ABOUT
this is a fic fest centered around yumark! the goal of this fest is to allow authors and readers to generate more yumark-centered content through the classic prompting/claiming styled fest, as well as promote yumark-centered fics and their authors! socmed aus are also allowed and artists are also able to join!this fic fest will operate on korean standard time (utc+9). all times listed on the account will be under this timezone, and if you need help converting, don't be afraid to ask! we are always happy to answer questions.
RULES
since the fest is centered around yumark, they must be apart of the main pairing. you’re free to include side ships/characters, but your fic must be yumark centric.the minimum word count is 1000. there will be 2 check-ins over the course of the fest. the first one will not have a minimum word counts, however the second check-in will have a minimum word count of 300 words. both one-shots and chaptered fics are allowed! (note: you must have at least one chapter completed!) as for socmed aus, updates are not required to be finished by the submissions deadline, however it is encouraged. you must have a minimum of 20 updates.
polyamorous relationships (ot3, ot4, etc.) are absolutely welcome in this fest, as long as yumark are apart of the relationship! (e.g. yumarkyong)writers participating will need an AO3 account before final submissions start. if you need help with getting an AO3 account, please dm!
writers and prompters must remain anonymous throughout the fest until reveals! this means that writers cannot post their works for this fest during wip wednesdays or publicly share their prompts.NSFW content is allowed, but minors are NOT allowed to claim any NSFW prompts.
any fics/prompts containing the sexualization of minors will not be permitted.please make sure to tag your fic properly! the tagging system is there for a reason!don't ghost the mod! if you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us through dm, email and retrospring!
FAQ
can i self prompt?
100%! there will be a separate form for self-prompting. once prompting starts we ask that you fill out that form if you are self-prompting. the form will stay open until the beginning of submissions.can i prompt AND write for the fest?
yes! you can both prompt and write for the fest!can i send more than one prompt?
absolutely!can artists sign up?
yes! there will be a section on the claiming form for artists!can i claim more than one prompt?
yes, but you must finish your first fic before you can claim another! the same goes for self-prompting! (as well as if you want to self-prompt then claim and vice versa)
can i drop out or ask for an extension?
of course! we understand the writing process can be difficult sometimes. we will be offering extensions through each check-in and during submissions if you happen to need it, just send an email or dm and we can work something out!
there are deadlines for both drop outs and extensionscan shotaro and sungchan be included?
of course!can lucas be included?
no. this is nonnegotiable.do the ships have to be only nct?
yes, this is also nonnegotiable.what isn’t allowed?
any fics/prompts including pedophilia and the sexualization of minors is strictly prohibited, said fics/prompts will be deleted and the persons who submitted them will be banned from participating in any future activities.FICS WITH HEAVY THEMES MUST BE TAGGED APPROPRIATELY!
FAQ
this is my first time joining a fest and i’m not sure how it works or what to expecta google form will be posted where people can submit prompts for fanfics which can also been done in socmed au form and even as fanart!after the prompting period is over, people are able to view the prompts submitted via a google sheets link that will be posted at a later time.please have at least three prompts you are interested in claiming in the event that you do not get your first or second choice.emails will be sent within 48 hours to let you know whether you were successful in getting the prompt you requested for.authors will then write within a given timeframe which you can view in the timeline section of this carrd.the works are submitted anonymously to an ao3 collection and will be revealed shortly after!(if you still wish to remain anonymous after reveals happen, please reach out via dms or email as soon as possible! no information will not be shared without your permission)if you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t feel worried about reaching out! no question is a silly question and we are always happy to answer anything! ^^
TIMELINE
| timeline | dates |
|---|---|
| prompting | november 11 - november 18 |
| viewing | november 21 |
| claiming | november 23 - november 30 |
| first check-in | december 10 - december 13 |
| drop-out deadline | december 20 |
| second check-in | january 10 - january 13 |
| submissions | february 14 - february 21 |
| extensions | february 15 - february 22 |
| postings | february 23 - march 4 |
| reveals | march 5 |
UNTIL POSTINGS! (12AM KST)