Fest Check-In!

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Hi! This is your friendly reminder that your bottom_draco fest submissions are due in just a little over a month! We'd love to know how you are doing!


[Poll #1888967]


If you already know that you will need an extension, now's a good to let us know! We mods don't love last minute panics, it messes with our pretty schedules! However, we do understand that complications sometimes arise.

Even if you're having problems with your submission please talk to us! Communication goes a long way! We're not monsters, we're actually pretty easy to work with. :) All we ask is that you please email us if you need help making the deadline, or if you want to cry or rip apart your work and you just need some love and encouragement! This will not only allow us to assist you, but it will also help us to organize the posting schedule. So if you are having problems, please send us an email and we'll try to find a solution. (You can contact us at: bottomdraco @ gmail.)

If it turns out you do need to drop out (which of course like to avoid!), please let us know before the deadline for submissions.

Thank you!

Comments

[evilgiraff.livejournal.com]

I am writing mine right now :D I ticked "may need more time", but what I really mean is "probably will be done on time". I thought "definitely" was a bit scary... I'll let you know if it looks like I'm not going to be ready in time, though, I promise!

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Great! We look forward to your submission and let us know if you need anything.

[eidheann_writes]

Poll keeps giving me the varnish goat :(
But I'll be done on time!

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Yes, that goat is evil. Let us know if you need anything, dear.

[eidheann_writes]

I should have my first draft/initial round of edits from a pre-reader by the end of this weekend, and then it's whatever the beta finds for me to fix. My goal is to have it finished and in by Feb 1. And that goal seems completely on track from my current pace/initial implications from other eyes.

[appleling.livejournal.com]

Great! Do let us know if you need anything :D

[emansil-12.livejournal.com]

Yes, well, umm, er, cough, ahem.

it seems the prompt I mailed you is not going to work. I have at least 3 other maybes, but can't seem to get started on writing or even plotting any of them.

I don't want to drop out yet, but probably should. Just so much going on right now.

Mine is probably going to be one of those that's is not going to be turned in, or even claimed until the very very very last moment. And then some.

I'm so sorry. i wish I had better news.

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. I understand sometimes prompts and plot bunnies can be extremely fickle. Feel free to change it as many times as you'd like. Just keep us updated on what your status is...if you need to drop out or not. Don't worry though...you still have a month! I'm sure you can come up with some great in that time. ♥

[mab.livejournal.com]

I'm writing a bit of it every day, but I am slow!!! I ticked I may need more time, but I will let you know in a couple of weeks if that is the case. I'm hoping to get a finished first draft by then as I need at least 2 weeks for revision/beta...

But I will promise not to drop out.

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Great! Just keep us informed, dear. ♥

[razra-eizel.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I've been distracted by a lot of things lately, I've been very unproductive this holiday season, and looking at the calendar just makes me scared because I know I don't have much time left. I haven't found a beta and I can't finish only 2-3 days before the submission date because that would be very mean to my beta D: plus, I'll be going out of the country with no connection and no computer, so I can't work on it for about 4 days >.>

Right now I'm nearing the end, but there will be some changes needed. I haven't actually written the ending, some narratives will need to be expanded into scenes, I'll need to refine some of the scenes, like improving the dialogue, such and such. Somehow I keep feeling that I haven't done this prompt justice and reading it only makes me depressed :( I feel intimidated by the many good writers around me, and somehow I feel like I'm going to let the OP down because it deviates a lot from the original work it's based on about halfway through.

Right now, I can only hope that I'll be able to finish it on time, find a good beta, get it beta-read, and manage to make it somewhat enjoyable >.>

And I don't wanna join a fest again T_T it's scary... but well, let's see about that. I'm fickle >.>

Edit: I already typed out a comment and LJ decided to be a brat to me and I had to retype the whole thing, while forgetting what I had originally written... curses...

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy to beta it for you dear for SPaG and general flow and consistency of characters. If you need more than that, have you tried a beta request comm?

[razra-eizel.livejournal.com]

What's SPaG? ?_? I'm a novice, haha.

I've just posted a beta request post on this comm, as I've done last year. I'll get back to your offer if I don't get anything back from that one, because I need someone who's familiar with my style, which, isn't professional at all :P

Well, not to say that this fic for the fest isn't like my usual style at all, but eh...

[eidheann_writes]

Spelling Punctuation and Grammar.

Someone looking for a spag beta is generally looking for someone helping them w the stuff spellcheck won't always get: your/you're, repeated/skipped words, tense shifts, etc. Sometimes they'll also help w general flow of story but they generally will leave the style and plot stuff alone.

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

SPaG = spelling and grammar

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. I'm confident you'll be able to finish and if you need anything let us know. If you haven't found a beta yet, we put up a beta request post today here (http://bottom-draco.livejournal.com/1249340.html). Hopefully there will be at least a few volunteers.

[razra-eizel.livejournal.com]

Actually, I think I might need more time. I'm currently still out of the country, just lucky I could get wireless connection. I'm scheduled to come back tomorrow but there's a big flood at my hometown atm. I don't know if we can go home or have to bunk somewhere else first. Also even if I csn get home I don't know if I can turn my comp on >.>

Apparently the people in my hometown has predicted a big flood once in 5 years. Last one happened in 2007 but last year there was no flooding. It came this year instead. I left right before the flooding staryed :( I live in Jakarta btw if you're curious n wanna check :P I'll keep you guys updated on the progress of everything

[appleling.livejournal.com]

Flood?! Omg, I hope you're ok! Please stay safe! That's the most important thing. You have that extension. How long do you need? Do you think you could submit your work to us before posting starts? Please send us an email regarding this. I'll email you too, once I've consulted with my co-mods. Please do keep us updated. Stay safe, darling *hugs*

[evening12]

*puppies and rainbows to all fanartists* I'm sure your creations will be delightful!!

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

♥

[notearchiver.livejournal.com]

I have it all plotted and a few scenes started, but I haven't really focused on it yet, as I'm working on my hp_3somes piece due the thirty-first. After that I will plow through this fic, which I'm super excited about...really, really excited.( Actually, there might even be some artwork to go with it...possibly). So I'm feeling like I'll be done on time.

[dracogotgame.livejournal.com]

This.

It's all there in my head. But on paper, it's a bit slow. I really need to work on the flow, but I have faith in it :)

[appleling.livejournal.com]

Hey bebe, do keep us updated on your progress and feel free to let us know if you need anything. We will try our best to help!

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Great! Let us know if you need anything and good luck.

[appleling.livejournal.com]

Great! And omg totally off topic but that is such a pretty icon!

[notearchiver.livejournal.com]

Are you talking to me? If so, thank you! It's actually a picture I took of myself. I didn't fiddle with it on the computer; the ethereal look is from changing the f-stop and flash.

[who_la_hoop]

I am writing something else at the moment, but I have my b!Draco fic plotted out and am excited to write it :) Will let you know a bit closer to the deadline if I might need a short extension!

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

That's fine. Just let us know how you're progressing as we get closer to the deadline. We're excited to read it too!

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

I said definitely because I think I'm almost done. I just have a horrible case of procrastination with the last bit :D

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Yes, procrastination is evil. Let us know if you need anything.

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

Definitely evil. But, remarkably, I'm done writing and just trying to hold off from submitting so I don't attempt to write anything else :D

[appleling.livejournal.com]

...trying to hold off from submitting so I don't attempt to write anything else

*puppy eyes*

Can't I tempt you into submitting your work and *coughcough* writing more?

*puppy ears drooped with wide, pleading puppy eyes*

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

haha, you might have met the one person not susceptible to puppies. :D

I will definitely submit it soon, but likely not claim anything else because I'm currently working on a claim for dysfuncentine that's due Feb 10 and anything I would write for you would be due 5 days later, eep! And, I'll be doing firewhiskeyfic on the 25th of this month, and my school semester (on top of work) starts on Tuesday. I like staying busy and being involved, but I don't like signing up for something if I'm not sure I'll finish it in time. :)

[appleling.livejournal.com]

*blinks* How could you not like puppies? They're like... the most adorable creatures ever!

It's ok, darling. I understand. Good luck writing! *waves pompoms* Do come back and check this year's fest entries when we start posting in March, yeah? *cheers* In the mean time, I shall go hug lots of puppies on behalf of you :D

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

I didn't say I don't like them. I said I'm not susceptible to them. You shan't sway me with your puppies! 'Tis all. ;)

Most definitely I will be back to read :) If I had no job, I would write more haha. There's a few more prompts that are simply awesome~ Yay for pompoms~

[appleling.livejournal.com]

You shan't sway me with your puppies! ---> *pouts* oh well, it's worth a try *winks*

If I had no job, I would write more ---> If I had no job, and no pesky illness that attacks without warning and leaves me dizzy and breathless and so tired and stuck in bed, I'd be online and logged into lj all the time :D

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

Hehe, it's always worth a try. (You'd have better luck with kittens, for future reference *wink*)

If I had no job, and no pesky illness that attacks without warning and leaves me dizzy and breathless and so tired and stuck in bed Oh god. That sounds awful....

Thank you guys again for running such an awesome fest. I'm going to save some of the other prompts for future reference because they're awesome~

[knowmefirst.livejournal.com]

*gasp* My dog ate my story! *nods* its the honest truth!

Okay, fine he didn't ate it, but he could have *waits for your reaction*

*looks down shame face* Okay, I totally forgot about it. However, I'll will try my damn best to have done on time :)

I'm really sorry, Mods.

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Bad. No, just kidding. That's quite alright, dear. That's why we made this post as a reminder. I'm sending you lots of creative energy. Keep us informed if you're going to need more time.

[appleling.livejournal.com]

LOL! *wags finger* Naughty, naughty! I do hope you'll manage to finish in time. Do let us know if you need anything and please do keep us updated on your progress :D

[tigersilver.livejournal.com]

About half the way through, I think. My trusty beta is off to university, though, very shortly, and I am consumed with that at the moment. I hope to have it completed, beta'd and submitted a little earlier than the deadline, but we'll see! (EEP)

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Earlier than the deadline would be great. Just keep us informed if you need anything. Good luck with everything, dear.

[olimakiella.livejournal.com]

I'm really hoping to be done on time *fingers crossed* I set my own deadline for the 10th so my beta can have at least four days to peruse at her leisure. Somehow, the schools that prepared me for the working world refrained from letting me know that 'part time' never really means 'part time' when you're a coordinator of three separate courses in medicine. *eye roll*. Even now, I've simply taken a break to find the fic submission header when I found the delightful poll that summed up my predicament quite nicely. I really hope I don't have to ask for an extension. I honestly thought three bloody months would be more than enough time. *le sigh*

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

Try not to stress too much. This fest is supposed to be fun. Just let us know if you need anything. ♥

[olimakiella.livejournal.com]

You guys always treat me so well. And people wonder why this is my fave H/D Comm....

Well on top of the three courses, I have to conferences to coordinate too and they're eating up all my time. Would it be possible to get an extension? I'm well into it, just over half, but I keep coming home and falling straight to sleep. It's getting annoying. *le sigh* I write little notes all over the place about things I want to include. My bosses keep looking at them and wondering what they're for, and how they factor into ultrasound courses, lol.

[appleling.livejournal.com]

ultrasound courses??? *scratches head* I don't know what they are but they sound horribly stressing. Eep! I have absolute faith in your ability to finish in time! Do keep us updated on your progress and let us know if you need anything! *smishes*

[olimakiella.livejournal.com]

I did it! I finished in time yay!

[backrose-17.livejournal.com]

So I'm really hoping I will finish on time but I have two big bangs and another feast prompt due before this one that are taking all my time so I may need some extra time to get it done and to my beta. But I will try my hardest to get it done in time.

[bottomdraco-mod.livejournal.com]

That's fine. Just as soon as you know whether or not you'll need an extension let us know. Good luck with all your writings!