Nevermoor’s Big Bang

All posts about the Big Bang will be tagged #nevermoor big bang. Asks are turned on, so please feel free to inquire about any of this

Timeline

What is a Big Bang?

A mass-collaborative event, where writers and artists team up to have fun and create. We are doing the "traditional" version, where writers sign up first and write something, and artists sign up later to create a piece that matches.

What is a pinch-hitter?

Sometimes a writer or artist cannot complete their work, or the numbers don't match up, and someone needs to step in. Be aware that you might be creating things on VERY short notice. If we don’t have enough pinch hitters, and the numbers don’t match up, then partners may be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. So, it’s such an important job!

Who can participate?

Anyone! Regardless of skill or age, everyone is welcome. The only condition is that you must have a tumblr account.

Can I be a writer and an artist?

Yes, but be aware you will be doing a lot of work. You cannot be matched with yourself.

What if I can’t finish in time?

Let me know! The deadlines are more progress markers than anything definite, take your time. I just need to know for logistic reasons.

Where do I sign up?

Writer sign-ups will be up by the end of the day, the link will appear here. Writers will include a summary for their story. This sign up will be open for two weeks. Artist sign ups open after that, and each artist will select their preference to be matched with. This doesn’t guarantee what story you’ll be matched with!! Pinch-hitters can sign up at any point, there will be an option on each form.

Writer requirements

Aim for at least 1k to give the artist something to work with.

Respond to every check-in. It’s okay to fall behind, but I need to know that you’re still participating.

Notify the blog if you can’t get it finished on time. It’s fine, but I just need to know!

Sign ups (closed)

Artist requirements

There is no requirements for “quality” but please do complete the work to the best of your ability.

All art is required to have an image description

Respond to every check-in. It’s fine if you’ve fallen behind, but I need to know that you’re responsive.

Notify the blog if you’re unable to finish on time. It’s okay, I just need to know!

Sign ups

@the-great-kraken @matchabiscuits @literallymahir @head-of-clouds @wundrousarts @pixieberry992 @rapscalleon @frey-the-they @dear-orpheus @2many-fandomz @booklover2713 @belle-the-mess @necromancers-incorporated @potentially-explosive @nioddstuff @mynameisnotmars @little-birdoftheforest @hunnylovesstuff @queercodedcadence @okay-hamlet @tillywunderwing @gardenofsissa @lilmerh @yoursassybookwormfriend @qwerty-keysmash @pluckycluckyducky @wunderousparrot @nirc-design

I’d respond to each of you individually, but I actually think it might block me again 👤👤👤

Please tag @nevermoorcentral in your posts and I’ll share them for everyone to see!

Final reminder that all art must have an image description.

Here is the link for the ao3 collection if you’d like to put your work on ao3:

If you want to send me your update, then you’re able to put it into an ask, there should be an option when you send it

Is there a specific time of day we should be posting our fics/arts at? I’m aware there’s participants in all sorts of timezones but I can queue a post for whatever time if that’s something you’d prefer? Or does just any time work as long as it’s on or around the 22nd (my main concern is how some people will be hitting the 22nd earlier than others lol so idk if that’s something you want us to account for?)

Is there a particular tag we should use when posting our fics/arts to associate them with the event and what is that tag if yes?

Hey there! Before I answer, just want to clarify that the posting date is the 28th, not the 22nd

1. You can post at anytime during that day in your time zone. The idea is just that we have an explosion of content, but it can be spread out :). You and your partner may want to coordinate between you though

Hi there!! So I’m aware that there have been a lot of issues with communication from this channel. Your partner for the event was @the-great-kraken, so if you would like to get into contact with them and look at making something, even if it will come out later.

I’m planning to post my fic in seperate chapters, just because I think it’ll be too long if I lump it all into one. Would you prefer if I post all of these chapters on the actual due date for the sake of the event, or should I spread them out a bit? I’ll have them all written ahead of time, it’s just a matter of what you’d prefer as the host of the event.

When you say that the event is mainly on tumblr, do you mean you’d like us to post our entire fics here (like all the text directly onto tumblr itself)? Or does posting onto ao3 and making a tumblr post containing a link to it count?

Thanks for the ask!!!

1. I don’t actually mind!! So long as nothing is posted early, you can go either way (you might get more engagement if you spread it out) Up to you, really!

I’d like to remind all artists that art MUST have an image description.

I’ll send out a link for the ao3 collection a few days beforehand, but the main location for your creations will be here on tumblr

Everyone tagged has yet to give an update, if you sent it after my messages broke, then I cannot view it at all.

@pixieberry992 @okay-hamlet @vahrid @potentially-explosive @gardenofsissa @goffikkgurl666 @socc23 @nioddstuff @wunderousparrot @head-of-clouds @bluebutlikenotalways @headunderrocks @fluffybunbunposts @mynameisnotmars @wundrousarts @aleeritex

By this stage we would hope you have some kind of a plan, concept sketch or rough outline completed. Please message @niamhous with an update

By this stage, we would hope you have a first draft and have been in contact with your partner.

Please message @niamhous with an update on how it’s going.

Can all participants please contact t he it match by the end of today? The first artist check in is next Sunday, so you’d want to get moving on it

But we contact our partners for the prompt or is it the one we chose in the form when we signed up for artist?

Hi there! So as I was sending out the partners yesterday, I ran into a major technical glitch which means I can no longer message people. If I sent you your partner, then that will be the author you were paired up with to draw for.

Sorry for the issues guys, I’m going to try and fix it this evening (fingers crossed)

If you did get your partner, then it was for you as an artist, and your partner is an author. If you want to get into contact with them, please do!!!