Sign-ups for podficcers have opened at hp_podfic_fest!!! Feel like there isn't enough Sirius-centric podfic out there? Or femmeslash? Or AS/S? Or podfic about minor HP Characters? Then go forth and sign-up to make some!!!

To my Harry Potter Friends: If you've never recorded podfic before, this is very low stress and there are lots of people to help you if you want or need it! You won't know whether you like it unless you try!!!! ♥

To my Podficcer Friends: Even if you're not in HP Fandom, crossovers are more than welcome!!! Or drabbles! And you have until mid-August to finish!!!


hp_podfic_fest 2012


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Hey all you HP authors out there!! Author offerings are up at hp_podfic_fest!!!! Go forth and sign-up and give our podficcers a chance at your fics!!!! ♥♥♥♥

Let your fics be HEARD!!!
hp_podfic_fest 2012


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OMG, you guys, I am so behind of fests it's not even FUNNY! I feel horribly guilty, because I haven't even had a chance to see a single thing posted for hp_harlequin which was created by awesome people at my request!!!! Yes, that is how much I suck. Also, I'm so behind I don't even know everything that's going on anymore /o\ But.... Let's give it a whirl anyway, yes?

Posting is ongoing or recently finished at....

femmefest
hp_harlequin
dracotops_harry
hds_beltane
hp_beholder
hp_april_fools

Posting is starting very soon at....

snape_potter's Snarry-a-thon
harrydracompreg

Prompting is open at....

wizsprogs
hd_tournament
minerva_fest

Prompt Claiming/Sign-ups are open at....

snape_draco
teddy_fest
hp_fanart_fest
hpchallengefest

And last, but not at all least, a new comm! Just in time for my complete collapse of collecting masterlists (I will update my list 'o fests eventually, but RL is dragging me down). But EVEN BETTER THAN THAT LIST IS THIS COMM!!!! GO CONTRIBUTE NOW!!!!! SEARCHABLE FEST MASTERLISTS!!!!

hp_masterlists
A searchable resource for finding Master Lists
to fests, challenges, exchanges, big bangs, etc. in the Harry Potter fandom.

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This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/85101.html.

This week, there is much prompting to be had, so you should definitely go forth and leave fertile bunnies prompts to inspire all those fanworks that keep us all going!!!! There is mPreg, Teddy-centric, fanart, zombies, time-travel, and het & gen!

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

wizsprogs (here)
teddy_fest (here)
hp_fanart_fest (here)
hp_zombiefest (here)
hptimetravel (here)
hp_hetgen (here)

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/83759.html.

It kind of feels like forever, so I'll just say "hi", flail at you all, tell you that if I missed anything exciting, you should PM me, and PIMP!!!!!

Podfic Stuffs!!!!

hp_podfic_fest 2012 is having another round!!!!!!!!


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There's a new SPN Podfic Challenge Comm!!! cakehole_club


You’re invited to join the cakehole_club, a new community for
SPN & SPN RPF themed podfic challenges!

Close Quarters is the first challenge, and it’s going on now!

HP Stuffs!!!!

femmefest has started posting!!!

hp_harlequin has started posting!!!


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This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/83149.html.

There are fest-y happenings in HP World!!!!

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

hp_harlequin
is looking for
Pinch Hitters!!!

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sirius_black Fest has started posting!!!!

First of all, for those of you looking to increase your engagement with podfic, a new community!!! They will be running small challenges for leaving feedback for Podfic throughout the month of April! Go check it out!!!



Secondly, I've been reading a lot of metas recently (mostly courtesy of sophinisba who always links to the most amazing metas ever). I love it when people meta about fandom. I love the way metas remind me simultaneously of how similar I am to so many fans, and how diverse we are as a fandom. I don't always agree 100% with what I read, but they always make me think, and often make me change my mind about stuff. So... for your reading pleasure:

1) A gorgeous little paragraph about the small mistakes in podfic production.

2) An incredible response to the posts about fandom on the Dear Author website: Fannish Inquisitions: Countering Assumptions About Fandom

3) A wonderful post about AO3 kudos, which made me alter my thinking about them in a huge way: What's the collective noun for kudos?

4) A post about feedback, which made me realize that I am not alone in my complicated and somewhat difficult relationship with feedback. Always a good thing: in the fandom afternoon

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/81653.html.

I kind of think that Fandom Days are like Dog Years. One Fandom Day is like 15 RL Days, so when I'm away for...say... a week, it's really like several months. Fests have started and ended; communities have risen and fallen; drama has happened and been resolved. And my flist backreading is so overwhelming that I just...um... yeah. Not backreading. So Hi! *waves* Sorry if I missed big things, PM me if you think I need to know anything :D

There are and have been lots of Things Going On™!!!

First of all, I had a visit from the lovely and wonderful teas_me!!!! (Hence the week-long hiatus). She was here for five wonderful days!! Well, actually three cold, crappy, rainy days and two beautiful days, but weather aside, it was AMAZING to have so much quality time with her!!!!! There was tea and fandom-y chats and movie/TV watching, and sightseeing, and eating, and cooking, and more tea!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Second, if you haven't been following it, The amplificathon Challenge is running now!!!! I, sadly, won't really be able to participate at all this year (in spite of my New Year's Resolution to do better than last year). The timing is just not good for me. But that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy ALL THE AMAZING PODFIC!!! I've already seen a couple HP podfics posted, so head over there and have a look-see!!! And it's not too late to create some awesome podfics for it!!!

There are also lots of HP Fests going on!!!!

hpvalensmut
bill_ficathon
hd_remix
hp_nextgen_fest
hp_getlucky

Something for everyone, so go forth and enjoy all the wonderful fannishness and leave lots and lots of love!!!!!!

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/81361.html.

I've got mine, go get yours!!!!!!!!!!!


Sign ups are now open for podfic_bingo (LJ|DW)

What is Podfic Bingo?
When you sign up for Podfic Bingo, you'll be given a bingo card with a number of podficcing challenges on it. The point is to push you to try different things when podficcing. Maybe push you out of your comfort zone and to try different styles in a safe learning environment. If you've always wanted to try something different when podficcing, this comm can be your excuse!

You'll have till the end of the year to work on your card.

See our FAQs for more info (LJ|DW)

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/80366.html.

I've been only semi-here for the entire month of February due to, well, the evilness of February. But there are things just starting up, so....

STARTING TODAY!!!!! bill_ficathon!!!!! All the Bill Weasley love you could possibly want!!!!!


 Click on the banner to go to the rules and timeline. bill_ficathon


STARTING TOMORROW!!!!! hd_remix!!!!! One of my favorite fests of the year, where people take AWESOME fics and make MORE AWESOME FICS!!!!!


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AND!!!!!!! SIGN-UPS FOR podfic_bingo ARE COMING UP TOMORROW, TOO!!!!!! *FLAILS* So for those of you looking to broaden your horizon, keep an eye out and get a card to work on for the rest of the year!!!!

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/79824.html.

This year is the second round of the The Awesome Ladies Podfic Anthology!!! The goal a bunch of short lady-centric podfics by different readers in different fandoms. These will be made available both as individual files and as a podfic/podbook collection and posted on February 14.

Podfics are due on Sunday, so this might seem like short notice, but these are bitty podfics. Short is the order of the day here. Fics can be absolutely no more than 1500 words and many of last years podfics were 1-2 minutes long. I only signed up yesterday. So if you're looking for a chance to record more, or are just dipping your toes in you should sign up!!! Last year's anthology was AWESOME! 73 stories, from 41 fandoms, performed by 19 readers, and I have no doubt that this one will be fabulous, too.

To learn more about it and to sign up.....

>>Go Here!!<<

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/77301.html.

First of all, a new comm for audio recordings of original, non-fannish pieces. If you write/record short stories, poems, etc, you should check it out!!!

original_audio - the place for originally-produced audio books, short stories, and more!

Listeners - enjoy a variety of recorded fiction and nonfiction
Writers/Narrators/Performers - post your original content or record a favorite piece



Click the banner to come play!

As usual, so many happy, fest-y things happening in HP World. So when you have a second, you should check out the following....

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Masterlist Posted

Reviving Severus at severus_sighs

Posting Now

Snarry Swap 2012 at snape_potter
Snape Showcase 2012snapecase
hp_intoxicated
wizsprogs
charlieficathon

Posting Shortly

hp_kinkfest (Jan 24)
harry_submits (Jan 27)

Claiming Open

hp_harlequin
dracotops_harry
sirius_black
hp_getlucky
sceasleycest

Prompting Open
harrydracompreg


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So, a while back, I posted a whiney, begging, pleading post about how I really wanted an HP Fest based on Harlequin/Mills and Boons books. Other fandoms have them. I've seen them all over the place!! Why not HP?!!?? The thing is, though, that I've discovered that often when you want something done, you have to do it yourself and well...

A) I hate modding
B) I'm not that great at modding--I get stressy and cranky.
C) I'm lazy
D) ...I don't remember D, but I'm sure there are many good and solid reasons why I should not take this on. I'm sure. *shifty eyes*

Basically, I wanted the stories, but I didn't want to work for them. I just wanted them to appear, magic-like, so that I can float by and enjoy them. So, naturally I whined to my flist. Aaaaaaaand.... Five months later.... IT'S A REALITY!!!! Not only that, but they start posting 3 days before my birthday!!! *sings quietly and off-key* "Happy Birthday to me...". It's fate, I tell you, fate.

To kitty_fic, freakingcrups, literaryspell, wildflower4evr and winterstorrm, I twirl and love and glomp you endlessly. To everyone else- Go forth and make me fabulous works!!!!! Prompting will start next week!


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Prompting is open over at sirius_black for Sirius Black Fest! Go forth and record those bunnies! If anyone ever deserved a bit of extra love, it's Sirius. The only requirement is that all the prompts must have Sirius Black as (one of) the main characters. Anything else is fair game!

sirius_black/Rules/Timeline


This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/73159.html.

I've not been pimping much recently, because, well...my mind's been drifting. I *think* that the list o' fests is up to date again, though if I'm missing stuff I'd greatly appreciate an assist. In the meantime...STUFFS GOING ON....

In Podfic World....

**Sign-ups are still open at podficbigbang | podficbigbang (until March 1)
**dracotops_harry is accepting podfics as submissions this year (the first non-podfic oriented HP fest to do so!! Sign-ups start January 9)
**scarleteenfans is hosting a fandom auction to support Scarleteen. It's an awesome cause, so think about going there to either offer podfic, or bid on podfic (or any other fanwork, come to think of it)

In HP World....

**dracotops_harry prompting ends tomorrow, and sign-ups start Jan 9th!
**hp_getlucky has opened prompting!
**hpvalensmut has put in a call for pinch-hitters!
**Snarry Swap (at snape_potter) has started posting!
**hp_intoxicated has started posting!
**snapecase has started posting!
**wizsprogs starts posting next week and has put in a call for pinch-hitters!
**charlieficathon starts posting later this month!
**hp_kinkfest starts posting later this month!
**harry_submits starts posting later this month!

Sooooo.... another year of festing has begun!

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/72570.html.

*flails* podficbigbang is going for another round!!! Sign-ups start today, but you have LOTS of time to finish! Podfics aren't due until May 25. Minimum word count is 10,000 words. Any fandom, any pairing or gen. It's an awesome opportunity to stretch your boundaries, so think about taking the leap! *deep breath* *takes leap* *drags you with me*

Join the podficbigbang today!
Sign-ups begin December 10th, 2011.

P.S. There are also openings for Beta/Cheerleaders and Artists, so think about lending your talents that way, if you're not keen to read :)

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/66963.html.

Ok. It took me a long time to get into Harry/Ron. The dynamic is so very, very different from the gryff/slyth pairings that I tend to favor. But, there is a warm comfort to Harry/Ron that just fills me with happiness, and not enough of it out there to fill my appetite. So... it thrills me to say that on the very same day....

1) A Harry/Ron podfic was posted to hp_podfic_fest! ladydeth12 reads the incredibly sweet story by rickey_a, I'll Be Home for Chistmas. You can find the podfic of the story here, and the original text here. Let yourself get wrapped up in the warmth of The Burrow for 7 minutes of heaven. ♥

2) harryronholiday has started its posting!!



So go check them out!!! ♥

This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/66203.html.

OMG! curiouslyfic has started a comment meme with my favorite of all favorite things!!! Epistolary fic!!! A comment meme for letters to Santa from the staff, students, and parents of Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. I know that everyone is swamped with the Holiday fests that are going on right now, but who doesn't have time to write a letter to Santa, huh?



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This entry was originally posted at http://fire-juggler.dreamwidth.org/65875.html.

It's started! The month o' crazy festiness! So many incredible fests!!!!!

So...first off (because it's my baby)... hp_podfic_fest has finally started posting!! *falls down dead exhausted* So, for those of you who like to listen, go over and check it out. Lots and lots of H/D, but I was really happy to have submissions for a lot of other pairings and gen!fic too! Something for everyone!

BUT, there are so many others!!!! So don't forget to check these out as well! All of them start (or started already) posting today!!!!

Hogwarts is Home Holiday Exchange (Various Pairings & Gen)
Snapely Holidays 2011 (Various Pairings & Gen-Featuring Severus Snape)
Christmas Mini-Prompt Fest 2011 (Various Pairings & Gen)
Secret Snarry 2011 (Harry/Severus)
H/D Holidays 2011 (Harry/Draco)
Mini Fest 2011 (Various Pairings & Gen)
Harry Potter Next Gen Winter Fest 2011 (Various Pairings-Next Gen)
Snupin Santa 2011 (Remus/Severus)
R/S Small Gifts 2011 (Remus/Sirius)
Kinkly Kristmas 2011 (Various Pairings)

And a couple more start in the next week or so...

Harry/Ron Holidays 2011 (Harry/Ron) (Posting Begins December 5, 2011)
Rare Pair Shorts Winter Fic Exchange 2011 (Various Pairings-Rare Pairs) (Posting Begins December 2011--unsure of the day)
HD Owl Post Round 2 (Harry/Draco) (Posting Begins December 24, 2011)

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