About
This event is a "secret santa" event where you exchange art and fic with one another!
How it works
1. You apply for the event! In the application, you tell us what type of gift you would like.
2. You get accepted for the event!
You are assigned a gift to make--keep it a secret!
3. You post the gift...and you get yours!
Schedule
Here is the schedule for the event
Feb 10th: Applications Open
Feb 16th: Applications Close
Feb 17-20th: Acceptance E-mails Sending PeriodFeb 27th: Check-in 1 (outline for writers, rough sketch for artists)
Mar 6th: Check-in 2 (~50% completion; whatever that looks like for you!)
Mar 13th: Final check-in/promise to finish (to verify that it will be ready to post)Mar 14-20th: Post your pieces!
Guidelines
Requirements for gifts as well as rules when participating in the event
Gift Requirements
Artists will be required to provide, at minimum, a piece with clean lines and base colors. Writers will be required to meet a minimum of 1,000 words for their piece. You may exceed these minimums if you so choose. Remember that this is a gift, so please put in the same amount of effort that you would be happy to receive as a gift for yourself.
Event Rules
Be sure to approach moderation with any concerns. Please keep your gift a secret until posting day! Keep all gifts SFW. Have fun, and be nice!
Moderation
@curseofsergeiHello! I've ran many gift exchanges in the past, most recently being a moderator for the Postman Secret Santa!! I hope we can all have fun!!
FAQ
Q1: I write fanfiction. Can I participate?
A1: Yes! This event is open to both writers and artists. All applicants must be comfortable receiving either art or fic. All fic must be written in English.
Q2: What is the requirement for finished pieces?
A2: Artists will be required to provide, at minimum, a piece with clean lines and base colors. Writers will be required to meet a minimum of 1,000 words for their piece. You may exceed these minimums if you so choose. Remember that this is a gift, so please put in the same amount of effort that you would be happy to receive as a gift for yourself.
Q3: A moderator has me blocked. Can I apply?
A3: Yes! A moderator having you blocked will not affect your ability to participate.Q4: Is NSFW art/fic allowed?
A4: No. This event is SFW ONLY. All ages can participate.
Q5: I want to be matched with someone close to my age. Is that OK?
A5: Minors and adults will not be matched with each other if we can help it.Q6: How do I post my gift?
A6: When your piece is complete during the posting window, you will post it to twitter with the designated hashtag and @ the IdvWhiteDay2023 twitter, as well as your giftee. Your giftee’s username will be provided.
Q7: What is the timezone for this event?
A7: Event timezone is EST.Q8: What is "white day"?
A8: White Day is a holiday celebrated one month after Valentine’s Day. On this day, people take the opportunity to give reciprocal gifts to the person/people who gave them a gift on Valentine’s Day. This holiday originated in Japan, but is now observed in many countries, such as China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Q9: How many people will you be accepting for this event?
A9: In order to keep things running smoothly, we will only be accepting 50 participants. Thank you for your understanding.Q10: How will I know if I’m accepted or not?
A10: Acceptance emails will be sent out on February 17th, and will require a responding email of acknowledgement. If you do not receive an email by the 20th, or you fail to respond with an acknowledgment, you will not be participating in the exchange.
