An idiot but a sweet one ;)

MAY YOU NEVER LOSE YOUR HYPERFIXATION

2026's prep prompts are here! We've assembled a bingo board to help you prepare for this year's event. You don't have to complete all prompts; do what you're able to do and have fun! Feel free to show off your prep work using the tag #AFPrepPrompts2026

Prompt List Transcript

And I’m a fan of your stories…

would it be alright to bribe you with a fanart that i made,

so I can read the next chapter? 

It's MerMay again at the Prompt Foundry!

Dive on into this exploration of merfolk, their world, and all the watery wonders that come along with them!

Feel free to combine different days’ prompts with each other, or combine them with other events, like our MerMay 2024! Draw, paint, sculpt, sing, write fiction, write poetry, write academic analysis—use your OCs, your favorite characters from media, your own experiences, whatever tickles your fancy.

If you use this list, please tag me here @thepromptfoundry, I’d love to see what you create!

Respond to as many prompts as you want or as interest you, don’t worry about missing or skipping any, or posting your work after the day the prompt is assigned to. Remember, this is supposed to be fun!

If you have any questions or musings, check our FAQ, and if you don’t find your answer, shoot me an ask.

Plain text list below the cut:

I know that MerMay is primarily for artists, but I thought why not have fun with it as a writer as well! Thanks to @redpiperfox and @k1mheechu1 helping me with these!

I'm not running any kind of official event or anything, just sharing what I'll be using this May to work on some stuff :3

for art that someone has added reblog commentary to (or removed the caption from), reblog from the source

otherwise, avoid adding reblog comments to art (as this will affect the artist's notes/visibility)—utilize tags and replies to provide commentary (which artists will absolutely appreciate)