Fiyerabapril Conclusion Survey Summary
By: Moon2/Calamint1234
NOTE: Results have been summarized. Written answers have not been included directly for the sake of anonymity.
Total Responses: 24
Question 1: Did you participate in (create content for) the 2025 Fiyeraba-themed fandom events "Fiyeraba February" or "Fiyerabapril"
Just Fiyeraba Feburary - 29.2% (7)
Just Fiyerabapril - 4.2% (1)
Both - 29.2% (7)
Neither - 37.5% (9)
Question 2: If you participated in "Fiyeraba February" but not "Fiyerabapril" or you participated notably less in the latter than that former, check all reasons that applied to this decision
Provided answers:Ā
Fiyerabapril was too soon after Fiyeraba February - 8 votes
Issues with prompt pacing - 0 votes
Issues with prompts - 1 vote
Lack of awareness for event - 0 votes
Extenuating circumstances - 17 votes
Written-in answers:
Dislike of waiting for works to be approved on A03 - 1 vote
Too short of notice - 1 vote
Did not know about either event - 1 vote
Question 3: If you have any feedback on the above points or other areas for improvement, please share them here
Main takeaways from this section:
As was reflected in the preceding question, a lot of people were busy or otherwise had things going on. April seems to be more busy on average for people than February.
More people expressed that there was not enough time between the two months.Ā
Some respondents explained more personal reasons like output speed or nervousness about publishing/producing works.
Question 4: Would you be interested in participating in similar fandom events in the future?
YesĀ - 95.8% (23)
No - 4.2% (1)
Conclusions and next steps
The biggest reasoning that was given for reduced participation was outside factors like busyness or personal issues. Though some of these things are unpredictable, I think it would make sense to take a poll giving people options as to which month they would most like the next fandom event to take place in. Giving people more say in the month the event occurs in will let them choose what works best for their schedule.Ā
The second biggest reason was lack of time between the two events. In the future, I will try to put more time between events. I also believe the survey mentioned above will help with this issue.Ā
In the previous question, two respondents gave prompt suggestions such as prompts being more focused on a certain theme (such as a specific AU or spring for April) or broader prompts. This feedback may give some inspiration to those looking to run these events in the future.Ā
As a comment said there was too short of notice, and I planned Fiyerabapril halfway through March, I may suggest that prompt lists and promotion start at least a month before the event so people have time to plan.Ā
As there was a comment about the waiting period for A03, I would likely not require approval as part of the process for the next event. This factor may have influenced why specifically fanfic took a dip between the two months.Ā
As people were most restricted by time-based factors, I think there is room for events that have a longer/more flexible timeline or encourage fewer projects. Still, there seems to be interest in events that follow a Fiyeraba February/Fiyerabapril format as well.Ā
Overall, people did express an interest in these events happening in the future, so I think it is worthwhile for me or other people to keep creating events going forward as there seems to be a demand.
