Elevate! A Schitt's Creek Femslash Exchange

The time is here! The gateway is open, we've all had an amazing week full of fun, and now we can reveal the creators for this year's fest!

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[fic + podfic] home is wherever you are tonight — Alexis/Twyla, T, 4,662 words / 31:15, by @sarahlevys and Amanita_Fierce

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There’s a shine in your eyes that i just can’t fight — Alexis/Twyla, T, 3,665 words, by @the-kellephant

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i know some people who have seen it all — Stevie/Ruth, T, 2,407 words, by @nerdframed

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Preheat to 350 degrees — Stevie, G, 2,142 words, by @fakingsincerity

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The Schitt’s Creek Corn & Beer Festival Sponsored by The Rosebud Motel — Stevie/Twyla, G, 2,004 words, by @pretendtofly

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as close as pages in a book — Stevie/Ruth, T, 3,389 words, by @stereopticons

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Resonance — Grace & the Jazzagals, G, 3483 words, by another_Hero and an_fish

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chocolate chip cookies — Stevie/Twyla, T, 3,011 words, by @alysiswriting

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why do i have to pretend? — Stevie/Alexis, T, 2,089 words, by @dinnfameron

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You and me together riding into the sun… — Alexis/Twyla, G, 2,000 words, by @typewritess

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if you think there ain’t lightning at the end of this kite string (girl, i’d say that’s a losing bet) — Alexis/Twyla, T, 4,823 words, by @turningtimeinthetardis

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It’ll Be Fun — Alexis & Moira, G, 3,578 words, by @neelyo67

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it’s fine if it’s with you — Stevie/Twyla, T, 3,349 words, by @hullomoon

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[Podfic] Ring Toss — Stevie/Ruth, G, 7:06, by poddingthemost, @lilythesilly, and @petalwritesx

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won’t you send a sign? — Alexis/Twyla, G, 3,199 words, by @lilythesilly

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Tomorrow is a place we are together — Alexis/Twyla, T, 2,777 words, by another_Hero

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the confidence of friends — Grace, Twyla, Jocelyn, & Ronnie, G, 2,486 words, by @alysiswriting

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maybe the miles can make up for the things you lack — Stevie/Twyla, T, 1,916 words, by @mymariahcarey

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(everybody’s watching her but) she’s looking at you — Alexis/Twyla, E, 12,854 words, by singsongsung

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You Can Have My Back — Alexis/Twyla, T, 3,042 words, by @doublel27

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making a lark of the misery — Alexis/Twyla, T, 1,720 words, by @petalwritesx

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[podfic] wherever you go, there you are — Stevie/Twyla, E, 1:08:37, @hullomoon

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The gateway is in sight! We're sure it's not made up at all, and that you really can get there if you wear linen 🤪 We've got our biggest day of the week with three new fics and one new podfic to help you elevate, just in time for the weekend!

As always, if you want to track your reading, make a copy of the master list here and follow along every day! Stay tuned for reveals on Monday, October 17, at 9AM Eastern!

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(everybody’s watching her but) she’s looking at you — Alexis/Twyla, E, 12,854 words

There are three days between David and Patrick’s wedding and Alexis’ scheduled departure from town.

On the first day, Alexis sits across the counter from Twyla and orders a smoothie. Once Twyla delivers it, she toys with the straw in a way that is — impossibly, simultaneously — nervous and seductive.

“Could I come over tonight, Twy?” she asks.

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Five Important Relationship Conversations conversations Twyla and Alexis have.

And one they don’t have to.

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You Can Have My Back — Alexis/Twyla, T, 3,042 words

Stavros may have saved her and whisked her off to the White Party, but now Alexis has been dumped back in Schitt's Creek, and is figuring out what to do with herself. What better way to keep her skills sharp than join the all female shift of the Elm Valley Volunteer Fire Department.

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making a lark of the misery — Alexis/Twyla, T, 1,720 words

“Um, hi,” Alexis says into her cell phone. “We’re locked inside Brebner’s? Apparently, the employees didn’t bother doing, like, a sweep before locking the door or whatever.” There’s a brief pause, during which Twyla watches Alexis roll her eyes. “Yes, there is an emergency. We’re locked inside Brebner’s. Did you not hea— No. No, no one’s hurt. No, I guess we’re not in, like, actual danger, but… '' Alexis blinks several times. “I did call the police. You’re 9-1 — Oh. You mean the police station. Okay. Dial what? Okay. Okay, fine. Bye.”

Alexis hangs up her phone before giving Twyla a meaningful look. “This is gonna take a while.”

Or: Twyla Sands didn't have 'get locked in Brebner's overnight with her high school sweetheart' on her bingo card this here, but... Well, here they are. It's going to be a long night.

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[podfic] wherever you go, there you are — Stevie/Twyla, E, 1:08:37

“I wish I wasn’t watching it all happen from behind the desk,” Stevie had said, and now she’s gotten what she wished for.

The motel burns down. Stevie and Twyla go for a drive.

[podfic of wherever you go, there you are]

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Happy Thursday! We hope you're having the best Elevate! week yet! Today's fanworks are up, ready for you to read them and rise~

As always, if you want to track your reading, make a copy of the master list here and follow along every day!

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won't you send a sign? — Alexis/Twyla, G, 3,199 words

What better way to propose to Twyla while they’re working on the manor? Like, they built a cute lil bed and breakfast together they can obviously build a life and a marriage together?

It’s a great idea.

Alexis Rose is trying to build a Bed and Breakfast and propose to her girlfriend at the same time, but something keeps getting in the way.

Ghosts. Ghosts keep getting in the way.

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Tomorrow is a place we are together — Alexis/Twyla, T, 2,777 words

Alexis has a crisis to avert. Twyla has a town to protect. These are not compatible goals.

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the confidence of friends — Grace, Twyla, Jocelyn, & Ronnie, G, 2,486 words

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help. - Epicurus

Moments in Grace's life that lift her, bring her good friends, happiness, and possibilities.

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maybe the miles can make up for the things you lack — Stevie/Twyla, T, 1,916 words

She wants to ask Twyla, which is why she’s decidedly not asking Twyla. Six hours in a car with Twyla sounds like heaven to Stevie, which also sounds like hell. It’s all very… complicated.

Or, Stevie needs to track down some throw pillows for David and ends up taking a very gay road trip with Twyla.

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It's a surprise early drop this Wednesday, 'cause we're getting closer to the gateway every day! Today we've got three new works for you and a podfic, and we couldn't ask for a better way to ascend.

Want to track your reading? Make a copy of the master list here and follow along every day!

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if you think there ain’t lightning at the end of this kite string (girl, i’d say that’s a losing bet) — Alexis/Twyla, T, 4,823 words

Your heart’s always felt more volcanic in the summers, when festivals and late sunsets and bonfires nearly stretch days beyond twenty-four hours, and it seems like a partner could want you for more than a night.

They never do, though.

But this time—maybe this time—you’ll find something promising, because this started in April, even if it’s one-sided, but when Twy calls your name—at the cafe or on roll call—you still get excited.

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It'll Be Fun — Alexis & Moira, G, 3,578 words

Alexis is doing really well at Interflix, thank you. But then she gets a call for a job she just can’t refuse. Time to get the gang back together.

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it's fine if it's with you — Stevie/Twyla, T, 3,349 words

Stevie and Twyla try fake dating. It's much harder than it looks.

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[Podfic] Ring Toss — Stevie/Ruth, G, 7:06

Ferris wheels, Stevie had long ago decided, were terrible rides.

(Podfic of Ring Toss by treepyful)

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Welcome back for another new femslash day! Today's drop features five new fics and one podfic, the debut of a new friendship tag, and a whole bunch of our faves. Upward!

Want to track your reading? Make a copy of the master list here and follow along every day! (please note we forgot to update the creators list in the master spreadsheet—it's there now!)

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as close as pages in a book — Stevie/Ruth, T, 3,389 words

Stevie runs a used bookstore in Schitt's Creek, and Ruth is new in town. Five times Ruth comes in to ask for a book from Stevie, and one time she brings Stevie one of her own.

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Resonance — Grace & the Jazzagals, G, 3483 words

Grace is moving away. It's good, but it's a lot. The Jazzagals help.

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chocolate chip cookies — Stevie/Twyla, T, 3,011 words

Finding herself uprooted to Schitt's Creek as a kid, Stevie Budd tried to put everyone off being nice to her. But Twyla Sands wasn't deterred by Stevie's attempts to keep her distance. Which, as the years pass, Stevie is glad for. And what effect will the whirlwind that is the Rose family have on Stevie and Twyla's friendship?

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why do i have to pretend? — Stevie/Alexis, T, 2,089 words

Alexis and Stevie are roommates and friends, nothing more. At least, that used to be true. Alexis isn't sure when things changed, but lately she suspects that she might be feeling things for her roommate that go beyond friendship.

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You and me together riding into the sun... — Alexis/Twyla, G, 2,000 words

A series of events between Twyla, Alexis and the classic car that brings them together - or gives Alexis an excuse to see Twyla.

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We're ascending! Today kicks off a week of fabulous femslash fanworks. Have your eyes on the gateway? Check out today's works, and don't forget to leave kudos and comments for the creators!

Want to track your reading? Make a copy of the master list here and follow along every day!

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[fic + podfic] home is wherever you are tonight — Alexis/Twyla, T, 4,662 words / 31:15

"Okay," Alexis says. "Okay. So I know neither of us are married, we don't want to move to Toronto alone, and we're already talking about living together. And you're my best friend, Twy."

"You're mine, too."

Alexis smiles, pressing her fingertips against her mouth for one brief, fluttery moment. "And we're going to be best friends forever, right? So if we're always going to be in each other's lives, and we care about each other and love each other, what's stopping us from signing on a mortgage together?"

OR: Alexis and Twyla, super platonic best friends, decide to buy a house together. What could go wrong?

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There's a shine in your eyes that i just can't fight — Alexis/Twyla, T, 3,665 words

Twyla goes in for a tattoo and comes out with a crush.

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i know some people who have seen it all — Stevie/Ruth, T, 2,407 words

Stevie has an unexpected life-changing experience after she takes a trip for the Rosebud Motel Group.

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Preheat to 350 degrees — Stevie, G, 2,142 words

Stevie receives a cookbook as a gift. The resulting meals feed her body and soul.

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The Schitt's Creek Corn & Beer Festival Sponsored by The Rosebud Motel — Stevie/Twyla, G, 2,004 words

The distracting thing, though, was the cutoff jean shorts with the pockets hanging out below the frayed hem. As Twyla leaned down to retrieve a crate from the ground, bending at the waist and putting her long, bare legs on display, Stevie knew she was fucked.

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It's finally time to ELEVATE!

This is your 12 hour reminder that the Elevate! deadline is TONIGHT! Works begin releasing TOMORROW!

If you're an exchange writer...

Make sure to submit your works to the collection by 11:59 PM ET TODAY, Sunday, October 9! (Don't forget to gift your work to your recipient, too!)

If you're submitting a solo work...

Same thing goes for you, too! Submit your works to the collection by 11:59 PM ET TODAY, Sunday, October 9!

If you need an extension...

Please contact us ASAP. You'll get a faster reply if you DM @sarahlevys, but we will be checking the Elevate Tumblr as well.

PLEASE NOTE THAT all extensions must have a draft or placeholder work submitted before the collection closes. We will not be reopening the collection.

If you have any questions...

We can't believe the Elevate! 2022 deadline is almost here!

For any creators, this is your one week notice that the submission deadline is coming up at 11:59 PM ET on October 9, 2022.

We are SO EXCITED for all of the Elevate! goodies coming your way very soon, and we hope you are, too!

For any creators, this is your two week notice that the submission deadline is coming up at 11:59 PM ET on October 9, 2022.

Are You a Writer Participating In the Exchange?

Yay, matches for Elevate! have been sent out! You might have received two emails about your matches—disregard the first one (our bad!). If you're confused about who is your final match, just email us at [email protected] or message us here on Tumblr!

Works are due Sunday, October 9, at 11:59PM Eastern.

Are You a Creator Who Wants to Be Matched With an Exchange Writer?

Email us at [email protected] or message us here on Tumblr to register your interest! Note that we cannot guarantee we can set up a match for everyone, but we will do our best. We are looking for:

Podficcers!

Fanartists!

Giffers!

Moodboard creators!

Vidders!

Playlist creators!

And more!

Seriously, if there's something you're thinking about and you don't see it on the list above, just contact us. We're sure we'll be happy to have your contribution!

Are You a Creator of Any Type That Wants to Contribute a Solo Work?

The collection is now open and accepting works! Just submit them by Sunday, October 9, at 11:59PM Eastern.

Got Another Question?

There's still time to enter the gateway! You have until 11:59 PM ET tomorrow, Sunday August 14, to sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange!

If prompting is holding you back, don’t worry! You can be as general or as specific as you want to be with prompts. If you have favorite tropes, you can list those out. If you are truly up for anything, as US Weekly says, you can put that down, too! Put everything your heart desires in the big text box, and we'll do the rest. (Except write your fic.)

What’s Elevate!?

At its heart, Elevate! is a Schitt’s Creek exchange that centers on Alexis, Moira, Jocelyn, Twyla, Stevie, Ronnie, Gwen, Ruth, Tennessee, Heather, Rachel, Shannon, and any other non-male character from the show.

You can participate in two ways:

Sign up for the exchange! You let us know what you want to receive and what you want to write, and we match you with a new friend. And now’s the time to sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange!

Submit a solo work! Add a work to the collection—fic, art, podfic, or anything else—before the due date, and it’ll get posted as part of the releases.

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at [email protected] and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+. 

I have more questions! We have answers! Find us at [email protected] or here at our ask box!

Don't miss out on all the fun! You have 7 more days to sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange!

If prompting is holding you back, don't worry! You can be as general or as specific as you want to be with prompts. If you have favorite tropes, you can list those out. If you are truly up for anything, as US Weekly says, you can put that down, too!

What’s Elevate!?

At its heart, Elevate! is a Schitt’s Creek exchange that centers on Alexis, Moira, Jocelyn, Twyla, Stevie, Ronnie, Gwen, Ruth, Tennessee, Heather, Rachel, Shannon, and any other non-male character from the show.

You can participate in two ways:

Sign up for the exchange! You let us know what you want to receive and what you want to write, and we match you with a new friend. And now’s the time to sign up for this year’s Elevate! exchange!

Submit a solo work! Add a work to the collection—fic, art, podfic, or anything else—before the due date, and it’ll get posted as part of the releases.

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at [email protected] and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+. 

I have more questions! We have answers! Find us at [email protected] or here at our ask box!

The time is here, and the gateway is now open!! Sign up for this year's Elevate! exchange today!

What’s Elevate!?

At its heart, Elevate! is a Schitt’s Creek exchange that centers on Alexis, Moira, Jocelyn, Twyla, Stevie, Ronnie, Gwen, Ruth, Tennessee, Heather, Rachel, Shannon, and any other non-male character from the show.

You can participate in two ways:

Sign up for the exchange! You let us know what you want to receive and what you want to write, and we match you with a new friend. And now's the time to sign up for this year's Elevate! exchange!

Submit a solo work! Add a work to the collection—fic, art, podfic, or anything else—before the due date, and it’ll get posted as part of the releases.

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at [email protected] and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+. 

I have more questions! We have answers! Find us at [email protected] or here at our ask box!

We are so excited about all of YOUR excitement and can't wait to open the gateway tomorrow to kick-start Elevate! 2022!

Come back tomorrow, August 1, at 11AM Eastern for the sign-up link. We'll see you there!

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at [email protected] and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+. 

In 2020, 4% of all Schitt's Creek fics were tagged F/F.

In 2021, 7% of fics were F/F.

In 2022, 8% of fics are F/F.

It's progress, but it's not enough! That's why the gateway is opening again in 2 weeks. It's almost time to ELEVATE!

What's Elevate!?

At its heart, Elevate! is a Schitt's Creek exchange that centers on Alexis, Moira, Jocelyn, Twyla, Stevie, Ronnie, Gwen, Ruth, Tennessee, Heather, Rachel, Shannon, and any other non-male character from the show.

You can participate in two ways:

Sign up for the exchange! You let us know what you want to receive and what you want to write, and we match you with a new friend.

Submit a solo work! Add a work to the collection—fic, art, podfic, or anything else—before the due date, and it'll get posted as part of the releases.

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at [email protected] and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+. 

We've been getting a lot of questions about when Elevate! will take place this year, and are super excited to share the details below!

What's Elevate!?

At its heart, Elevate! is a Schitt's Creek exchange that centers on Alexis, Moira, Jocelyn, Twyla, Stevie, Ronnie, Gwen, Ruth, Tennessee, Heather, Rachel, Shannon, and any other non-male character from the show.

You can participate in two ways:

Sign up for the exchange! You let us know what you want to receive and what you want to write, and we match you with a new friend.

Submit a solo work! Add a work to the collection—fic, art, podfic, or anything else—before the due date, and it'll get posted as part of the releases.

Excited? We are, too! Let's elevate!

Important Dates:

Sign Ups Open: August 1-14

Matches Delivered: By August 16

Works Due: October 9

Works Posted: October 10-14

Works Revealed: October 17

FAQs:

If I’m going to submit a solo work, do I have to sign up by August 14? No!

If I want to partner with a writer to create art, podfic, or something else, how do I get that set up? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get you connected!

If I want to partner with an artist, podficcer, or someone else to have work included with my fic, how do I get that set up? Find us at [email protected] and we’ll take care of you!

Are there any restrictions on who can sign up? We only ask that fest participants (exchange and solo) be 18+.