Welcome to the 2011 VigBean Fic Exchange

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The VigBean pairing gives the writer a gorgeous kaleidoscope of color and texture to work with. It provides decades of ideas to play with all wrapped up in a strong, passionate, soft-spoken and charismatic package. Join us in celebrating all things VigBean at the fourth annual wordsontongue exchange.



Specific Story Guidelines

All stories must be a minimum of 1,200 words (see Drabble Roulette below for exception) and be new fiction written specifically for this exchange (not repurposed stories that have been previously posted). Multi-chapter fics are more than welcome, but the entire story must be complete by the deadline.

You may write either RPS or FPS; however, no one is required to write FPS in order to participate. This means your gift fic may feature Viggo and Sean or one of the fictional characters they have portrayed (depending on your stated preference) and you may not request only FPS be written for you.

A week after the stories have been posted at wordsontongue, you may crosspost at your journal and other comms.

Click here to sign-up! Formatting, header and specific submission instructions will be posted and e-mailed to participants at a later date.

Back-up writers: we need you too. If you'd like to volunteer to pinch hit should the occasion arise, please go to the sign-up post and fill in the form in a screened comment.


Drabble/Flash Fiction Roulette

We know there are many gifted writers who feel more comfortable with shorter forms of prose. And there will be many exchange participants who either have a little extra time and want to work on something else, or help get their juices flowing by starting with something small. This is for you.

You are more than welcome to participate in both the fic exchange and the drabble/flash fiction roulette.

If you would like to write a drabble (100 words exactly) or a piece of flash fiction (250 - 1,000 words) use the Drabble/Flash Fiction sign-up post.


Exchange Timeline

Sign-ups end: Friday, May 27
Assignments delivered/roulette wheel unveiled: Sunday, May 29

Fiction due: Sunday, July 24
Fics posted: Sunday, July 31

The first deadline for Drabbles and Flash Fiction is Friday, July 1.

Because writers may select to write more than one piece, participants in the drabble/flash fiction roulette may turn in their fics at any time up until Sunday, July 24.

Drabbles/flash fics received by July 1 will be posted on Tuesday, July 5. Any drabbles or flash fics received after July 1 will be posted on Wednesday, July 27.


Commitment and Participant Expectations

Fic exchanges are a lot of fun but they do require a commitment from all participants. We couldn't give a better description of what's expected of you than flyingcarpet's Guide to Participating in Fic Exchanges.

General Steps for Participation (but please read the fic exchange guide to fully understand what you are committing to:

• Compare the exchange time frame with your schedule to make sure you have no forseeable conflicts.
  
• If you decide to participate, join or watch this community so you can keep on top of all announcements as they are made, then complete and submit the fiction sign-up form, the drabble/flash fiction sign-up form, or both.
  
• Review your assignment as soon as you receive it to make sure it's something you will be able to complete. (If not, tell me immediately.)
  
• Have your completed story read by a beta before submitting it. Remember, this is a gift for someone so should be as well honed as possible.
  
• As soon as possible after the stories have been posted, read your gift and leave a comment thanking the author.

Please note that you are writing a gift for someone and are receiving a gift in return. By signing up for this exchange you agree to have your story publicly available at this comm from the posting date forward. No story will ever be deleted or removed, but your name and other identifying information can be removed upon request.

Participants must be at least 18 years old to participate.


Assignments

I will do my best to make assignments you will enjoy writing. But if you receive yours and don't think you can write it, please let me know immediately so I can re-assign. Don't swap with someone else participating; let me take care of it. If an emergency comes up and you're not able to complete your story by the deadline, please let me know ASAP so I can make other arrangements with you or assign a back-up writer.

Once completed, please have your story read by a beta before submitting it for posting.


Thanks so much for your interest! Any questions? Please ask them here or e-mail us at vbmods@gmail.com.

Comments

[shegollum.livejournal.com]

i really, really wanna!!! i'm hesitating only because of the amount of time i'll be away during the middle of it all. this is one of the best exchanges out there!

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

No pressure or anything (*g*) but I'll e-mail you; I'm definitely hoping it will work out.

[j-flattermann.livejournal.com]

count me in - love to.

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

Great! Just fill in the drabble/flash fiction roulette sign up info and/or the fic exchange info (the links are listed above) and we should be all set. :-)