Finish-a-thon

[kerravonsen]

Announcing... the finish-a-thon!
Remember all those poor, neglected plot bunnies that have been starving from lack of attention, because all those ficathons kept on having higher priority? The stories you wish you could finish, if only you could find the time? Well, fear not, the finish-a-thon is coming to the rescue!

The finish-a-thon is a ficathon, with all the ficathon-like things like deadlines and fellow volunteers to encourage you, but with this ficathon, you write your own ideas. But since part of the encouragement of a ficathon is writing things for other people, what we're going to do, is vote for which story ideas people should write.

The way it works is this:

1. Sign up here, with a comment.
   In your sign-up comment, list a short description all the plot bunnies, unfinished stories (apart from other ficathon stories) and vague ideas that you are putting up for voting on. Say what universe(s) it's in, a very brief description, and some idea of what rating and type (gen,het,slash) you think it will be, to give people a good idea of what they'd be voting for.
2. A poll is made, each "question" consists of the potential stories of one participant.
3. We vote for which story we want each person to finish. The winning story in each section is the one which that author has to work on.
4. Each writer works on their winning story, and finishes it by the deadline. They then put it up on the web somewhere, either in their journal, or on a website.
5. I will post a master-list of all the stories, so that people can find them.
6. Everyone rejoices!

Dates:

Sign-ups begin: today!
Sign-ups end: 25th November 2005
Poll is put up: 27th November 2005
Voting ends: 2nd December 2005
Stories finished: 28th January 2006

(that's 8 weeks to write in)

Note that these dates are Australian time, so basically take away a day for those in the US and UK.

Sign-up Template:

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Name:
Livejournal:
(new!) Voting Preference: participants only OR all interested parties

For each plot-bunny...

Fandom(s):
Description:
Type: het/gen/slash
Rating:

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Questions:

What do you mean, not other ficathon stories?

Unfinished stories from other ficathons already have a ficathon for them. This is the Home For Lost Plot-Bunnies (and unfinished stories) that don't have a ficathon of their own.

What if I want to use this story for fanfic100?

(or crossovers100 etc)

Well, this is supposed to be for stories not associated with other ficathonish things... but if it so happens that after you've written it, you find that it fits into your Big Table, well, those challenges aren't averse to using stories from other sources, are they?

Are there any restrictions? This isn't an anti-slash thing, is it?

No restrictions. They're your own ideas, hence, your responsibility. Just let people know, in the descriptions, what kind of story you think it will be, so that they can vote wisely.

What about sequels? Can I include bunnies for those?

Sure. Just give a link to where we can find the previous story or stories.

Is there a minumum number of bunnies required?

Yes. Three. We need something to vote on, after all.

Is there a maximum number of bunnies allowed?

Yes. Ten. Otherwise we'll never be able to decide. Just pick the bunnies you most want to write.

What if I don't finish my story?

Then post what you've managed to write so far, indicating that it isn't finished. Warts and all. No hiding. If you didn't finish... well, we don't want this to drag on, do we?
On the other hand, if it's only a day or two late, then do finish it first. Especially if all it needs is a beta, get it beta-read first.

What if I don't know what story to vote for?

Try. It is possible to not answer a poll question. But please do try to pick one story from everybody if you possibly can.

What about my own stories? Do I pick one of mine as well?

Nup. The point is to find out what other folks here wish you to write.

What if there's a tie in the votes? Which story would I write?

Toss a coin. If you can't toss a coin, I'll toss one for you -- just ask.

Is there a minimum length requirement?

Well, it seems a bit pointless to waste an 8-week ficathon on a drabble. But I don't want you to be sweating over length requirements. Stories have natural lengths; try to pick story ideas which would naturally fit into more than a drabble.

Is there a maximum length requirement?

No, but do remember you've only got 8 weeks.

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Edited To Add: IMPORTANT QUESTION!

Question: Who gets to vote on what I write?

Answer: when you sign up, say what you would prefer:
(a) other participants only
(b) all and sundry (that is, get your friends to vote so you get a better idea of what your peers want)
I will put a note as part of your poll entry as to what your preference is. If no preference is given, I will go with the default of "participants only" since that was how it was originally set up. I won't be able to enforce this, but we can hope that people will be considerate.

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Please pimp this everywhere. 8-)

Please note, the dates of this have been devised carefully to make sure that the writing period does not conflict with NaNoWriMo.

Comments

Signing Up

[kerravonsen]

Name: Kathryn Andersen
Livejournal: kerravonsen

(1)
Fandom: Doctor Who
Description: 9th Doctor; alternative universe for Parting of the Ways: there is no Bad Wolf, Rose has to get back to the Doctor the hard way.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(2)
Fandom: Stargate/Highlander
Description: Methos was an ex-host; he encounters an air-force guy who's been taken over by a goa'uld, and kills it. That's the opening, I'm not sure what the plot is after that, cuz it kept on changing.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(3)
Fandom: Tomorrow People (OS)/Stargate
Description: Tricia and John look for a missing Nox archaeologist who touched a strange mirror while doing a dig on a world formerly conquered by the Khultan. They end up in the Stargate universe where the Khultan go by another name: the Goa'uld.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(4)
Fandom: Blake's 7/Highlander
Description: "Winning Is The Only Safety" #3 -- Avon tries to find a new teacher, and find a way of killing Servalan without risking his own life. Earlier stories are at http://www.katspace.org/fiction/Series_WinningIsTheOnlySafety.html
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(5)
Fandom: Blake's 7
Description: AU; sequel to Resonances; the fallout of Avon and Cally's body-swap and restoration is explored.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(6)
Fandom: Blake's 7
Description: AU; "The Butterfly Effect" #4 -- the alternate version of "Power" in this universe. Earlier stories are at http://www.katspace.org/fiction/Series_ButterflyEffect.html
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(7)
Fandom: Sentinel/Tomorrow People (NS)
Description: sequel to Falling; Lisa discovers Jim's secret; Adam wonders about Jim also (but I'm not sure exactly what the plot is).
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(8)
Fandom: Sentinel/Matrix
Description: epilogue to Verity; Simon is investigating what are either kidnappings or runaways. Someone matching the description of Jim and Blair were seen talking to (one?) of the missing teenagers. Jim and Blair have to decide whether to tell Simon the truth.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(9)
Fandom: Sentinel
Description: alternative universe -- yet another variation on "What if Blair met Jim later?" In this one, Jim was invalided out of the force; they assumed he has epilepsy.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

(10)
Fandom: Sentinel/Stargate
Description: sequel to Making A Life; Jim and Blair join the Stargate program.
Type: gen
Rating: PG

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I know which one I'm going for here. :-)

I'll post mine tonight from home because I need time to think.

[kerravonsen]

I know which one I'm going for here.

Well, I know which one izhilzha will be voting for, but I can't figure which one you would go for... I guess I shall just find out later.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

BTW you might like to change 'In your sign-up post' to 'In your sign-up comment' as I was confused like Liza. :-)

[kerravonsen]

Ah. I hadn't noticed that. Thanks.

[izhilzha.livejournal.com]

*is awed by kerravonsen's uncanny mind-reading abilities*

;-)

[kerravonsen]

Yep, my mind reads words that you typed when this was being discussed before. ;-P

Re: Signing Up

[fikgirl.livejournal.com]

I think I know which one of these I'll vote for. *giggles*

Re: Signing Up

[kerravonsen]

Changed my mind -- here's a replacement #10.

Fandom: Doctor Who/Sapphire & Steel
Description: Time is out of joint. Both the Doctor and Sapphire & Steel investigate, and are caught up in its coils. (inspired by this dream)
Type: gen
Rating: PG