Look, I don’t mean to be creepy but those are not his hands - shape of nails is wrong. He has very beautiful hands (actually low-key jealous) and those are not his. Not saying that he was not there, maybe he was but those are not his hands and fans should know. I am not sure if he was or wasn’t but I think he won’t dare miss a work event to appear in her story playing poker right now given the shit storm. Can people please use brains here ? She as usually is capitalising on the buzz and single handedly propping this PR relationship. Nothing new. But if you don’t believe me compare the fingers shake and nails (shrug)
Hi Anon,
Agree with you ! These are not his hands.
But the implication is there, unfortunately. And social media explodes... creating a new controversy.
How can they possibly think Tim would skip a major professional event to prefer playing poker with her instead ? And of course, post it on social media ? It's insane.
Let herald in the new movie by providing a rush of new content to be posted on March 1st!
Lets give anyone new to the fandom something to enjoy.
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/DuneFest2024
You can post to the Collection anytime and the Collection will be kept hidden until March 1st when all added works will be revealed!
Fill out whichever and however many prompts from the following list as you like.
Prompt can be filled using any media, writing or art. There are no minimum requirements or major rules beyond adding them to the challenge before March 1st!
Destiny
Premonition
Travel
Goodbyes
Ceremony
Celebration
Attack
Death
Life
Survival
if you post on tumblr please tag @dunefandomevents so we can share it!
Hello faithful Dune fans!
In an attempt to try and be more active I have decided to recreate the Dune Events blog as a side blog off my main (@alexagirlie) and will be slowly abandoning this account. So if you wish to continue to see all the amazing events we have coming up please follow @dunefandomhub
I will continue to cross post for a little while but all new content will be coming from the new blog!
As the Mini Bang winds down time to announce the next Prompt Challenge! (Posting starts on September 3rd!)
FRIGHT WEEK 2023
This is a 1 week challenge. Can feature any combination of Dune characters and with any rating.
There is no minimum/maximum requirement, just write/draw something based on the prompt provided for each day (or use one of the alternatives). Can be as creepy/spooky/dark as you feel comfortable making.
Posting Days will be October 22nd to October 28th!
There will be a collection created on AO3 closer to the event and shared on the discord server or by request!
Day 1: Haunted
Day 2: Lost In the Dark
Day 3: Graveyard
Day 4: Summoning
Day 5: Fangs
Day 6: Grimoire
Day 7: Carnival
Alts: Orchard / Midnight / Bonfire / Cabin
Please tag @dunefandomevents if you share on tumblr so we can share the stories here!
Please sign up here! Reminder that we are allowing writers/artist to team up ahead of time and if you plan to do that to please have your artist picked before you sign up! It is a part of the sign up form :]
A reminder of the rules and the FAQ are included with the form as well!
So excited!
WRITER SIGN UPS ARE OPEN!!! 1 week left to sign up!
Please sign up here! Reminder that we are allowing writers/artist to team up ahead of time and if you plan to do that to please have your artist picked before you sign up! It is a part of the sign up form :]
A reminder of the rules and the FAQ are included with the form as well!
That’s right folks we are approaching the biggest event of the Dune Fandom!
The Dune Mini Bang 2023!
There have been some changes from last year, an update in the timeline and the rules! Please check it out! (You do not have to wait for the event to open ti join us over on discord! Link in BIO)
Writer Sign-Ups Open - May 1st - May 14th
Check In 1 - June 14th
Snippets Deadline - June 30th
Artist Sign Up / Art Claims - July 1st - until all stories are claimed
Check In 2 - July 14th
Rough Draft Due - Aug 18th
Posting Claims - Aug 18th - Aug 25th
Posting Schedule Announced - Aug 26th
Final Drafts/Art Due - Aug 31st
Posting Starts - Sept 3rd
GENERAL FAQ
Join the Dune Fandom Events Discord!
Discord: https://discord.gg/5gSj9EPTC6
Lots of good information and resources to help you with this event, as well as information on other events which I run.
What is the Dune Mini Bang?
A Mini Bang (or Big Bang) is a collaboration between writers and artists who work together to produce fandom-inspired content, in this case Dune, and share it with the world. A writer and an artist are paired up, the writer well writes and the artist will create some form of visual content to go along with their story. The work is then posted together on a selected date at the end of the writing period.
Where can I post my fics/art?
Stories and art can be posted to your own personal journal, Tumblr, ff-net, AO3, or wherever you like. For those of you with AO3 accounts, we will set up a collection that will go live on the day of the posting. If you don’t currently have an AO3 account but would like one, you can contact the mods for an invitation code to see if they have any available. You can also add yourself to the AO3 Invites Request queue.
For posting on other social media platforms, such as tumblr or twitter, please tag duneminibang2023 and @dunefandomevents , spread the word!
When do I start posting?
We will open the posting date claims ahead of the close date. How many days it will be spread out will depend on how many writers we have signed up. If your story is multi-chaptered it does not need to be posted all at once, you should start posting chapters early so the story can be listed as completed by your posting date. You will be able to select a preference for where in the queue you are but ultimately your posting date will be selected by the moderation team.
What platform are these being advertised/posted on?
AO3 will host the main archive collection - The collection will be created and ready to go for the Sept 3rd posting start date.
Tumblr - Used for advertising signups and after posting starts we will cross post all stories to a masterlist.
Twitter - Used for advertising signups and after posting starts we will be cross posting - Linking AO3 collection / Tumblr masterpost.
Reddit - Will be used for advertising signups.
The only account we really recommend to have is AO3 as it is the main collection but so long as you have somewhere you can post your story when it is completed and link it to us that is fine.
If you do not already have an AO3 account and would like one please contact us on the discord server or send an email to [email protected] and we will see if anyone has an invitation code available.
What if I have issues or concerns with my artist/author?
Sometimes authors and artists do not get along and this may cause problems with working together. If this happens to be the case with you, please email or contact the mods on Discord and we will try to do what we can so that everyone has a chance to have fun!
If you have not heard from your author/artist in some time after trying to contact them, you can reach out to us via email/discord and we will try to get in touch with them for you.
Extensions?
I am pretty attached to the idea of starting posting on the anniversary of the Dune Premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sept 3rd but if you really really need one please email the mods as soon as possible. One easy option would be to select one of the later posting dates but if that doesn't work we may allow a few extra days.
Can I drop out?
We have high hopes that everybody who signs up can actually finish the round and share in the joy of the reveal with us, but real life can unfortunately get in the way and we completely understand! If you feel like you just cannot finish in time and no amount of assistance from us can help you, just let us know by asap! Ideally we would wish to know before artist claims have opened.
Is it possible to be banned?
Yes it is. The following events will result in being removed from the event and a one event ban on next year;
Lying about your age in order to gain access to the 18+ content
Hate on another participant for their ship/character/content - we are allowing ALL content for the mini bang.
Hate on another participant for any reason really
Failure to meet the event requirements
I have a question/concern that’s not mentioned here.
Email: [email protected]
Discord: https://discord.gg/5gSj9EPTC6
WRITER FAQ
What are the word count requirements?
Stories for this event should have a minimum word count of 5000 words. There is no official maximum word count but keep in mind the story must be completed and ready for posting by the due date.
Ideally we are asking for the stories in this event to be brand new, started and finished during the course of the event. If you would like to enter with an existing WIP we ask that you do not post any updates to the story until the event has finished.
Allowable story types; Prose, screenplay, poetry, podfic, or a translation of an existing story. One-shot or multi chaptered. So long as the 5k word count is reached then it is good to go.
What is Allowed?
It is open to all duniverses/adaptations, any rating or pairing.
This includes OCs and Y/N stories though we want to warn authors that those kinds of stories have historically been hard to get an artist claim. If you are able to provide references such as face claims that would be great, or if after consulting with your artists they may choose not to include the OCs at all. These extra details should be submitted with your snippet submissions.
Open to AUs or crossovers with other fandom universes but we require that the main character or cast of characters be from Dune.
Ex 1. Original Main Character set in the Dune Universe with the cast of Dune characters along for the ride. A-OK.
Ex 2. Paul Atreides gets teleported to the Star Wars Universe and is now a Jedi. A-OK.
If you are not sure if your concept will be allowed please feel free to message mods ahead of time.
What is Not Allowed?
At this time we are saying yes to everything. ((except the scenario mentioned above)) Yes, EVERYTHING (even incest pairings), so long as your story is appropriately tagged. Like tag all the things, over tag, cannot have too many tags.
Please keep in mind if you are using a pairing or a trope/kink which is considered controversial that you might receive negative feedback after posting or struggle to get an artist claim.
How many stories can I submit?
We are limiting entries to one per writer but your story may be multi-chaptered so long as all chapters are completed by September 1st and has been fully uploaded by the assigned posting date.
What are check-ins?
These are a way for us to see what you’ve been up to and for you to make sure you’re still on track. It will give you a little nudge/reminder if you need it, but they are not compulsory. A form will be emailed out to the address you provided at sign up and posted to the discord server.
We will not be mandating a certain percentage completed between each check in but a good goal point would be; check in 1 = 30% story written, check in 2 = 60% and rough draft due = 80%
What are snippets?
We are requesting 2 snippets from each author, 500 words maximum each for artists to use for artist claims. They can be from any section of your story. Literally, just copy and paste a few paragraphs into a document and send it to us. You should also include any visual references needed if your story contains an original character which you may want your artist to incorporate.
They can be submitted via email anytime after the event starts until the snippet due date on June 30th.
Once claims have been finished we will be emailing, and posting on discord the final pair ups.
This year we are allowing Writers to find an artist prior to registration and have their concept pre-claimed. If this is the case then a snippet is not required. You just need to provide us with the artist's name when you sign up and they will need to complete the artist sign up when the time comes.
Rough draft requirements?
For the rough drafts, stories should be at least 80% complete. You will not have to turn them in to us, just assure us that you are at that point. Anything less is at the discretion of the mods and those authors should speak to one of the mods asap. We will help you as much as possible to ensure the story gets completed on time.
What is, and do I need, a beta?
A beta is basically a person who goes over your work to make sure that there are no spelling/grammatical errors and they can even be of assistance in helping you with story lines, etc. It is highly recommended that a beta looks over your work before posting. If you are having trouble finding a beta, try the event discord server. Don't wait too long to go looking though!
ARTIST FAQ
Minimum/Maximum requirements for art?
There is no strict minimum, but we do ask artists to remember that the authors are writing a minimum of 5,000 words and your artwork should reflect that. You can do anything you like, including banners, wallpapers, icons, mixes, vids, gif sets, picspams, etc. Suggested guidelines for art are 500x500px (or equivalent of smaller pieces like banner + spacers, cover + icons, etc.) for traditional art, digital art, and manips around 3 - 5hrs; 2 minutes for vids; 10 songs + cover art for mixes; and 6 images for gif sets and picspams. We also ask that when you are in contact with the author, you work with them to see if there is anything specific they would like (i.e. a wallpaper, book cover, etc.). The art is your work, but having ideas doesn’t hurt!
At this time we will NOT be allowing AI Art. There are a lot of reasons for this. If you have questions please send a mod a message!
What are art claims?
Artists sign-ups and art claims are the same thing; we use one form for both things, and that way the artists don’t sign up for an event they may not end up participating in.
Writers will have submitted 2 short excerpts from their story for artists to read and get a feel for the work.
It is based on a 'first come, first served’ and artists may choose up to three potential stories (in case their first choice is unavailable). If there are more stories than artists, there will be a second round of claims wherein artists may choose a second story to work with. And on until all stories are claimed for art.
If a fic up for claiming is rated explicit (R, NC-17, etc.), please only claim the story if you are over 18 years of age. Some authors may be uncomfortable working with underage artists on explicit works. We do not verify ages in any way for the bang, so this is solely on the honor system.
Artists are encouraged to join the discord server and follow along with everyone a head of the artist claims being opened.
We will be reposting the FAQs frequently and posting the links to sign ups closer to the open date! Keep an eye out here on the blog or join us over on discord! Things are a little quite atm but pick up closer to the event! Feel free to join even just as a spectator!
