Fic Exchange 2026
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A Very Rutag Christmas Exchange
November 8th to December 24th
Currently: Sign Ups Open!
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Rules
1. Follow the deadlines set out by the event.
The exchange hinges on communication! If you can not make a specific due date, if you need to drop out, please let us know ASAP. We would appreciate as much heads up as you can give us so we can find a pinch hitter.
2. All stories must be Rutag focused.
We've got nothing against the other ships, but this is a Rutag event so the fic should be about this ship. (You can include mention of other ships still!)
3. No preexisting works.
These stories must all be new and original, not part of any other series.
4. No dead dove.
For this event, we are keeping the doves alive as it makes the matching process a little easier. (Plus, it's Christmas! Taggie would prefer we leave them alive!)
5. All participants must have a viable email.
We will communicate with you only through email. Twitter is not reliable with DMs, and we do not have a Discord. If necessary, we will contact via Twitter to ask you to check your email.
6. The minimum word count is 3,000 words, the maximum is 12,000 words.
There is some flexibility with the maximum word count, but the minimum must be hit.
7. Leave kudos and comment!
Your giftee worked hard on your gift and tailored it specifically to your likes, so leave them a nice meaty comment and a kudos. Please do not forget this process, it is as important as turning in your fic.
8. Do not reveal your identity until after the exchange fics have been posted!
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Timeline
November 8: Sign Up Opens
November 14: Sign Up Closes
November 16: Assignments Distributed
November 28: Check In #1
At this point, you should be in the outlining and drafting process.
December 12: Check In #2
Your drafts should be near completion. Please let us know if you need to drop out by this point.
December 19: Draft Due
We will read over your submission to make sure it doesn't include any hard nos.
December 22: Submit to AO3
Submit to our collection for approval.
December 24: 🎁 Gift Distribution! 🎁
Make sure to go kudos and leave a nice long comment on your giftee's fic. They worked hard on this, so give them a little love! 🤍
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Pinch Hit
If you would like to sign up to be a pinch hitter for us, please fill out the form below. If all goes to plan, we might not need your help at all, but life happens so it would be great to have a couple of pinch hitters who can come in if a gift can't be delivered. You can be participants in the exchange or just willing to step in if we need help.
Your deadlines will be more flexible as it depends on when a participate must drop out. Just keep an eye on your email!
How Do I Sign Up To Be a Pinch Hitter?
Fill out the same participation form, but make sure to click the option "I would only like to pinch hit and NOT participate in the fic exchange," if you wish to be excluded from the general exchange.
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