#i’m just saying we should be allowed to write and publish whatever tf we want

[autistic-katara]

dunno if this is a hot take but there shouldnt be stuff ur not allowed to write abt. like put age restrictions on things sure and if someones portraying smthn objectively bad in a good light we should 100% be allowed to judge them but the fact that theres stuff u legally cant publish is weird as fuck

[drunkfinalfantasy]

Kingdom Hearts/Final Fantasy Secret Santa Writing Exchange!

Hey guys, 

This year I am running the KH/FF Secret Santa on wattpad and thought it might be nice to extend the invitation to my Tumblr friends as well! This event is a pretty standard Secret Santa deal, where you will be randomly assigned a Secret Santa and you’ll write a short Christmas themed story/drabble/oneshot for them! 

To join, just click here and give everything a quick a read before signing up! You don’t have to join wattpad if you don’t want to, just message me all the info asked of of you and I’ll work with you here on tumblr. 

For more information and a rundown of the rules, either click that link above (because that was really a trap and a link to the rules anyway) or just click the read more tab! 

I think it would be really amazing if we could get a large number of participants writing for this year’s exchange since it’s such an exciting time to be in the Kingdom Hearts/Final Fantasy sphere right now with FFXV having just come out and KH3 on the horizon. So please, get your word docs ready and tell all your writing friends. It’s time for some serious Christmas spirit, bitches!

This particular gift exchange is an opportunity for writers in the KH/FF fandom to create a piece of writing for another person in our community, and in exchange someone else will write one for you. It's like a short story/oneshot trade, with a holiday twist!

Here's your basic rundown of events before we get into the nitty-gritty.

                                        ❉ ✻Secret Santa Timeline❉ ✻

Sign up Period: November 6-26

Assignment of Secret Santas: November 27

Reply Time: November 27-December 4

Gift X-change: December 24-31

Chocobo Run: January 1-8

Now let's get on to the rules! It's not a complicated event, but please pay attention and try to follow everything outlines below.

                                                     ✻ ❉Rules✻ ❉

•Length: There are no specific length requirements, but don't be shitty about it. Don't turn in half a page and call it a day, and don't write a 500 page thriller that takes days to get through and is completely irrelevant to your Secret Santa gift recipient. Just make a normal, appropriately paced and planned out short story/oneshot. Remember, this is really our only holiday tradition here, so try to put a little thought into your writing and give your Secret Santa something you would be happy to receive.

•FAQ: There is not an official FAQ for this event. It's easier for me to just respond to any questions individually, so ask away! (You can message me here, or on wattpad) If I find some questions are being asked repeatedly, then I will consider making an FAQ chapter, but until we get to that point, just feel free to ask whatever you'd like below and I'll get back to you.

•Content: Because this is a gift exchange where you are (hopefully) trying to tailor your writing to the specifications of your gift recipient, there are no overarching content-specific rules I can give you. You should read the wishlist of your recipient, and try to build your story concept from there in a thoughtful manner. If you're writing for someone who says they don't mind mature content with a slew of profanity (like me! ...though that's not very 'in the spirit of Christmas,' but hey, I'm not judging you!), go for it. If they just want a nice, fluffy Christmas story, then dial it back and give them that. Basically, if they're asking for bunny slippers, give them bunny slippers, not a sweater, even though you personally like sweaters. Capiche?

•Wishlist: Everyone who wants to participate must fill out a wishlist so your Secret Santa isn't completely clueless what to get you. You will find the wishlist template here.

                                      ✻ ❉ Participation Rules ❉ ✻

Everyone is free to participate in this event, but there are some ground rules we have created to make sure everyone gets a quality gift and that this operation runs as smoothly as possible.

❅DEDICATION! ❅

Writing can be difficult as I'm sure you all know. If no effort is put in, it will show and nothing good will come out. Writing involves a great deal of dedication and I don't want anyone to feel overwhelmed out there. I do encourage you to participate but you should also realize that you will be responsible for someone's gift. I will provide a list of some Holiday themed story starter ideas/writing prompts in a later chapter of this book to give everyone a little inspiration kickstart, but if all else fails and you are completely stuck, then shoot me a message and I will get in touch with your gift recipient to see if I can pump them for some ideas for what they might like.

❅DON'T MAKE A SHODDY, LAST MINUTE, BS-ED, HALF-ASSED GIFT!❅

Title says it all. Don't make something you wouldn't want for yourself.

❅MEET ALL DEADLINES!❅

Unlike the Christmas Chocobo, I don't have a lot of tolerance for people who can't meet their commitments. It is one small piece of work that you are dedicating yourself to writing for someone else. If you don't think you will be able to handle getting your story out in time for Christmas, don't sign up. Don't make me tell someone 'sorry, we don't have a gift for you, you're Secret Stanta flaked tf out.' Because I will do that. If you make me rush to write something in your stead because you couldn't get it done yourself, I will call you out on it and throw you on the Naughty List.

❉ ✻DEADLINES (again!)❉ ✻

                                                    ❉Event Timeline ❉

Sign up Period: November 6-26

Assignment of Secret Santas: November 27

Reply Time: November 27-December 3

Gift X-change: December 24-31

Chocobo Run: January 1-8

An explanation of each event is listed below.

                                                             ∞

                                                ✻ ❉Sign up Period✻ ❉

(November 6-26)

You can begin to sign up for this event starting now. To be apart of the exchange, either send a filled out form to my inbox, comment on the following chapter listed as [Participants], or click on the link in the comments below. The link in the comments will lead you to a Google Form.

Once you have signed up and turned in your form, I will add you to the Participants Page, which will be the next chapter of this book.

Inboxes will be very important later on because I will contact you on your Secret Santa through there so please stay frosty and keep an eye on your messages!

                                         ✻ ❉Assignment and Reply✻ ❉

(November 27-December 3)

I will begin to assigning people Secret Santas from November 27th through your inboxes. You are responsible to respond back to me that you have received your Secret Santa. You will have the entire week to respond back through the inbox. Failure to respond will result in removal from the list and your Secret Santa will be reassigned.

At this point in the exchange, you will not be able to withdraw from the Secret Santa Event.

I understand that people tend to get super busy this time of year, so I have given you an entire week to respond. Please follow through.

After you respond back to me, go crazy!

Go start making your gifts!

                                             ✻ ❉Gift X-Change✻ ❉

(December 24-31)

Now on to the Gift Exchange itself! You can start handing out gifts starting on Christmas Eve. You have until the last day of the year to get your gift to your Secret Santa.

You may request an extension, which means I'll notify your Secret Santa that you'll be a tad bit late, but only if you have a good reason and if you CONTACT me. I will probably cut off extension requests after Christmas Day.

                                           ✻ ❉Chocobo Run✻ ❉

(January 1-8)

The Chocobo Run is only for those that got a half-assed gift or didn't get a gift at all. You can contact me and I'll try to make it up to you with something one of the Knight Helpers made. Only requirements are that you gave a good gift to your Secret Santa and that you can prove that your gift was horrible or you didn't receive anything.

❉ ✻Chocobo Knight Helpers❉ ✻

Chocobo Knight Helpers are a special group of people who will agree to help me create gifts for anyone who didn't get one for whatever reason. It is totally optional, but if you don't mind potentially being called on to make a second gift then feel free to sign up to be a Chocobo Knight Helper! There is a section on the Wishlist form asking whether you want to be a Knight Helper and help me on these requests.

❉ ✻ Let's talk presents!❉ ✻

Since this is a writing gift exchange, obviously your piece of writing will be the present you are gifting your Secret Santa Recipient.

Feel free to publish your stories wherever you see fit, since it's your work and you can do with it what you will, but please also give me permission to publish your work on Wattpad as well so we can all enjoy it there. This year, I would like to compile all the gifts into a 2017 Christmas Collection on the SecretSanta profile so we can all get an opportunity to view everyone's hard work this holiday season. (If you don't have a watty account but still want to participate, just send me the completed story and I will add it to the collection.)

(◠‿◠✿) NAUGHTY LIST (ʘ‿ʘ✿)

Now what in the world is the naughty list?

The naughty list is pretty much a list you don't want to be on. I've explained a number of things that can land you on this list such as: failing to produce a gift for your Secret Santa, making a horrible gift for your Secret Santa, and giving them something explicit when they made no indication that was something they were okay with, etc.

If your name finds it's way onto it you won't be allowed to participate in next year's Secret Santa if I or whoever takes over continues this. You can make an appeal after the Chocobo Run and I will take into consideration your case.

No clemency to any offenders from last year this time. The Christmas Chocobo might have forgiven you, but I have NOT.

                                                            ∞

❉ ✻That's all, folks. ❉ ✻

You can track everything going on by following me here and the SecretSantas2017 account on wattpad! I will also announce anything major things such as, coming deadlines, on the profile page.

Alright, let's get this show on the road! Grab your friends for the Fifth Annual KH/FF Secret Santa!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!