we need to bring back old school tumblr communication and im so serious. sending an ask to a mutual just to say hello. seeing three different asks in your inbox all asking how your dentist appointment went. seeing a post you think one of your mutuals would enjoy and tagging them/sending it to them in the dms. nowadays its just silently liking a post or (if youre feeling extreme) replying under posts. WHAT HAPPENED TO US!! we used to be a proper community!!!! #LetsBringWhimsyBack
Imagine visiting a video rental store in the 80s or 90s and pulling a VHS off the shelf to get inspiration for an rpf fanwork. For our August retreat we're inviting creators to travel back in time and pull inspiration from their favorite older movies.
We'll provide a letterboxd list to kickstart your ideas and a collaborative spotify playlist full of 80s and 90s music to set the mood! Our discord will also have bots to help motivate you with writing sprints and timers and a themed planner you can download to track your progress all weekend!
Note: Your August creations do not have to be from our list of movies or an AU at all. These ideas are there as prompts and to make a fun vibe for the weekend. You can work on any rpf fanworks, all genres and types, during the retreat.
More server faq and link to join in our discord in our pinned post. Must be 18+ to join - thank you!
[retreat faq below the cut]
What is a creator's retreat?
It's a multi-day event where you can create fanworks from wherever you are in the world with other creators. You can also choose to be as active as you want by participating in any or all of the days. Write for one day. Or draw all three days. The choice is yours!
Do I have to be writing to participate?
We welcome all creators - not just writers! You can be drawing, editing videos, making gifs, or recording podfics! But some of the guides and prompts for the event will be geared towards writers specifically so some tips might not apply to everyone.
Do I have to start something new?
Not at all! Dig out any rpf WIPs that you want to work on or need an extra push to finish.
Do we post our works during these dates?
This is not a requirement and there is no pressure to do so. This event is just about making progress creating something - fics, art, podfic, gifsets, etc. By the end of the weekend if you've completed something that you want to post that's great and the mods will happily share it once it's published! Please tag us in anything that the server helped you create so we can share it!
Will the event be for youtuber rpf only?
You are welcome to write for any rpf ships during the retreat but there will be lots of attention on Shyan, Standrew, Phan, etc. The server is open to all rpf but these are the most popular right now. We can make channels for other ships if they are requested.
What do I get for participating in the retreat?
Everyone who participates will get a custom server role and badge you can share! You'll also (hopefully) get to make progress on a new fanwork to post for everyone in your fandom to enjoy!
“Holy moly!” I say.
“Holy moly”? Is that my go-to expression of surprise? I mean, it’s okay, I guess. I would have expected something a little less 1950s. What kind of weirdo am I?
Project Hail Mary, page 15
no matter how bad things are there will always be music no matter how bad things are there will always be music no matter how bad things are there will always be music no matter how bad things are there will always be music no matter how bad things are there will always be music
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