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The survey is now running 1 Jan - 1 Feb 2024. Take part at https://forms.gle/2kt5J17ipzcAbnFY9

If you are interested in following along with the project, this is the place to do it! We will be making official announcements on our progress here, including any requests for public feedback.

Green Bone Saga fandom, I offer you a clean meme 🗡

Hi folks! Black Sails may be a smallish fandom, but it is packed full of incredible talent and creativity. Built on Sand is a project intended to support that creativity by providing inspiration and connection to anyone creating art centered on the show. There are three main parts:

A Prompt Based Art Fest: People will be able to submit prompts or ideas for art they would like to see here. The prompts that have been submitted can be viewed here, and artists can claim and create content based on them through the creator sign up form. The intention is for this part to be as straightforward and free of barriers as possible. Anyone can submit prompts (you don't have to be a creator as well) and "Art" is defined in the broadest possible terms.

The Built on Sand Discord Server: A place to talk about the show that has burrowed into our brains and ruined our lives (and we're doing a group rewatch!) Want to yell about your project? Need somewhere to ask about obscure details of the show, or random boat nerd facts? Come join us! No pressure to engage more than you're comfortable with. All are welcome, creators and enjoyers alike, the only requirements are that you be over 18 and have some interest in Black Sails fanworks.

This Tumblr: which will be used to promote the work of artists who are involved, and to generally draw attention to the wealth of fantastic art in the fandom. Follow for lots of art reblogs of both old and new content, as well as event info!

Much more information can be found here, and you can always reach out in asks if you have any specific questions.

Event Status: Initial Sign-ups Live

With the summer months approaching, there are only a few things on our minds: sun, sand, the beach, and shirtless naval aviators! So we figured, why not combine them?

This event, open to all ships and ratings, looks to turn up the heat with a fic and art exchange that adds a twist to the typical prompt assignment to ensure everyone gets to write or draw what they want! (more on that in the rules/info) 

To participate in this exchange, you must be 18+ and be prepared (as a writer) to post a completed fic of at least 2k words. All works will need to have a summer theme or connection, from a sweaty game of beach volleyball in July to a character reminiscing on a hot summer romance in the depths of winter and everything in between!

Rules/Info - (app | desktop)

Exchange Schedule - (app | desktop)

The linked exchange schedule has more details, but the key dates are:

Stage 1: Initial Sign-ups: April 9th - April 15th (11:59pm EST)

Stage 2: Prompt Interest Form: April 17th - April 24th (11:59pm EST)

Prompts Assigned: April 30th (11:59pm EST)

Fics Due: July 12th (11:59pm EST)

Fics Posted: July 14th - July 16th (11:59pm EST) [Dates subject to extension depending on participation; all fics posted no later than July 20th]

Times for this exchange are in EST - Please use this CONVERTER to calculate that on your end.

Initial Sign-up Form

Prompt Sign-up Form [OPENS 04/17]

Collection

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this exchange, please feel free to send an Ask! or check out the FAQ!

This exchange is hosted by:

    • Alex (ReformedTsundere / @film-in-my-soul)

    • Notchka (Notchka88)

    • Rach (Infinitejaust)

    • Saturn (Saturn/ @icemav86)

    • Teagan (Milestaller/ @milestaller)

Ice hums quietly as he runs his hands up and down Maverick’s trembling body, delighting in his moans and whines. The man sits back on his heels, taking in the view before him, and reaches out to drag his nails down his partner’s inner thigh.

“Please,” a whine, barely louder than a whisper, escapes Maverick’s lips as he shivers under Ice’s touch.

“What did I tell you about begging, sweetheart?” he asks as he raises back to his knees and shuffles closer to Maverick, pressing himself against his back.

“Don’t.”

“Yeah, because I’ll give you exactly what you need, baby.”