We’re delighted to announce Catch A Spark!
This is a low-stakes exchange for John Sheppard/Elizabeth Weir fans who can’t wait a full year for the next Sparktober! All creators are welcome, regardless of level of experience or how long you've been Sparky fans.
Quick Information
What You'll Exchange
Fanfic: one complete standalone fic, minimum of 500 words
Fan art: one original, finished work on unlined background (manips are okay for treats but do not fulfill your assignment)
GIF set: minimum of 2 complex GIFs (overlaying multiple scenes, adding thematic quotes etc.) OR 4 simple ones (maybe recoloured, and/or captioned, but otherwise visually the same as canon)
The Key Dates
Sign ups open: March 1, 2026 Sign ups close: March 15, 2026 Assignments out: March 22, 2026 Fanworks Due: May 3, 2026 Works Revealed: May 10, 2026 Creators Revealed: May 17, 2026
All deadlines are at 9am UTC
Full information and guidelines can be found at the AO3 collection.













