Hey all! Figured as we slowly make our way to the beginning of Magical May, we would release the rules and FAQs (that are absolutely based off of our fellow Month Events, so thank you to every month event ever)!
We'll Begin with the Rules
Absolutely NO A.I.
If it is found that you have used A.I., your works will be removed from the Ao3 Collection.
Properly Tag Your Works.
This Event is very open ended and Lightly Moderated, so we are not moderating on whether or not your works are Safe for Work or not.
Despite talking as if we are a collective, there is only One Moderator. Not everyone is going to want to read a work about NSFW or Dark or Whump topics, Not everyone is going to want to read Angst or Hurt/Comfort or Fluff. Properly tag, please.
A lot of other things that would be in rules is also heavily touched on in the FAQs, but if there's something you think we should add, feel free to let us know!
Now that the Rules are out of the way, Here are FAQs!
Who can Participate?
Everyone! Whether you create Edits, Fanart, Fanfic, Mood boards, Collages, Scrapbooking, ect..! Get creative with it!
Is NSFW Allowed or is it just SFW?
As explained in the Rules, specifically under "Properly Tag Your Works", this event is open to all sorts of works; NSFW and SFW, just please properly tag your works.
How do I tag?
We would love it if you could tag your works / creations using #MagicalMay, #MagicalMay2026, and/or #Magical May 2026 so that it is easier for us to find your works and reblog them!
We would also like it if you could add what day your work / creation is for and what the prompt was, just to make it a little easier. Example: #MagicalMay Day One, #Magical May Prompt
Is there an Ao3 Collection?
Yes! There is an Ao3 Collection, and it will open on May 1st! During the Month of May and Onwards, you'll be able to Find The Collection HERE.
Do I have to write or create for all the Prompts?
Absolutely not! You can write for as many or as little prompts as you would like!
This event is meant to be fun for everyone, and not everyone can write all the prompts, or may not be inspired by a specific prompt and not want to create for it.
Can I combine prompts with another event or bingo?
Absolutely! Encouraged even!
What Fandoms are allowed?
This is a Multi-Fandom Event, meaning any and all fandoms are allowed! Original Work and OCs are allowed! RPF and Nameless/Generic are welcome!
Just a note: but I will not be reblogging any works pertaining to Harry Potter or any Harry Potter Adjacent, like the Marauders, due to Her influence, Her harm, and Her advocating and funding Anti-Transgender / Transphobic Campaigns and Bills.
Can I combine prompts?
You cannot combine days in a single chapter, but you can make multichaptered works, each chapter can be for a different day! It would be preferred if you posted the days in order, but we cannot stop you from doing things out of order and having fun with the event!
We will be trying to reblog any and all works that are posted for the event during the month of May!
Is there a Minimum / Maximum Word Count?
Nope! Write as little or as much as you want!
Do I have to post my work to AO3, or can I just post it to Tumblr, or a different site?
You can post to Ao3 or Tumblr! Does not have to be both or one over the other!
When posting to Tumblr, make sure to use our tagging system and / or tag our account @magical-may!
What if I have more Questions?
Feel free to send us an Ask! We can't answer a question we don't know someone has, so feel free to send in an ask, whether on Anonymous or Otherwise. And who knows, maybe someone else had the same question but just didn't have the confidence to ask!
If you don't feel comfortable sending in an ask, you can also message the Magical May account directly! Questions will be answered to you directly and then a post will be made so that it can be answered anonymously as well!
If you are uncertain as to if someone has already asked your question, you can browse the #MagicalMay QuestionsAndAsks tag!
