Zaundads Big Bang 2025
The 2025 Zaundads Big Bang is an 18+ fandom event that brings together writers and artists to celebrate the relationship between Silco and Vander from Arcane.A big bang is a type of community event where writers submit prompts for stories they plan to write, and artists then bid on these prompts. After matching, artists are paired with authors to create art for the story. There is a certain minimum requirement regarding wordcount and artworks. At the end of the event, all teams post their works during a predetermined posting window to create a huge influx of fan work!If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out via our ask form, social media or email, and make sure to follow us so you won't miss any updates!
Schedule
January 20th: Sign-Ups Open
February 16th: Writer Sign-Ups Close
February 17th - March 2nd: Prompt Submissions
March 9th: Artist Sign-Ups Close
March 10th - March 23rd: Prompt Claims
March 24th - March 30th: Matching Period
March 31st: Teams Announced
April 1st: Creation Period Begins
May 1st - 5th: Check In 1 - Writers should have written around 2k of their story or be able to provide a detailed outline of the whole piece. Artists should provide first sketches/layout/design ideas.
June 1st - 5th: Check In 2 - Writers should have written around 4k of their story. Artists should have started work on their pieces.
July 1st - 5th: Check In 3 - Writers should have written around 6k of their story. Artists should provide layout/design ideas for their second piece.
August 1st - 5th: Check In 4 - Writers should have written at least 8k of their story. Artists should put finishing touches on their first piece and have started work on the second one.
September: Posting Period(later dates subject to change depending on the event's development)
Rules
General:
- This is an 18+ event. If you are found to be younger than 18, you will be kicked out.
- We will not tolerate harrassment of any kind. Anyone behaving hatefully towards other participants or in general will be kicked out.
- Use of gen AI is prohibited.
- This event is Zaundads focused. Other background ships are allowed, but the main focus should be on Silco and Vander.
- You can write about whatever themes or topics interest you. AUs, canonverse, Dead Dove, NSFW - the sky is the limit. As long as you tag everything responsibly, anything goes.
- You do not need any previous experience to participate. Writers and artists of all skill levels are encouraged to join!
- You can sign up as both an artist and a writer, but please keep the workload in mind.
- We will have a Discord server for all participants to talk about their projects and for us to communicate about organisational matters. The server will be mandatory to join.
- Check-Ins will be conducted via email and the event Discord server. Make sure to check both your provided email and Discord regularly!
- If you miss more than TWO Check-Ins without contacting a mod, you will be considered dropped out and we will start looking for a pinch hitter.
- Please do not discuss your works publicly. We want them to be a surprise when they are posted!
- If you need to drop out or need extensions, message the mods so we can work something out for you!For Writers:
- You will be expected to write a story with a minimum wordcount of 10k.
- This story must be completely new, previously unpublished, and stand on its own.
- You and your team will be able to choose a posting day later on. Your complete story must be posted on this day.
- Stories will be posted on ao3. When the time comes, make sure to add your story to the designated collection!For Artists:
- You are expected to complete one main artwork (fully rendered illustration, in colour or black & white, digital or traditional) and a secondary complemetary piece, the details of which are up to you and your partner (this could be a sketch, a playlist, a moodboard, a podfic, cosplay pics, etc. If you are unsure about what is allowed and what isn't, just ask us!)
- You and your team will be able to choose a posting day later on. Both of your completed artworks must be posted on this day.
- The platform you post your art on is up to you - the event has accounts on Bluesky, Tumblr and Twitter, so at least one of these is mandatory.For Pinch Hitters:
- You might be asked to step in if a writer or artist drops out.
- You can sign up as a regular participant and let us know you'd be willing to pinch hit, or sign up only as a pinch hitter.
- We can't guarantee that you'll be able to participate, but are endlessly appreciative of everyone who is willing to pinch hit in case of dropouts!Any questions? Message us on social media, or submit a question to our ask box!
Sign-Ups
Writer Sign-Ups:
CLOSEDArtist Sign-Ups:
CLOSEDPinch Hitter Sign-Ups (open indefinitely):
click here
MEET THE MODS
Hello there! This event is being run by two people: Mimi and Len. We are huge zaundads fans and super excited to bring all of you together for a great Big Bang! This is the first time we're organizing an event of this size, so please be gentle with us. You can find us on social media here:
