Here we are, with the 3rd edition of the Exchange, coming back to answer your interest - and more importantly, to share the fandom magic and sparkles >:3
Please, allow us to invite you to join the 3rd edition of Ikemen Flash Exchange!
What is the Exchange?
It is a small fandom project, in which we come together to exchange gifts. However! It’s something for both seasoned creators and beginners, as the point is to primarily… Have fun yourself. You can also pick the person you’ll be dedicating your work to, with certain restrictions :)
Who can join?
Age:13+ Fandoms: IkeSen and/or IkeVamp
However! As much as you must be able to prepare something for at least one of those fandoms, we do not exclude the possibility of other fandoms appearing - it’s only that it’s more of a side thing :) You also must have a discord account!
What are work requirements & deadline?
writers: 200-400 (+/- 50 words)
artists: sketch (anything that would count as lower effort than your usual work; colour is okay)
visual creators:3 x square format moodboards / simple wallpapers that rely on square format = one entry 2 x moodboards with overlapping elements/collage-like works = one entry
must be SFW
The Exchange is inspired by flash fiction, so we don’t really aim for long, drawn-our project. 2 entries max!
The deadline is one month, starting between 21st and 23rd of March.
How to join?
Ask for invite link to the Ikemen Flash Exchange discord server via an ask. You must be off anon. Then, follow the steps written specified in #announcements channel. However, do keep in mind the number of participants we can accomodate for is limited.
That should cover about all the basics >:3
You don’t feel convinced? You can’t picture how it would work?
Given that 3rd Edition of Ikemen Flash Exchange is just around the corner, it is only high time we introduce some of the games we have in stock for you to enjoy!
None of the listed games are obligatory.
Wheels of Fate
A wheel with 42 prompts, some of which were suggested by participants of the previous Exchanges :) Get your spin and see what fate decides~
The prompts include:
6 challenges for writers
6 challenges for artists
14 AUs
16 general prompts (objects, aesthetic words, etc.)
Each person who signs up for the wheel will receive 4 prompts decided by the spin. The prompts must be doable for them (so, for an example, if somebody only writers, they will not be assigned an art challenge). As per usual, use only what you deem interesting enough.
The challenges:
Art Challenges:
Expression Challenge: Draw your suitor of choice with an expression from the chart.
Outfit Challenge: Draw your suitor of choice wearing an outfit from the chart, or one in this style. <- We prepared the chart ourselves! >:3
Zodiac Challenge: Use zodiac (12 signs, Chinese, etc.) themes in your work - redesign the outfit, add some elements, sky is the limit! (In-game or historical birthdays, up to you).
Fashion Brand Icon Challenge: Draw your suitor of choice as model of whichever fashion brand you like.
In My… Clothes?! Challenge: Draw your suitor of choice wearing the outfit you have on at the moment.
Stylist Challenge: Imagine you were the stylist of the suitor of your choice. Any changes? >:3
Writing Challenges:
Letters (exchange): Perhaps your suitor of choice has sent a letter? Maybe he received a reply? Or maybe it is all merely a part of a bigger whole…
POVs: We tend to know one point of view on the matter. What about all others? What… What if the other side could speak? Show both sides, show the events from a completely different perspective, observe from afar - or, perhaps, include several POVs in your work. Sky is the limit, even walls can talk.
Song & Fic: Sometimes a certain tune rings a plot - what if the work was wrapped in it? Or perhaps the work can be rhythmic like a song? Maybe it appears somewhere along the text…
Journal Entry: Plenty of us writes. Why shouldn’t suitors? Or perhaps, somebody writes about them in their journal…
Poem: Let poetry be incorporated into your work!
Screenplay: Who said prose is the only way to go? Flex you Shakespear muscles~~ Or, much rather… Shake them.
Themes
Themes are something we explored rather well the previous round :) Why not go for a re-run of a good thing?
What exactly are themes? They’re loose ideas, suitable for both writers, artists, and visual creators. They may create certain imagine in your mind, however, as per usual - you are supposed to bend them until they fit you. Anything goes, enjoy yourself!
Each person who signs up for Themes will receive 4 randomly picked themes. Use what you like, forget about the rest.
Some of the themes…
Moon / Sun
Past / Future
Festival / New Year
Gemstones / Language of Gemstones
Supernatural / Mythologies
Bunnies
What happens when you leave a crazy writer in charge of thinking up games? Of course, she modifies simple exercises… Although there couldn’t be much to modify here.
Each person who signs up for Bunnies will receive 5 randomly picked words, all to spike their creativity ;) Connect all in the story, use only some - suit yourself!
My, my, are you perhaps curious of our Exchange now? Check out @flash-exchange blog to learn more! >:3 The Exchange train will depart soon, choo-choo!
Before the 5th of September ends here, just wanted to greet this big cat once again! Right now I’m terrible with words, but just be you and many people love you
