Long time no see, event peeps! @porcelainseashore and I are opening up the Spring season with a new event type: a writers’ prompt exchange!
Apply to participate as a writer with a list of 3 prompts to put in a metaphorical hat. In return, you’ll receive a randomized list of 3-5 prompts to choose from for one or more unique writing pieces. Post your fic on tumblr using the tag #prompts of darkness and/or Ao3 under the Prompts of Darkness collection here: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/PoD2026 and all of the submissions will be collated into a masterpost and zine on Tumblr at the end of the event!
Due to the possible adult nature of the writing prompts, you must be 18+ to enter!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Apply as a writer using the Google Form below.
Submit a list of three or more prompts to share with other writers
OPTIONAL: If you have any specific topics or content warnings you want to avoid receiving, let us know in the form.
After the sign up period closes, you will receive a list of prompts randomly selected from a shared pool. You will be guaranteed to receive prompts that aren’t your own and aren’t in your list of blacklisted topics.
You only have to write from one on the list. You’ll receive multiple prompts for choice, though you can do more than one if desired.
You are allowed to use the prompt as inspiration in any way you see fit. It doesn't necessarily have to be a story.
Examples include a loresheet, a short fic with OCs, a fanfic with canon characters, a non-fiction piece about a personal experience playing tabletop, opinions on certain lore bits, etc.
You have until May 31st to post your piece on Tumblr under the tag
Within the month of June, all posts will be collated into a masterpost and a zine format with visuals for easy sharing! If also posted on Ao3, they will be added into a collection.
DEADLINES
Sign ups start April 24 and end on May 1st
After sign ups close on May 1st, prompts will be arranged and sent individually through your preferred method of contact
Post your story anytime between May 1st to 31st under the tag
GUIDELINES FOR PROMPTS
Limit prompts to one to short word phrases
Prompts should relate to the World of Darkness in some way
They can be specific to a splat (VtM, WtR, etc.) but must be edition agnostic (V5, W20, etc.)
Must not contain slurs or hate speech
Below is a list of starting prompts that will be included in the initial pool:
Rituals and Habits
Havens and Hideaways
Alternate Universe
Combat
Hunted
Forbidden
GUIDELINES FOR PIECES
Minimum word count is 500. Maximum is 4k.
You are allowed to write more than one piece if desired. The word count is per piece.
You must note down which prompt you’ve used for the piece.
You are allowed to use adult and explicit themes. If you do so, please tag appropriately.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me or Porcelain. I can't wait to see what we all come up with. Good luck and have fun! Here's the link to the form!:
https://forms.gle/WX2b9WqGbfydMPZDA
