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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 2h

I'm cross-posting the word game to dreamwidth to see how it does there. Here's this week's post:

ficwip.dreamwidth.org/2474.html

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 2h

This week's word is...

✨ BUY ✨

Find the word in any WIP & share the sentence containing it. All writers welcome. #wordgamewednesday

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 3h

Due to AI slop having infiltrated stock sites, I'm stopping immediately with images for the word game. They take me a lot of time every week that I don't have, and I'm furious that I didn't see the note on today's image. Thanks to the friend who caught it. So they will be text only from now on.

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 3h

I'll be cross-posting the word game to Dreamwidth for the next few weeks to get a sense of how people like it.

Want to play there? Here's this week's post:
ficwip.dreamwidth.org/2474.html

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 3d

I dusted off our dreamwidth account & will cross-post the word game there for a while to see how that goes. High chance of DW-specific activities in the future that would benefit from threaded comments!

ficwip.dreamwidth.org

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The Inspiring Pineapple 🍍 @ficwip5k.bsky.social · 4d

NaNo's founder & a few others have launched NaNo 2.0, a simplified version of nanowrimo that now lets you set your own goal. You're still welcome to tag us for fun & pineapples, but please check out @nano2point0.bsky.social

The Inspiring Pineapple 🍍 @ficwip5k.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you're looking for a light alternative to nanowrimo, may we offer #the50k. Nothing fancy, just a hashtag.

tinyurl.com/the50k

The 50k | Notion

Write a book this November. If you want.

ficwip.notion.site

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 5d

In terms of rules, they're pretty similar to the type I write & don't ban content on moral grounds. Crossovers/fusions are welcome. One difference is that they don't take RPF, which could be related to the vetting process -- I honestly don't know. But keep that in mind.

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 5d

You'll need a Dreamwidth or OpenID account in order to participate, but don't let that deter you. It'll let you experience something akin to what LJ fandom was like 20 years ago.

And you'll need to mark your calendar for check-ins and remember to show up. This one's old school.

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 5d

✨ affiliate event ✨

One of my favorite events is back for its 15th round! The Small Fandom Bang is for fandoms with fewer than 2k fics. They're accepting author + artist sign ups this month

smallfandombang.dreamwidth.org

small fandom bang: the big bang for small fandoms

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🔞rhea @rheathedragon.bsky.social · 6d

just signed up, if i don't meet my goal for posting the first chapter at the end of the month, moots can personally slam dunk me into the nearest burger king dumpster ✌️

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · Sep 1

our original discord event returns today! The Fic That Haunts You is a 3-month event challenging us to make progress on fics we think about a lot but never work on. we'll attempt to get past this by identifying what's getting in our way & making plans to get past it.

tinyurl.com/tfthy2025

the fic that haunts you | Notion

Ready to declare your TFTHY? Toggle this line! ✨

tinyurl.com

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 7d

This week's word is...

✨ ORDER ✨

Find the word in any WIP & share the sentence containing it. All writers welcome. #wordgamewednesday

ORDER
word game wednesday by ficwip
image of a floating kitchen shelf and counter with coffee, mugs, and a trailing plant

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 8d

TFTHY is open for sign ups through the end of the month!

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · Sep 1

our original discord event returns today! The Fic That Haunts You is a 3-month event challenging us to make progress on fics we think about a lot but never work on. we'll attempt to get past this by identifying what's getting in our way & making plans to get past it.

tinyurl.com/tfthy2025

the fic that haunts you | Notion

Ready to declare your TFTHY? Toggle this line! ✨

tinyurl.com

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · Sep 13

The prompts for All Ships Week 2025 are here!

🚢 The ship week for all ships
🛶 Runs October 20-26
⛵ Open to everyone 14 & up
🚣 No sign-ups needed

Complete event info 🛸
tinyurl.com/allshipsweek

(prompts in the thread!) #allshipsweek

All Ships Week: Sailing the fandom seas since 2024

Simple illustration of a ship among waves

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Ippen 💜✨ @ippenx.bsky.social · 12d

me: hey I have a cute little idea for a niche retail job au

the cute little idea:

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 12d

a man laying down with his eyes closed and the words you 're welcome above him

ALT: a man laying down with his eyes closed and the words you 're welcome above him

media.tenor.com

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6d6179706c65 🍃 @distortedwhite.bsky.social · 12d

i always thought 50 words was a lot

and then the writing warmup was 50 words MAX and i find myself struggling to reduce the story 🤣🤣

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 15d

Our final retreat of the year starts this Friday!

✍️ 3-day, self-paced event
✍️ we love a theme. this time it's GHOST SHIP
✍️ work on anything you like!
✍️ sprint with other writers
✍️ & you get a themed digital planner

retreats are hosted on discord & are 18+
more info: ficwip.carrd.co

#ficwip - your friendly neighborhood all-fandoms space

A Discord community & event series welcoming writers and artists in all fandoms

ficwip.carrd.co

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Pagsy @pagsywagsy.bsky.social · 12d

Yay! It’s retreat weekend! So fun!!

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 12d

the retreat channels have just appeared!

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 15d

Our final retreat of the year starts this Friday!

✍️ 3-day, self-paced event
✍️ we love a theme. this time it's GHOST SHIP
✍️ work on anything you like!
✍️ sprint with other writers
✍️ & you get a themed digital planner

retreats are hosted on discord & are 18+
more info: ficwip.carrd.co

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 12d

the retreat channels have just appeared!

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 15d

Our final retreat of the year starts this Friday!

✍️ 3-day, self-paced event
✍️ we love a theme. this time it's GHOST SHIP
✍️ work on anything you like!
✍️ sprint with other writers
✍️ & you get a themed digital planner

retreats are hosted on discord & are 18+
more info: ficwip.carrd.co

#ficwip - your friendly neighborhood all-fandoms space

A Discord community & event series welcoming writers and artists in all fandoms

ficwip.carrd.co

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𝕡𝕤𝕚 no fefw spoilers pls 🙈 @dpsisquared.bsky.social · 12d

These are fun!

#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 15d

Our final retreat of the year starts this Friday!

✍️ 3-day, self-paced event
✍️ we love a theme. this time it's GHOST SHIP
✍️ work on anything you like!
✍️ sprint with other writers
✍️ & you get a themed digital planner

retreats are hosted on discord & are 18+
more info: ficwip.carrd.co

#ficwip - your friendly neighborhood all-fandoms space

A Discord community & event series welcoming writers and artists in all fandoms

ficwip.carrd.co

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 14d

yes do it 😎

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 14d

This week's word is...

✨ INTEREST ✨

Find the word in any WIP & share the sentence containing it. All writers welcome. #wordgamewednesday

INTEREST

word game wednesday by ficwip

image: a cat peeking through an opening in cellular shades

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 15d

Not everyone likes discord or larger servers, but it's the setup we've used since 2022 and it works well for us. Tragically this is not the AU where I am a billionaire who can fly you all to a private island.

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 15d

Our final retreat of the year starts this Friday!

✍️ 3-day, self-paced event
✍️ we love a theme. this time it's GHOST SHIP
✍️ work on anything you like!
✍️ sprint with other writers
✍️ & you get a themed digital planner

retreats are hosted on discord & are 18+
more info: ficwip.carrd.co

#ficwip - your friendly neighborhood all-fandoms space

A Discord community & event series welcoming writers and artists in all fandoms

ficwip.carrd.co

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#ficwip @ficwip.bsky.social · 20d