The Uhura Bang Schedule 2023
- 16th May-16th June: Creator Sign-Ups.
- (Solo creator sign-ups can continue until as late as August)
- 16th June: primary creator sign ups close.
- 23rd June: First Primary Creator Check-in:
- Primary Authors should have a fic description in mind, and decide if they are doing a fic, ficlet, etc.
- Primary Artists should be aware that they will need at least a sketch which they can present for match-ups.
- Solo Creators should have a work description in mind, and should present any written/drawn material to the mods at this stage.
- Primary Creators may choose to change their role at this stage, but the 7th of July is the absolute latest in which you can drop out, or change your role. If you want to change your role, please email a mod theuhurabang@gmail.com as soon as possible.
- 23rd June: First Secondary Creator Check-In: (Pre-Match-Up Check-in): Participants must tell mods any special considerations they require for match-ups.
- 1st July: Second Primary Creator Check-In (Pre-Match-Up Info)
- Primary Authors, Primary Artists: Submit drafts/summaries/sketches for Match-Ups!
- 1st July: Secondary creators to submit their first/second/third choices for match-ups.
- 7th July: Deadline for submitting match-ups
- 16th July: Creator match-ups and teams announced
- 23rd July: (Optional) team check-in: Participants should contact us if there are any problems with their teammates.
- 30th July: First Team Check-In Due
- Primary Authors must have a rough idea of final word count.
- Secondary Authors should decide if they are writing a fic, one-shot, drabble, ficlet or poem (etc.), and have an idea of word count. Authors who are writing a full fic should submit a description or outline.
- Primary Artists do not need to fill in this check-in, but may submit any other materials they have if they wish
- Secondary Artists should describe any drawing ideas they have, or submit sketches.
- 24th August: Second Team Check-In:
- Primary Authors must submit a rough draft which is at least 50% complete.
- Primary Artists may upload images, but it is not compulsory.
- Secondary Authors must have an outline
- Secondary Artists should provide sketches.
- 30th of August: Second Solo Creator Check-In. Written works should be 50% complete. Illustrations should have at least an outline/rough sketch.
- September: Teams should begin to discuss when they want to post for posting week.
- 16th of September: Third Team Check-In:
- Primary and secondary Author drafts should be 75% complete & have no missing scenes [these can be listed on your outline in bullet-point form]
- Artists should provide sketches
- September 22nd: ALL creators submit posting availability, preferences.
- September 30th: Posting schedule is made public
- October 1st: Posting begins
- October 22nd or sooner: Posting ends
The Uhura Bang is a combination big bang and reverse big-bang event focused on creativity, teamwork and communication. The only rule is that your work must prominently feature Uhura, and there are no word limits or minimums. Your work can be whatever length or genre you choose.
You should be 13+ to sign up. Creators who are under 18, or do not disclose their age, will only be assigned fics rated gen or teen-and-up.
Secondary Artists must complete at least one full illustration, either digital or traditional art.
Solo creators may submit photomanips or collages if they wish.
