Sign-ups 2024

[galerian_ash]

Hi, and welcome to the ninth round of Be The First!

This is a low-pressure challenge to write a fic, of any length, for a fandom that previously had none. That's it! If you want to take part, just reply to this post :)

Quick rundown: You have two months to write. The deadline is at 23.59 GMT on the 20th of April, and the archive will go live at 00.01 GMT on the 22nd of April. You can submit up to four stories, as long as they are for different fandoms.

If you'd like more information beyond those basic points, then you can find the FAQ right here. The AO3 collection for this year is here, and I'll be putting up a fandom promo post in roughly a week.

A big thank you to everyone who's reading this, whether you're a returning participant or someone checking out the challenge for the first time. As always, I'm really looking forward to seeing what you all write this year! ♥

Comments

[ride_4ever]

I <3 that this comm exists! So far I haven't managed to hit on a "be the first" qualifier but I'm staying a member of this comm and hoping to "hit it" eventually!

[corvidology]

Yes please, sign me up!

[elidelio]

Sign me up, the flash round was super fun and introduced me to a bunch of new fandoms!

[teaotter]

Sign me up!

[atamascolily]

Let's do it!

[sweetsorcery]

Oh yes, I'm up for this. :)

[tellshannon815]

Sign me up!

[grayswandir]

I've never managed to do this challenge yet so far, and technically I shouldn't be writing fic at all right now... but I just recently watched a show that I was really surprised to find has zero fanfic in English, so I keep thinking about it now. >_> We'll see if I manage to actually write something...

(Also hi! <3)

[galerian_ash]

Why, hello! I'm very happy to see you pop up here :D Looking forward to seeing what you write, best of luck with it!

[yletylyf]

I'm signing up!

[used_songs]

I would like to sign up, please.

[delphi]

Yes, please! I'm hoping to write something for Lost Lad London.

[meikuree]

Glad to see this running again! Signing up as a returning participant. <3

[peppermint_shamrock]

I'd like to sign up!

[marcelo]

Yay! It's one of my favorite challenges of the year.

[sunfright]

I'll try to see where it takes me this year!

[bring_me_sugar]

I have been waiting for sign-ups to open, I've had my fandom picked out for months, I'm so in.

[rekishi]

Yay!

Not sure I will make it, buuuut the fandom I've had my eyes on for a while and which finally has fic....in Russian only. Sadface. Still don't know if I'll make it.

Btw, if you need (I checked the FAQ :)), I have a few spare AO3 invites.

[galerian_ash]

Well, here's to hoping you do make it! *cheers you on*

And thank you for that offer, that's really kind of you! So far there's only been a couple of people over the years who've asked for invites, but I'll definitely keep you in mind in case there's a sudden influx. Thanks again!

[tarlanx]

Please sign me up :)

[wearing_tearing]

Sign me up!

[ricardienne]

Yay!! I’ve been waiting for this to come around!

I’m going to try to write something for Andre Norton’s Ice Crown, and — if I get that done early — maybe something for the Death’s Lady series by Rachel Neumeier.

[geri_chan]

I'm definitely in--I've really been looking forward to this! I haven't decided yet, but I'm leaning towards writing something for the Dorrie the Little Witch children's book series.

[firecat]

I’d like to sign up! <3

[projynova]

I'd love to sign up!

[(Anonymous)]

I'll give it a shot. Not sure what to do this year--maybe Four Assassins?

[tildytwo]

it would help if I logged in...

[nemali]

Sign me up!