Frequently Asked Questions

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

How does a Reverse Bang work?
If you are wondering what a Reverse Bang is, it is the opposite of a Big or Mini Bang. In a Reverse Bang, the art comes first. After the art is submitted, it will be posted anonymously. Then authors can go and look at all the lovely art and claim a piece to write a story for.

Authors will write a story of, minimum of 4,000 words, based on the art they have chosen.

What is the schedule for 2017?
Sign Ups open March 17th
Sign Ups close July 26th
Art Due July 27th
Art Reveal July 28th
Author Claims July 30th 12pm EST
Pairing Reveal August 1st or when all art is claimed
First Check In August 25th
Second Check In September 29th
Posting Schedule Announcement October 6th
Final Check In October 27th
Posting Begins Novemeber 3rd

I'm an artist, what do I do?
As an artist, you are expected to create at least one new piece of art. It can be in any medium of your choice; drawing, digital manip, fanvid, painting, ect. Art must be at lease 500 x 500px. Videos must be at least one minute in length. You are welcome to create three different entries for this bang.

Keep in mind that you are not to submit art for this challenge elsewhere, until your posting date.

I'm an author, what do I do?
You will be expected to write a story with a minimum of 4,000 words, based on the prompt you chosen. Claims will be first come, first serve.

Keep in mind that your story must be related to the art you have chosen.

Do stories need to be beta'd?
Yes, they do need.

How do I find a beta?
We will have a Beta Sign Up post. You will be able to find people who are willing to beta your story. It will be up to you, to find a beta. If you are having issues finding a beta, please let a mod know and we will try to help you as best we can.

Where do I sign up?
Artist Sign Ups
Author Sign Ups
Beta Sign Ups
Pinch Hit Sign Ups

Posting Guidelines:
A preview of the art (no larger than 600x in width) should be posted to the community, along with a summary and links to the full version of the art and the accompanying story. You can post is where ever you please, once it is your posting date, but please leave it unlocked so people can enjoy your work.

Please use this format for posting.
Title:
Artist:
Author:
Other Pairing(if applicable):
Rating:
Warnings/Spoilers:
Summary:

(Preview your art.)

Art: Live Journal | Tumblr | Ao3
Story: Live Journal | Tumblr | Ao3

<b>Title:</b> <b>Artist:</b> <b>Author:</b> <b>Other Pairing(if applicable):</b> <b>Rating:</b> <b>Warnings/Spoilers:</b> <b>Summary:</b> (Preview your art.) <b>Art:</b> Live Journal | Tumblr | Ao3 <b>Story:</b> Live Journal | Tumblr | Ao3

Any questions, concerns.
Please leave a comment here, email bluefire986@gmail.com (please title your email with J2 Reverse Bang or something along those lines) or direct message a mod. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Your mods are:
bluefire986 & anon1adult

Comments

[quickreaver.livejournal.com]

Hey, can you write AND art for this event? (Not write for your own art, though...)

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

Yes, as long as you don't claim your own piece. We could always use more authors. ^_^

[red-b-rackham.livejournal.com]

Are there any genre or pairing restrictions for this? I just stumbled on this tonight and wanted to double check before I jumped in, and don't see anything in your FAQ's. :)

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

Jensen and Jared need to be the main pairing, though you are more than welcome to have past pairings in the story. I am gonna say any genre goes, expect for crossovers.

[red-b-rackham.livejournal.com]

Okay, cool!! Thanks for letting me know! :)

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

Will you allow proxy claims for authors? I'm at Dragoncon that weekend, so there's no chance in high heaven that I'll be available during claims. :(

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

Proxies are allowed, as long as they clearly state they are a proxy and who they are a proxy for.

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

Awesome, thank you for the info.

[the_rant_girl]

I was just wondering what is required for the check-in?

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

It will just be a how are things going. I won't ask to see anything until the final check in.

[the_rant_girl]

gotcha, thank you!!

[rule-number-7.livejournal.com]

Do you want art files named in a specific way when we submit stuff? (Sorry if I missed that answer somewhere.)

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

You will not need to name them anything special. I take all the images and put them into a Google Slideshow. Once in the slideshow, I will have the slide number in my spreadsheet with your info. ^_^

If you need anything else, let me know!

[emmatheslayer.livejournal.com]

how many art works can we submit for this one

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

Three different prompts.

[blackrabbit42.livejournal.com]

Can we use a proxy for claims?

:)

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

Proxies are allowed. I am getting ready to post the how to claim post. ^_^

[born-fromfire.livejournal.com]

Is it too late to sign up for pinch hitting? Idk if y'all need it!! But I would love to if need be!

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

I can't say you will get anything, but I can add you to the pinch hit list if you would like. I just need an email address too!

There is always next year too!

[born-fromfire.livejournal.com]

That's fine!!

My.bert.mccookies@gmail.com

Thanks!! Even if I don't get anything that's fine! Definitely can't wait for next year though! :))

[fireheart13.livejournal.com]

Will more than one author claim an art again?

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

We will need to see what the number of the art pieces to authors is, but I am thinking no.

[rule-number-7.livejournal.com]

I had a piece last year that no writer ended up following through on, and you said I could post it again this year. Does that still stand?

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the delay.

Yes, you may still submit your piece again.

[wincest-whore.livejournal.com]

Hi! Is there a list of people who have offered up their services as betas? I see the sign up post, but it doesn't show me who actually signed up. And I've just taken on a lot of challenges at once so unfortunately I don't have time to offer up my services right now. However, I am looking for a beta. Possibly 2.

Thanks for letting me know! :)

[bluefire986.livejournal.com]

So, sorry for the delay. Real life is just not giving me a break at all. We will post a beta list soon.

[wincest-whore.livejournal.com]

Oh, no worries! I know how that goes! Sounds great! I will keep my eyes open for it!

[marciaelena.livejournal.com]

Hi there! I have a question about pairings. Does the endgame pairing in the stories *have* to be J2, or can it be one of the Js with someone else? My characters aren't cooperating, and while the story *is* going to feature J2, right now I'm not sure they'll be together by the end of it. (The art I claimed only features one of the Js and the artist's given me free rein on what to write.)