Will there be a fanfiction writing event for the Dead Boy Detectives two-year anniversary on April 25, 2026? Yes, I realize that's almost two months away, but I'm a really slow writer and I like planning ahead when I can.

I don't actually know who to ask about this because I'm not in any of the fandom communities or Discords, so I'm tagging people who ran some of the past DBDA events and hoping someone will know something or else pass the question along to people who might know.

What is a remix event?

If you ever wrote a fanfic of a fanfic or drew fanart of a fanart, that's basically it!

In an application you submit three links to existing, posted fics or fanarts for another person to choose from and remix one of them. Remixing can mean writing an additional scene, a different ending, changing the pov of one of the scenes etc. It doesn't mean rewriting a whole fic, but simply putting your own spin on a part of it, while keeping it relatively short. With fanart it would mean that the submitted art pieces contain some sort of storyline in them (so the submitter should take that into consideration), so the remixer can draw a following scene, give it a broader context or a new backstory etc.

You don't know who was assigned to you so the reveal of the gifted remixed works is a surprise, akin to a gift exchange. You would be able to fill out what ships/characters you'd like to write/draw for. If you submit your own fanwork to be remixed you also automatically sign up to remix someone else's fic or fanart.

This is only an interest check so there are no set dates in mind, but if you have any suggestions please feel free to leave them in the tags/comments.

DBDA Creature Week: By the Numbers* (and counting!)

I have run some of the preliminary numbers, and the turnout for DBDA Creature Week 2025 was outstanding! I hope it will only continue to grow in the coming weeks! The DBDA community remains so creative and collaborative and passionate, and it is such a joy to see.

Thank you again to everyone who made this possible, including @aletterinthenameofsanity, who so graciously volunteered to help spread the word and make sure everyone's creations were shared here 🖤

Number of fics created: 41

Number of art pieces created: 17

Number of mood boards created: 19

Number of gifsets created: 6

Total number of creations: 87

Total number of individual creators: 20

Total number of words posted: 158k+

Number of different characters represented: 17

Number of different ships represented: 8

DBDA Creature Week 2025: The End...or is it?

A huge, monstrous thank you to everyone who participated in DBDA Creature Week 2025! Whether you contributed creatively, showered (very deserving) praise on others, or simply enjoyed the work of a brilliantly talented fandom, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

All of that being said, the ooky and the spooky does not have to stop here!

If you missed a day (or two, or seven), please don't worry! Feel free to post your creations beyond the specified dates of Creature Week. The community and creativity have always been the focus, not the deadlines!

DBDA Creature Week 2025, Day 7, November 23: The Unknown (Free Day)

Of course, some creatures seem to be beyond our current knowledge or understanding — but that doesn't mean that they're not out there.

DBDA Creature Week 2025, Day 6, November 22: Cryptids & Legends

Sighted only in glimpses and inspiring tall tales passed down by word of mouth, information about these fantastical creatures is debated by skeptics and believers alike.

DBDA Creature Week 2025, Day 5, November 21: Fey & Tricksters

Though these creatures may be smaller in stature, their propensity for mischief, wordplay, and puzzles makes them capable of games much more dangerous than simple child’s play.

DBDA Creature Week 2025, Day 4, November 20: Beasts & Hybrids

Looming over humanity like a shadow, these larger-than-life, animalistic creatures have captivated and terrified humanity for generations — teeth, horns, hooves, claws, tentacles, scales, and all.