The WHBB is a fun, relatively low-effort event, with just 7.5k words minimum for stories and flexible minimums on art and other collaborations.
Before you sign up, check the rules and this year's schedule! After that, all you have to do is fill out our Sign-Up Form. Sign-ups close on 11 March. A Confirmation email of your sign-up should be automatically sent to you within 48 hours - if you do not receive one please reach out to the mods via email ([email protected]), Tumblr Message or on our Discord server and we will try to figure out what went wrong.
If you're an artist interested in the event, follow this blog for more info. Fic summaries will be posted a few days before claiming begins on 22 May.
Please note "Artist" is used as a broad term here and can include things like Moodboards, Playlists, and even Podfic!
If you have any more questions, just want to cheer the authors and artists on, or are still considering joining this year, we welcome you to the Discord server to chat and cheer!
If you want to support us otherwise, you can help us out by reblogging this post far and wide, telling all your fandom friends about it, and share everywhere where more people might see it!
With much excitement, your mods Katherine, Panic, and Panda!
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But first, for everyone who might need a refresher:
The Bang is a fun, relatively low-effort event, with flexible minimums on art and other collaborations.
Artists is used as a broad term here and can include things like Moodboards, Playlists and even Podfic!
Before you sign up, check the rules and this year's schedule first! After that, all you have to do is fill out our sign up form. Be sure to send the form in on time, sign-ups close on 31 May! A confirmation email of your sign-up should be sent to you within 48 hours - if you do not receive one, please reach out to the mods via email (winterhawkbb (at) gmail (dot) com), Tumblr message or on our Discord server, and we will try to figure out what went wrong.
Help us out by reblogging this post far and wide, telling all your fandom friends about it, and sharing it everywhere!
Calling all artists! If you haven't signed up already, there's still time. Both artist sign ups and fic claims close on 31 May.
If you haven't already signed up as an artist and you want to participate, please do that here. After you sign up, we will send you an email with the claiming form.
If you would like a preview, here is a link to the fic summaries!
It's almost time for author sign-ups! Find our 2026 schedule and links to the FAQs below.
2026 schedule:
9 Feb (Mon): Author sign-ups open (Artist sign-ups for a reminder for when their sign ups open)
11 Mar (Wed): Author sign-ups close at midnight GMT
(what time is that for me?)
11 April (Sat): Author check-in (non mandatory)
9 May (Sat): Author check-in (mandatory); Artist sign ups open
16 May (Sat): Author rough drafts due (at least 70% complete) by midnight GMT
(what time is that for me?)
18 May (Mon): Fic summaries go up for artists to look over
22 May (Fri): Claiming opens at 10pm GMT (What time is that for me?)
31 May (Sun): Claims close at midnight GMT; Artists signups close at midnight GMT
(what time is that for me?)
11 July (Sat): Author/Artist team check-in (non-mandatory)
3 August (Mon): Mandatory check-in for authors and artists; Posting sign-ups open
9 August (Sun): Posting sign-ups close
27 Aug (Thu): Posting begins
30 September (Wed): Posting ends / Fics must be fully posted to AO3 by midnight GMT
(what time is that for me?)
RULES & FAQs
General rules:
‣ All fanworks must have Winterhawk (Clint and Bucky) as their main and endgame pairing. The story must focus on these two, but other side pairings are allowed as well. Fanart should be related to the main ship. Threesomes including Winterhawk are not allowed.
‣ Do not share portions of the fanwork in open communities/chats etc before claiming. The WHBB Discord server is the only official space for sharing your progress.
‣ Participants are welcome to sign up as both author and artist but cannot claim their own work.
‣ All fanworks need to be created specifically for the event.
Requirements for Authors:
‣ All fics must be new and unpublished.
‣ All fics must be at least 7500 words (no maximum).
‣ All fics must be beta read before publishing.
‣ All fics must adhere to AO3 guidelines.
Requirements for Artists:
‣ All creations must be new and unpublished.
‣ Any and all forms of art are welcome.
‣ Photosets/moodboards or gifsets must have at least 6 images each.
‣ Videos must be 1:15 or more in length.
‣ Mixes must have at least 8 songs and a cover.
Publishing fanworks:
‣ To be included in the wrap up post fanworks must be completed and fully posted by the end of the posting period.
‣ No extensions will be granted. We have a very generous writing period and posting period. If, however, a problem arises please contact the mods as soon as you can.
‣ Not turning in your fic or not having 70% finished when rough drafts are due is equal to dropping the event. We will send reminders beforehand, but we will not be chasing people after the fact.
‣ Not finishing a claimed fic or fanart within the event’s schedule results in exclusion from the event’s masterpost and a year-long ban from the event.
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What exactly is a Big Bang?
A Big Bang is an event in which an author creates a work of fiction and an artist claims it and creates a work of art for it. Originally everything was posted on the same day thus creating a “Big Bang” of creative works. More often now people taper the posting over a period of time (though each fic and related artwork post on the same day).
Do I have to join Discord / Tumblr / other platform to participate?
Short answer - no. The only place you need to have an account is AO3 for publishing purposes (let us know if we can help with that). We use multiple platforms for the bang - Tumblr, Discord, and emails - and we ask for your usernames on those platforms just to help partners get in touch with each other (though it is up to the two of you to work out how best you will communicate). All official information will be posted on Tumblr and in the Discord server. However, mods will mostly contact you privately via email (unless in reply to your message) as emails are the most reliable way to keep track of things for us.
What pairings are allowed?
Since this is a Winterhawk Big Bang, Clint and Bucky have to be the main (and endgame) pairing. The story must focus on these two, but other side pairings are allowed as well. Threesomes including Winterhawk are not allowed.
Can I use a work created for commission / auction / Patreon reward etc for this event?
We do ask that you do not tie your Big Bang fic in with any of the above. All fanworks should be created specifically for this event. Additionally, as we are being hosted on AO3, we have to be careful in regards to the legality of money changing hands for these works.
Can I tie my Big Bang work in with a bingo event?
As long as you are making the minimums for word count or art form and the bingo is okay with you posting later in the year and open to using the work for more than the bingo, we’re cool with it too.
Can two people work on a fic?
Yes, we allow collaborations between authors so long as everyone signs up officially.
How many fics can I create?
We will allow up to two fics for this event. You will have to sign up twice to do so.
Can the story be a sequel to a story?
While we have allowed this in the past, we feel the possibility of someone recognizing who the author is by the summary, even if it doesn’t state it is a sequel to something, is too great, so, no.
What counts as art?
Art is pretty subjective, we’re happy to accept the usuals of: traditional art, manips, videos, comics and moodboards, mixtapes, and podfics. Just ask if what you’re planning isn’t listed.
How many pieces of art can we submit/fics can we claim?
We recommend pacing yourselves but will happily accept up to four pieces of artwork (so up to four fic claims per artist).
If you have any questions feel free to send an ask, message us here, ping on Discord, or you can email us at [email protected]. As a note Discord and email tend to be the quickest replies and if you send anything via tumblr and don’t hear anything within a few days please try again or another avenue as it may have been lost.
The 2026 Winterhawk Big Bang is coming to a dash near you!
The exact schedule and event information will be posted soon. For now: Author Sign-Ups will open on February 9th! We're excited to work with many amazing creators again this year and read and see all the wonderful things you create!
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
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Our authors have been hard at work, and it's almost time for fic claims. You will be able to sign up as an artist starting this Saturday, May 9. Artist sign ups will stay open during claims, which will go live 18 May, and close 31 May.
