I have an idea that is impossibly ambitious and may end up being a complete disaster, but if it works, it’ll be an awesome event for our little fandom. As a fan fiction reader and writer, I know how important interaction is for the longevity of fanfics in the fandom. In order for readers to have content to read, writers have to write. And for writers to write, they need feedback and love. Comments and kudos are great, but have you ever wanted to take it a step forward? As a reader, have you ever wondered what you could do to encourage your favorite writers and give back? Have you ever wondered if your work is honor-worthy? I certainly have, and for that reason, I want to host fanfic awards!
Here’s how I think it will work: For my concept, it will be completely fan-nominated and fan-voted. I have come up with categories and stipulations, but I am open to suggestions for both. I plan to create a Google Form in which fans can nominate stories for each category, and the stories that are nominated the most for each will become the nominees (or if there are few votes, then all suggestions will become official nominees). Then, I will create a second Google Form in which the official nominees will be voted upon. The nominees in each category that gain the most votes will win! I’m still trying to come up with prizes, but at this point, I think an official graphic that winners can display on their blogs, profiles, etc. will be enough, as with the official titles. If you have an idea for prizes, let me know!
Stipulations for Nominations:
-Please only nominate one story per writer for each category. To clarify, you can nominate a story by your favorite writer for two categories, but not two in the same category.
-Please only nominate stories from the past five years (I want to try and highlight stories from the more modern era since our fandom has fallen off. The writers who have been here deserve some recognition!) This does not pertain to the Legacy Fic award.
-Please don’t nominate a fic in one category more than once. I’m not collecting emails for privacy reasons, but it isn’t fair to nominate one fic five or six times. Give other fics a chance!
-You may nominate one fic in more than one category if the fic will fit into that criteria. However, I will likely use my best judgment to determine if the fic needs to be in both categories.
-Please only nominate fics in the All Time Low fandom.
-Please CAREFULLY read the criteria for each category before nominating. Also, be sure to check the year a fic was last updated/posted to ensure that it is from the past five years (nothing past 2019). Fics can be posted anywhere (ex. ao3, wattpad, mibba, etc.)
Categories:
-Best Fluff (any pleasant, feel-good work)
-Best Angst (main plot has to do with prevalent physical or, mainly, emotional torment of characters)
-Best Smut (focuses on sexual activity)
-Best Kink (fics focusing on a specific kink(s) rather than just sexual activity)
-Best Crossover (fics featuring members of ATL and members of other bands, actors, etc.)
-Best Drabble (fic under 1000 words)
-Best One Shot (single-chapter work)
-Best Ongoing (fic that is still being written)
-Best Completed (fic that is multi-chaptered and completed)
-Best Legacy Fic (an iconic fic that is well-known and respected in the fandom and has been for many years)
Please direct any questions, comments, or suggestions to my ask box! More information will be out as more is decided.
