a few upcoming challenges/exchanges

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fffx, Five Figure Fanwork exchange, a multifandom gift exchange for fanfic of 10,000+ words, and for comics of least 10 pages or at least 40 panels, has has opened sign-ups until August 11. I know a lot of work, but you do until January 22nd. If you missed nominations/want to nominate something that you plan to offer or request, they have reopened nominations, and you can nominate 3 fandoms with 3 groups/characters. Make sure you read the rules first.

retrotvexchange, an exchange for TV shows that ended by/before 2002, is also open for sign-ups until August 1st, 11:59pm UTC. Still a little less than a day left! Rules are this way.

no_true_pair is opening posting on August 1st for its 8 character round. It's low pressure, so if you choose to sign-up, you are not obligated. Sign-ups are here and make sure you sign-up before looking at the prompts.

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LOL I can imagine. I only got back into DW in the last year and I guess I never noticed it when it was on LJ but it definitely seems that way.

Yeah, that isn't very big at all. I of course have fandoms that I would like to write for more than others but I try offer ships that I think I can work with. That did result in me writing Thor/Sif twice when I had never even written MCU fic but it was a fun challenge. And you're right- some people do bounce around. I only have a few but since one of them is the MCU I have been okay so far. And I don't blame you for not wanting to add things. I probably would just have dropped out too and I have seen other people who need to add do the same.

Got it. It is extra work and well, fandom should be fun. We barely have time for it as it is and trying to make extra is difficult. I did read someone say the sign-up period was short and I agree too.

They really do. It is good (and healthy) that you don't. And I agree with your assessment. It is better not to waste your time. Some people do thrive on the drama though.

I guess they didn't think about how it would go viral or maybe even that it would come out. Now they know lol

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It's one of those comms that you either know or don't. There is no in between, lol. I only remember it exists when I see it somewhere, lol. I suppose they like it that way? It's a good tool for keeping up with the exchanges, though. I didn't realise the Fandom Gift Box mods had gone AWOL, lol!

It's good to be willing to write other things, for sure. I commend the people who are able to hop around or actually write for characters and ships they don't necessarily care about. I just signed up as a pinch hitter for the first time for characters I do not know and I'm probably going to have several meltdowns, lol. I felt bad seeing it still up so I was like, 'sure, I can figure this out!' and then I looked up the characters. Wish me luck, lol.

It should be fun! However, I wonder how much fun it actually is. Reading FFA, it seems like people are complaining about one thing or the other. The Fanfiction subreddit is a nightmare of epic proportions. Reading these things reminds me why I was so happy writing Zude on my own for the last few years. No drama! And instead of trying to find new things, I think I'll just spend less time on it and keep things drama-free. I like the idea of pinch hitting every now and then if I see something I can write.

Lol, yes, they really do thrive on drama and it's exhausting! I think that's my issue with fandom in a nutshell. It just brings out the worst in some people.

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That makes sense! I found out about it through the drama, because I clicked on the comments and saw it and I got curious. And yeah, I can imagine. It really is though! fandomcalendar has a lot but even the mods don't always post so sometimes you miss nominations or catch sign-ups late. It seems much more up to date. And yeah, I noticed they hadn't posted. Someone in the FFA apparently emailed them but I am not sure if they've heard back.

Same! Some people are so multi fandom and it is impressive. I'm so picky, especially with ships, that it is hard for me. Oh, wow ... good luck! That was really nice of you. I've been a pinch hit before and I'm very grateful for those who are willing to take it on. If you ever need a cheerleader, I'm always happy to wave some pom poms (or of course, beta).

Oh yeah, for sure. I think people love to complain and I do it too, mostly in my head though- a lot of the stress comes internally. And that is good that you are able to work in a space without drama. That's a good idea- the less drama the better. Some people do exclusively pinch hit and it does work out. You know you are picking up something you want to write (and I've seen people be really excited about going to instant pinch hit for a similar reason).

It does but that is a wider internet problem- not that people aren't jerks in real life but the anonymity does give certain people courage to say things they wouldn't to someone's face and just pretend that they're not real. It is pretty awful.