Community Calendar for 2014
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allbingoThis community calendar provides a place to organize events in allbingo. Ideally, there will be periodic fests and challenges on different themes, organized by different people. If you would like to run an event here, please speak up!
February 2014
Bingo Valentines Feb. 1-21 run byysabetwordsmith
This bingo fest focuses on love and relationships, both romantic and platonic.
March 2014
None.
April 2014
Spring and Autumn Fanworks Fest April 1-30 run byelizabeth_rice
This bingo fest celebrates the seasons of Spring (Northern hemisphere) and Autumn (Southern hemisphere) by encouraging creation of other fanworks like poetry, podfics (especially of poems), art, meta, vids, etc.
May 2014
Solo Celebration Bingo May 1-31 run byvexed_wench
In celebration of National Masturbation Month, this bingo fest promotes healthy enjoyment of one's own body with erotic works. The public card will be asexual/aromantic friendly with prompts for solo rather than partner activities.
June 2014
Deja Vu Bingo June 1-30 run byysabetwordsmith
Unlike other bingo fests, this one focuses on things you have already created. The public card will feature prompts from assorted categories.
July 2014
Christmas in July from July 1-31 run byvexed_wench
Celebrate all the December holidays when we have time to do them.
August 2014
Birthday Bingo from August 1-31 run bydialecticdreamer
This "happy birthday" fest comes complete with its own prompt list and a new bingo type. See a public card and the parameters.
UPDATE: Prizes are still being offered for bingos in this fest through September.
September 2014
Hurt/Comfort meta fest from September 1-30 run byysabetwordsmith. See the public card.
Also the Birthday Bingo fest is still running this month, with drabble prizes bydialecticdreamer for anyone who posts a bingo.
October 2014
Horror Remix Fest Oct. 1-31 run byelizabeth_rice
Choose fanworks from a collection of remix-friendly sources, and create a remix with a horror/supernatural theme.
November 2014
Science Bingo Fest Nov. 1-30 run bydialecticdreamer
The goal is to use scientific discoveries or news to inspire creative work. There will be a public card with prompts linking to online articles or other inspiration.
December 2014
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Organizing an Event
This community is a low-traffic, low-pressure opportunity to organize an activity. Anyone can volunteer to host something. Two or more people can cohost the same event; this is a good idea if you want to participate but your availability varies. The requirements are pretty simple:
1) Pick a theme and a timespan. Ideally, aim for a month that doesn't already have an activity, but time-sensitive events may be allowed closer together as needed. If you're not sure of people's interest, you could post a query first and ask, especially if you have several possible themes or times in mind. Declare your interest so that your event can be added to the schedule.
2) Make a post detailing the parameters of the event. This needs to include at least the beginning and end dates, along with the theme. It helps to mention any unusual bingo patterns, communities, or prompt lists that would suit the event. You may want to generate and include a "public" card that anyone can use. You can use < textarea > before the card code and < / textarea > (remove the spaces) after the card code to create a box of code that people can copy to put the public card on their own blog. The same code box can be used to offer a list of thematic prompts for anyone wishing to make their own card from similar motifs.
3) Keep an eye on the activity. Ideally, answer questions about the event, encourage people to participate, cheer for the ones who post a bingo, etc. If an argument breaks out, remind people to play nice. You might want to do a little promotion in other relevant venues, but it's not required.
allbingo. Ideally, there will be periodic fests and challenges on different themes, organized by different people. If you would like to run an event here, please speak up!February 2014
Bingo Valentines Feb. 1-21 run by
ysabetwordsmith This bingo fest focuses on love and relationships, both romantic and platonic.
March 2014
None.
April 2014
Spring and Autumn Fanworks Fest April 1-30 run by
elizabeth_rice This bingo fest celebrates the seasons of Spring (Northern hemisphere) and Autumn (Southern hemisphere) by encouraging creation of other fanworks like poetry, podfics (especially of poems), art, meta, vids, etc.
May 2014
Solo Celebration Bingo May 1-31 run by
vexed_wench In celebration of National Masturbation Month, this bingo fest promotes healthy enjoyment of one's own body with erotic works. The public card will be asexual/aromantic friendly with prompts for solo rather than partner activities.
June 2014
Deja Vu Bingo June 1-30 run by
ysabetwordsmith Unlike other bingo fests, this one focuses on things you have already created. The public card will feature prompts from assorted categories.
July 2014
Christmas in July from July 1-31 run by
vexed_wench Celebrate all the December holidays when we have time to do them.
August 2014
Birthday Bingo from August 1-31 run by
dialecticdreamer This "happy birthday" fest comes complete with its own prompt list and a new bingo type. See a public card and the parameters.
UPDATE: Prizes are still being offered for bingos in this fest through September.
September 2014
Hurt/Comfort meta fest from September 1-30 run by
ysabetwordsmith. See the public card.Also the Birthday Bingo fest is still running this month, with drabble prizes by
dialecticdreamer for anyone who posts a bingo.October 2014
Horror Remix Fest Oct. 1-31 run by
elizabeth_rice Choose fanworks from a collection of remix-friendly sources, and create a remix with a horror/supernatural theme.
November 2014
Science Bingo Fest Nov. 1-30 run by
dialecticdreamer The goal is to use scientific discoveries or news to inspire creative work. There will be a public card with prompts linking to online articles or other inspiration.
December 2014
* * *
Organizing an Event
This community is a low-traffic, low-pressure opportunity to organize an activity. Anyone can volunteer to host something. Two or more people can cohost the same event; this is a good idea if you want to participate but your availability varies. The requirements are pretty simple:
1) Pick a theme and a timespan. Ideally, aim for a month that doesn't already have an activity, but time-sensitive events may be allowed closer together as needed. If you're not sure of people's interest, you could post a query first and ask, especially if you have several possible themes or times in mind. Declare your interest so that your event can be added to the schedule.
2) Make a post detailing the parameters of the event. This needs to include at least the beginning and end dates, along with the theme. It helps to mention any unusual bingo patterns, communities, or prompt lists that would suit the event. You may want to generate and include a "public" card that anyone can use. You can use < textarea > before the card code and < / textarea > (remove the spaces) after the card code to create a box of code that people can copy to put the public card on their own blog. The same code box can be used to offer a list of thematic prompts for anyone wishing to make their own card from similar motifs.
3) Keep an eye on the activity. Ideally, answer questions about the event, encourage people to participate, cheer for the ones who post a bingo, etc. If an argument breaks out, remind people to play nice. You might want to do a little promotion in other relevant venues, but it's not required.
Re: Yay!
Date: 2014-03-14 01:14 am (UTC)I feel slightly embarrassed but I've never really been part of a big circle or had a following on LJ/DW so I really don't know how. Maybe you could teach me, tell me what to do and I'll set it up.
Thanks! And thanks for the signal boost!
Re: Yay!
Date: 2014-03-15 07:37 am (UTC)No problem. It's good to learn new things!
>> Maybe you could teach me, tell me what to do and I'll set it up. <<
In an event that encourages collaboration, a networking post typically includes a link to the event guidelines, a summary of the kinds of collaboration encouraged, and an invitation for people to comment with their interests. Frex:
"The Spring and Autumn Bingo Fest encourages collaboration. You can play solo, as a team, mix and match, whatever works for you. Some popular examples of collaboration include a writer and a narrator for podcasting, or a writer and an artist for a comic strip. Team up however you like. If you are interested in collaboration but don't already have a partner, leave a comment below this post describing what you do and what kind of partner you'd like to find."
Some also include how-to links on collaboration:
"Creative Collaboration Rules of Thumb"
"How to Collaborate"
"How to Collaborate with a Co-writer"
"Collaboration within Indie Comics"
"What Jazz Soloists Know About Creative Collaboration"
Re: Yay!
Date: 2014-03-15 10:41 pm (UTC)Uh, got some bad news. I'm sorry but I can't host the May fest. I'm really sorry.
Re: Yay!
Date: 2014-03-16 04:50 am (UTC)You're welcome.
>> Uh, got some bad news. I'm sorry but I can't host the May fest. I'm really sorry. <<
Thanks for letting me know. Would you prefer that I delete it from the relevant posts, or cross it out if DW will do that?
Re: Yay!
Date: 2014-03-16 12:42 pm (UTC)Re: Yay!
Date: 2014-03-16 08:19 pm (UTC)