spfestmod (spfestmod) wrote in snape_potter, @ 2014-06-21 08:59:00 |
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Entry tags: | announcement, summer challenge14 |
Snarry Summer Challenge
Happy first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere! ;) It's the longest day of the year and a perfect day to announce our Snarry Summer Challenge.
From drabbles to novels, fluff to angst, anything Snarry is welcome during the month of July.
We have four themes for you to choose from when creating your entry.
•Summer Solstice
•Holidays/Travel
•Quidditch World Cup
•Summer Quotes
Of course, you are free to interpret the themes any way you like. Some entries may cover more than one theme, others barely touch the surface of one--all are welcome. Here are a few suggestions what we're looking for in the themes.
Summer Solstice for those who like to focus on magical theory and rituals, here's the perfect chance. Perhaps Severus and Harry meet on a trip to Stonehenge, perform a bonding ritual, or foil a nefarious plan to raise the dead.
Holidays/Travel can focus on something as simple as school holidays to a trip around the world. Whether the journey is the destination or the locale steals the show is in your hands. Will Severus summer at Spinner's End or in Stockholm? Will Harry meet his true love in Hawaii or survive an assassination attempt in Hogsmeade?
Quidditch World Cup a theme for the sport lover, though Quidditch itself isn't actually required. Rugby, cricket, football, Gobstones, or perhaps a friendly Exploding Snap competition in St Mungo's as well as players, spectators, referees, or long-suffering partners of the sport obsessed are all possibilities for this theme.
Summer Quotes from goodreads are offered as inspiration. Simply go to the link and peruse the quotes pertaining to summer and when your muse finds one that speaks to you, run with it. There are a large variety to choose from. See what tickles your fancy.
FAQs:
Q. When does the fest begin?
A. Posting for the fest will begin July 1, 2014. The fest itself will end on July 31, to celebrate Harry's birthday but there will never be a time when we don't want you guys to keep posting Snarry. ;D A masterlist of creations made especially for the fest will be posted on Monday, August 4th.
Q. Where do I sign up?
A. There are no official sign-ups for this challenge. If you are a member of snape_potter, you're all set to participate.
Q. When should I start working on my entry?
A. Now. Or later. This is our most relaxed style of challenge and the timing is entirely up to you as long as you post your entry by July 31.
Q. Is there a minimum word count?
A. Nope! Fics from drabbles to novels are welcome as is art from drawbles to graphic novels.
Q. How many entries may I create?
A. As many as you like! One full length fic, weekly drabbles, three ficlets, a piece of art for each theme are all welcome.
Q. The banners look very romantic. Are only romantic entries welcome this year?
A. No. All types of Snarry are always welcome at Snape_Potter. While the theme appears light, like a novel one takes to the beach for summer reading, what an author or artist chooses to create can be humorous, hurt/comfort, dark and angsty, or romantic.
Q. Where will the fest be held?
A. The fest itself will be hosted on snape_potter on DW, IJ, and LJ. BUT! Since people will be doing their own posting, not all entries will be cross-posted to all communities. Though we strongly encourage cross-posting, we'll gather a masterlist of entries at the end of the fest so people don't miss any entries.
Q. Where should I submit my completed entry?
A. All participants will be posting their own entries to the community. So anytime beginning July 1st, just post to the snape_potter community(ies) of your choice. Be sure to use the "summer challenge14" tag so we include your entry in our master list.
If you choose not to use warnings at the very least, per community rules, you MUST indicate and lock all Chan (under 18) entries and any NC-17 artwork. The rollover code to hide spoilers/warnings is in the header code.
For artists:
For authors:
As always, new folks and old veteran Snarry lovers are equally welcome at snape_potter. If you need help posting or would prefer a mod post for you, please email spfestmod@gmail.com to make arrangements. We will be happy to help you.
We've got four banners to choose from, one for each theme!