Rosie's MacGyver Flashfic Writealong FAQ: 2026 Version
What is this thing?
It’s a writing “challenge” where you write a flash fic, ideally for MacGyver fandom. By “flash fic” I mean something <1000 words, but like most other “rules” of the writealong, it’s not set in stone. Make of it what you will!
Not sure how to cram a story into ~1000 word? I'll be posting some tips tomorrow.
Which MacGyver fandom?
This challenge is aimed at MacGyver 2016, but MacGyver 1985 stories are welcome.
Why are we doing this?
Back in 2022, I wanted to try my hand at writing some flash-sized fanfics (a big change from my 10k+ normal fic size). So I invited all the MacGyver writers to play along with me. This is our 4th Flashfic Writealong. It’s like peer pressure, except everybody wins because everybody gets new fics to read. Yay!
How will it work?
There will be 10 prompts over 3 weekends starting July 22, 2026. Most prompts will be posted 2 days before the target posting date. The idea is to write a tiny story quickly, without overcomplicating it. (Overcomplication, my beloved...!)
Need examples? Try All Stories from the 2025 Challenge by Prompt
What if I miss the target date? Can I post it later?
Heck yeah!
Is this a whump challenge thing?
Historically, most of the work produced here has been tagged hurt/comfort or whump, but this isn't a whump-specific challenge and most tags aren't whump-specific.
So... write whatever you want. Variety is the spice of life and one of my favorite things about this fandom. ❤️ I’ll write h/c but everybody is welcome to play along. Ship all your ships. Smut it up if you wanna. Just tag your stuff appropriately.
What about AI-generated or assisted fic?
This challenge has ONE hard and fast rule: absolutely NO AI generated or AI assisted fic. Write it yourself or don’t participate.
I wrote a thing! When do I post it?
Any time on or after the day the prompts were for. For example, if you wrote a story using the July 24 prompts, post it on July 24 (your local time) or whenever you have it ready after that.
Where should it be posted?
Tumblr or AO3 ideally. But do whatever you want with your fic! This is supposed to be fun. And maybe less stressful than other challenges? Or more, you decide.
Is there an AO3 collection?
The collection will open on July 23 and will be titled July 2026 MacGyver Flashfic Writealong. Please add your story! :)
What about Tumblr tags?
Event tag: #MacGyver Flashfic Writealong
Day tag: #july 24 (for the day the prompts were “for”, regardless of when you post ‘em)
What are the prompts?
The prompts will be set to post at 9am PT (UTC-7) 2 days before the day they’re for. There are also a few alternate prompts in case the day’s prompts aren’t inspiring you.
How do I participate?
Write a thing related to the prompts and post it. :) Tag this blog if you want it reblogged.
The challenges on the deck for August are out of this world—often literally! We've got AU-gust from @thepromptfoundry, more AU prompts from @augustwritingchallenge, a word count AU challenge in @ficwip5k, and some angst, in space!, from @angust-in-space. But there are plenty of other challenges those don't strike your fancy: how about whump from @augustofwhump, @writersmonth paired prompts, the @word-scramble-challenge, an original character event from @ocdynamicsevent, or some tropes in Augustrope by @belindarimbi13!
Lots to chose from next month—but, as always, check out the actual blog if you want to know the full list of prompts! Happy writing, and if you’ve got any other writing goals, good luck!
Schlocktober is a month-long writing and drawing event. It was established in 2025 as a response to a kink-free Kinktober calendar that became infamous for having way too many rules.
Its unconventional prompts and loose standards encourage creative freedom and reject morality policing in fandom spaces.
Who's running this thing?
Direct your complaints to patheticfangirl.
Why "schlock"?
It means trash/junk (affectionate), and that's the quality of content I'm striving for with these prompts. It's also fun to say.
But, y'know, if you want to take a prompt and turn it into a masterpiece of a whumpy longfic, go for it. That's creative freedom, baby.
What fandom is this for?
Schlocktober is fandom and ship neutral. At the time of posting, there are 218 different fandoms represented in previous works.
What if I want to combine prompts? What if I want to write or draw things out of order? What if I want to make a video? What if...
Go for it. Get weird. Do an interpretive dance. Mix in last year's prompts if you want to. Let the spirit of schlock move you.
What does [prompt] mean?
You tell me. It's all open to interpretation.
Is RPF okay?
Yes, so long as it's clearly fiction. See rule #3 below.
There are rules?
Just three.
No AI use.
Having the plagiarism machine do your work for you is the opposite of creative. A typo-riddled mess is better than AI-written fanfiction. A stick figure drawn on the back of a napkin is better than soulless AI slop art. Believe in your own ability to produce trashy works.
Tag appropriately.
'Creator Chose Not to Use Archive Warnings' means anything goes. 'No Archive Warnings Apply' means your work is guaranteed not to contain any of the major archive warnings (non-con, major character death, graphic violence, or underage sex).
No irl bigotry or crimes.
Your characters can be as problematic as you'd like, but if you try to post a weird pro-JK Rowling essay or threatening manifesto or something you're not going in the collection. Don't kill the vibes.
Anything else I need to know?
Only the most important thing of all: Have fun.
But someone else is having fun wrong!
Shut the fuck up.
How do I participate?
There's an ao3 collection right here:
Schlocktober on ao3
Otherwise, just tag #schlocktober here or on Bluesky. DMs are open if you tag something and I miss it (I promise it's not intentional).
Will the collection stay open after October?
The collection is open 24/7/365, but you may not get approved as quickly in the off-season as mods don't check often.
I can't read your graphic!
Text version of the prompts under the cut.
Day 1:
Hole Reversal
Fuck and Die and Cry
Sex Robot That Only Speaks Binary
Day 2:
Amateurbation
Neapolitan Sex (Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla)
There is no drug on earth that can replicate the absolute euphoria of hitting a writing flow state at 2:00 AM. You aren’t even typing anymore. You are a vessel. You are a channel for the gods. The characters are speaking directly into your brain and you’re just the stenographer trying to keep up. You feel like you could fight a bear. You feel like you invented the alphabet
NOTHINGGGG like character kneeling and desperately apologizing or confessing with their head against their love interest’s stomach. Extra points if the love interest is crying.
Thank you to our pack friends over at alpha x alpha bts fest on twitter and twt user sunbaescout for this idea!
Biggest thank you to our writers, the readers who read through all the shots shared for this fest, quoted, reposted, commented, supported this fest. Our community thrives with you. 🍻
•A word scramble will be posted every other day starting on August 1st, 2026, at around 4 a.m. Eastern. There are 14 prompts in all, with a plethora of possible words.
•All fandoms and original works welcome! We absolutely do not believe in censorship. Please be kind, tag properly, and have a great time!
•We guarantee that there is a 7-letter word in each scramble. However, feel free to use any word(s) you find that inspire you. The word(s) you choose simply need to inspire your creation; they don't need to be a major theme.
•Handy link to a Scrabble word-finder site to help you if you need it! https://scrabblewordfinder.org/solver
•Use #wsc2026 #word-scramble-challenge, and there is a collection on AO3 [here] to which you can add your creations!
•Will you be reblogging everything? No, this blog will remain prompts only for ease of use, but please browse through the tags and get your fandom involved! It will be more fun that way!
• This is for creators of all types: create anything! We mean anything! Write a multi-chapter fic, drabbles, one-shots, haikus, or an experimental poem. Puffy paint a t-shirt. Make a sticker or paper collage. Sketch in your journal. Take a photo. Cook a recipe. Bake. Embroider! Sew. Quilt. Mood boards. Alter a book. Send postcards to friends. Sculpt. Make a house for your pet rock! Invent a cocktail. Write letters! Create playlists! The list goes on infinitely!
Thank you to our pack friends over at alpha x alpha bts fest on twitter and twt user sunbaescout for this idea!
Biggest thank you to our writers, the readers who read through all the shots shared for this fest, quoted, reposted, commented, supported this fest. Our community thrives with you. 🍻
Thanks to everyone who gave prompts and all of those who voted, there were a lot more than I expected which is amazing! Comment any questions, but aside from that, happy whumping!
Nowhumpber 2026
"Get away from me!"
Exhausted to the point of collapse
Emotional whump
Kidnapping
PTSD/CPTSD
Abuse/rape aftermath
Suicidal ideation
"You're prettiest when you're on your knees"
Painful transformation
Trapped
Bleeding through bandages
Imprisoned
Carried
Failed escape attempt
"Don't touch them!"
Hidden injury
Scar reveal
Haunted
Forced intoxication
Living weapon
Noncon branding/tattoo/marks
"I'm the only one who can do this"
Distorted nightmares
Carving words onto body
Grief
Overworked
Came back wrong
Environmental whump
Life threatening injury
Self isolation
Nowhumpber 2026 Alt Prompts
Sleepy
Presumed dead
Memory loss manipulation
Addiction/withdrawal
Abuse rape reveal
Bleeding out
Rules:
Any and every media is accepted, writing, art, collages, playlists, moodboards, and anything else that tickles your fancy
EXCEPT FOR ANYTHING AI GENERATED. Obviously I can't police this, but if I find Al has been used to generate some or all of an entry I will not be promoting or reblogging it
You can use as many or as little prompts as you'd like, on any day, and are welcome to use prompts after the challenge ends as well (I may not reblog it then though)
For me to reblog your entry on this blog, tag @nowhumpber-challenge (or @stars-hide-our-fires with the #nowhumpber tag)
Any type of whump is accepted, OC, general or fandom, however please tag everything/add appropriate warnings I may or may not reblog NSF Whump and would prefer it be under a cut if explicit
HAVE FUN! This is meant to be something fun to look forward to, and since it's right after Whumptober I get that you
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