We're excited to announce Ethel Cain Fest, a fic, art, and edit fest centered around Ethel Cain's sophomore studio album, Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You (releasing August 2025).
The album is a prequel to Ethen Cain's 2022 album, Preacher's Daughter. This fest will feature song prompts from both albums.
Important Links: AO3 Collection | Tumblr | Instagram
Dates & Deadlines
Sign-Ups Open: July 11, 2025
Sign-Ups Close: October 1, 2025 11:59 PM PT
Submissions Due: October 17, 2025 11:59 PM PT
Posting Begins: October 20, 2025
You can read more information about the fest below the cut 🤎
This is an 18+ fest, which means you must be at least 18 on July 11, 2025, in order to participate. No exceptions!
This fest is open to ALL pairings from the following fandoms: Harry Potter, The Raven Cycle, All for the Game, and The Hunger Games.
This is NOT an anonymous fest! Feel free to openly talk about your prompt.
There is a minimum word count of 1,000 words and no maximum word count. WIPs are allowed, but the first chapter must be finished by October 17, 2025 (the submission due date).
All works submitted to this fest must be for this fest. No sequels/remixes allowed. If the work is part of an ongoing series, it cannot be a sequel to other works in that series.
Dead Dove: Do Not Eat works are absolutely allowed, but we'll be checking the tags on ALL works!
There is a Discord server set up to share with those who sign up for the fest in July 🤎
There will be other announcements closer to the sign-up date with more detailed rules and information!
Additionally, this fest and its mods reject the hateful rhetoric and views of JKR. We will be sharing trans resources both here and in the Discord server. If you have any recommendations for resources we can share, please don't hesitate to send links via our ask box 🏳️⚧️
Ethel Cain Fest is a fic, art, and edit fest centered around Ethel Cain's sophomore studio album, Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You (releasing August 8, 2025). The album is a prequel to Ethel Cain's 2022 album, Preacher's Daughter.
This fest will feature song prompts for tracks from both albums.
Important Links: AO3 Collection | Tumblr | Instagram
There is also a Discord server made specifically for this fest to chat about your works, the Ethel Cain Universe, and Ethel Cain's other projects. If you want to join the server, check the box when you sign-up and we'll email a link to you as soon as possible.
Dates & Deadlines
Sign-Ups Open: July 11, 2025 (Submit the Sign-Up Google Form)
Sign-Ups Close: October 1, 2025 11:59 PM PT
Submissions Due: October 17, 2025 11:59 PM PT (Submit the Submission Google Form)
Posting Begins: October 20, 2025
Please make sure to read the FAQ & Rules below 🤎
FAQ
Is this fest 18+?
Yes. Please do not sign up if you are under the age of 18 at the time sign-ups start (July 11,2025).
Is this a multi-fandom fest?
Yes, but with parameters. We're allowing entries from the following fandoms: All For The Game, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and The Raven Cycle.
Can more than one person claim the same prompt?
Yes. This isn't first come, first serve. One prompt may be claimed by multiple people. We urge you to create based on the title, specific lyrics, or general vibes. You can title your submission however you want to; it doesn't have to relate to the song title/lyrics.
Do I need to know which prompt I want before I sign up?
No, but prompts must be picked out by October 1, or you will not be able to submit to the fest on October 17. Mods will follow up mid-September with anyone who's still undecided about their prompt.
Are submissions anonymous?
No. Once a work is revealed, the creator name(s) will also be revealed. You're welcome to publicly talk about your prompt and idea!
Are works tagged Dead Dove: Do Not Eat allowed?
Yes, and we anticipate that Dead Dove may be a common theme for this fest. Please make sure your submission is tagged appropriately and sensitively. The mods will verify this before submission, but if you have any questions, you're always welcome to ask!
Are multi-chapter works allowed?
Yes, but the first chapter must be completed by the submission deadline (October 17, 2025).
What do I do if I need an extension?
Please reach out to the mods as soon as possible so we can coordinate this with you!
When will fics be posted?
Posting will begin on October 20 and end on October 31.
When should I expect a link to the Discord server?
Give us at least 3-5 days to respond to emails. We're busy, but we're doing our best! If you don't receive an email within 1-2 weeks of signing up, feel free to send an ask here or DM us on Instagram, and we'll make sure to send a new link to you.
Rules
This fest is open to all pairings from the following fandoms: All For The Game, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and The Raven Cycle.
There is a minimum word count of 1,000 words for all submitted fics. There is no maximum word count.
You may only claim one prompt at a time. If you want to do a second prompt, please submit your first prompt!
Collaborations are welcome and encouraged, but ALL creators must sign up for the fest individually.
Please tag appropriately and sensitively regardless of whether or not your submissions falls under "Dead Dove: Do Not Eat" (and if you're not sure, feel free to ask a mod).
All works submitted must be works for this fest. No sequels/remixes are allowed. If the work is part of an ongoing series, it cannot be a sequel to other works in that series.
You may NOT use 'Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings' when submitting your work.
If you need to drop out of the fest for any reason, please let the mods know as soon as possible! If you require an extension, please let the mods know BEFORE the submission deadline.
You must submit both Google Forms — one at sign-up to verify your participation, and one for EACH wok you choose to submit. Participants who do NOT submit a sign-up form will have their submission(s) rejected. Similarly, submissions to the collection WITHOUT a Google Form will also be rejected.
We're excited to announce Ethel Cain Fest, a fic, art, and edit fest centered around Ethel Cain's sophomore studio album, Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You (releasing August 2025).
The album is a prequel to Ethen Cain's 2022 album, Preacher's Daughter. This fest will feature song prompts from both albums, plus additional prompts from Inbred and Golden Age.
Important Links: AO3 Collection | Tumblr | Instagram
Dates & Deadlines
Sign-Ups Open: July 11, 2025
Sign-Ups Close: October 1, 2025 11:59 PM PT
Submissions Due: October 17, 2025 11:59 PM PT
Posting Begins: October 20, 2025
You can read more information about the fest below the cut 🤎
This is an 18+ fest, which means you must be at least 18 on July 11, 2025, in order to participate. No exceptions!
This fest is open to ALL pairings from the following fandoms: Harry Potter, The Raven Cycle, All for the Game, and The Hunger Games.
This is NOT an anonymous fest! Feel free to openly talk about your prompt.
There is a minimum word count of 1,000 words and no maximum word count. WIPs are allowed, but the first chapter must be finished by October 17, 2025 (the submission due date).
All works submitted to this fest must be for this fest. No sequels/remixes allowed. If the work is part of an ongoing series, it cannot be a sequel to other works in that series.
Dead Dove: Do Not Eat works are absolutely allowed, but we'll be checking the tags on ALL works!
There is a Discord server set up to share with those who sign up for the fest in July 🤎
There will be other announcements closer to the sign-up date with more detailed rules and information!
Additionally, this fest and its mods reject the hateful rhetoric and views of JKR. We will be sharing trans resources both here and in the Discord server. If you have any recommendations for resources we can share, please don't hesitate to send links via our ask box 🏳️⚧️
