Promotion Post - Fandom Empire offers a Bingo Challenge

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Yay!

[ysabetwordsmith]

I'm glad you found something fun.

There are a handful of other events that welcome original works, aside from allbingo but it's not common. originalfiction and a few other communities also support it. Keep an eye on fandomcalendar for events that include original work.

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[analogbasilisk]

Thank you.

I'll check it out. Yeah, it's pretty uncommon, that's why I like making my own cards and lists. I'll keep an eye on it, thanks.

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[ysabetwordsmith]

There's a ton of stuff on the Bingo Card Maker for prompt lists. You might consider hosting an original fest here some time, too.

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[analogbasilisk]

I've seen. I just make my own because I have specific lists for specific kinds of cards. I'll think about that. I thought about an A/B/O one because I never saw one that allowed original fiction.

It doesn't look very complicated, I guess I'm just apprehensive of nobody participating.

Maybe I'll later in the year or in the next if nobody does or if I get the courage to. (Host one for original fic that is, not A/B/O).

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[ysabetwordsmith]

>> I've seen. I just make my own because I have specific lists for specific kinds of cards. I'll think about that. <<

Fair enough.

>> I thought about an A/B/O one because I never saw one that allowed original fiction.<<

That's a great idea. A/B/O is a popular trope, and some of its prompts generalize well to other contexts.

>> It doesn't look very complicated, <<

Hosting a fest is not complicated. The only obligatory thing is making the prompt list and posting it.

>>I guess I'm just apprehensive of nobody participating.<<

I think everyone feels like that. Will they like my prompts? Will anyone play?

Well, some of us play almost every month. Most of what I write is original, with a little fanfic sprinkled in. I think some other folks here also write original work. People can use prompts however they like, the themes just encourage variety.

You could always post and ask if anyone is interested in original work, besides the two of us.

>> Maybe I'll later in the year or in the next if nobody does or if I get the courage to. (Host one for original fic that is, not A/B/O).<<

Whatever topic you like is fine. This year, August and December are open, of which I'd recommend August because December is often quiet as people get busy with other stuff. However, September onward has only recurring fests. That means a new fest can also be added to that month. (July is doubled like that.)

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[analogbasilisk]

Yeah, it's pretty popular (even if the kind I write isn't that popular). I agree, every prompt I have fit both original and fandom works (the same goes for my whump prompts).

I have some. I tried to host a kinktober and a A/B/O week on my Tumblr. It failed spectacularly. Not sure how much because the blog is small, or the promots were bad, or I'm just bad at promoting it. So having prompts isn't an issue.

Yeah, yeah, I think making a fest only for original work would be unrealistic. I'll ask.

I'll think about it. Maybe I'll aim for August if I get the courage to actually try hosting something.

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[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Yeah, it's pretty popular (even if the kind I write isn't that popular).<<

What kind do you write?

>> I agree, every prompt I have fit both original and fandom works (the same goes for my whump prompts). <<

Whump is also enormously popular and would make a great topic. We have hurt/comfort prompt lists but you could also write new prompts.

>>I have some. I tried to host a kinktober and a A/B/O week on my Tumblr. It failed spectacularly. Not sure how much because the blog is small, or the promots were bad, or I'm just bad at promoting it. So having prompts isn't an issue.<<

Bummer. If you're concerned about prompt quality, you could ask experienced hosts to look at your list.

>>Yeah, yeah, I think making a fest only for original work would be unrealistic. I'll ask.<<

You can also mention in any fest that original work is encouraged and/or create a challenge for it.

>> I'll think about it. Maybe I'll aim for August if I get the courage to actually try hosting something.<<

Think it over. I hope you decide to host eventually. It's a lot of fun, and we have a lively crowd here -- there are multiple folks who play almost every month, or at least try to.

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[analogbasilisk]

Femslash, original work of course. Also male characters tend to be quite secondary and I'm not a fan of certain popular tropes, which doesn't help at all. It's impressive anyone reads at all.

Yes, I'm always happy to see how popular it is – even if my kind, original work + female/lady whump isn't popular. I liked the lists I've seen, even if I always have to edit my own (especially because I also enjoy the NSFW flavor of whump, paired with A/B/O... I'm a niche).

Yeah, I did in 2021 and decided to not try again. I might ask. I have a list with 70 prompts and a bunch of pre-made bingo cards waiting to be used.

I can try that.

I will, I will. I might go for a small event, a small card without too many rules. Something that fits my slow writer profile.

Hey, even if I don't really host an event, can I share cards? Make them public for people to use them without a deadline or anything. Just stuff there that can be used for inspiration without pressure. It's completely fine if not!

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[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Femslash, original work of course. Also male characters tend to be quite secondary and I'm not a fan of certain popular tropes, which doesn't help at all. It's impressive anyone reads at all.<<

That sounds interesting.

Here's a list of femslash communities, some of which specifically list original work as welcome.

>> Yes, I'm always happy to see how popular it is – even if my kind, original work + female/lady whump isn't popular. I liked the lists I've seen, even if I always have to edit my own (especially because I also enjoy the NSFW flavor of whump, paired with A/B/O... I'm a niche).<<

Niche is variety. You've probably seen some of the far-out stuff I write too.

>>Yeah, I did in 2021 and decided to not try again. I might ask. I have a list with 70 prompts and a bunch of pre-made bingo cards waiting to be used.<<

Wow, 70 is a lot!

>>I will, I will. I might go for a small event, a small card without too many rules. Something that fits my slow writer profile.<<

That's a good idea.

>> Hey, even if I don't really host an event, can I share cards? Make them public for people to use them without a deadline or anything. Just stuff there that can be used for inspiration without pressure. It's completely fine if not!<<

You certainly can!

Actually, that's a great idea to use in Three Weeks for Dreamwidth. Would you be okay if I made a post inviting people to share favorite cards?

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[analogbasilisk]

I guess it is, it's also quite self-indulgent. I'll check the list out, thank you! I only know the femslash kink meme, even if I'll never participate in the actual exchange part.

I guess it is. Yup, I did.

Is it? I'm extra, so it doesn't seem like a lot to me.

Thanks.

Alright.

I'll have to look what is Three Weeks for Dreamwidth (I'm trying to be more active, but that's a recent goal that I don't know for how long I'll keep up with). And yeah, surely, I'd love to see people sharing their favorite cards.

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[ysabetwordsmith]

>> I guess it is, it's also quite self-indulgent.<<

Nothing wrong with writing for pleasure.

>> I'll check the list out, thank you! I only know the femslash kink meme, even if I'll never participate in the actual exchange part.<<

I'm happy I could help.

>>Is it? I'm extra, so it doesn't seem like a lot to me.<<

It only takes 25 prompts to fill a standard 5x5 card without repeats, if you don't put a wild card in the center (in which case, 24).

>> I'll have to look what is Three Weeks for Dreamwidth<<

I have posted an explanation of Three Weeks for Dreamwidth here, and I'm linking to people doing activities.

>> (I'm trying to be more active, but that's a recent goal that I don't know for how long I'll keep up with).<<

Consider recurring posts. They make it quicker and easier. You can pick any topic you like. If you're not sure you want to maintain higher activity long-term, you might choose a short questionnaire and do one question per day, or week.

Alternatively, look for events. Three Weeks for Dreamwidth runs in spring. sunshine_challenge runs in July. snowflake_challenge runs in January. Many people are only active during their favorite event(s), and that's fine. Gods know I couldn't keep up this pace all the time; I just boost my activity for events and then drop back to my usual.

I have posted an explanation of Three Weeks for Dreamwidth here, and I'm linking to people doing activities.

>> And yeah, surely, I'd love to see people sharing their favorite cards.<<

Here is the call for cards.

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[analogbasilisk]

Yeah, sometimes I feel weird about it anyways. It's just how my brain works.

I mean, my smut prompt combos list is gigantic, so other lists can look small.

I'll check it out.

I'll see what I can do. I wanna be more active for the sake of being more active.

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[ysabetwordsmith]

>>I mean, my smut prompt combos list is gigantic, so other lists can look small.<<

That's okay, I've made some huge lists too.

>>I'll see what I can do. I wanna be more active for the sake of being more active.<<

Good plan!

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[analogbasilisk]

Huge lists are the best.

Thank you.