The Queen’s Thief fanworks challenge Weird the Tag 2026 collection is now open for submissions, and will remain so until the end of March!
This challenge welcomes fanfiction, fanart of all mediums, video and audio art, filk, podfics, and fan crafts. There is no longer a word minimum for fanfics this year.
Link to collection, with full information: 2026 collection profile.
Schedule:
Prompts document submissions open February 1
Collection opens for submissions March 1
April 1 works due and works go live for viewing
April 8 author reveals
This blog, with handy links and Moderator contact: https://weirdthetag.tumblr.com/
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Queen's Thief fanworks exchange—2 days left to sign up!
There are two more days left to sign up for the exchange! Signups close on Sunday, July 5 @ 8pm ET, so you've still got the next couple days. As a reminder, both fanfic and fanart are eligible for this exchange!
You can sign up here.
If you're curious about what's being requested and offered, you can see a summary here, as well as a detailed list of requests on AO3 or the AO3 Automagic App (which has an easier-to-filter UX) — just be sure to sort by character instead of fandom.
As always, please reach out if you're nervous/unsure how to sign up—we'd much rather hold your hand through the process than have someone wish they'd been able to sign up!
If you've done a Yuletide-style exchange on AO3 before, the process should be similar. If you haven't, have a look at the explanation and examples below, check out the FAQ and rules on AO3 and let me know if you have questions!
Also, please spread the word—the more, the merrier. Both fanfic writers and fanartists are welcome to participate!
The signup link is here!
Quick points:
NEW THIS YEAR: a signup guide and an optional details guide!
The tagset is big! Consider taking some time to go through it if you want.
Signups are open until Sunday, July 5 @ 8pm ET. See what time that is for you!
You'll need an AO3 account to sign up. You can request one here if you don't already have one. We have some extra codes if the wait list is too long so please ping me if that’s the case!
Please read the rules before signing up so you know what you're agreeing to do
You can see what other people have requested/offered within the exchange itself, as well as on the AO3 Automagic App — group by "character" instead of "fandom" for best results. Note that you may have to re-scrape in order to see the most up to date signups.
Check below the “read more” for more info on how signups work, the “optional details” field, and how to submit your Do Not Wants. And as always, please reach out here or in the QT discord if you have questions!
How signups work:
Each of us will use a form on AO3 to make requests and offers.
You must make at least two requests, each of which specifies a character or from the tag set and indicates that you’re requesting fanfiction, fanart, or both. You may make up to eight requests. Each request can also include optional details about your preferences, ideas for prompts, etc. More about that below. Your assigned writer or artist is responsible for creating a fanwork featuring the character or relationship in any one of your requests.
Offers are simple—you’ll just list the characters, relationships, or worldbuilding elements from the tag set about whom you’re willing to write or illustrate, specifying whether you’re offering fanart, fanfiction, or both
An important note on relationships--if characters are connected by &, this refers to a platonic relationship. If they are connected by an /, this refers to a romantic or sexual relationship. For example, if you want a story or artwork featuring Irene, request Attolia | Irene. If you want a story or artwork featuring Irene and Relius as friends, request Relationship: Attolia | Irene & Relius. If you want a story or artwork featuring Irene and Relius in a non-platonic, request Relationship: Attolia | Irene/Relius.
Optional details:
When you're making requests, it can be helpful to give your author/artist a little more detail than just the characters you're requesting. Remember that your author or artist is only required to create a work featuring your specified characters. If you ask for a specific story prompt or for art in a particular style, they may not be able to meet that request, and they aren't required to. Try not to be too proscriptive here—think of it as a way to explain why you like these characters and why you're interested in getting fanwork about them, and a way to kickstart your author/artist's creativity if they need it.
You can include either a link to a letter hosted on your journal or type directly in the optional details box in the signup form. If you're linking to your journal, please make sure it isn't friends-locked, or your creator won't be able to see it!
Do Not Want list:
If there's anything you specifically don't want to receive in your gift, you can include a Do Not Want (DNW) list in the optional details section. Examples might be things that squick or trigger you or 'ships you aren't interested in. This isn't about making value judgments, just about indicating your comfort level and making this a good experience for everyone.
Authors and artists must respect this list. When you're specifying Do Not Wants, please include them in the optional details text box in your signup, not in the letter, so I as the mod can be aware of them. If they are not in the optional details box, I cannot enforce them.
Examples of DNWs: sexual content, kidfic, violence, character death.
Treats
tl;dr: if you're open to receiving gifts, make sure your AO3 is set to receive gifts and consider indicating in your letter/optional details that you're open to receiving treats!
AO3 has setting that allows users to choose whether or not they can receive extra gifts. If a person has the setting "Allow anyone to gift me works" selected in their preferences, then AO3 users can give extra gifts to that person, including Hamiathes's Gift Exchange treats. If this setting is not checked, only a user who has an exchange assignment for that person, or who has claimed their prompts in a prompt meme, can give them gifts.
Because of this setting, we encouraged people to state in their sign-up or profile page if they're open to treats (including treats in different mediums than those requested for your main gift). Mods can also check who's able to receive treats (especially because users could choose to change this setting during the event). If you're not sure if someone would like treats, you are very welcome to ask the mods.
Comments
Two notes about commenting, one about giving and one about receiving:
It's encouraged to comment on your gift(s) to show appreciation to your author and/or artist for creating it. Best practice during exchanges is to comment before author reveals (August 28). If you do not think you will be able to comment in the first few days after gifts are revealed, you may want to leave a placeholder comment to let your creator know that you will be back to read/comment later.
AO3 has recently changed its default commenting setting on new works to “logged in users only.” If you’d like to be able to receive comments from people who aren’t logged in (“guest” comments), you’ll need to change that setting when you’re posting your work
Nominations are open for Hamiathes's Gift Exchange!
Important info:
- Nominations will be open until June 25 @ 8 pm ET
- You do not need to nominate in order to participate in the exchange but you can only request/offer what's in the tagset so make sure to submit if you want something specific!
If you are going to submit tags, the setup is a little wonky so I’ve added some explanation below!
Relationships and worldbuilding must also be submitted under the "character" submission in the following format:
Relationship: [characters]
Worldbuilding: [element]
For instance:
Relationship: Eddis/Sophos
Relationship: Helen & Gen
Worldbuilding: Eddisian myths
Check out the tagset here to see what has already been submitted (hit "expand all" to see them), and click "nominate" to submit yours! If you have more questions you can check out the FAQ, or feel free to message me here or on the Queen’s Thief discord!
Hamiathes's Gift Exchange 2026: Schedule Announcement!
The schedule is here! We're kicking off in about two months (a month earlier than last year), so please make sure to check the dates below.
This exchange is open to anyone with an AO3 account who wants to write a fic or make a piece of QT art. For more details on length, size, and logistics of the exchange, check out the FAQ linked at the bottom of this post.
2026 Schedule
Character/relationship/worldbuilding nominations: Thursday, June 18 - Thursday, June 25
Signups: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, July 5
Assignments sent out: Tuesday, July 7
Fanworks due: Friday, August 14
Fanworks revealed: Friday, August 21
Artists/authors revealed: Friday, August 28
All deadlines are at 8pm EDT
Note: If you don't have an AO3 account, you can request an invite here. There is currently a 10 day waiting list to get an invite, so please make sure you request one soon if you're considering participating!
If you have any questions about how the exchange works you can find last year's FAQ here. Check out past HGE works here! If you want a reminder when signups open, dm me!
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The Queen’s Thief fanworks challenge Weird the Tag 2026 collection is now open for submissions, and will remain so until the end of March!
This challenge welcomes fanfiction, fanart of all mediums, video and audio art, filk, podfics, and fan crafts. There is no longer a word minimum for fanfics this year.
Link to collection, with full information: 2026 collection profile.
Schedule:
Prompts document submissions open February 1
Collection opens for submissions March 1
April 1 works due and works go live for viewing
April 8 author reveals
This blog, with handy links and Moderator contact: https://weirdthetag.tumblr.com/
Reminder! Works are due about 8pm Eastern on April 1st--you have a little over a week.
Please get in touch with the Moderator if you would like information about extra time to post!
A peek at some of the tags we can already look forward to:
Highlights for me include Alternate Universe - Peter Pan Fusion; Consensual Possession; Inspired by Back to the Future; Screenplay/Script Format, the larger tags related to Illnesses, and the very large tags saying things like Alternate Universe and Not Canon Compliant.
The Queen’s Thief fanworks challenge Weird the Tag will return March 2025! This challenge welcomes fanfiction, fanart of all mediums, video and audio art, filk, podfics, and fan crafts. There is a 100 word minimum for fanfics.
Schedule:
Prompts document submissions open February 1
Collection opens for submissions March 1
April 1 works due and works go live for viewing
April 8 author reveals
Ao3 collection, with full information:
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/WTT_QT_26/profile
This blog, with handy links and Moderator contact: https://weirdthetag.tumblr.com/
Queen's Thief fanworks exchange—2 days left to sign up
There are two more days left to sign up for the exchange! Signups close on Sunday, August 3 @ 8pm ET, so you've still got the next couple days. As a reminder, both fanfic and fanart is eligible for this exchange!
You can sign up here.
If you're curious about what's being requested and offered, you can see a summary here, as well as a detailed list of requests on AO3 or the AO3 Automagic App (which has an easier-to-filter UX) — just be sure to sort by character instead of fandom.
As always, please reach out if you're nervous/unsure how to sign up—we'd much rather hold your hand through the process than have someone wish they'd been able to sign up!
Hamiathes's Gift Exchange 2025: Schedule Announcement!
The schedule is here, and well ahead of time this year! We're kicking off in about three months, and the schedule will be relatively close to last year's. This exchange is open to anyone with an AO3 account who wants to write a fic or make a piece of QT art. For more details on length, size, and logistics of the exchange, check out the FAQ linked at the bottom of this post.
2025 Schedule
Character/relationship/worldbuilding nominations: Thursday, July 17 - Thursday, July 24
Signups: Friday, July 5 - Sunday, August 3
Assignments sent out: Tuesday, August 5
Fanworks due: Friday, September 12
Fanworks revealed: Friday, September 18
Artists/authors revealed: Friday, September 26
All deadlines are at 8pm EDT
Note: If you don't have an AO3 account, you can request an invite here. There is currently a 3 week waiting list to get an invite, so please make sure you request one soon if you're considering participating!
If you have any questions about how the exchange works you can find last year's FAQ here. Check out past HGE works here! If you want a reminder when signups open, dm me!
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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The Queen’s Thief fanworks challenge Weird the Tag 2025 collection is now open for submissions, and will remain so until the end of March!
This challenge welcomes fanfiction, fanart of all mediums, video and audio art, filk, podfics, and fan crafts. There is a 100 word minimum for fanfics.
Link to collection, with full information: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/WTT_QT_25/profile
Schedule:
Prompts document submissions open February 1
Collection opens for submissions March 1
April 1 works due and works go live for viewing
April 8 author reveals
This blog, with handy links and Moderator contact: https://weirdthetag.tumblr.com/
The Queen’s Thief fanworks challenge Weird the Tag will return March 2025! This challenge welcomes fanfiction, fanart of all mediums, video and audio art, filk, podfics, and fan crafts. There is a 100 word minimum for fanfics.
Schedule:
Prompts document submissions open February 1
Collection opens for submissions March 1
April 1 works due and works go live for viewing
April 8 author reveals
Ao3 collection, with full information:
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/WTT_QT_25/profile
This blog, with handy links and Moderator contact: https://weirdthetag.tumblr.com/
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.
✓ Live Streaming✓ Interactive Chat✓ Private Shows✓ HD Quality✓ Free Actions
Free to watch • No registration required • HD streaming
The Queen’s Thief fanworks challenge Weird the Tag will return March 2025! This challenge welcomes fanfiction, fanart of all mediums, video and audio art, filk, podfics, and fan crafts. There is a 100 word minimum for fanfics.
Schedule:
Prompts document submissions open February 1
Collection opens for submissions March 1
April 1 works due and works go live for viewing
April 8 author reveals
Ao3 collection, with full information:
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/WTT_QT_25/profile
This blog, with handy links and Moderator contact: https://weirdthetag.tumblr.com/
Queen's Thief's final year of Yuletide exchange eligibility
...is 2024! Sign-ups are from October 8th to October 18th.
If you sometimes offer or request QT in the Yuletide exchange, consider doing so one last time! First time? None better!
Q: Are a lot of people interested in Queen's Thief fic this year?
A: Yuletide always has a lot of interest in QT: it’s in the top 5 most-written about fandoms in Yuletide! It's reliably popular in requests and offers alike, and the fandom has an active fic scene that I can report is excited to go out with a bang.
Q: What characters have been nominated?
A: The usual suspects are all nominated—Gen, Irene, Helen, Sophos, Costis, Kamet, Pheris. We also have Gen’s mother and children (Eugenia and Hector); the Magus, Aristogiton, and Ion of Attolia; and Timris and Verix. And we have worldbuilding!
Q: Wait, what's Yuletide?
A: Giant annual fic exchange for rare fandoms. Works are posted on Ao3, but see the admin team's Dreamwidth as a hub for links and information: https://yuletide-admin.dreamwidth.org/
Q: Wait, why are we losing eligibility?
A: We're posting a lot of fic! To be too big for Yuletide, we have to have 1,000 fics or more that are 1,000 words or longer, complete, and in English on Ao3. @hamiathesgiftexchange and I have done the math: we will hit this before next year's nominations.
Q: I have another question!
A: DM me here or say hello in the fan Discord! https://discord.gg/JYJufae
A bit less than three days left to sign up, and the mod of the Hamiathes's Gift Exchange has made an excellent short & sweet sign-up guide in this published Google Doc.
Final day to sign up! And the last reblog. Right now we're the most requested fandom in the sign up summary, and the third most offered. Many thanks to everyone who helped circulate the PSAs, and there's still time to sign up here!
