HP Fest News Round-up: August 5, 2023

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The Masterlist of HP Fests & Communities (organised by category) is now available on Dreamwidth and Google doc. If you are on a PC or laptop, the Google doc has headings on the side for easier navigation.

News and Announcement

• hd_erised : Call for Harry/Draco exchange pinch-hitters.
• perceptual-prompts: Posted Percy-centric challenge prompt cards.
• themaraudersfest: Announced Marauders Fest & rules.
• DILF_Fest: Announced D.I.L.F. Fest.
• LetsTryThatAgain: Announced Let's Try That Again The HP Fix-it Fest.
• cruelsummer-ficfest: Announced Microfics Mayhem. No sign-up required.
• panville: Announced Neville-centric Remembrall September Fest & optional prompts.
• hprarepairfest: Announced Harry Potter Rare Pair Fest IV & rules.
• jegulilyweek: Posted James/Regulus/Lily Week 2023 prompts.
• jilytoberfest: Announced James/Lily Jilytober Fest 2023 & survey.
• fleurmioneweek: Announced Fleur/Hermione Fleurmione Week 2023.
• harryjamespotterweek: AO3 collection remain open till end of year.
• HPLV_MabonFanworkExchange: Announced Harry and/or Voldemort exchange Make Merry Mabon.
• pumpkinspiceficfest: Announced smut fic & art fest Pumpkin Spice Fic Fest 2023.
• Harry Potter Crossover Fanfiction Facebook: Announced HP Crossover Multifandom Fest & HP Crossover Gift Exchange.
• hpcanon-oc-fest: Announced Harry Potter Canon/OC Fest.
• hpmonchallenge: Announced prompt-based HP Monthly Challenge. *ADDED*
• firewhiskeyfic: Announced FWF Travel Version. (Multi-fandom)

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Pumpkin Spice Fic Fest 2023: Claiming Open Till October 19

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Fest Name: Pumpkin Spice Fic Fest 2023
Links: Tumblr | Discord | AO3 & Rules | Prompt List | Sign-up Form
Type of Challenge: Prompt fest
Description: A smut fic and art fest open to all HP pairings. To participate, find your prompts from the prompt list and fill out the Google sign-up form.
Ratings Restrictions: Mature or Explicit
Length Restrictions:
Fic: Minimum 1k. Maximum 10k.
Art: At least one original work. Could be hand drawn, digital or photo manipulation. No moodboard.
Timeline:
Claiming starts: August 5, 9am GMT
Entries due: October 20, 10am GMT
Reveal: October 22, 10am GMT

First Wizarding War Fest: Claiming Open Till October 8

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Fest Name: First Wizarding War Fest 2023
Links: Tumblr | AO3 | Rules | Claiming Post
Type of Challenge: Anonymous prompt fest
Description: A fic and art fest featuring the First Wizarding War as a significant element to the work. The setting of the fanwork can be anytime before October 31, 1981. Self-prompt is allowed. Prompts from 2022 is also available for claiming.
Ratings Restrictions: All ratings allowed
Length Restrictions:
Fic: Minimum 1000 words. No maximum.
Art: Must demonstrate approximately 2 hours worth of effort.
Timeline:
Prompting opens: July 15, 2023
Prompting closes: August 4, 2023
Claiming begins: August 5, 2023
Claiming ends: October 8th, 2023
Work submission deadline: October 22, 2023
Posting begins: October 31, 2023
Creators revealed: TBD