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Heejake Fic Fest 2022 is the first fic fest dedicated to Heeseung and Jake as the main pairing.
This pairing became popular over the last months, and their undeniable chemistry has inspired many fics come to life. What we desire with this fest is that many more authors and readers gather together to create prompts and fics that can give to our community great content having heejake as the main couple.
A great variety of tropes and settings is expected, so come join our party and let's make this carnival happen.
Are self-prompts allowed? How do I write one?
Self-prompts are allowed in this fest. This means writers are allowed to use their own prompt rather than claiming one that has been submitted. When claiming begins, you will find a section of prompts labeled “Claim this to write a self-prompt.” You do not need to submit your own prompt placeholder to the collection, although you may describe your idea on the sign-up form. See the Rules section for more info on how prompting and claiming work.
Do you have to write for the fest to submit prompts?
No! Everyone, regardless of whether or not they participate in the fest as a writer or beta reader, may submit prompts on the fest AO3 page.
Do I need an AO3 account to participate?
In order to submit prompts, claim prompts, and submit your work to the fest AO3 collection, you will need an AO3 account. Contact the moderators if you are struggling to make an account or receive an invitation to do so.
Is there a minimum word count? Are work in progress chapter fics allowed?
No, you're free to decide this, as long as you fulfill the prompt you have claimed. Work in progress chapter fics are also still allowed, although we encourage you to submit finished works.
Are there any restrictions on ships/pairings?
Heeseung and Jake must be the main pairing, be it romantic or platonic. All other ships, non-romantic or platonic pairings, are welcome as side ships. Be sure to tag pairings correctly (i.e. Lee Heeseung/Sim Jaeyun | Jake vs. Lee Heeseung & Sim Jaeyun | Jake). Cross-fandom ships are also allowed, as long as the main pairing is Heeseung and Jake.
Can writers participate in wip wednesdays or post snippets of their fics online?
Yes, but only if what you post doesn’t give away your prompt.
Will the moderators be providing betas?
The moderators will not be organizing the delegation of beta readers, but looking out for one is encouraged.
What if I need an extension on or would like to drop a claim?
No problem at all, life happens and we understand! Just let us know as soon as possible through the fest email or Twitter accounts. A drop out option will be given in our check-in form.
MAIN RULES
1. Submissions must adhere to having Heeseung and Jake as the main pairing (be it platonic or romantic);
2. Past experience with fan events is not required, so anyone is welcome to write;
3. Consistently tagging and giving warns for potentially triggering content, including but not limited to Major Archive Warnings, is required;
4. The moderators will contact you prior to reveals if you have not properly tagged your work(s);
5. Contact the moderators anytime if you have any questions concerning content that must be tagged;
6. Check both our restrictions list and the prompter’s DNW (do not want) section before starting your work;
7. Submissions must be respectful concerning the portrayal of various cultures and identities;
8. You must both claim your prompt on AO3 and submit the sign-up form to be considered a participant.
PROMPTING INFO
1. All prompts are submitted on AO3;
2. Each participant may submit up to 10 prompts;
3. Prompts must have Heeseung and Jake as the main pairing and abide by its rules;
4. When submitting a prompt:
— Specify side ships/pairings or characters that you would like included—multiple options are okay (DWs or Do Wants);
— You may use DNWs (Do Not Wants) to specify content that you feel does not match the direction of the prompt, or to reflect particular content/trigger warnings;
— Include relevant content warnings (including, but not limited to, Major Archive Warnings);
— Prompts can be as vague (including a setting, characters, rating, and little else) or as detailed (such as specific scene ideas) as the prompter would like.
5. Self-prompts are allowed, and there will be prompt placeholders for you to claim so that you are able to submit your fic(s) to the collection—you do not need to make your own.
CLAIMING INFO
1. Claims made before the claiming period begins will be deleted;
2. Each participant may claim up to 3 prompts with no more than two of each type (either 2 submitted prompts and 1 self-prompt or 2 self-prompts and 1 submitted prompt max):
— We encourage you to only claim as many prompts as you believe you can handle.
3. You must both claim your prompt(s) on AO3 and fill out the sign up-form (once, no matter how many prompts were claimed) to be counted as a participant in the fest:
— The sign-up form will include a space for you to submit the information necessary for the moderators to get in contact with you, especially for reminders about upcoming deadlines, as well as to specify which prompts you have claimed.
4. Only one claim per prompt is allowed, excluding self-prompt placeholders
WRITING AND POSTING INFO
1. Follow your prompt(s) to the best of your ability:
— Works will not be accepted to the AO3 collection if they do not follow the fest rules or prompt DNWs.
2. The check-in will not require proof of progress, but will offer a chance for you to let the moderators know how you are doing and offer and opportunity for you to ask questions or alert us to concerns you may have about the fest or your claims:
— The check-in form will be added to the AO3 collection, emailed to participants, and posted to Twitter at a later date.
3. Once completed, you may submit your work(s) to the AO3 collection for approval at any time;
4. When posting your work(s), use warnings and tags properly, particularly when writing about potentially triggering content:
— Contact the mods if you have questions about how to tag your work(s) or are wondering if a particular warning is needed.
5. As works will initially be posted anonymously, do your part to maintain anonymity in posting—do not include social media links in Notes or publicly share which prompt(s) you have claimed
— After author reveals have taken place, you are free to identify yourself as the writer of a particular work.
6. Feel free to ask moderators for an extension on a claim or to drop a claim, if needed.
We reserve the right to ban participants who are engaging in harmful or disrespectful behavior publicly or privately towards the mods or other participants in order to maintain a safe and fun fest environment.
The following themes won't be accepted in the participant prompts and works:
Noncon/dubcon;Pedophilia;Incest;Underage sexual content;Racially or culturally insensitive content;Explicit sexual content involving members that are minors at the time of submission.
Writers including sexual content in their submissions must be 18+.
DM on Twitter or email us if you have any questions about content restricted in this fest.
