The challenge: Write an AU for any fandom using no more than 5,000 words
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The 5k began as an off-season complement to a big bang. Between rounds, we wanted to keep our writers engaged without the strain of a 20k minimum. That bang centered around tropes, so we challenged the writers to create compact AUs.
The original Mid-Winter 5k ran for two rounds and went on hiatus along with its parent bang. In 2020, I reached out to my co-mod for her blessing to evolve the event into an all-fandoms format.
The 2024 round will be our fifth!
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π STATS!
2020
authors: 28
words: 143,163
2021
authors: 43
words: 181,785
2022
authors: 63
words: 267,534
2023
authors: 80 words: 314,158
2024
authors: ? words: ?
Sign up any time, even on the last day of posting! Discord members will receive the 5k role for notifications.
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June 1: Sign-ups open
July 7: 30-second check-in
August 1: Posting opens π
August 31: Last day to post!
September 1: We all take a nap π΄
Canβt remember if you signed up?
Eligibility: The 5k is open to writers who are 14 & up. Writers of all experience levels are welcome!
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