The FFxiv tumblr community is filled with so many talented writers! I know that November is high writing time for many of us with NaNoWriMo on the horizon, but for those of us who want to keep it a bit more simple – I propose a 30 day writing challenge!

What’s a 30 day writing challenge? :o

Why, it’s challenge in which you write in response to a daily prompt that I post here, of course!

Here’s how it works:

Beginning Wednesday November 1st, I, @sea-wolf-coast-to-coast​, will post one new writing prompt daily at 12:00pm (noon) PST. Check back daily for the latest prompt!

You will write a short story, or scene, inspired by the daily prompt. You’re welcome to interpret the prompt in any way that you choose! Writing for different characters per prompt is just fine – but I do request that you stick to original characters that you own in the FFxiv universe.

All entries posted and tagged with #FFxivWrite2017 by noon (PST) the following day will be counted towards a participation prize drawing.

Entries posted after the daily cutoff is A OK! Catching up on prompts and writing at your own pace is encouraged. Just know that it won’t be counted towards the participation prize in the case of a later submissions. <3

On Friday, December 1st, I’ll count up all the participation tallies, each day counting as one entry per writer, and draw a winner!

The winner of the participation prize will receive a stylized black & white illustration of a scene depicted from one of their entries (winner’s choice!), drawn by yours truly! (Here’s #my art tag if you’re curious!).

Rules:

You cannot submit things that you’ve already written – Even if the topic is the same. All entries must be new and freshly written for this challenge!

No rough drafts and no redos – Relax! Use this as a low pressure opportunity to loosen up and de-rust your writing chops. No one will be judging your work for quality or length. The purpose is to get into the habit of writing daily. Don’t overthink it, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself! It’s all for fun!

Tag all of your entries with #FFxivWrite2017 – Even if you’re late to the writing party. I’ll be using this tag to track daily participants, so if you don’t use it, I won’t find your entry! Please note that entries that include an external link (to a song, piece of art etc.) will not show up in the tag results. Tumblr hides all posts with external links from their tag feeds. :[

Include the entry number in the title of your post – Example: “Entry #10: Your Title.” This helps me keep track of participating entries.

You have until prompt #7 to back write for the participation prize – That means that if you discover the writing challenge a few days, or even a week after it’s started, you can still jump in and back write as many of the first 7 prompts as you want, and they’ll count as entries to the participation prize! After day 8, however, no back writing will be counted towards the prize. That being said, it is totally possible for someone with only 1 participation entry for the duration of the contest to be drawn as the participation prize winner so don’t give up due to lack of participation overall!

Absolutely no griefing, harassing, or trolling other writers – This will earn you an automatic disqualification from the event.

No writing for original characters that you do not own – Please do not write on behalf of other people’s characters. Stick to characters that you’ve created.

Tag NSFW content with #NSFW – Similarly, if your entry contains graphic or violent content that may be triggering to others, please include a brief trigger warning at the top of your post. Be considerate of your readers!

What’s the purpose of this writing challenge?

To connect FFxiv writers, of all skill and experience levels, and to have fun sharing our work!

Whether you’re participating or not, consider checking out the #FFxivWrite2017 tag periodically after November 1st and like/reblog your favorite pieces. Show the FFxiv writing community some love!

FFxivWrite2017 Participation Prize!

~ FFxivWrite2017 Participation Prize ~

Reward for @adeya-evenar for participating to the writing challenge hosted by @sea-wolf-coast-to-coast. I wish you happy holidays and hope you like it ♥ !

FFxivWrite2017 Participation Prize

For easier perusal, the collected master post of my completed prompts for FFXIV Write 2017.

Prompt fills will also be uploaded to AO3 under the title Aethertrails, one posted each day, throughout the month of December. Prompts will receive editing and polishing for AO3.

Prompt #01: Specter - Avoidance (On AO3)

Prompt #02: Synthetic - From Stem to Stern (On AO3)

Prompt #03: The Twelve - Vuelve a la Vida (On AO3)

Prompt #04: Self-editing - Equations (On AO3)

Prompt #05: Prank - How Galette Got Her Name (On AO3)

Prompt #06: Identification - Aetherial Abomination (Maybe) (On AO3)

Prompt #07: Broken Leaf - Sunrise (On AO3)

Prompt #08: Shadows - Glow (On AO3)

Prompt #09: Linkpearl - Multitasking (On AO3)

Prompt #10: Slap - Re-Calibration (On AO3)

Prompt #11: Mercy vs. Justice - Echoes (On AO3)

Prompt #12: Caste - Reactions (On AO3)

Prompt #13: Wounded Animal - Succor (On AO3)

Prompt #14: Wit - Kiss and Tell (On AO3)

Prompt #15: Doppelganger - Glamour (On AO3)

Prompt #16: Ceruleum - Ragging (On AO3)

Prompt #17: Fate - Letters (On AO3)

Prompt #18: Self-control - Academic Debate (On AO3)

Prompt #19: Battle of Wills - Ishgardian Tea (On AO3)

Prompt #20: Blending in - Anonymity (On AO3)

Prompt #21: Wind - Reckoning (On AO3)

Prompt #22: Monster - Waking Nightmare (On AO3)

Prompt #23: No prompt; catch up day!

Prompt #24: Standing in line - Breakfast Run (On AO3)

Prompt #25: Obsolete - Assessments (On AO3)

Prompt #26: Sacred - Sunset (On AO3)

Prompt #27: Foot in mouth - Bar Brawling (On AO3)

Prompt #28: Rivalry - Academic Integrity (On AO3)

Prompt #29: Prophecy - Cartomancy (On AO3)

“I told you, I’m fine. I received healing.”

There was a tiny foot stomp.

“Look, I’m not going to go running off into danger anytime—“

Arms were crossed. Oh, gods.

“…I brought you more cheesecake?”

There was a growl, and a small hand pointed emphatically toward Dark’s apartment door.

The roegadyn stared down at the lalafell staring back up at her. Teii Tei was blocking the front door of the company office. While, honestly, Dark could simply step past or even over the diminutive woman, there was a lot of good reason not to make the attempt.

After a long moment, Dark finally covered her face and sighed. “Fine. You win.”

Teii let out a happy little cheer and smiled brightly. She also didn’t move from her spot in front of the door until Dark was well and truly inside her room, gear put away again, and a book in hand to spend the rest of the day.

If Erick asked about the simple job she was meant to be on, she had a very good reason for not leaving—and he wasn’t about to take it up with Teii himself, Dark was sure.