#StoCo Fanfiction Challenge
A two-week creative challenge celebrating storytelling and fandom
What is "fanfiction"?
Fanfiction refers to the stories fans write based on existing works of fiction. Fanfic writers create and explore new stories and plots featuring their favorite characters and settings!
Welcome to the inaugural #StoCoFanfic Challenge
August 17 - August 31, 2022
Join us for a 100% free two-week-long writing challenge, complete with guidance on getting started with fanfiction, prompts, and fun resources!
Why write fanfiction?
➡️ The short answer? Because it's FUN!
➡️ The long answer? Because there are a ton of benefits for writers.
- Writers often forget that the most important person they should write for is themselves! Fanfiction is the perfect reminder that writing can, and should be, indulgent.
- It's a great way to practice your writing craft. Make use of existing plots, settings, characters, and more, and reimagine those elements without starting from scratch.
- Find a community, and even build an audience for your other writing, by using fanfic for friendship and creative networking!
Register now and join us in the #stoco-fanfic channel on Discord.
Challenge Schedule
Here's an overview of the two-week challenge, and what you can expect
Days 1-2: Selecting a Fandom and Prepping Your Hype Materials
Think about which fandom you want to write for and prep your hype materials (playlists and moodboards!).
Unlocks August 17
Day 3-4: Fanfiction Basics
Learn about where you can publish your fanfiction and how to make the most of these community platforms.
Unlocks August 19
Days 5-6: Prompt #1
Time to write! Use this prompt to start writing.
Unlocks August 21
Days 7-8: Prompt #2
Incorporate prompt #2 into your work-in-progress OR write a new short fic inspired by it.
Unlocks August 23
Days 9-10: Prompt #3
Use prompt #3 to guide your writing.
Unlocks August 25
Days 11-12: Prompt #4
Use prompt #4 to guide your writing.
Unlocks August 27
Days 13: Editing and Cover Design
Time to edit your fanfic and prepare to publish! Take some time to polish up that writing, and complete an activity to design a cover for your fic.
Unlocks August 29
Day 14: Wrap-up and Extra Resources
Prepare to publish! Then, we'll all share and celebrate!
Unlocks August 31
About the Instructor
This creative challenge was designed and developed by comic book creator, and mega nerd, Kayla Cline
Kayla Cline
Kayla Cline is a graphic novelist and illustrator based on the East Coast. In addition to working for Explosm (Cyanide & Happiness) as a marketing specialist, she's a prolific comic creator and artist. Kayla is the co-writer and illustrator of The Rite of Rumble, which recently raised over 600% of its funding goal on IndieGogo. She has illustrated for Hit Point Press, Wizards of the Coast, and for many other community driven tabletop roleplaying products. Her work is featured in the comics anthology Insider Art. She can be found recording her podcast Spooky Scouts, designing clothing for the brand We Crowing Hens, or just coming up with new creative ways to connect with communities. Learn more at KaylaCline.com.