QZGS BIG BANG 2025

♛ Glory Pro Alliance ♛

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    About

    Hello, fellow Glory Fans!
    We welcome you to join us for our fourth official QZGS Big Bang!    We will be following the same basic guidelines as in our previous Big Bangs, so if you're already familiar with the rules, worry not! Nothing much has changed. Feel free to join us for another year of nail-biting deadlines!Newcomers, please read the FAQ, rules, and schedule carefully.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Need to know

    What is a Big Bang?
    A Big Bang is an event where writers are tasked with creating a fic that is accompanied by an artist's original illustration, drawn specifically for that fic. Participants generally find that the partnership and check-ins built into the event help with finishing works that would otherwise be challenging to do alone.    All works created for the event are kept secret until posting time. After the final check-in, all pairs are assigned a date to post their work so that (ideally) the TKA/QZGS tags will be flooded with fanworks for several days and we can all have a nice feast!Fics and fanart of what kind?
    Any kind you like! Characters, themes, ships, it’s all up to you. All fics will be at least 7k words long and artists will produce fanart based on the submitted fics.    How do I participate?
    Just read the rules and schedule, then sign up with the form linked on the homepage.    Any special requirements?
    As long as you’re dedicated, you should be good, but we will require your alias and your email address. You must also have an AO3 account, since that is where all works will be posted. We will be offering generalized updates and reminders through Discord, and more specific ones via email. (You don’t need to join our Discord to keep up!)    Can I back out at any time?
    Pretty much, but try not to wait until the last minute to do so. We’d also prefer it if you didn’t disappear on us; just tell us if you no longer want to participate.

    For Writers

    Is there a maximum/minimum word count for writers?
    The minimum is 7000, and there is no maximum. Fics can be split into chapters, too. Go wild.    Can I choose the artist who draws for my fic?
    No, artist claims are blind. Artists will decide who to draw for based on the provided fic summaries.    Can I submit a previously published fic?
    Nope! Brand new works only. Never before seen, fresh to death, etc.    Can I submit more than one fic?
    No.

    For Artists

    How much art will I be expected to contribute?
    At least one artwork per fic! If you want, you can do more. You can also volunteer to draw for more than one fic or serve as a substitute artist for dropouts.    What counts as art?
    Drawings, paintings, comics… Just about any visual medium counts, as long as it’s of your own creation and clearly based on your assigned writer’s fic.    Speaking of assignments, can I chose the writer I draw for?
    No, artist claims are blind. You will decide who to draw for based on the provided fic summaries, but you won’t know who is writing what.    Can I submit previously published artwork?
    Nope! Brand new works only. Never before seen, fresh to death, etc.

    For Beta Readers

    So what’s my part in all this?
    Beta readers will be asked to do one or any combination of the following three things: (1) edit grammar/spelling; (2) provide feedback concerning story, characterization, etc; and (3) cheerlead (provide emotional support). But the nature of your contribution is ultimately up to you and your assigned writer!    If we don’t have something for you to do right away, we will put you on “standby” and hope you will continue to be available for when someone needs you.

    More Questions?

    If your question isn’t answered here, in the rules, or the schedule, please feel free to email us at [email protected] (this is the fastest and most reliable way to contact us)!

    RULES

    • Be respectful of the participants’ works. Kindly appreciate the amount of time and effort they put into it.

    • Be respectful of your partner’s (artist or writer) work. Be grateful for their contribution!

    • Fics must be at least 7K words long and completed. Sequels and other installments are welcome afterward.

    • OCs are allowed so long as they are not main characters, but crossovers aren’t; QZGS characters only. You can put them in other series’ universes, though!

    • Writer participants must post on AO3; posting on other platforms is optional. Artists may post where they like so long as their artwork accompanies the corresponding fic.

    • Participants must submit their works in the right collection and under the right tags. Our AO3 collection is QZGS Big Bang 2025, and our tags on both Tumblr and Twitter are #qzgsbb and #qzgsbb2025. The tag on AO3 is QZGS Big Bang 2025.

    • All works, whether fic or art, must be brand new, never before seen, never previously published.

    • Works must not be published anywhere until the assigned posting date.

    Schedule

    Timetable

    EventDate
    All Signups OpenMarch 3
    Writer Signups CloseMarch 16
    Artist/Beta Signups CloseMarch 19
    Summary SubmissionsMarch 23 - 30
    Artist/Beta ClaimsApril 1 - 3
    Pair-Up AssignmentsApril 7
    First Check-InApril 30
    Second Check-InMay 30
    Third Check-InJune 30
    Final Check-InJuly 15
    Posting AssignmentsJuly 20
    PostingJuly 25 - August 10

    Specifics

    Signups: March 3 - 19
    PLEASE NOTE: WRITER SIGNUPS CLOSE MARCH 16.
    Signups will occur via Google forms. Necessary information will include your alias as well as your email address. Further instructions as well as the link to the Big Bang Discord server will be sent to your email upon acceptance of your application.    Summary Submissions: March 23 - 30
    Writers are to send in their fic summaries (including warnings, ships, etc.) via Google forms for the purpose of artist claims. Summaries should be no more than 200 words.    Artist/Beta Claims: April 1 - 3
    Artists and beta readers will be sent the list of fic summaries for perusal and will submit their top three choices via two separate Google forms. Claims will be assigned according to choice priority.    Pair-Up Assignments: April 7
    Artists and beta readers¹ will be notified of their assignments. It will be up to them to establish contact with their writing partners. If difficulties occur at any point, please contact us.
    Naturally, writers are not required to accept only assigned beta readers; anyone may edit the work so long as the content is not released for public consumption before the event concludes.
    ¹Beta readers will also be assigned according to their preferences upon writer request.    First Check-In: April 30
    Following is a rough guideline of our expectations. Participants will not be dropped or penalized for failing to comply at any point. However, failing to submit a check-in form will have consequences (more emails).    Writers → outline and 1k rough draft (or 15% final word count)
    Artists → concept and 1 rough sketch
    Beta readers → maintaining contact with writer    Second Check-In: May 30
    Writers → 3.5k rough draft (or 50% final word count)
    Artists → 1 finalized sketch
    Beta readers → maintaining contact with writer    Third Check-In: June 30
    Writers → complete rough draft
    Artists → final artwork in progress (about 50% complete)
    Beta readers → rough draft reviewed    Final Check-In: July 15
    Writers → final draft ready (minimum 7k)
    Artists → 1 finalized artwork
    Beta readers → final draft reviewed    Writers will fill in a form on their partners' behalf as well as their own. They will also be asked to submit their drafts and accompanying artwork via email (instructions in the form). If, at this stage, the works are still a ways from completion, we will request a self-assigned deadline from participants and will check in one last time on that date. Accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis, but keep in mind that if the work is not completed before posting assignments, we reserve the right to exclude it from the event.
    This is the last chance for writers to request beta readers.    Posting Assignments: July 20
    We will send an email with the posting schedule and posting instructions to writers.    Posting: July 25 - August 10
    Writers and artists will submit their works where possible (AO3, Tumblr, Twitter). Links to the accompanying artwork/fanfiction must be included.