“The whole point of fanfiction is that you get to play inside somebody else’s universe. Rewrite the rules. Or bend them. The story doesn’t have to end. You can stay in this world, this world you love, as long as you want, as long as you keep thinking of new stories.”
Without fanfiction, fandoms would be a much different place. Fic authors are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes, choosing to take time away from their other responsibilities to produce and update fics for our enjoyment, as well as their own.
In order to recognize them, this blog will once again dedicate a single day to show gratitude to the amazing fic writers in the Shadowhunters fandom. Like last year, it will take place during National Author’s Day on November 1st.
With the event still six months away, you may be wondering why I am announcing it now. That’s because this year’s event will be slightly different: there will be two parts to it, one of which is much bigger than anything from last year.
Part #1: Personalized Thank You Card
The newest addition to this event is an opportunity for readers and/or authors to write a personalized thank you message to an author that they are assigned to through a sign-up and selection process. Once all of the messages have been submitted, I will have thank you cards printed and mailed or PDFed and emailed to the author based on their preference. This is a tangible and personal way for members of the fandom to interact and show their appreciation for fic writers and their works.
Part #2: Positive Messages
Readers and authors will once again have the opportunity to write responses about their positive experiences in the fandom. These supportive messages will be posted on November 1st during the event in order to help spread positivity and solidarity within the fandom.
More information for both parts of the event will be posted when the sign-up and response forms go live, beginning in a week. However if you’d like to learn more now, please feel free to visit the Author Appreciation Day page.
In preparation of this event, please read below the cut for its general guidelines and timeline.
*Shout-out once again to the incredible @ninwrites for her feedback and advice. Thanks so much for everything!
It’s in moments like this, when Alexander speaks to him as though there is a direct connection between his mouth and his heart, that leave Magnus lost for words.
He wants to forget everything, for just a moment, wants to go to the loft that he had thought of as home, wants to feel Magnus’ arms wrap around him. He wants to shove aside the storm brewing inside him, the fear for his parabatai. The pain of the argument, and Magnus’ eyes, brewing with anger, cutting into him not a day ago. The steady beat of his own heart, something that had begun to feel like a countdown.
Alec wonders if he’s supposed to say something. To press Magnus, or to reassure him, or what. Nine times out of ten Alec will just do something, bluff his way through and hope it all turns out for the best, but that hasn’t worked out for him so far today, so he finds that he’s out of ideas.
The 3A Episode Collection Event continues today! Taking place on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, it will feature fic recs concerning the events of 3×06 and speculation concerning 3×07.
To view the full posting schedule, please click here.
There are secrets to be kept not because we want to live a lie. It has very little to do with a lack of honor or pride either, it’s figuring out a way to be ourselves in a world that, for the most part, doesn’t reflect us. And it’s safety, because some people will actively condemn us, or try to hurt us, and we never know who those people will be.
As the goalie for the New York City Blazing Angels, Alec Lightwood thinks he’s finally found the team he can go all the way to the championship cup with. Then his agent and financial advisor are arrested for stealing their clients’ money, and Alec is forced to take on a side job doing endorsement deals, plus find a way to trust his new agent–Magnus Bane.
Alec hates Magnus the first time he sets eyes on him. Magnus hates Alec more. But they’re going to have to find some way to work together if Alec is going to make it to the championship.
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