The Big Bang Job - Leverage Big Bang Challenge

Here is the complete list of the stories and art produced for this year’s normal big bang.
( Behind this cut, due to length )

With the delays, and reduced number of writers, the first day of posting has shifted to the 31st May.

So, writers, there are 14 of you still - and you have the choice of the following dates:

Friday 31st May - acquariusgb (ultra_fic)

Saturday 1st June

Sunday 2nd June - hollymarchosias

Monday 3rd June

Tuesday 4th June - jendavis (kymericl)

Thursday 6th June - lady_yashka (susanmarier)

Friday 7th June - valamenel (mariella1983)

Saturday 8th June - brinchen86 (astral_angel)

Sunday 9th June - telaryn & scout_lover (alinaandalion)

Monday 10th June - yanzadracan (sian1359)

Tuesday 11th June - ruquas (kadams27)

Thursday 13th June - disturbinglynic (evian_fork)

Friday 14th June - theron09 (whiskyinmind)

Saturday 15th June - goneahead & tattooeddevil (firefly1234)

Sunday 16th June - telaryn & hickumu (mizzy2k) - yeahlev & errant_evermore (nessataleweaver)

(Wednesday 5th June and Wednesday 12th June - Reserve days)

There are two extra days - and if necessary up to two writers can pick each day (to allow for anyone who really can't do any others dates etc). Comment with your preferred date (artist or writer can claim - but everything is to be posted on same day).

It is first come, first stolen served.

Please discuss with your artists and see which date works for you all.

I'll note beside each date as they are claimed. (This post is mirrored on LJ - I will update both)

Final drafts from writers are due today (19th May - final count will be taken at c 6pm UK time on the 20th May - so a little leeway).

I have received three drafts so far (and word from a fourth writer).

All I need from you writers is your final draft of over 15,000 words sent to leveragebbmods@googlemail.com . IF you haven't heard from your artist, please let me know in the body of your email.

By submitting a final draft you are committing to post your story during the posting period. This is your last chance to drop out.

Once I have received all of the drafts, a post will go live that lists the available posting dates and how to claim your preferred day.

I hope everything is going well for you all. I look forward to seeing the rest of the drafts, and the upcoming art drafts :)

Story Claiming is still open here and there are still five artists who have yet to state their preferences.

In addition - if there's anyone who hasn't signed up officially to be an artist, but would like to, please feel free to drop your details at the artist sign up post, then claim some stories.

I will be contacting any artists who have not been in touch late on Monday to confirm whether you are still intending to take part in the big bang.

Claiming will go live at about this time tomorrow.

It will not be first come, first served - the claiming post will be open for you to comment on (dreamwidth or livejournal) until the 28th April.

You will be asked to give your top three choices, in order of preference, state your preferred method of contact and whether you are willing to do art for more than one story. Comments will be screened.

There are 15 stories and 17 artists signed up. At present, it will be one claim per story (artists have dropped out before due to lack of summaries that interest them - so I am being careful to ensure that all of the stories get art).

IF come the close of claiming, all 17 artists have claimed stories and there is a sufficient number of artists willing to do more than one story, I will consider second claims.

I will pair artists and writers and send messages out to you all. Writers can then send whatever they want to share to their artist, and artists can discuss with writers what they will be doing.

Any questions - or last minute artist sign ups - feel free to message me/leave a comment.

We have 14 artists signed up so far - I will be doing a few promos to see if we can get some more in the next few days. We have only had a few people drop out so far - and there has already been a draft submitted :)

Rough Drafts are due in a week - you have a little more leeway, as I won't be able to chase anyone up for drafts until Wednesday (17th), so as long as I receive a draft fitting the requirements by the end of Tuesday 16th April, you are all good.
If you have any issues/think it might take a little longer, just drop me a message/email and we'll see what we can do.

And in case anyone needs it - here's what we need when you submit your drafts:

Rough drafts need to be a minimum of 9,000 words (60% of the minimum word count). There should also be an outline of the reminder of the fic, to show that it will reach the minimum word count.
All drafts should be in rtf, doc or pdf format, and should be sent to: leverage.bb.mods [@] googlemail [.] com
Your header should read: fic title, your name, rough draft

You also need to include a summary of your fic - that can be used for the artists claiming post. This should be in the body of the email (and remember - that summary is what the artists will be looking at when deciding on the fic they want to claim).
The easiest thing is to follow a format like this:
Summary
Warnings
Pairings and Genre - if your fic is a crossover/fusion, note with what (i.e The Hunger Games/Avengers/Barney)

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.


Good luck everyone!

Sooooo your mod had date fail (February came too fast!) and asks for your forgiveness for the lateness of this check in post.

This check in is optional - so you don't have to fill it out - but the March check in will be mandatory. This check in is to let you all check your own progress (and see that you aren't alone in being on a lower word count/still plotting) as much as to give me a vague idea of who is still here ;)

Everyone works at a different pace - so no shame people! (Your mod is the sort to poke at plots until a week before deadline and then panic and write in a caffeine fueled haze, just for full disclosure ;))

And now - for the check in questions - please reply in a comment -

Are you still going?
Yes / No / I think so

Is your story....
Still at outline/plotting stage
In progress
Running away from me
Over half done
Finished! (if this one - well done you!)

Anything else you want to share?

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(This post will close on Sat 16th Feb - to make up for the lateness)

Just a quick reminder - Writer Sign Ups for the 2013 Normal Big Bang will be closing in just under 13 hours time (at c. 12noon 27th Jan GMT).

Sign Ups are now closed

Big Bang rules for writers (2013):
1. There is no maximum word count for this, but your final story must be 15,000 words minimum.
2. The story must not be posted/published publicly anywhere else before your assigned posting date.
3. Final drafts must be beta'd.
4. You must have read the FAQ, and be satisfied that your story will meet the requirements.
5. To be a part of this year's big bang you must sign up by 26th January
6. You must comment on the check in post which will appear 15-18 March (or let us know if you are going to away over that weekend), or notify us that you are dropping out. This year's schedule can be found here.
7. If you are writing two stories, you will need to submit your first rough draft by the 31st March, followed by your second rough draft on the 15th April.
8. All final drafts must be submitted via email to the mods by the 19th May. If for any reason, you are unable to, or have issues, please contact the mods ASAP.

Please use the following form when signing up:
<strong>LJ name:</strong> <strong>Author name:</strong> <strong>Contact information:</strong> (you can pm this) <strong>Confirm you have read and understand the requirements:</strong> <strong>Are you intending to write one or two stories?</strong> <strong>Co-writer:</strong> (if relevant) <strong>Will you be needing a Beta?:</strong> And for our reference: <strong>Will you be writing 'canon', au, crossover or fusion?</strong> <strong>Do you have any pairings in mind?</strong> <strong>Give an outline of your plot, if you have one:</strong>

Example:
LJ name: weaselett
Author name: weasel
Contact information: weaselett at googlemail dot com
Confirm you have read and understand the requirements: Yes
Are you intending to write one or two stories? One (I'm not crazy ;))
Co-writer: (if relevant) None
Will you be needing a Beta?: Nope
And for our reference:
Will you be writing 'canon', au, crossover or fusion? Crossover/AU - Criminal Minds/Leverage
Do you have any pairings in mind? Alec Hardison/Aaron Hotchner/Ashley Seaver, Alec Hardison/Parker/Eliot Spencer, Ashley Seaver/OFC, and variation thereof (POLY!)
Give an outline of your plot, if you have one: PLOT? You think there's a plot? ... Parker is the only one of the team to escape a trap set by Latimer, and she goes to Hardison's FBI agent for help. Hijinks ensue....which may be NC-17.


You can use the outline section to tell us about any extra things you think we'll need to know (if you're already thinking of writing NC-17, or character death).

Sign-ups are open until 26th January (this post will close to comments on the 27th January).

And finally, good luck to everyone who signs up :) We hope you all have fun!

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This is the official page-a-mod post for 2013.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave them here and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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