RQ Mini Bang 2026
The Rusty Quill Mini Bang is here to challenge you (yes, you!) to put your creative talents to the test. If you’ve been waiting for the chance to take on an new project or collaborate with other folks in the fandom, now’s the time!
This year instead of running our usual Big Bang, we decided to run a smaller sized event in the form of a Mini Bang - a lower word count goal and shorter run time, but just as much fun as a Big Bang! So come join us when the time comes!
What dates should you look out for?
Writer Sign-ups: July 5th-12th
Full First Draft & Summary Due: August 30th
Artist Sign-ups: September 6th-13th
Match Send Out: September 15th
Check-in: October 4th
Final Fic & Art Due: October 18th
Posting: October 30th
Info for Writers:
Minimum Final Word Count: 5,000
Maximum Number of Fics per Writer/s: 1
Maximum Number of Writers per Fic (collaboration): 2
All fics centered around at least one Rusty Quill original podcast (The Magnus Archives, The Magnus Protocol, Rusty Quill Gaming, Stellar Firma, Inexplicables, Chapter & Multiverse, Trice Forgotten, Cry Havoc!, Neon Inkwell) are welcome!
We will post a link to the sign-up form along with the rules and requirements on the appropriate day, but if you’re interested in participating, you can have a look at the full Challenge Guidelines and other information on our blog right now.
