STRUGGLE DORM FEST

a fest centered on stray kids' struggle dorm (bang chan, changbin, hyunjin, jisung)

the fest is closed for now!

    ABOUT THE FEST

    this fest is to celebrate and enjoy fanworks centered around the "struggle dorm" kids (bang chan, changbin, hyunjin, jisung). it includes entry prompts and self-promptsentries from any ship within the struggle dorm are allowed. this includes all polyships (quartet and trios) as well as pairingsartists can submit multiple forms of fanworks such as ao3 fanfics and visual fanart (e.g.: digital drawings)contact is kept with participants through the fest email listed in the contact sectionthe mods are always open to any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
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    ABOUT THE MODS

    we're four mods organizing this event. different mods will be more active on various functions within the fest.🍓 : she/her, 21. will be communicating with artists and betas through the email, answering retrospring questions🐞 : she/they, 21. responsible for posting on the twitter account and replying there🧸 & 🐻 : work in the internal organization of the event and design elements

    RULES & GUIDELINES

    the minimum word count written works must meet is 2k words. there is no maximum size.accepted media types are written fanfiction, to be posted on ao3, and visual fanartsany kind of relationship is allowed: romantic, platonic, sexual, etc. works with no relationships (solo members) will not be allowed, as this is a ship-focused festcrossovers are allowed as long as the main ship is among skz members WITHIN the struggle dorm. if the main relationship involves other idols, the fic will not be approved for the festthis fest allows chaptered fics. incomplete works can be submitted as long as the first chapter meets the minimum 2k word countexistent wips are allowed for submission as long as the work hasn't been posted anywhere before joining this eventplease refrain from posting wips or spoilers to preserve anonimity of all works until the art posting and fic reveals periodin case of rule breaking, mods will get in contact with the participant. if the creator or beta insists on not following the rules, they will be removed from the festto drop out or to ask for extensions outside of the check-in periods, please get in contact with the mods on the fest email
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    CLAIMING RULES

    creators can claim up to TWO prompts for the fest. claims will be assigned by a first come, first serve rule.if the creator has finished working on their prompt, they can claim another one at any time as long as the form is still openeach prompt has a limit of ONE written fanfic claim and ONE fanart claimone creator can apply for both fanart and written fanfic, which count as TWO different claims, even if on the same promptrespect your prompt! DO NOT pick a prompt if you disagree with its dos/don'ts. works that go against the prompt's boundaries may classify as rule breaking
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    RESTRICTIONS

    works must NOT contain underage sex, pedophilia or incestuous relationships under any circumstances. the inclusion of these themes will lead to the exclusion of the workonly 18+ creators are allowed to produce nsfw content for the fest. nsfw prompts will not be given to minorsheavy or dark themes are allowed as long as they are tagged properly, whether it's a fanfic or graphic fanart

    SCHEDULE

    PROMPTING: August 22 – October 1
    CLAIMING: October 3 – October 23
    1ST CHECK-IN: November 21 – November 25
    2ND CHECK-IN: January 6 – January 10
    BETA SIGN-UP: September 16 – January 13
    SUBMISSIONS: February 11 – February 17
    FIC REVEALS: February 19 – February 22
    AUTHOR REVEALS: February 28

    * creators will be notified through email at the start of new phases or changes in schedule!

    CONTACTING THE MODS

    email: [email protected]
    twitter: hyunrachafest
    retrospring: hyunrachafest
    archiveofourown: hyunrachafest
    tumblr: hyunrachafest    please give preference to emailing if you're participating in the fest, as it makes our job easier. we will be quick to reply!