Hi!!! This is still happening, I just realized I should probably keep promoting it lol!
I've received a lot of questions, so I'm throwing together a little faq here and also provide some prompts in case anyone wants to do something for QKAW but is stuck on where to start.
Q: What do I have to do to join?
A: Nothing, other than submitting a fic to the collection that I've linked above between September 19-22 to officially be counted as part of the weekend.
Q: When will works show up in the collection?
A: As soon as I can approve them! I'm only taking submissions made during the weekend, unless you contact me personally to ask for an exemption (like, if your grandma dies or something I'm not going to be a jerk and say tough luck for not finishing your fic in time lol). People can still post whatever to honor Kipps after this, but I'm not going to be admitting them to the collection because girl I have stuff to do!!!
Q: What kind of works will be allowed during QKAW?
A: Since it's not originally my creation, I don't feel like I can say one way or another what works can be submitted, but for the AO3 collection, I will ask that any art be SFW for my own sake when I have to go through and admit things to the collection lol. It would be nice if things were SFW in general so that all fans could enjoy the weekend equally, but again, it's not my place to order.
Q: Can I submit a work even if I only have one chapter written and will be posting more after QKAW is over?
A: Absolutely! As queen of the procrastinators, I'm personally finishing last year's submission for this year's QKAW. All that matters is that the first chapter is posted between September 19-22.
Q: Is podfic allowed? Fan art? Are mood boards? What about gifsets?
A: Yes to all of the above and more! So long as it's allowed on AO3, it's allowed in QKAW. If you want to submit a type of fanwork that isn't allowed on AO3, then please feel free to tag it with #QKAW 2025 to join in the fun here on tumblr!
Q: Can I crosspost my work to other social media sites (e.g., Twitter/X, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.)?
A: Of course! Like I said above, feel free to tag it with #QKAW 2025 if you like so we can try and build up the momentum to make this an every year thing!
Q: Why is the AO3 collection moderated? Why do our submissions have to be approved before they show up?
A: Purely to make sure that no one posts in there by accident! Like I said before, all submissions will be accepted, I'm just making sure it's all sweet, sweet Kipps goodness for us to enjoy.
Q: Do you have any other Lockwood and Co. fan things planned coming up?
A: Okay, no one asked this one, but I'm just too excited about my plans to not gush about them now. Catholic Lockwood Week is scheduled for October 26-November 2nd, 2025. Rules and prompts will follow after QKAW is over! Also, a To-be Named Lucy Celebration is on the books for December 5-December 13, 2025, rules and prompts to follow after Catholic Lockwood Week finishes. Keep an eye out also for a possible fic exchange in the New Year!
Q: Did I hear you say something about prompts?
A: Yes! I did! These completely optional prompts were created by myself and @dangerously-human to help you out if you're stuck on what to write, or just want an additional challenge!
Pre-canon (bonus points if you include the infamous stabbed-in-the-behind incident)
It's got to be done right
Jumping off a cliff with a gun in his hands
I think that's everything! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me!
Taglist: @dangerously-human @womaninwinter @justjudethoughts @uku-lelevillain @rantsramblesandrandomthougts @maybenotthatkindofgirl @thelittlemissmisfit @keikotwins @drharleyquinn-medicinewoman
