[personal profile] littlebutfierce posting in [community profile] writethisfanfic
It's time to sign up for the January 2012 WIP challenge!

Some folks join the challenge midmonth, or comment on check-in posts without signing up, which is absolutely fine -- I'm glad there's a way for the challenge to be useful in a variety of ways.

But for those of you who find the commitment of officially signing up useful, please sign up as below.

Signups will be open until the end of December.


  • Level of challenge: 1 chapter, 1000 words, 1 fic finished, whatever you like
  • Fandom(s) involved: if you know at this point
  • What you're looking for from the challenge: this could be as vague or specific as you like: someone to be accountable to, someone to remind you to write, someone to bounce ideas off, etc.
  • What you could offer other participants yourself: ditto!
  • How people should contact you: DW message, e-mail, IM etc.
  • Time zone: useful for seeing who might be up for a writing session at a time convenient to you


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I couldn't continue to run this challenge without assistance with the daily check-in posts. Many thanks to everyone who's helped with the check-ins before!

Please let me know if you'd be interested in helping out. A week per person would be ideal (I usually assign weeks running Sunday-Saturday just for consistency, but if that's difficult let me know). I'm happy to help come up with suggestions for discussion topics (& Friday or Saturday is usually the general chat/snippet/beta-seeking etc. post). Just let me know if you're interested. Thanks!

(& if you've completed a fic through the challenge, don't forget our collection on AO3! If you need AO3 invites, let me know.)

Date: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 21:50 (UTC)
jagnikjen: (Default)
From: [personal profile] jagnikjen
I'm not sure what I wan to do in January, so I'll have to think about it and come back.

But I will sign up for check-in posts. Any week should be fine. Whenever you need me.

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 18:04 (UTC)
jagnikjen: (Default)
From: [personal profile] jagnikjen
Did I get back to you on this?

Jan. 1 through 7 will be fine...

Date: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 22:54 (UTC)
lilly_c: Virgil Van Dijk holding the Premier League trophy on the parade route (Mulder & Scully - shadow)
From: [personal profile] lilly_c
Level of challenge: finished rough draft of my big bang fic, 1 or 2 chapters done on my huge WIP

Fandom(s) involved: Taggart (big bang) and L&O: SVU (the huge wip)

What you're looking for from the challenge: motivation and some arse-kicking accountability from time to time

What you could offer other participants yourself: the same really

How people should contact you: email is best just aks me for it :)

Time zone: GMT Edinburgh

Date: Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 00:48 (UTC)
dragonfly: Fitzroy bent over his work, drawing (BT Henry drawing)
From: [personal profile] dragonfly
Level of challenge: One auction fic (of three I owe)

Fandom(s) involved: Blood Ties, Odyssey 5, or Highlander

What you're looking for from the challenge: I need someone to say yayy if I post that I've written some of one of these.

What you could offer other participants yourself: Um, I could say yayy for them?

How people should contact you: Here is fine, or dragonfly at mojavedragonfly dot org.

Time zone: US central time

Date: Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 17:25 (UTC)
lacygrey: (Default)
From: [personal profile] lacygrey
Level of challenge: Something posted. Preferably a couple of somethings. Writing every day.

Fandom(s) involved: Hikago (possibly others)

What you're looking for from the challenge: Somewhere to talk about the ideas I'm trying.

What you could offer other participants yourself: I'll do check ins for a week. Whatever week needed.

How people should contact you: PM

Time zone: UST+1

Date: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 05:57 (UTC)
lacygrey: (Default)
From: [personal profile] lacygrey
Fine by me!

Date: Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 19:45 (UTC)
passer: (Supernatural)
From: [personal profile] passer
Level of challenge: Either complete or write at least a chapter of one of the many fics that are sitting around in my gdocs, half started and abandoned despite being actually decent ideas.

Fandom(s) involved: Probably Glee or Supernatural.

What you're looking for from the challenge: Someone to do writing sessions with, someone to bounce ideas off and general encouragement.

What you could offer other participants yourself: The above :) I especially love bouncing ideas around or discussing headcanon or anything that helps with the writing process.

How people should contact you: here or by email - hbicemily[at]gmail[dot]com

Time zone: GMT +1 but I have insomnia and a smartphone :P

Date: Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 22:25 (UTC)
the_rck: (Default)
From: [personal profile] the_rck
Level of challenge: Finish the current chapter of my epically long fic, "Rheotaxis"

Fandom(s) involved: Weiss Kreuz

What you're looking for from the challenge: Encouragement, a time frame goal

What you could offer other participants yourself: I'm happy to cheerlead, to discuss ideas and so on. I'd be up for word wars or something similar.

How people should contact you: I'm estetnaoko on AIM and theredck at gmail.

Time zone: Eastern standard time (I don't work, so I'm home all day.)

Date: Friday, December 23rd, 2011 16:43 (UTC)
linaewen: (Goro-kun)
From: [personal profile] linaewen
Level of challenge: My main goal this month will be to complete my Major fic -- hopefully before midmonth, as I want to have it finished before the final World Series OVA comes out which may deal with some of the events I'm writing about. Basically, I want my story done before I get influenced by the anime on some plot points I have mapped out! ;-) Also, I want to write and post at least 1 new chapter in one of my 2 long-running LoTR fics. I have a short challenge fic that was due in November, and it would be nice to get that off my plate, as well.

Fandom(s) involved: Major (anime/manga), Lord of the Rings

What you're looking for from the challenge: This comm helps me stay accountable! It's good for keeping me aware of writing and gives me a place to gloat/complain when it does or doesn't happen. It also comforts me when I am struggling, because I can see that I'm not alone!

What you could offer other participants yourself: Encouragement, accountability, hopefully-helpful check in posts

How people should contact you: DW PM

Time zone: GMT -6

I'm able to help with check-in posts in January! Off the top of my head, I think the first two weeks are the most open for me, but I am flexible, if someone has claimed those days already.

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 19:18 (UTC)
linaewen: (Goro Pencil)
From: [personal profile] linaewen
8-14 January is perfect. I'll be there!

Date: Sunday, December 25th, 2011 03:59 (UTC)
fuzzy_paint: (Default)
From: [personal profile] fuzzy_paint
Level of challenge: at least two, if not three, chapters of my current WIP written. Edit the first five to be as beta ready as possible.

Fandom(s) involved: Thor/Avengers movieverse. Mostly Thor.

What you're looking for from the challenge: someone to be accountable to - I've been avoiding writing lately D: - and something a little more tangible than setting these goals myself. Encouragement.

What you could offer other participants yourself: encouragement. I'm willing to be a sounding board & help develop ideas or work around problems. I'm pretty critical when I beta too, so that's also a possibility.

How people should contact you: DW message, or LJ PM (my account name there is fuzzy_paint as well) or at fuzzypaint@live.com

Time zone: us central time zone.

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 16:32 (UTC)
lullabymoon: Number One looking off screen (Default)
From: [personal profile] lullabymoon
Level of challenge: Rough draft of smallfandom bang

Fandom(s) involved: Tweed &Co

What you're looking for from the challenge: Motivation

What you could offer other participants yourself: MOtivation!

How people should contact you: PM or email (lullabymoon22@gmail.com)

Time zone: GMT

I can help out for a week, though nearer the end of the month would be better.

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 17:29 (UTC)
lullabymoon: Number One looking off screen (Default)
From: [personal profile] lullabymoon
Yup, that's fine.

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 17:33 (UTC)
celestinenox: (Harry Potter - Santa Draco)
From: [personal profile] celestinenox
Level of challenge: At least 1 of two fics completed.

Fandom(s) involved: Harry Potter

What you're looking for from the challenge: HELP I NEED WORDS.

What you could offer other participants yourself: Lots and lots of encouragement from the "You can do it!! :D :D" variety to the "MAN UP AND DON'T MAKE ME COME OVER THERE" variety. I am good with the happy encouragement and the fic equivalent of a drill sergeant.

How people should contact you: Comment to me on any of my posts or PM me.

Time zone: Central Standard Time, U.S.

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 18:03 (UTC)
jagnikjen: (Default)
From: [personal profile] jagnikjen
Level of challenge: to start posting my Narcissa Malfoy fic...

Fandom(s) involved: Harry Potter

What you're looking for from the challenge: something to remind me to work at these things

What you could offer other participants yourself: it's going to be a tough month, so I'm still not sure at this point

How people should contact you: PM

Time zone: US Central time, which I think is currently GMT+6

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 18:10 (UTC)
haruka: (luka-happy)
From: [personal profile] haruka
Level of challenge: My first time trying this, so I'm unsure how much I can squeeze in. I'm hoping for at least a couple of ficlets for [community profile] fic_promptly, but I'm also starting [community profile] inkingitout so would like to get more ambitious and do some work on my Changechildren fic (dare I hope for a whole chapter?) or to start the sentai series I keep thinking about.

Fandom(s) involved: Probably Gokaiger and Prince of Tennis, but my short attention span could mean any fandom that suddenly inspires me could be part of it.

What you're looking for from the challenge: Cheer me on if I accomplish any of the above.

What you could offer other participants yourself: I'll cheer back!

How people should contact you: DW message.

Time zone: Atlantic (Canada.) I don't get off work until 7pm my time Mon-Weds & Fri, so response may be late, sorry. :(

hitting the right button this time

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 18:49 (UTC)
talibusorabat: A drawing of an overflowing trashcan "WRITER" (Writing: Writer)
From: [personal profile] talibusorabat
Level of challenge: I'd like to finish Tangled Together, but at the very, very least, get up to 8 of the 15 plotted chapters.

Fandom(s) involved: Parks & Recreation, Tangled

What you're looking for from the challenge: I would love love love love LOVE a beta. Someone to do writing sessions with and be a general sounding board would also be amazing.

What you could offer other participants yourself: I am happy to beta, be a sounding board, or just cheerlead. If you live in the Washington, DC area of the USA, we could also meet up for RL write-ins, which are fun.

How people should contact you: DW message

Time zone: EST

Date: Monday, December 26th, 2011 20:01 (UTC)
ishie: (fandom:hp // why gryffindors all sing)
From: [personal profile] ishie
Level of challenge: Finish two auction fics

Fandom(s) involved: Big Bang Theory, 30 Rock

What you're looking for from the challenge: Encouragement, ass-kicking, bragging rights :P

What you could offer other participants yourself: The above, plus possibly a word war/sprints partner

How people should contact you: by PM, @Twitter

Time zone: US Eastern (GMT+5?)

Date: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 20:12 (UTC)
crowdog66: (Garak Bashir)
From: [personal profile] crowdog66
Having just joined the comm, I'm jumping into this pretty much blind! But here goes...

Level of challenge: At least one more chapter each on the following WIPs: "Solstice and Equinox" (PG-13 thus far), "Ovum" (R) and "When the Farsei Blooms" (NC-17 in parts).

Fandom(s) involved: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

What you're looking for from the challenge: That little extra bit of motivation that comes from having made a public pledge to get things done.

What you could offer other participants yourself: Encouragement and feedback, if they're writing in a fandom I'm familiar with. If there's anything else a throughly wet-behind-the-ears newbie can do, please don't hesitate to make suggestions!

How people should contact you: Either through comments here on DW, a DW message, or at spriteandvirus at gmail dot com.

Time zone: Canadian Central Standard.

Best of luck to everybody else taking part in the challenge! :)

Date: Thursday, December 29th, 2011 15:54 (UTC)
sqweakie: (CoFS)
From: [personal profile] sqweakie
Level of challenge: Get a minimum of one chapter out on a languishing WIP crossover I have and get rough drafts of one or two more chapters.

Fandom(s) involved: Danny Phantom and Teen Titans

What you're looking for from the challenge: Gentle (or not so gentle) prodding to write and possibly someone to bounce ideas off of.

What you could offer other participants yourself: The same!

How people should contact you: PM is good to start a conversation.

Time zone: Central Timezone(GMT-6)but I'm up and around at random times.

Date: Friday, December 30th, 2011 21:03 (UTC)
in_lighter_ink: Split screen image of Sherlock's Holmes and the TARDIS (ink)
From: [personal profile] in_lighter_ink
Level of challenge: 1 fic finished (it would be great if that fic happened to be my [community profile] poetry_fiction assignment), 2,500 big bang words

Fandom(s) involved: BBC-Sherlock

What you're looking for from the challenge: Encouragement, accountability, writing sessions/sprints. And being generally more present.

What you could offer other participants yourself: Same, plus possibly a beta.

How people should contact you: Comments here or a DW message.

Time zone: US Eastern, but I'm up and about at all hours.

Date: Saturday, December 31st, 2011 05:55 (UTC)
pinstripefedora: Picture of a pinstriped fedora (Default)
From: [personal profile] pinstripefedora
Level of challenge: First and foremost, I want to finish up the first chapter of my epic femslash action movie/political thriller AU and get started on the next one, although actually finishing both would probably be a bit too ambitious for my schedule right now. Eh, why not, I'll aim high this month.

Fandom(s) involved: I'd rather not say at this point.

What you're looking for from the challenge: Accountability, encouragement, possibly a sounding board for ideas.

What you could offer other participants yourself: Pretty much the same, plus possibly a beta.

How people should contact you: PM or email

Time zone: Eastern Standard Time, US

Date: Saturday, December 31st, 2011 17:13 (UTC)
eggcrack: Icon based on the painting "Kullervon kirous ja sotaanlahto" (Default)
From: [personal profile] eggcrack
Eep, it's been ages since I've been there.

Level of challenge: At least 1 complete, posted new thing, reworking older stuff.

Fandom(s) involved: Hopefully many!

What you're looking for from the challenge: Cheerleading?

What you could offer other participants yourself: Cheerleading!

How people should contact you: DW message is the best, or comment to a post/comment I've made.

Time zone: GMT +2.

Date: Sunday, January 1st, 2012 20:41 (UTC)
bay_alexison: (Enjoying your company)
From: [personal profile] bay_alexison
Always late to sign ups, bleh.

Level of challenge: Get some writing on my [livejournal.com profile] help_japan and hopefully finish it. I 'll also need to figure out if I'll need a new beta for my Big Bang as I haven't heard from her in a while (hopefully she's okay). If that's the case, I'll have to find a new one quickly as I got until March to get the story posted.

Fandom(s) involved: Fullmetal Alchemist

What you're looking for from the challenge:

What you could offer other participants yourself: Cheerleading, accountability, talk a bit over writing stuff

How people should contact you: Encouragement

Time zone: GMT -7
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