both you and your writer are happy with it, you can also work on something new!
Can I switch big bang projects if I finish early?
We would prefer if you didn’t, but as always, contact us.
Betas/proofreaders:
I’m interested in signing up to beta or proofread, but not write or draw.
We will have beta/proofreader sign ups to come!
I only want to beta classic/new who fics, [x] master, [x] pairing, et cetera.
Coolio! once you’re let into the discord, you’ll see the beta match channel. it’s completely on you to interact with fics you’d be interested in reading.
i don’t have experience beta-ing. do you have any tips?
Although we would rather experienced betas sign up, you’re welcome to join us! we want to encourage a safe environment for sharing our work, so keep conversation civil. (this means being nice about the edits you’re suggesting!) keep in mind that authors aren’t required (although they are encouraged, because why else have a beta/proofreader?) to take your suggestions. ultimately, do your best, and reach out to us with questions if you need help.
Can I proofread and write/draw?
Absolutely! as long as you aren’t putting too much on your plate.
Anything else:
our tag is #fiftiethmasterversary!
our point person is cedtmspcjw! (al)
if your question isn’t on here, send us an ask!
Post credit: Lily.













