REMINDER: Mandatory Check-in is July 15!

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Okay.

Next week, on July 15^th, we’ll be doing the Mandatory Check-in for the Het Big Bang. This is your official reminder that this is happening very soon, as well as a handy-dandy post to tell you what we need from you!

All writers must participate in this check-in, or they will be assumed to have dropped out of the challenge. Once posted, the check-in poll will remain open until July 18th. There will two mandatory parts for a Big Bang Participant (poll and email), and only one mandatory part for a Little Bang Participant (poll).

What you will need to do:
-answer the poll questions (which will be whether you’re doing a Little or Big Bang, both, etc)
-whether you are dropping out of the challenge or not
-your final decision on fandom and pairing (you cannot change your mind past this point)
-word progress (there is no requirement for what you have or have not done, we just want to know ;D)

Big Bang Participants: you will need to send the mods your check-in email. What this means is as Big Banger, you are attempting a fic greater than 25k and you can choose to receive an artist who will create artwork for your story. In order to receive art, you need to email the mods at thehetbigbang@gmail.com with THREE different snippets of your work, approximately 500-1000 words each. This is so that your artist may have something to work off of and be inspired by! Remember to send a separate email for each Big Bang that you signed up to do. So start thinking about what you’d like to submit!

If you would rather not have art made for you, please let the mods know so we can take you out of the claims list that will be posted once everyone has submitted their check-in information. If you’ve signed up to do a Little Bang only, you’ll skip this email (just complete the polling information).

Art claims will go up on July 20th, once we have received everyone's submissions. Please don't forget to get your stuff into us between July 15th to 18th! If for some reason you are absolutely unable to do the check-in at this time, please let us know as soon as possible (comment, email, PM) and we will work something out with you. :)

IN OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS:

The HBB now has an official tumblr!! The updates here will be cross-posted to the tumblr, as we know some of you prefer to check things on tumblr. We are looking forward to promoting our wonderful artists and authors come Debut Day on our shiny new tumblr, spreading the word about your glorious creations. We also will be periodically reblogging any helpful writing, beta-related, or art resources we come across. So feel free to follow us!! :D