FAQ Normal Big Bang 2011
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thebigbangjobWhat is a Big Bang?
Big Bangs are challenges which last a few months, where you sign up to write a story of a specific length, or to create art, by a certain deadline.
When taking part in 'normal' big bangs, were the initial sign ups are for the writers, each writer receives a piece of art from an artist to compliment their final story.
'Reverse' big bangs are challenges were the art is made first, and the artists receiving a complimenting fic in return - this will be running later this year.
Basically, it's all about challenging yourself to create something, something bigger or longer than you would normally, as part of a group of people doing the same.
Writers
How long does my story need to be?
For this year, the minimum word count is 15,000 words. There is no maximum, so feel free to write your epic 150,000 word fic.
Are there any limits to what I can write?
There are a few limits to what you can write for this challenge.
RPF isn't allowed - there are other big bangs for RPF, and while we have nothing against RPF, this big bang focuses on Leverage, and the characters, rather than the actors.
Crossovers, AUs and Fusions are all allowed but the focus of your story must be on a Leverage character. You can crossover with as many fandoms as you like, so long as at least one of the leverage characters is the focus. So you can write your Leverage/White Collar/Primeval crossover, where Sterling teams up with Sarah and Lester to take over the world, and it'll fit the requirements of this challenge.
You can also write your AU where Eliot is a girl, and always has been, or your fusion with Maggie as a doll and Sterling is her handler.
Slash, Femslash, Gen, Het and what other types of pairings you may think of are welcome, though we ask that where a story focuses on a pairing, at least one member of that pairing is a Leverage character.
You must include warnings when you post your final fic, but any rating is acceptable.
Your story also must be beta'd. There will be posts on the community where you can ask for a beta, and there is also the support community![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
omgleveragebb where you can ask for help/cheerleading.
Can I write more than one story?
You can not sign up to write more than one story, whether you're writing solo or as part of a group, you can only sign up once.
That said, if you can complete one story and send it to the mods prior to the rough draft deadline, we may give you the ok to write another one.
The reason for this is that we would like everyone who signs up to make it to the finish line, and if you only have the one story to worry about finishing, it'll be much easier for you.
Can I use one of my WIPs?
Providing that you have not posted any of it previously, and that it is not over 3000 words, you can use a WIP.
The reason for this is that the main purpose of this challenge is to encourage the writing of new fic.
Can I write a sequel to a pre-existing fic?
You may, provided that it can standalone. If you have to read the previous fic to understand the new one, than we're afraid it won't be suitable for this challenge.
Can I write and make art?
Yes you can.
What are the deadlines?
The full timetable for this year's big bang can be found here.
You will need to check in with us to say whether you are still taking part 15th-18th July, there will be a post on the community for you to comment on, but don't worry, all you need to be able to say come check in is whether you're still in. We understand that everyone works in different ways.
The rough draft deadline, 21st August, is when we ask for you to send us a copy of your first draft. It doesn't have to be beta'd, or complete, but we ask that you only send in your draft if you're certain that you'll be finished in time for posting. Preferably all drafts should meet the minimum word count of 15,000, but if you have a draft of 12,000 words, along with a complete outline for a fic that will be over 15,000 that's ok too.
We'll also be asking you for a summary of your fic at this point, for the artists claiming post.
The final draft deadline, by which point your fic must be a minimum of 15,000 words long and beta'd, is the 25th September.
What is the format for sending in our drafts? And can we send them in early?
You can send your drafts in as soon as you've finished, you don't have to wait for us to post the reminders.
All fic should be rtf, doc or pdf format, and should be sent to: leverage.bb.mods [@] googlemail [.] com
Your header should read: fic title, your name, rough/final draft
What is the posting format for the final pieces? And how will we know when to post?
Once we have the final drafts of everyone's stories and the art, we'll work out a posting schedule, which will posted on the community. We'll also put up an outline header for you to use. You have to post the header to the community, but you can post you fic wherever you want, so long as you link to it. We have an AO3 collection as well, so hopefully this year some of the fics will go up on there as well.
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Artists
What are the requirements?
We ask that each artist makes at least one piece of art for each story they claim, but there are some minimum requirements depending on the type of art you are making:
Fic mix: must have a front and back cover and at least six tracks
Icons: a minimum of ten
You can make more than one piece of art, or mix and match the types of art you make as well i.e five icons and a fic cover.
What type of art can I make?
Any kind of art is welcome, so long as it meets the requirements. So you can draw, create photomanipulations, fic mixes or trailer videos.
How does the claiming process work?
We will be asking for summaries from the writers as well as rough drafts. We will then post these summaries, with no mention of the author's name, for you to claim.
Once all of the stories have been claimed, we will email you the details of the author you have claimed, and the author will be emailed your details. You can then work with your author to create your art.
Can I make art for more than one story?
We will ask initially for each artists to only claim one story.
Depending on whether we end up with more stories than artists, or more artists than stories, there will be a chance for artists to claim a second story or to claim a story for a second time. We'll make this clear on the claim post.
Can I pair up with a writer on my own, without claiming a summary?
We prefer that all artists claim a summary, rather than pairing up with one of the writers before hand. That said, if you want to pair up with a writer, as well as claim one of the summaries, you're welcome to.
What are the deadlines?
The artist claiming post will be up from the 28th August-4th September - we'll cross off each summary, with a note of who has claimed them, as they get claimed. If all of the stories are claimed before the end of the claim period, you'll hear from us a little sooner.
Once you have the information on your author, you can contact them to get a hold of their draft.
You will then be expected to send us the final drafts of your art on the 25th September, so that we know you are ready to post your art.
What is the format for sending in our drafts? And can we send them in early?
You can send your drafts in as soon as you've finished, you don't have to wait for us to post the reminders.
All art should be jpeg, bitmap or png format. You don't need to send us the zip of you fanmix, the cover art will do. With videos, an email saying that it's done is fine, but if you have a way of sharing it with only us ahead of time, that would be great.
All drafts should be sent to: leverage.bb.mods [@] googlemail [.] com
Your header should read: art, your name, your author's name, final draft
What is the posting format for the final pieces? And how will we know when to post?
Once we have the final drafts of everyone's stories and the art, we'll work out a posting schedule, which will posted on the community. The authors will post a masterlist for their stories to the community, so it is up to you to discuss with them how your art would be best posted.
If you have any questions, whether it be something that isn't covered by this FAQ, something you want clarified, or just something you want to know, feel free to comment on this post, email us, or use the page-a-mod post (comments on that post are screened). We'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
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Big Bangs are challenges which last a few months, where you sign up to write a story of a specific length, or to create art, by a certain deadline.
When taking part in 'normal' big bangs, were the initial sign ups are for the writers, each writer receives a piece of art from an artist to compliment their final story.
'Reverse' big bangs are challenges were the art is made first, and the artists receiving a complimenting fic in return - this will be running later this year.
Basically, it's all about challenging yourself to create something, something bigger or longer than you would normally, as part of a group of people doing the same.
Writers
How long does my story need to be?
For this year, the minimum word count is 15,000 words. There is no maximum, so feel free to write your epic 150,000 word fic.
Are there any limits to what I can write?
There are a few limits to what you can write for this challenge.
RPF isn't allowed - there are other big bangs for RPF, and while we have nothing against RPF, this big bang focuses on Leverage, and the characters, rather than the actors.
Crossovers, AUs and Fusions are all allowed but the focus of your story must be on a Leverage character. You can crossover with as many fandoms as you like, so long as at least one of the leverage characters is the focus. So you can write your Leverage/White Collar/Primeval crossover, where Sterling teams up with Sarah and Lester to take over the world, and it'll fit the requirements of this challenge.
You can also write your AU where Eliot is a girl, and always has been, or your fusion with Maggie as a doll and Sterling is her handler.
Slash, Femslash, Gen, Het and what other types of pairings you may think of are welcome, though we ask that where a story focuses on a pairing, at least one member of that pairing is a Leverage character.
You must include warnings when you post your final fic, but any rating is acceptable.
Your story also must be beta'd. There will be posts on the community where you can ask for a beta, and there is also the support community
omgleveragebb where you can ask for help/cheerleading. Can I write more than one story?
You can not sign up to write more than one story, whether you're writing solo or as part of a group, you can only sign up once.
That said, if you can complete one story and send it to the mods prior to the rough draft deadline, we may give you the ok to write another one.
The reason for this is that we would like everyone who signs up to make it to the finish line, and if you only have the one story to worry about finishing, it'll be much easier for you.
Can I use one of my WIPs?
Providing that you have not posted any of it previously, and that it is not over 3000 words, you can use a WIP.
The reason for this is that the main purpose of this challenge is to encourage the writing of new fic.
Can I write a sequel to a pre-existing fic?
You may, provided that it can standalone. If you have to read the previous fic to understand the new one, than we're afraid it won't be suitable for this challenge.
Can I write and make art?
Yes you can.
What are the deadlines?
The full timetable for this year's big bang can be found here.
You will need to check in with us to say whether you are still taking part 15th-18th July, there will be a post on the community for you to comment on, but don't worry, all you need to be able to say come check in is whether you're still in. We understand that everyone works in different ways.
The rough draft deadline, 21st August, is when we ask for you to send us a copy of your first draft. It doesn't have to be beta'd, or complete, but we ask that you only send in your draft if you're certain that you'll be finished in time for posting. Preferably all drafts should meet the minimum word count of 15,000, but if you have a draft of 12,000 words, along with a complete outline for a fic that will be over 15,000 that's ok too.
We'll also be asking you for a summary of your fic at this point, for the artists claiming post.
The final draft deadline, by which point your fic must be a minimum of 15,000 words long and beta'd, is the 25th September.
What is the format for sending in our drafts? And can we send them in early?
You can send your drafts in as soon as you've finished, you don't have to wait for us to post the reminders.
All fic should be rtf, doc or pdf format, and should be sent to: leverage.bb.mods [@] googlemail [.] com
Your header should read: fic title, your name, rough/final draft
What is the posting format for the final pieces? And how will we know when to post?
Once we have the final drafts of everyone's stories and the art, we'll work out a posting schedule, which will posted on the community. We'll also put up an outline header for you to use. You have to post the header to the community, but you can post you fic wherever you want, so long as you link to it. We have an AO3 collection as well, so hopefully this year some of the fics will go up on there as well.
-
Artists
What are the requirements?
We ask that each artist makes at least one piece of art for each story they claim, but there are some minimum requirements depending on the type of art you are making:
Fic mix: must have a front and back cover and at least six tracks
Icons: a minimum of ten
You can make more than one piece of art, or mix and match the types of art you make as well i.e five icons and a fic cover.
What type of art can I make?
Any kind of art is welcome, so long as it meets the requirements. So you can draw, create photomanipulations, fic mixes or trailer videos.
How does the claiming process work?
We will be asking for summaries from the writers as well as rough drafts. We will then post these summaries, with no mention of the author's name, for you to claim.
Once all of the stories have been claimed, we will email you the details of the author you have claimed, and the author will be emailed your details. You can then work with your author to create your art.
Can I make art for more than one story?
We will ask initially for each artists to only claim one story.
Depending on whether we end up with more stories than artists, or more artists than stories, there will be a chance for artists to claim a second story or to claim a story for a second time. We'll make this clear on the claim post.
Can I pair up with a writer on my own, without claiming a summary?
We prefer that all artists claim a summary, rather than pairing up with one of the writers before hand. That said, if you want to pair up with a writer, as well as claim one of the summaries, you're welcome to.
What are the deadlines?
The artist claiming post will be up from the 28th August-4th September - we'll cross off each summary, with a note of who has claimed them, as they get claimed. If all of the stories are claimed before the end of the claim period, you'll hear from us a little sooner.
Once you have the information on your author, you can contact them to get a hold of their draft.
You will then be expected to send us the final drafts of your art on the 25th September, so that we know you are ready to post your art.
What is the format for sending in our drafts? And can we send them in early?
You can send your drafts in as soon as you've finished, you don't have to wait for us to post the reminders.
All art should be jpeg, bitmap or png format. You don't need to send us the zip of you fanmix, the cover art will do. With videos, an email saying that it's done is fine, but if you have a way of sharing it with only us ahead of time, that would be great.
All drafts should be sent to: leverage.bb.mods [@] googlemail [.] com
Your header should read: art, your name, your author's name, final draft
What is the posting format for the final pieces? And how will we know when to post?
Once we have the final drafts of everyone's stories and the art, we'll work out a posting schedule, which will posted on the community. The authors will post a masterlist for their stories to the community, so it is up to you to discuss with them how your art would be best posted.
If you have any questions, whether it be something that isn't covered by this FAQ, something you want clarified, or just something you want to know, feel free to comment on this post, email us, or use the page-a-mod post (comments on that post are screened). We'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
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