Hey, guys! I wasn't around when the first S2SL happened, so I'm super pumped to join as a conributor this time! How does it work? What more can I do to help? Me, and my terrible written words are all yours, if you want it! :)
You’re on the list! And we can’t wait to see what you come up with!
S2SL was established in 2014 as a way for fanfic writers to fight back against a cruel and particularly virulent form of childhood cancer: DIPG. The founder of the original S2SL (Streetlightlove01) knew a family who lost a little girl. And she decided, in true Mockingjay fashion, that she would stand up and support HopeForCaroline.org by starting a little fundraiser.
And we all stood with her. We wrote or created art. Others donated (at least $10) to read.
Two years and $15,000 later, MoreS2SL was born. It continues the same legacy of focusing our particular talents on a charity – HopeForCaroline.org is still our choice. We hope that we can come together again and make a difference for families affected by this particularly horrible illness.
There are two ways to get involved: Contributor or donor.
Sometime between now and 10/11/2016, visit www.HopeForCaroline.org. (Don’t like that charity? We’d hope you would consider HopeForCaroline.org. But of course you may chose another childhood cancer charity!)
Visit mores2sl.tumblr.com for more instructions on emailing or uploading the receipt. (We’re still building this infrastructure, but will announce when it’s ready and how to do this.)
Get access to the collection and gorge yourself on the best, most amazing group of fandom creations!
Tell us that you want to contribute. (You can do this by emailing [email protected], or sending us an ask at mores2sl.tumblr.com. We just need to know that you’re intending to write.)
Sometime between now and 10/11/2016, create something. At least 500 words, if you’re writing. It can be any fandom. Any pairing. You can submit more than one item! (Please make sure your item is beta’d/edited. We want to make this a collection worth the donation!)
Get word out about your contribution and MoreS2SL’s mission. The more donors and contributors we have, the better chance we have of making a difference for families with sick kids.
Upload your contribution on 10/11. (More instructions on this will follow.)
Contributors gain free access to the collection. At the time of your upload, you’ll obtain access.
Oh, and there is one more thing. We ask that you don’t cross post your contribution anywhere else for 90 days. That means that you won’t be able to post it anywhere else on the ‘net until 1/11/2017.
Other ways to get involved if you don’t want to do either of those...
1. Beta or pre-read. All this talent needs support. And we’re not just talking Pop Tarts, folks! If you can help edit or pre-read, some of our authors would be more than helpful.
2. Spread the word. We want to get as many donations for this charity as possible. And people who donate get some GREAT art. Seriously. So let’s get some readers!
3. The MS2SL crew may need some help beta testing. If we do, we’ll post about it here.