I've been thinking about a ficathon/challenge (not sure which word is more appropriate) we could have here on the boards over the next several weeks. The details of my idea are below.

First, it would have a theme. I thought 'summer' would be a nice one.

Second, each author would choose an inspiration prompt from a predetermined list - one author per prompt. For a 'summer' theme, the list might include words or phrases like beach, popsicle, summer camp, etc. Song titles, quotes and short snippets from poems are possible prompts as well.

Third, the author writes a L&C fic using their prompt as inspiration. The prompts don't have to be taken literally, just used as jumping off point.

If a few or more people are interested in participating, I will put together a list of prompts and get the ball rolling.

If this is successful, we could do something similar a few times year with new themes and prompts.

Answer the poll and let me know your thoughts!

I would, in all likelihood, attempt my hand at something like this. I have literally four or five other fics in various stages of development, but I would try to take this on as well. (No wonder why I never work on my novels anymore. )

Also - as an idea for the list - Barbeque.

I voted undecided. I would like to try my hand at this challenge, but my muse has been very uncooperative lately, and I couldn't promise that a story would actually get written.

May I make a suggestion for the list? Given the chemistry between our favourite couple, I would recommend adding "fireworks" to the list.

Joy,
Lynn

I would probably try it so long as it doesn't have to be huge. I'm in the final stretch of the school semester, but this would be worth sacrificing a couple of math club meetings

I would definitely be interested in writing a fic for this- provided it could be short. Also, when would this be coming up? I have school starting up again in the next month (I know, blech- July 9th) so I'm not sure what my schedule will be like in the future (plus I have a couple of other projects in the works). But as long as it can be short, I can squeeze it in probably.

I voted undecided because I'm swamped with my current story at the moment. But I can't say "no" because when your muse hits you over the head with a green-studded 2x4 you tend to listen (unless of course, you're named "Clark", but as we all know he's a lunkhead :rolleyes: ). So, we'll see if, where, or when inspiration bites.

Thankfully I have a story brewing along the lines of summer. A quick query - when do you want it and can it be short? Everyone else's work tends to slow do just a bit for the lazy hazy days of summer.

This year, mine is ramping upwards.

My word: picnic

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