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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 2d

You still have plenty of time!

1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 8d

Here's everything you need to be a SaSsie 2.0

Prompts: tinyurl.com/1dsas2prompts

Register as a writer: tinyurl.com/1dsas2signup

Register as a beta: tinyurl.com/1dsas2beta

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 3d

The inaugural fest saw a huge 66 fics published and after throwing open registrations 5 days ago we are already at 33!!! 🔥

(Ok, some were taken at the end of last fest, don't spoil my fun - Lou)

Do you want to join us and make a new record??
tinyurl.com/1dsas2signup

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 5d

You know we will hold your hand every step of the way and there is absolutely no pressure to finish if life gets in the way 🫂

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 5d

Love to have you here!!

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 6d

We already have some new writers on the 2.0 list, as well as some betas joining us for the first time!

If you are new to SaSsie life, have some questions or want to do a vibe check before you commit, head into our Discord chat and take a look around

discord.gg/EPDzMCFh

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 6d

Selfishly, I (Lou) would dearly love you all to join us, I hope you can 🫶

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 8d

Here's everything you need to be a SaSsie 2.0

Prompts: tinyurl.com/1dsas2prompts

Register as a writer: tinyurl.com/1dsas2signup

Register as a beta: tinyurl.com/1dsas2beta

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 8d

With no further ado, and because I (Lou) have No Control, author registration is open early!!

I can't wait to see who will be writing what

tinyurl.com/1dsas2signup

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 9d

Time's up!

Now you have 24 hours to find your prompt before we open sign ups

We'll strike through as prompts are chosen. Some are already carry overs that were picked up early by round 1 SaSsies, but there are plenty more available

tinyurl.com/1dsas2prompts

2026 Prompts

1 They broke up. It's over. Or at least it's supposed to be. While cleaning out their closet, Character A finds a ring tucked away, hidden, never given. Everything Character A thought he knew about...

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 12d

It’s almost sign up day for our writers!!

Last year we had 43 sign up, including 8 brand new to AO3

Can we make a new record this time??

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 20d

14?

13? 😈

12 days until you can sign up with your fave prompt!

tinyurl.com/1dsas2prompts

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 23d

Rules! There to be broken… but try to work with us on these ones

We won’t be offering extra words this time, aim for our original 10K and you should make it 🧁

We also want you in our pinned masterpost and to promo, so please stay a while 🛋️

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · 25d

🥁🥁 **DRUMROLL PLEASE** 🥁🥁

2026 Open prompt list is now available for your perusal! Author sign-ups begin 12th October!

tinyurl.com/1dsas2prompts

Prompt submissions are still open!

tinyurl.com/1dsasfest2prompts

2026 Prompts

1 They broke up. It's over. Or at least it's supposed to be. While cleaning out their closet, Character A finds a ring tucked away, hidden, never given. Everything Character A thought he knew about...

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · Sep 16

Can we make it to 50 new prompts in the next 24 hours? We’re getting close!

tinyurl.com/1dsasfest2prompts

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · Sep 16

It's happening, we're now on tumblr!

Give us a follow and a cheeky reblog at tumblr.com/1dsasfest

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · Sep 14

Who is joining us again for SaSFest?

Who is thinking of becoming a Sassie for the first time?

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · Sep 14

Who will smash the button for this prompt??

More please!

tinyurl.com/1dsasfest2prompts

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · Sep 13

The Captain & birthday boy declares SaSFest 2.0 open! 🥂

Prompsters, it's your time to shine 🌻

Give us an idea for a one shot you think will get a chair turn & let's get The Show on the road

Any AU, any pairing 👬

Have fun!

tinyurl.com/1dsasfest2pr...

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1D Short & Sweet Fest @1dsasfest.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is your warning to download all the 2025 fics or use the new bookmark (did they bring that in just for us?) the thread before we launch SaSFest 2026 🥳