Summer of SHINee
Round 5

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As always, prompts can be about anything you choose, but please keep our guidelines in mind when prompting and writing!

- main pairings must be shinee member/shinee member. crossover pairings can be included as side pairings!- platonic pairings and prompts with no romance are allowed as well.- minimum word count for all fics is 1000 words. there is no maximum word count- prohibited themes: pedophilia/illegal age gap, rape/non-con, incest, major character death- themes that must be tagged: graphic depictions of violence, drug use, alcohol use.- plagiarism will not be tolerated- the use of ChatGPT or any similar AI tool to assist in writing fics is prohibited for this fest and all events run by our team- please stick to deadlines as closely as possible! if you need assistance, the mods are willing to work with everyone and meet their needs.

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Prompting: June 5 - June 19Claiming: June 20 - August 20Check-In: July 20 (500 word minimum)Drop-Out Deadline, End of Claiming, Self-Prompting Closes: August 20Submission Deadline: Sept.1Posting: Sept. 4 - Sept. 11Author Reveals: Sept. 14

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- anyone can send in a prompt. you don't have to claim one to send one, and you can send as many as you like!- the prompting form will open on June 5, and close on June 19.

- once prompting ends, a spreadsheet of all the prompts will be shared and claiming will begin!

Self-Prompting

for writers who prefer to work with their own ideas, self-prompting will be available again this year!- self-prompts must still adhere to all content guidelines- all deadlines will apply to self-prompters as well, including check-ins and submission- to self-prompt, you will fill out our self-prompting form instead of the regular prompting form.

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- claiming will run from June 20 - August 20- you may claim a prompt by filling out the claiming form- prompts will be first-come, first-serve, and you'll be asked to list your top 3 prompts on the claiming form- once the mods receive your request for a claim, we will send you a confirmation email, and you can begin writing!- as prompts are claimed, they'll be marked off the prompt spreadsheet- you may claim up to 2 prompts at once

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Becoming a beta reader and what it entails:A beta reader usually works with the author throughout the writing process to support them in things such as (but not limited to):
- spelling and grammar
- plot development
- pacing
- background researchBeta readers are optional but encouraged, especially if you do not already have someone to proofread your writing.As a beta, you get to gain valuable proofreading skills and get involved in the writing process, so it’s really beneficial to all!- You may fill out the beta volunteer form once it becomes available if you would like to sign up to be a beta reader!- If you are an author and would like someone to beta read for you, you can fill out the beta request form once it becomes available.

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- once you finish your fic, you will submit it to our ao3 collection- you must submit your fic to the collection by the submission deadline: September 1st- if you need an extension for any reason, please contact us through email, twitter dm, or retrospring!- if you need to drop out of the event, please do so by the drop-out deadline: August 20- fics will remain anonymous throughout the reveals week, and authors will be revealed on Sept.14!- more details of the posting process will be emailed to writers closer to the submission deadline

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