The first ever Fivesoka Holiday Gift Exchange is officially happening!💙🧡
Schedule
Assignments: Out by November 17
Creation Period: November 17-January 5
How it works:
Sign-up: You will create your wish list and submit your preferences on what you would like to create.
Assignments: You will be assigned someone to create a gift for and someone else will be assigned to create a gift for you. Since the entire exchange is Fivesoka, matching will be based on everyone’s wish lists and creative preferences.
Creation Period: You will have about 7 weeks to create your gift. The creation period is on the longer side because of the holidays.
Gift Submissions: Once your gift is complete, you will submit a post to the @everythingfivesoka blog. You may post your gift on your own blog and/or on AO3 after gifts are revealed, but initially, all gifts will be posted through Everything Fivesoka, so that I can ensure everyone gets their gift.
Gift Reveals: On January 10, I will post everyone’s gifts to Everything Fivesoka. At this point you may (and are encouraged to) comment on/reblog your gift and thank your gift creator. You may also repost your own gifts on your personal blog and/or on AO3.
Gift Requirements
Keep your identity a secret! 🤫 This is meant to be a secret exchange, so please refrain from discussing the identity of your recipient or the content of your work until gifts are revealed on January 10.
Fic Requirements: Gift fics must be a minimum of 500 words, must be a standalone story, and must be completed before it’s submitted.
Art Requirements: Gift art should have detailed line art, at a minimum, and be a completed piece.
Q&A
What should go on my wish list?
Your wish list can include prompts, or genres or tropes that you enjoy, or anything else that will give your creator an idea of what you’d like for a gift.
Do I have to incorporate everything on my recipient’s wish list in their gift?
You do not need to include everything! The wish list is meant as a guide, so you may incorporate as much or as little as you would like.
What should go on my Do Not Want (DNW) list?
This should include anything that will prevent you from enjoying your gift. It can be anything from certain archive warnings (i.e. major character death) to certain topics that might be triggering for you (i.e. self harm) to little things that you just don’t enjoy seeing/reading about (i.e. vomit, alcohol, or tookas).
Do I need to abide by everything on the DNW list?
YES! We want to make sure everything receives a gift that they enjoy, so please avoid all DNWs!
What if I want to add something to my gift, but I’m not sure whether or not my recipient will appreciate it?
If you have any questions for your recipient, send in a DM and I will ask for you, so your identity can remain a secret until the reveal.
Is NSFW content allowed in this exchange?
Yes! NSFW content is allowed, if your recipient specified on their wish list that they’re okay with it. If you are unsure, let me know and I can ask your recipient.
What do I do if I cannot complete my gift by January 6?
If you are unable to complete your gift, please let me know no later than December 21, so I have time to find someone else to create a gift for your recipient. If you know you can finish shortly after January 6 and need an extension, let me know, and we can make that work.
How to submit your gift:
In order to ensure that everyone receives a gift and that all gifts are posted in the same place, you will submit a post to @everythingfivesoka and I will post it on January 10.
1. Go to the Everything Fivesoka blog.
2. On the phone app: Click the chat bubble in the top, right corner. Instead of selecting to send a message, select ‘Submit a Post.’
3. On a computer: Click the three dots on the right, under the page description and select ‘Submit’.
4. Create a post as you normally would.
5. Please make sure to identify who you are and who the gift is for!
If you need any further direction, feel free to send an ask or DM!