Stucky Historical Fiction Mini Bang 2025, Check-In #1
📣 Hi @everyone! It’s time for our First Check-In!
We’re officially kicking off the 2025 Stucky Historical Fiction Mini Bang, and we can't wait to see the incredible stories you’re dreaming up!
📝 Check-In #1 is now open and runs from May 20 to June 10
This is where you'll share the core details of your fic idea—no need to start drafting yet, but now’s the perfect time to start outlining or brainstorming.
All the info you submit will be used to create claims slides, which are how artists and betas will choose the projects they’d like to join. So, the more info you give, the easier it will be to find your perfect match!
🎨 Artists & Betas – Heads Up!
Claims will open June 15, and you’ll be picking your favorite fic ideas directly from these slides.
Artists: You’ll choose your top 3 fics and fill out a form once the slides are posted.
Betas: You’ll browse and pick fics marked as “Looking for a Beta.” That way, you can avoid anything not in your comfort zone and connect with authors you’re excited to work with!
📆 Important Dates:
• Check-In #1 Open: May 20 – June 10
• Artist/Beta Claims Open: June 15
• Claims Close: June 19 (buffer included)
• Teams Announced: June 20
📋 What You’ll Include in Check-In #1:
• Working title (if you have one)
• Summary or elevator pitch (1–3 paragraphs)
• Historical setting: time period & location
• Main characters
• Main relationship (Stucky)
• Tone/vibe: angsty, fluffy, spooky, etc.
• Optional themes (e.g., Omegaverse, Letters, Secret Lives…)
• Projected word count
• Rating (G through E)
• Tropes, genres, tags, and content warnings
• Side characters and locations
• Media inspirations (optional)
• Visual ideas for artists (optional)
• Beta help needed? Yes/No/Maybe (plus what kind)
• Anything else you want artists, betas, or mods to know
If you have any questions, we’re always here! Let’s make this year’s bang the best one yet 🫡💙
🎉 Welcome to Check-In #1: Brainstorming & Idea Summary!
🗓️ Due: May 20–June 10
In this form, you’ll share the early details of your Stucky H