Fic Exchange Poll...

[denyce.livejournal.com]

So I've been poked by a couple of people about having a fic exchange... Admittedly I haven't previously because of the amount of work it entails. Anyways if I do I’d like to make it as user friendly as possible (for me & you)…

If you have participated in fic exchanges in other fandoms/pairings tell me what worked for you, what didn’t? Any thoughts you have to make a successful fic exchange? To avoid the problems? Suggestions of anything different from what you usually see in a fic exchange?

Lets discuss… Note I’m gone during the day, and will reply as quickly as I can in the evenings/morning of my time zone PST. ETA: Poll will end midnight PST 1-7-11 -

Tis CLOSED!

[Poll #1663780]

Comments

Fic exchange

[dodau.livejournal.com]

I love the idea of challenges and exchanges and the like. However due to work, two kids under ten, running the house and all the others of millions of things I have to do, I don't always get time to write. Hence I try not to commit myself to things I may not finish. But I love reading all your stuff so can I vote for yes to everything you all suggest and I;ll join in as often as I can.

Re: Fic exchange

[denyce.livejournal.com]

No worries Hon, join in whenever you're able. Also you can vote on the poll whether you can participate in the exchange or not =)

[calcitrix.livejournal.com]

I would only hope that enough people sign up that preferred pairings on the recipients' parts matches what writers are willing to write. We may have to be a little more open-minded on this one...

[denyce.livejournal.com]

True, its been one of my main concerns. However I have an idea that if the recipient ask for more than one pairing (alternates) then it might be doable - because at least we all have Lorne as a common denominator =)

[padfootthegrim.livejournal.com]

Going my my experiences with SGA Santa and the Jack/Daniel fic-a-thon it seems that a month or a month and a half is a good amount of time for writing a 1000 word minimum fic. I think it should definitely have a min word count, but don't see any reason for a max count.
This would be so exciting to do!
If you would like any help with the work, I've been wanting to work/help out with a fic exchange for ages. I have more ideas if you're interested. You can email me at merrov at hotmail.co.uk
:D

[denyce.livejournal.com]

Love the enthusiasm! Sent you an email =)

[smiley-bandit.livejournal.com]

The amount of time would be contingent on the length of the stories. I just finished one fic exchange and the only thing I did not like is that my story had to be in by September 1st, and I rushed to meet its deadline, and it was just posted in December. Also longer deadlines allows people to fine tune and polish the stories and possibly get over and road blocks in their way. If you give one month you might see a lot of drop outs. ^__^

[denyce.livejournal.com]

People seem to like a month 1/2 to 2 months, so if this gets off the ground I'm thinking to have that time length it'll have to be due in March. From the date of receiving your assignment to the actual due date.

[azure-chaos.livejournal.com]

My problem is that as much as I love the idea of them, I usually fail to be able to handle writing to order like that.

Nate

[denyce.livejournal.com]

I completely understand - since this would be our first exchange my request to everyone signing up is we need to be open-minded & kind. I'm thinking a 3-4 pairing choice (no xovers except maybe on the wish list), & to keep the prompt on the basic side. If one has specifics to list them as a wish list with the understanding the author may or may NOT be able to fill.

& No worries either way =)

[flubber2kool.livejournal.com]

If we cant do it like and exchange what about doing the lorne equivalent of a BB. That would be good.

[denyce.livejournal.com]

I know I was thinking the same. Who knows maybe both. I just posted about some possibilities, check 'em out =)