[MOD POST] A Love Across Time- The USxUK Fanfiction Anthology Project

[haro.livejournal.com]

Hello everyone! After much delay, here's the info on the writing project, as well as the signup post.



What is the writing project?:
-It's an anthology style project to be completed by members of usxuk. The completed project will be released in a downloadable format for free, and if there is enough interest/we have the resources, we may consider selling a print copy of it.
-The novel will feature short USxUK stories by the authors of this community+ hopefully a piece of art (a black and white inked drawing will be fine, it does not need to be colored) to go with each piece. Artist signups will be at a later point, so please look out for them.
-The stories will be based around three themes- yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Please read the rest of the post for more info on them.

As a writer, what do I have to do?:
-SIGN UP. I will keep signups open for two weeks (until September 10th). After which, if you have not signed up, your work will not be in the anthology. It's important that I know exactly how many people are participating with quite a bit of time to spare, so we know how many artists can sign up. As a note regarding art: You will ABSOLUTELY be able to do both fic and art if you wish.
-Choose a theme. The anthology will be divided into three themes.

Yesterday- Any story that takes place before (or during) the year 1950.
Today- Your story must take place during the time period of 1951-current.
Tomorrow- Your fic must take place in the future, whether the very near future or the far distant future.

Both canonverse and AU are fine. If you're writing an AU that is in 'another world,' just pick what you believe would be the equivalent time wise. For example a fairytale world would likely be 'yesterday.'

Obviously, fanfics should be USxUK.

I will be opening TEN slots for each theme. If those slots are all filled, I'll open additional slots in each one. Please select quickly so you can have the theme of your choice. I've opened up more slots. :)

-Complete a fanfiction that is a maximum of 3,000 words long, and no less than 800 words by the due date of OCTOBER 1ST 2012, giving you about five weeks. Once you have completed your fanfic you are to send it to me. I will have more info up on how to send me the completed fanfic later. You WILL be able to publish your fanfic on livejournal, ff.net, wherever after the writing project is 'published.' But please don't do it before! We want this to be filled with spiffy, all new fics.
-Have your fanfiction beta-ed well. As this is being 'published' in a sense, it's very important that you have your story checked over for spelling and grammar errors. I will put up a volunteer beta post in a week or two so those who don't have one can locate a beta to use. Think of this as a gift to your fellow fans, so please put your best into it.
-If you sign up and find out that you need to back up, PLEASE let me know as soon as possible.

I want to sign up!

Awesome. Just reply with the following information:

Your name:
Which theme you'd like to do:
Your email address:

Comments will be screened so no one else will see your email. Once I get your reply, I'll add your name to the claims list below the cut!



YESTERDAY:
1- just_a_fangirl
2- azotus
3- hanakoanime
4- j_sasunaru_c
5- fmavatard
6- redblonde7
7- aria_dc_al_fine
8- bukku_oosa
9- jazzchyk
10- rurushuu
11- hoshiko2
12- arakni666
13- yumi_oko_chan
14- shuriken7
15- fivedayslater
16- soarit
17- xxbite
18- world_according
19- rinnemochi
20- binnin
21- loreleissong
22- vemela
23- ange_rosencreuz
24- twhitesakura

TODAY:
1- abarero
2- gnortaku
3- velted
4- musichika_tg
5- xtwilightzx
6- ty1407
7- stardust_bell
8- flowing_rein
9- absolutehymn007
10- forthekolz
11- igggycat
12- sppandaaa
13- fkirkland
14- starry_climes
15- kira_chan20
16- castlegurl101
17- bobness1
18- teaismylife
19- briaranise
20- shadowfaeyre
21- barrelsncrates
22- captainladyace
23- shigatsuchama
24- wt_chan


TOMORROW:
1- slashy_lady
2- childishsadism
3- rewritten
4- semebay
5- kierwynn
6- devocake
7- hotbabysitter
8- zo_one
9- haro
10- last_haven
11- fakiagirl
12- teaandcharcoal
13- geritafanfreak
14- shibbyone
15- theif_raccoon
16- caliowl
17- ferra_rii
18- nihon_love
19- jedishampoo
20- emmylynnelee



As usual, please direct any questions to THIS post. Thank you! Hope to see a lot of participation.

-haro

Comments

[jedishampoo.livejournal.com]

Do you need any pinch-hitters? It doesn't look like the format requires it, but I thought I'd check. I had some free time. :)

[haro.livejournal.com]

Pinch hitters are not required, but if you'd like to participate would you be willing to fill a tomorrow spot? I'm way lower on tomorrows than the rest of the categories.

[haro.livejournal.com]

@jedishampoo

You're awesome. Added you in. :)

[hanakoanime]

I should've started long ago. Anyways...
I was wondering if I could do a crossover. After starting, I found out that I ended up basing my fic in a different fandom's setting (with the same names and everything, but no actual characters pop up.) Is that allowed?

[haro.livejournal.com]

Do you mean like a Hogwarts AU-style thing, where US and UK are just in another fandom's universe? If so that's fine.

[hanna-adi88.livejournal.com]

So I feel terrible saying this since I was so looking forward to participating in this amazing project but my story isn't near done and with all these holidays I won't be able to finish it in time ;;;;;; I'm so sorry ><

[haro.livejournal.com]

It's no problem. Thank you for letting me know. :)

[just-a-fangirl.livejournal.com]

So, um...I don't suppose there's any chance of getting an extension on this project, or even pushing the entire deadline back a few days?
I SWEAR it's not my fault! I was doing so good and then ALL OF MY ENTIRE LIFE had to happen in one fortnight, and I haven't been able to touch mys tory in days, and I've got another week of stuff next week. It's so unfair! The one story that might get printed, and I can't edit it afterwards...I can't sleep at night!! Is there anything that can be done?

[haro.livejournal.com]

Can you get it done by Oct 5th? That's when the artist assignments are going out.

[just-a-fangirl.livejournal.com]

YES! Oh my God, that's fantastic. Even just a few extra days would be brilliant!
Thank you so much! Sorry for being a massive pain, but I will definitely get it to you by October 5th!

[haro.livejournal.com]

It's fine! Would you mind commenting with a basic summary of what you're writing so I can tentatively match you up with an artist?

[shibbyone.livejournal.com]

Can I second that extension request? I outlined my story (and I'm super excited about it!) and then suddenly all those commitments I signed up for over the summer happened all in the same 2-week period and unless I sacrifice something major, I don't think I'll have it by the 1st. I can, however, have it by the 5th (or maybe even the 3rd?)

everything is terrible

[haro.livejournal.com]

Ack, that sucks. It's fine! Would you mind commenting with a basic summary of what you're writing so I can tentatively match you up with an artist?

[shantari.livejournal.com]

I don't know if you necessarily need my telling you this, but just in case:
I am really sorry to do this, but I must bow out. This month has been a lot more stressful than I realized that it'd be, and I just haven't been able to get any ideas working for me.

I will instead focus on the Secret Santa exchange, as I am (only now, dreadfully enough) starting to get back into my writing gears.

It's a bit frustrating, because I had been looking forward to this so much, but such is life. I am certain all the other entries will be good though, and I hope the project will be successful enough to merit future ones.

Thank you.

[haro.livejournal.com]

It's okay. Thanks for letting me know!

[barrelsncrates.livejournal.com]

Ergh. Quick question. Is it okay if I break my submission up into like 2-3 mini stories/drabbles? They do revolve around a certain theme.

[haro.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's fine. :)

[kierwynn.livejournal.com]

Would it be possible to get my story to you tomorrow? I had a really bad block, and I finally got inspiration and I would have been done on time, but something came up and I won't be back home until probably close to the due time. I can def have it to you by tomorrow night. And if needed I can supply you with a summary of what it's about. Sorry about this orz

[haro.livejournal.com]

yes, that's fine! And a summary would be great. :)