Hello and welcome to the fifth HXH BIG BANG!
We’re bringing back the event by popular demand, so let’s welcome 2020 with the good ol hxhbb
~there are several variations but traditionally a big bang is when an author writes a larger fic while an artist creates a work of art (or multiple) for them. This will result in an influx of new works for the hxh Fandom to enjoy and as an added bonus, it will encourage collaboration between Fandom writers and artists.
~authors will sign up to write a fic, and once the writer has an idea of what they want to do they will submit a summary of their story. Artists will then be able to claim the fic they want based on a blind summary (so make them good, writers!). From that point the writers will be given a deadline to finish their larger work and then the artists will be able to make their accompanying piece.
~stories must be a min of 5,000 words in length. The max is 50,000 words.
~content will not be restricted. You may write gen, het, slash, or any combination thereof; AU’S and crossovers are welcome; any rating (not too explicit), pairing, tense, pov, voice are also allowed. Authors this is your time to shine, so enjoy and write something you’ve always wanted to (within reason)!
~we will contact you if there is a problem, and advise you along the way
~a summary of your fic is due February 29th. You will need to have enough of a solid idea to state your rating, possible length, as well as any possible triggers or pairings. Please refrain from wildly changing your summary or the idea of your fic mid-way.
~you may use a WIP so long as it has never been accessible outside of this challenge. No submitting a chapter of a work you’ve already posted somewhere, now. Stories must be complete, new, and proofread.
~you may write in collaboration if you would like to do so!
~you will be matched with an artist based (only) on the summary of your completed story. All summaries will be posted blind sometime after Feb 29th.
~after summaries are posted, all fic claims will be due by March 9th. These are on a first come, first serve basis. Any extra artists or fics will be matched by the hxhbb mods.
~you will be given a completed version of the story you chose by May 15th
~your minimum requirement per fic is one illustration. One is required but if you feel inspired you are welcome to create more than one.
~you choose which part of the fic you illustrate. Which characters, which scenes, which chapters or even an image the sums up the spirit of the whole piece. The decision is up to you.
~illustrate is a very general term. Art can be mixed media, digital, ink, animation, etc. Have fun with it.
~July art is due, August the event is over
~wanna participate but not as an artist or author? Please consider signing up as a beta reader. Betas are much appreciated and a much needed resource for fic writers. As a beta you will be matched with an author based on their needs and your preferences.
~we accept pinch hitters!
~due to tumblrs changes, please consider no nsfw pieces. If a fic/art is nsfw, we will not reblog them (and the exchange will be done privately)
~we have a hxhbb collection on A03
~Need suggestions for a theme or are low on ideas? Here are some quick suggestions: new starts and new year resolutions/memories old and new/ friends and family/strangers into lovers or lovers into strangers / unexpected meetings/ simple pleasures/ role swaps/ new adventures
~feel free to check out prompt master lists as well!! If you have any questions feel free to message @shalnarkonice or @hxhhasmysoul or @subdee on tumblr. We would love to help
~WE HAVE HXHBB DISCORDS TOO!
*Author/Artist sign ups open: IMMEDIATELY
*Author sign ups close: FEBRUARY 15TH
*Artist sign ups close: END MARCH
*Summary for authors due: FEBRUARY 29TH (again, you must have enough of a solid idea for your entire fic, along with rating and possible triggers)
*Artist claims due: MARCH 9TH (claims will be first come first serve. If we have more artists then authors, more than one will be assigned per fic)
*Author check in: MARCH 30TH (hxhbb mods will message all writers to make sure all those who signed up are still interested and that no extensions are needed. Now is the time to ask for Beta readers)
*Fics are due: MAY 15TH (They must be completed so they can be sent to artists. Please send your fic, or a link of your fic to hxhbb. Do not submit your fic to the blog. Sending a link to Google docs/AO3/fanfiction.net are all acceptable. Do not post on Tumblr until the event is completed. Thank you!!)
*Art is due: JUNE 30TH (this gives each artist 1.5 months to complete their work.)
*Posting begins: July 1ST. Please tag all fic links and art links (which will be posted to you own blog) to @hxhbigbang2020. They will then be reblogged for all to see.
~ALRIGHT. SO YOU’RE INTERESTED BUT WHERE DO YOU SIGN UP?
Thank you for your interest!
Please fill out this Google Form.
Or if you prefer, send the following form to the hxhbigbang2020 submit box before FEB 15th (writers) or FEB 29tb (artists) to be added to our participant list.
Hxhbb2020
Email you will check:
Tumblr url:
Preferred blog to be tagged as:
Author or Artist?:
Would you like to be an author AND a beta reader (writers only):
Would you like to be an artist AND a pinch hitter (draw art for last min dropouts? Artists only):
What is the max rating you will draw/read:
If you do not receive a confirmation message in 48 hours please shoot us an ask. We all know how Tumblr is.
~all submissions will be tagged as hxhbigbang2020. Please have all materials ready by the due dates (save them so you remember!) If you plan on being absent for a deadline due date please let one of the hxhbb mods know ahead of time. This is a five month commitment, so expect to be in touch with the mods every once and awhile.
Most of all, have fun and don’t miss your chance. Time is going to fly by, so let’s start the year off with a bang! Thank you!
