#hype reader rules

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Hype Reader Sign-ups Opening Soon!

Posting for the HP WLW BB will begin in just a few short weeks, and we are SO excited to share what our wonderful artists and authors have been working on! In preparation for posting to begin on 21 June, we are now putting out the call for Hype Readers.

Our motive for creating this role was two-fold. Firstly, we know that some people want to support the fest but weren’t able to participate as a writer or an artist; being a hype reader is a way for you to show support for our creators and the endeavour of a HP WLW Big Bang. Secondly, we know that wlw ships tend to get less attention than other ships in this fandom, and we want to make sure that our wonderful creators get a good response to the work they’ve spent so much time on!

What are the requirements to be a Hype Reader?

You pledge to read and leave a substantial comment on at least two stories from the fest, between Friday 21 June and Sunday 7 July. By “substantial” comment, we don’t mean that we expect you to annotate every line or write paragraphs and paragraphs -- we just want you to write a few sentences directed to both the writer and the artist, something longer than “This was sweet!” or “I love it!” (although those comments too are also superb and eternally cherished!). The time frame is meant to allow you about a week after posting ends to finish reading and commenting on your chosen stories. We would, of course, love if you commented on as many fics as possible, but given the restrictions of free time and what genres/pairings folks might be interested in reading, we require only two for Hype Readers.

What do I get for being a Hype Reader?

The satisfaction of knowing you’ve made authors and artists very happy, and a few more tangible things! You will receive a preview list of the fics, including summaries and pairings, before posting begins, so you can plan which stories you’d like to read. You’ll also get a Guide to Commenting For The Shy But Squeeful Hype Reader written by @frnklymrshnkly. You’ll get access to a special Hype Reader channel in the HP WLW BB Discord. There might even be a surprise once you’ve completed your Hype Reader pledge…

How do I sign up?

We will be posting a Google Form later this week, where you can fill out your pledge and give us your name and email (so we can send you the aforementioned preview list and commenting guide).

Let us know if you have any questions! You can reach us via Tumblr or via email at [email protected].

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Sign up to be a Hype Reader!

HP WLW BB Hype Reader sign-ups are now open!

You can sign up to be a Hype Reader by following this link!

As a Hype Reader, you are pledging to read and leave a substantial comment on at least two stories from the fest between 21 June and 7 July. Substantial comments should contain at least a few sentences directed to both the writer and the artist. There are also a few “perks” you will get when you pledge to be a Hype Reader: a preview list of the fest fics, a Guide to Commenting For The Shy But Squeeful Hype Reader by @frnklymrshnkly,  access to a Hype Reader channel in the HP WLW BB Discord, and maybe a surprise when you complete your pledge...

The full guidelines for Hype Readers can be found here if you want to read more. As always, we are reachable via tumblr or e-mail ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

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Hype Reader Sign-Ups Close 20 June!

If you still want to sign up to be a Hype Reader for the HP WLW BB, you have just a few more days to do so! Hype Reader sign-ups will be closing at midnight EST on 20 June. The next day is when posting starts, so make sure you sign up before then!

As a reminder, as a Hype Reader, you’re pledging to read and leave substantial comments on two of the fest fics before 7 July. By signing up to be a Hype Reader, you also get several “perks,” including access to the Hype Reader channel in the HP WLW BB Discord, a Guide to Commenting for the Shy but Squeeful Hype Reader, a preview list of fics, and a special surprise once you’ve completed your pledge!

Sign up here if you want to be a Hype Reader!

[hpwlwbigbang]

Hi! I can’t wait to sign up as a hype reader! I was just wondering if the list you send out will include which fics already have hype readers, because that way I could choose 2 (or more) that nobody else has signed up for yet. I want to make sure that the most creators possible get a hype reader, not just a few with 5 or 6. Thanks!

Hey there!

The purpose of the list of fics is for hype readers to plan which fics they may be interested in reading. It will include title, author/artist, pairing, and summary for each story. Since we’ll be sending it to everyone at the same time, it won’t include which fics already have hype readers.

However, we really like the idea of hype readers being able to check which fics have already been read! We’re going to look into creating some kind of form where hype readers can report what fics they’ve read (if they want to), that others will be able to see the results of as well.

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Hey! I don't know if you've mentioned this somewhere and I've just missed it, but is there a place you need to sign up to be a hype-reader or do we just comment on and promo fics by ourselves? Silly question, but I just wanted to be clear. Loving all the work that's going into this, and Go Writers! Go Artists! Cheering for and rooting for you guys! Xx

Hey there! Not a silly question :) We will be doing sign-ups for Hype Readers closer to when the fics will begin posting - at that time we’ll also make it clear what the expectations are for Hype Readers (basically how many stories you are pledging to read/comment on). In the meantime, thank you for your support! It means a lot <3

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Hi! I want to participate in the big bang, but I – unfortunately – will be 18 in June. Can I still be a writer?

Hello friend! Unfortunately, the answer is no - because the reason for the 18+ rule is to facilitate easier matching of writers and artists, all creators must be 18 by the time they sign up for the fest.

I hope you will still continue signing up to be a Hype Reader - hype readers can be any age; our only rule is that hype readers under 18 may only engage with fic/art rated T or lower.