Round 6 Sign ups NOW CLOSED

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Sorry this post is late, please sign up here for Round 6 of acd_holmesfest



Credit for banner: mistyzeo

Sign-ups close Sunday February 22nd , assignments out by Wednesday 25th, submission date April 15th, posting from 29th April.

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If you are in any doubt of meeting the submission deadline or need to drop out, please let one of the mods know *straight away* so we can reassign. If you are going to be only a little late submitting, please let us know via PM/mods email account (acdholmesfestmods@gmail.com), letting us know how near it is to ready, and we'll offer an extension, but you must commit to meet this or the mods will run amok and that is not a pretty sight, let me tell you.

Offers of pinch hitters gratefully received now or in future: there will be a 'volunteers' post for that and beta duties



Sign up template:


Lj name:
email address: YouraddyATemailproviderDOTcom OR if you prefer not to put this in an open comment, please PM mods (tweedisgood, methylviolet10b or spacemutineer) with this information.
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: e.g. fic, podfic, art, icons [minimum 10 icons please]. We have no minimum word limit for fics but something reasonably substantial, i.e. over 1,000 words, would be nice.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: - e.g. gen, het, slash, particular pairings/multiples, casefic, humour, h/c, angst, preferred tropes or kinks [please list], how high a rating will you go, etc: we encourage as much latitude as possible to make it easier to match and because variety is good.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: - as above

What you would like to receive: - type(s) of fanwork, preferences as above. If art, please do not specify only wanting your fic illustrated. Not all artists like to do that.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: - exclusions as above
Any other information you would like to add:
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed:

Crossovers are welcome, but there must be majority ACD Holmes content, please.
Icons or macros - may be based on any of the original illustrations to the ACD stories - not just Sidney Paget's. Camden House has a very full collection.

For all other comm rules, please see the profile page. Any questions/comments, please contact mods via PM or gmail, NOT via sign ups post, thanks.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Lj name: thesmallhobbit
email address: Mr Holmes is aware of where to send telegrams
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: gen; het; slash; pairings: Holmes/Watson, Holmes/Hopkins, Watson/Lestrade; casefic; humour; h/c; angst; rating: G or PG.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: no torture, graphic violence, dub-con/non-con, unless part of an investigation; no kinks; PWP

What you would like to receive: fic, preferences as above
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: exclusions as above in graphic description or to main characters, no problem if they refer to a case. I am a Brit, so please Brit-pick. If Holmes/Watson then either gen or established relationship, not first time.
Any other information you would like to add: Optional prompt: anything to do with the spring/Easter
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Yes


Message from the ocelot: There will be a full page advertisement for this fest in tomorrow's edition of the Marylebone Monthly Illustrated over on Sherlock60.

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

There will be a full page advertisement for this fest in tomorrow's edition of the Marylebone Monthly Illustrated over on Sherlock60

Thank you!

[garonne.livejournal.com]

LJ name: garonne
Email address: mods have it

Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic, probably 3000-6000 words; art, pencil or pen-and-ink

What you are comfortable working with as a creator:
fic: slash (Holmes/Watson), casefic, mystery, adventure, plotty stuff, angst, inexplicit sexual content, UST, RST, pining, established relationship, max rating: R
art: slash (Holmes/Watson) or gen, fic illustrations à la Sidney Paget for recipient's own fic, stand-alone art

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with:
fic: gen, het, hurt/comfort, humour, schmoop, PWP, kinks, AUs, crossovers, anything with supernatural/fantasy elements
art: explicit sexual content, AUs, supernatural/fantasy elements

What you would like to receive: Fic, podfic or art. Holmes/Watson if you go for fic or podfic, please!
Fic: I'm open to reading pretty much anything that's not in the list below, so feel free to write whatever you enjoy yourself. Just as happy with G as NC-17 and vice versa. Just as happy with PWP as plotty casefic. So long as it's in character and Brit-picked(!), I'm sure I'll like it.
If you would like some guidance, things I particularly enjoy include: established relationships, Victoriana/historical details, angst, strongly plotted stories. But please don't feel you have to include ANY of that.
Podfic: Podfic would also be lovely, of anything I've written that's not already podficced, or of another Holmes/Watson fic whose author gives permission. I'm a big believer in all kinds of accents being great for podfic in all kinds of fandoms :)
Art: H/W or gen. If you'd like some guidance, I love Victoriana, the atmosphere of 19th century London, redbrick buildings in the fog, heavy mahogany furniture... Again, if you've got something completely different in mind, feel free to go for it and ignore what I just said. Just no nudity, please!

What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: mpreg, noncon, dubcon, incest, infidelity, AUs of the 'they're on a spaceship/in the 1930s/in ancient Greece' kind (I love AUs of the 'what if such-and-such a story didn't happen quite the way Watson told it' kind), crossovers, hurt/comfort, schmoop. No NSFW art, please.

Any other information you would like to add: Yay, holmesfest time again :D

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Yes.

[tripleransom.livejournal.com]

LJ name: tripleransom
Email address: tripleransom(at)gmail
Type of work you are willing to offer: fic, probably 2500 - 3500 words.

What you are comfortable working with as a creator:
Holmes/Watson, I could do Holmes/Irene also - established relationship (or none at all) or preslash. Casefic, mystery, adventure. h/c is always nice. Experience has shown that you won't get much over PG-rated, but I'm OK with fade-to-black. I love exploring how those guys got to the way they are in Canon.

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with:
No crossovers, please. No graphic torture, bloodplay, bdsm, etc. Again, you probably won't get anything explicit anyway.

What you would like to receive: Fic with Holmes/Watson as the main focus (or Irene). Casefic, h/c, first times. I'm good with any rating up to NC-17, I just can't write it, but not PWP, please. I like stories with historical authenticity and some plot. Strong female OCs are a plus. Supernatural content is OK if you can make me believe in it. Canon-level violence is fine.

What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Omegaverse, mpreg, noncon, Mary or Irene bashing. Graphic torture or violence.

Any other information you would like to add: I can't believe it's that time already. Thanks, Mods, for doing this again!

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Maybe - you can ask.

[marta-bee.livejournal.com]

Officially throwing my hat in as a pinch-hinter. I have a definite flair for Holmes/Watson in all its incarnations but would be happy to take on pretty much any prompt.

I'm also happy to work as a beta reader if an American's service could be of use to anyone. Email me at melayton-at-gmail-dot-com about that if you need the help.

[gardnerhill.livejournal.com]

Lj name: gardnerhill
email address: <gardnerhill@livejournal.com>; Mods also have my personal email.
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fanfic.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: - Name it. I can write any level of closeness from heterosexual life partners to old married couple (perhaps with Mary thrown into the mix!). Casefic, humor, romance, horror, OC POVs. I tend to be discreet when it comes to sex in H/W stories, but am not averse to going explicit. (But if you want pages of awesome Holmes/Watson bunkfic you want Katie Forsythe not me.)
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: - Any kind of partner-betrayal or internal rift type of story.
What you would like to receive: - Fic, art, podfic. Whatever tickles my gifter’s Muse will be just fine with me.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Stories that sideline Watson in favor of an unbelievably Mary-Sue OFC (*cough*Beekeeper’sApprentice*cough*).
Any other information you would like to add: The new Russian Sherlock Holmes films are awesome.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Yes

[inamac.livejournal.com]

LJ Name: inamac

email address: inamacallan at Ymail dot com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic,
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: - For Holmes I prefer to write gen casefic/action adventure with only a light levening of relationships/angst (in line with canon). I do write kinkfic (except mpreg) in other fandoms so would be prepared to do so in an emergency (if that would help the mods).

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Definitely not mpreg

What you would like to receive: Fic, art, or whatever the muse supplies. For fic, as above, I like explorations of canon, and concentration on puzzles and detection, stories based on the more esoteric Holmes skills – horse whispering, pugilism, obscure knowledge of American customs, etc. I’d love to see Holmes tackle some of the tropes of later detective fiction: The Body in the Library, the Missing Will, The house (or train) cut off by snow, the investigation of an historical mystery.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: PWP
Any other information you would like to add: This’ll be my second ACD fest – last time I wrote for truly_bohemian
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Possibly. If my muse is up to the challenge.

[inamac.livejournal.com]

Ooops! Edited to correct my e-mail address - so many people get it wrong that even I's doing it now! That's Ymail (yahoo), to clarify.

[mistyzeo.livejournal.com]

Lj name: mistyzeo
email address: elinor@mistyzeo.net
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fanfic, 1-5k words
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Holmes/Watson romance & porn, Holmes/Watson/Mary romance & porn. Love writing the explicit stuff, but happy as a clam to write fade-to-black, chaste romance, and light hand-holding. I'd be very interested in a poly relationship-negotiation sort of thing if it comes up. I'm also comfortable with supernatural elements, AUs, and bending the canon to suit. Probably not up to a casefic (when am I ever).
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: gen, het, heavy angst, dub- or non-con sexual situations, infidelity.

What you would like to receive: fic or art, Holmes/Watson: love retirement era, old married couple arguing and gardening and beekeeping and SWIMMING; also adore early days, getting to know each other, fumbling around each other and being in love, bonus points for mutual pining; hiatus and post-hiatus angst how-could-you welcome; so basically everything. Always in favor of porn, but lower-rated romance scenes or stories are always up my alley. Fluff, cuddling, snarking, smart!Watson, emotionally-savvy-if-not-always-comfortable!Holmes, husbands, danger, cases, etc etc.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: het, gen/"just friends", Watson portrayed as a buffoon, dub- or non-con sexual situations, infidelity.
Any other information you would like to add: Prompts if you want them:
- holiday at the seaside, Watson in a wet swimming costume, Holmes getting a sunburn
- an outdoor picnic or jaunt through nature gets a bit sexy
- Watson solves the case first and Holmes is so turned on he can't breathe
- client comes to the retirement cottage and remarks on what a coincidence it is that Watson happened to visiting at the same time: old men solve a case
- H & W occupying themselves during a week of unceasing rain

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: If time permits.

ACD Holmesfest

[jcporter1.livejournal.com]

Lj name: jcporter1
email address: crossingelevenATgmailDOTcom
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: - gen, slash, Holmes/Watson Lestrade/Gregson, casefic, angst, NC-17.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: No het, No main character death, No Holmes with anyone else but Watson, or Victor.

What you would like to receive: - fic, art, gif or video.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: - No het Holmes, No three somes with H/W and anyone else. No main character death.
Any other information you would like to add:
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed:

[morelindo.livejournal.com]

Lj name: morelindo
email address: lexigent@ymail.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic, podfic, fanmix
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: gen, het and slash are all fine. Holmes/Watson is a preferred pairing (I know, big surprise) but as long as it doesn't involve Moriarty or characters who share a surname (ie incest) then I'm good with others too. Fluff, retirement, silly/verging on crack shenanigans are also favourites. Some angst is fine but nothing too heavy for me.

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Anything that's too dark or heavy, horror of any kind, gore, non/dub-con. I can't write cases for toffee so please don't give me casefic to do.

What you would like to receive: Fic is lovely, things I can put on my ipod (podfic and fanmixes) are also enjoyed and loved.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: n/a
Any other information you would like to add: n/a
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: I'm going to say no, I have a tendency to over-commit.

[sevs-girl72.livejournal.com]

Lj name: sevs_girl72
email address: sevs.girl72@gmail.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic, in the 2000-5000 word range or art
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: casefic, gen, non-graphic het or slash, hurt/comfort, angst.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: graphic sexual content
What you would like to receive: H/W homoromanticism, casefic, angst, hurt/comfort, or a splash of Holmes butting heads with the constabulary.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Anything with an NC-17 rating or that take place after Holmes retires.
Any other information you would like to add: I’m particularly keen on Lestrade and currently enjoying pre-hiatus angst with the shadows of Moriarty looming large.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: I could offer art as a pinch hitter, but probably not fic.

[kizzia.livejournal.com]

*waves nervously* First time sign up here!

LJname: kizzia

Email address: fightingjohnwatsonswar221B@gmail.com

Type of work offered: Fic (I’m no good at anything else)

What am I comfortable creating? Gen. Het (anyone bar Moriarty). Slash (prefer Holmes/Watson to anything else but I’ll do my best with whichever characters I’m presented with, bar Moriarty). Humour, hurt/comfort, case fic, angst, fluff, romance. Happy to write explicit PWP.

What would you definitely prefer NOT to work with? I don’t write infidelity and whilst I’ll write dom/sub and mild BDSM (restraint, blindfolds, whips, spanking) I can’t do anything more (i.e. anything with bodily fluids bar saliva or semen). I also don’t do non-con or dub-con, or abusive relationships. Or violence if it’s not case related.

What would you like to receive? Fic or Art - preferences as above – although would like either Holmes or Watson (if not both)to feature in whatever I receive if possible.

What would you definitely NOT like to receive? As above.

Any other information you think pertinent? I’m very partial to the feisty women of the canon, if that helps. And I'm a bit of military geek (as if you couldn't tell from my email address).

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit? I doubt it, due to work and holidays, but you can ask.

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

Well, well, well. I need something to look forward to. Count me in.

Lj name: winryweiss
email address: winryATseznamDOTcz (preferred) or winryweissATgmailDOTcom

Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fanfiction.

What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Friendship, unexplicit slash (Holmes/Watson, Moriarty/Moran), humour, casefic, Yardes, ghost stories and/or spooky themes, AU-ish elements (magical realism, steampunk, fairy-tales inspired, Watson-the-untrustworthy-narrator), certain crossovers (ask me and I'll elaborate).
I'm mostly comfortable within G rated works.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: - Explicit stuff - no PWP and gore, character death, h/c & angst, sad ending, very heavy romance and love confession. I also do not fancy retirement timeline.

What you would like to receive: I do love a good read, so fanfic. Actually, I'd kill for friendship and fluff right now.
H/W established relationship - friendship, pre-slash or unexplicit slash. Casefic. Humour. Yardes. Music. Crossover with Raffles. Pre-hiatus timeline. Competent Watson. (on this I insist) Competent Yarders. Ghost story - genuine supernatural or artificial haunting to cover certain disgraceful deeds. Moriarty/Moran centred story (ingenious criminal mastermind and his sarcastic right-hand man in any possible form).
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: PWP. Explicit sexual themes and/or gore. UST & pinning. Pure-breed romance & love confession. Any other Watson's marriage besides Mary. Angst & h/c. Character death. Retirement timeline. Unhappy ending.

Any other information you would like to add:
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Not this time, I'm afraid

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Lj name: flawedamythyst
email address: flawedamythyst at gmail.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Holmes/Watson slash or intense friendship, schmoop, casefic, hurt/comfort, angst-with-a-happy-ending, AUs, supernatural elements, mild porn as part of the story.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Infidelity, pwp, het or slash pairings that aren't Holmes/Watson.

What you would like to receive: - fic or art, Holmes/Watson fluff.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Infidelity, anything without a happy ending. Omega 'verse or gender swap.
Any other information you would like to add: I'm pretty easy to please. I like things that have a bit of angsty substance to them before a happy ending, I enjoy hurt/comfort, I like retirement era and casefic. I have a soft spot for things that use society-accurate homophobia as an angst generator, as well as them ending up exploring Victorian homosexual society. I also love pining and misunderstandings, if they get resolved. I have a weakness for snuggling and moustaches. I enjoy porn, although I prefer it when it's put in as part of the story arc and not an add-on once everything is resolved.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Sorry, I'm not good at quick writing.

[emmyangua.livejournal.com]

Lj name: emmyangua
email address: emmyangua@googlemail.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic (probably 1-5k)
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Gen/Het/Slash are all fine. Prefer to stick around a high R rating, but will write NC-17 if plot calls for it. Tend to write plotty fics with relationship angst woven in.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: PWP, extreme kinks, Omegaverse, and I have a hard time writing pure fluff, retirement era, or Holmes/Watson paired with anyone but each other.

What you would like to receive: Fic. Holmes/Watson. I like fics dealing with the secrecy of their relationship and/or homophobia. Otherwise something about the r/ship between Victor Trevor/Holmes, something based on Silver Blaze, and generally anything where Holmes is desperately in love and Watson is oblivious. I also like the Holmes/Watson relationship as viewed by other characters.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Omegaverse, mpreg, any extreme kinks, not a fan of first person in fics, and not keen on retirement era.
Any other information you would like to add: First time I've done a LJ challenge in YEARS.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Please ask at the time.

Gosh, I should really sign up too

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Lj name: tweedisgood

email: everyone who needs to find me can

Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic, length up to around 5K words unless especially inspired, when it might be more.

What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Gen/Het/Slash/asexuality; any rating; light (e.g. clothing) or psychological kink only; first time and established relationship or friendship; retirement era is a personal favourite but I happily do Baker Street Years too. I write almost exclusively in first person a la Doyle. Happy endings, unhappy endings, ambiguous endings. Case fics, interesting OFCs, historical context/characters (e.g. appearances by The Literary Editor) and cracked levels of research a speciality.

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: PWP, heavy kinks,non-con, incest, Omegaverse, supernatural AUs (but don't mind supernatural themes such as ghosts etc) mpreg, soulbonding, fluff, kidfic, de-aged or genderswap

What you would like to receive: Fic or Art, following any of the above themes

What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Omegaverse, mpreg, soulbonding, kidfic, genderswap, vampire/werewolf AU, fluff, bit bored with h/c right now.

Any other information you would like to add: PLEASE employ a Brit pick and/or Victoriana-pick if you need to, thanks

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: unlikely, sorry

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Lj name: scfrankles
email address: scfrankles@aol.co.uk
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic, about 1,500-2,500 words.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Essentially gen, friendship, humour, (simple) casefic, G or PG—my work tends to be light-hearted and silly. I can write about characters in established pairings but I can’t write about sex at all, and romance isn’t my forte. I’m happier with couples being amusingly annoyed with each other—bickering and banter.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Moriarty, angst, major character death, incest, and anything really that would take a story over the PG rating.

What you would like to receive: Fic, please. I do incline towards comedy and adventure but I have pretty broad taste. And I don’t mind which character or characters take centrestage.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Non-con, extreme violence and torture, PWP, Omegaverse, incest, major character death, anything to do with Moriarty.
Any other information you would like to add: No.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: No, I’m still not a flexible enough writer.

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Lj name: capt_facepalm

email address: I am known to the authorities

Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fiction (I aim for 3000 words, which amuses the Fates to no end)

What you are comfortable working with as a creator: gen; het; friendship; pairing: Dr Watson/Mary Morstan; back-stories; slice of life; casefic; mild humour; restrained h/c; angst not ANGST; whump in service of plot; rating: PG-13.

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: gratuitous violence; gratuitous sex; kinks (or even intimate scenes... Basically, I am your one-stop shop for vanilla); PWP

What you would like to receive: fiction: preferences as above; art: the artist's choice (again, see preferences), or an illustration from one of my stories would be lovely, or an illustration which I could use for a future written work (as in the type of thing I am likely to write... I'm willing to collaborate behind the scenes before the reveal if the mods permit. (Like a big bang, only much, much smaller.)

What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Five pips.
Seriously: I prefer Holmes and Watson as best friends who are not romantically involved with each other. No death-fics either, thanks.

Any other information you would like to add: Dr Watson is my favourite character, so treat him well.  If you whump him, please have good reason. Also, no stupid Watsons need apply.

Optional prompt: (Fiction) Honour among thieves - take it any way you like

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit: No, sorry. I cannot commit to this.

[elina-elsu.livejournal.com]

Lj name: elina_elsu
email address: elina.kivimaki@gmail.com
Type of work you are willing to offer: Art, comics
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: I am comfortable with slash (only Holmes/Watson) and general things, up to til the rating of PG13 or R, no genitalia in my art XD But I can do kisses and cuddles.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Explicit stuff, other pairings, gore, Gladstone the dog.

What you would like to receive: I would like to receive fic or art. For fic: I really like H/W first time love confessions among some bigger mystery, including a pining, inexperienced Holmes and a Watson who is all proper. XD Art: Some H/W fluff with maybe things to do at home, or some v. dramatic case with intense stuff.

What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Anythings ok, but pls no deathfics or lotsa gore. Also for reasons: no podfics pls.

Any other information you would like to add: a) Pls ask for art too. b)You'll know it's me XD

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Not this time.

[fyliwionvilyaer.livejournal.com]

Lj name: Fyliwionvilyaer
email address: emmyangua@googlemail.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic (probably 3-7k)
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Slash Watson/Holmes. Ratings above PG (Including explicit). Magical AUs, light kink, PWP, Plotty Romance, First Times, UST, Victor/Holmes (if it's in the past/plot point to Watson)
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Established relationships (I'll do more retirement but only if they haven't gotten together yet), extreme kinks, Omegaverse, Sugary Fluff, Holmes/Watson paired with anyone but each other, Mystrade, Non Victorian AUs

What you would like to receive: Fic or Art. Holmes/Watson. I would like something more about them discovering their relationship or on the sub-culture of homosexual relationships at the time (private clubs/affairs/etc), or "real" case endings that Watson doesn't write. Also posh Holmes/Watson having to dress up for fancy events or going undercover. Jealous Watson/Holmes have a special place in my heart too. Art- I am fine with more domestic scenes.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Omegaverse, mpreg, any extreme kinks, established relationships, sugary fluff, too caseficcy, 2nd person fics even in letter format.
Any other information you would like to add: Nope
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Probably yes

[emmyangua.livejournal.com]

Just to let you know, you've accidentally posted my email. :)

[fyliwionvilyaer.livejournal.com]

.....Oh dear God that's embarrassing. I must have been using yours as the template XP (I always copy paste and then alter for lj challenges since it's such a pain with the bolding/formatting etc. That's what I get for not double checking what I post)

Thank you for letting me know!!!

Email: fyliwionvilyaer@gmail.com

[methylviolet10b]

Thanks to both of you for catching and fixing this - you made the mods' jobs much easier. :-)

[emmyangua.livejournal.com]

No worries, I guessed that's what had happened. I just didnt want you to miss any important emails!

[methylviolet10b]

LJ name: methylviolet10b
email address: the mods know it ;-)
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic, probably in the 1-5k range.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Gen, slash, or het; friendship fic; if working in pairings, Holmes/Watson or Watson/Mary are my comfort zones, but I'm willing to try others if I come up with a good plot. I enjoy writing about Lestrade, too. Case-fic, missing bits from canon, and I'd be happy to try my hand a a remix of the recipient's work, if that floats her boat. I'm fairly flexible.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Non-con, deathfics, PWP, heavy angst or "angst-lover" requests, torture porn (I don't mind inflicting whump in service of a plot, but pure whomp and nothing but isn't much fun)

What you would like to receive: Fic or art. If art, I'd be gobsmackingly happy if someone decided to illustrate something from one of my stories. :-) If fic, I adore casefic, missing-moments, slices of life, stories that showcase relationships. A little humor in the fic is always appreciated, although you don't have to make it a humor-only piece; I like a blend of humor and action and, well, see canon. ;-) All that being said, basically, go where your muse takes you, and I'll be happy.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Non-con, deathfics, PWP (porn in addition to plot is fine), torture porn (whump in service of plot is fine), infidelity fic, stories where anyone is being unnecessarily horrid to everyone, unhappy endings.
Any other information you would like to add: Really, as long as you're happy with your work, I'm going to be happy.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: With the way my work schedule is lately, probably not, but it never hurts to ask.

[apidologist.livejournal.com]

Lj name: apidologist
email address: ohsosylas@gmail.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic, at least 2k but will aim higher.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: H/W gen, romance, shameless smut, h/c, angst, UST & pining, first time, Hiatus fic, RETIREMENT
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: torture, dub-/non-con, mpreg, omegaverse, incest, infidelity, kidfic, AUs for the most part, and anything really OOC.
What you would like to receive: Fic or art - would equally love friendship/romance or slash, and prefer focus on H and W. Especially love domesticity, retirement stuff, 'getting-to-know-you', travelling for a case/holiday, and asexual relationships. Have lately been keen on trans!H, military kink, and old dudes holding hands on the Downs, so what's new.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Same as what I wouldn't like to work with.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Pretty unlikely, but feel free to ask. Would be happy to beta, however.

[saki101.livejournal.com]

Lj name: saki101
email address: I will PM mods with this information.
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: slash, Holmes/Watson, casefic, humour, PG-13 to R-ish (lately I've been writing much more implied than explicit scenarios, so I would likely disappoint someone who wanted E), cross-overs, especially of a literary bent
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: I prefer to write as little angst as possible, no character death, no serious illness/injury

What you would like to receive: - fic or art
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: - exclusions as above
Any other information you would like to add: pre-slash would be fine as long as the relationship is more than friendship
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Unfortunately, no.

[obstinatrix.livejournal.com]

Lj name: obstinatrix
email address: criminous dot clerk at gmail dot com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fanfic, 1-5k words
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Holmes/Watson smut and romance, Holmes/Watson/Mary smut and romance. Have a particular penchant for the smut part but would also be happy to write first kisses etc that go no further than PG-13. Love anything involving negotiating historical context of homosexuality, and also Watson loving both Holmes and Mary at the same time. I can write casefic if pressed, but don't expect a tight mystery!

What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: gen, het, hurt/no-comfort, rape.

What you would like to receive: Preferably fic, but art is lovely too! Slashy Holmes/Watson is always my favourite. I love them being very domestic together, loving the way the other grows and changes; but also love anything early on that negotiates their sexual histories and has the two of them fumbling around trying to work out if the other is...well...So. Porn is great, but so is emotional porn of the 'surely he will never love me OH WAIT OF COURSE HE DOES' sort, sexual and emotional tension, etc. FIRST PERSON GREATLY PREFERRED.

What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Fic in which they aren't in some way romantically interested in each other (although ace-romantic Holmes is great!) Rape.

Any other information you would like to add: Retirement era fic always stops my breath with love, ESPECIALLY if it involves old H/W actually being sexual still. I also like a bit of the old 'oh gosh, what we're doing is illegal' dance.

Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Yep!

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Lj name: spacemutineer
Email address: You know where to find me.
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: gen, slash, het, or friendship, any rating to R, centered on the perfectly matched partnership of Holmes and Watson. For themes, I like: character studies; exploring what-ifs and the unanswered questions of canon; elements of the supernatural or sci-fi or horror played and taken seriously; and love and longing and belonging in any stage of a relationship. UST (potentially moving to RST), angst, and hurt/comfort are always particular favorite elements. I like an emotional-on-the-inside analytical scientist Holmes and a smart, brave, good-hearted Doctor Watson.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: In-depth casefic, fluff, fic tropes like omega or kidfic etc., and anything especially kinky or hardcore. Sex is possible, pr0n is not.
What you would like to receive: Fic. See my favorite themes/elements above. Mostly, I want to feel something. Give me love, give me fear, give me sadness, anger, relief, frustration, joy, whatever emotions compel you. Happy ending, unhappy ending, doesn't matter. I just want to feel something powerful with the characters along the way. Super double bonus points for logical Holmes having to face the illogic of the fantastical or supernatural, whether it turns out to be actually supernatural or not.
Please feel free to follow your own path, but here are some random concepts from my idea pile to help get you started:
- a seance, maybe where one of Holmes' lost clients from a canon case appears, like John Openshaw from The Five Orange Pips, who should have never been sent away to die that stormy night
- Mary coming back as a ghost, angry/hurt she's been supplanted in Watson's heart by Holmes after The Empty House
- a fix-it for The Dancing Men where Holmes and Watson make that last train and are there to intervene in the violent confrontation between Hilton Cubitt and Abe Slaney, thereby saving the beautiful love story of Hilton and Elsie (and maybe beginning the love story of H/W)
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: exclusions as above
Any other information you would like to add: Always pleased to see so many newcomers!
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: We do what we must because we can.

[stellinia.livejournal.com]

email address: sweetponies@yahoo.com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic, around two to five thousand words.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: I adhere to canon when it comes to pairings, so H/W are just friends (but really good ones), Watson/Mary, and whatever else there is. I can do casefics, fluff, h/c, angst, or whatever the muse decides to hit me with. I can also base the characterization on a different show other than Granada (like either Russian series', Basil Rathbone-verse, etc.) if my recipient would like that (but in the book-verse, of course), and I can do AUs as well (quite like them, actually). I like to think I'm fairly flexible.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Slash, character bashing, non-con, major character death, explicit sex.

What you would like to receive: Fic: My preference for H/W is for them to be friends, but I don't mind them being in an established relationship (because, let's face it, they do act like a married couple sometimes). I like all characters to be canonically competent. Watson playing a role is always good. I have no specific preference of genre, so do as you please here. I'm actually interested to see something with Irene in it, and if you'd like to go for Holmes/Irene, by all means go for it (as long as she isn't lame, like she was in movie09, nor ridiculous, like BBC. Just saying.) but please don't turn her into a Mary Sue or anything. AUs are always enjoyed (I love world building and those kinds of details) or even a Doctor Who crossover would be cool. Or even you could use the characterization of a different show, like I said above? Whatever you feel like doing.
Art: whatever you want, really. If you want to include any of the things I just mentioned or want to go somewhere else, I don't mind.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Explicit sex, unhappy ending (I'd like it to be happy or at least hopeful), character bashing, non-con, first time H/W.
Any other information you would like to add: Nah, I think I'm good.
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: The only way I work is if you beat me with a stick, so unless you have a stick handy, that's gonna have to be a no.

[alafaye]

Lj name: alafaye
email address: poetsimmortal AT yahoo DOT com
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: gen, slash--Holmes/Watson only, any rating, bottoming from the top, happy ending, hand-jobs in the bath, a little fluff, unusual love stories, slice of life, established relationship, asexuality, sensuality, quiet love-making on a sleepy morning, characters realizing they're in love with each other, romance
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: alpha/beta/omega trope, scat, golden showers, weight/body/image issues and the mental issues associated thereof, a lot of angst or fluff, mpreg, porn-without-plot, dark!fic/characters, past/present/future abuse, focus on addiction, character bashing, dismissing past relationships, crack/humorous plot, animal/creature/shapeshifter AU, extreme violence, angsting over being in love with their love interest, dirty talk, character death, non con/dub con, breathplay, pyschological trauma

What you would like to receive: see above
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: see above
Any other information you would like to add: I don't believe so
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: It depends on what my schedule looks like when I'm asked so...ask and I might be able to

[vernets.livejournal.com]

Lj name: vernets
Email address: (You know me, etc, etc.)
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: Art!
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Pretty much anything not mentioned in my nots. I like friendship and romance equally, so really, I'm comfortable with most things and I don't mind drawing things that I don't usually draw. My favourite thing to portray is domestic situations (esp as old guys in love), which can be fluffy living together or sappy porn.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Basically the things listed as things I wouldn't enjoy receiving, minus graphic sex and mild violence which are A-okay for me to draw!
What you would like to receive: A story focusing on Holmes' and Watson's relationship, be it platonic friendship or tame romance, of any time period. A tale of early years where they both learn how to navigate around each other and discover their own specific tastes (eg. for music, Holmes' intimate violin recitals vs Watson's comic operas, literature with W's yellowbacks, etc) and plans for the future; a post-Hiatus recollection where they have to readjust to things and deal with newly gained literary fame and Holmes' desire to step away from the spotlight; or a retirement story with bees and silly old friends taking care of each other.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: OOC stuff like Watson being an idiot, darkfic, dubcon or infidelity. Crossovers, AUs (as in in a very different universe, I enjoy minor deviations and retelling of events), supernatural, major deaths, graphic sex and violence, abusive relationships, childhood/children stories, crack, things too heavy on the angst, unhappy endings. Basically, something that is very much not canon in its esssence.
Any other information you would like to add: I love you all, I love this exchange. (Also don't pair me with mistyzeo we hate eachother.)
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: Maybe??? It depends of what and when.

I shouldn't... but it just doesn't feel right to skip!

[mainecoon76.livejournal.com]

Name: mainecoon76
Contact email: one of the usual suspects
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic, as usual. I fear it’s going to be fairly short, but I’ll do my best.
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: Slash, gen (but would probably have a slashy bend when it comes to Holmes/Watson), canon het (as in Watson/Mary or Irene and Godfrey Norton); angst in healthy doses, fluff, humor, character study, missing scenes, domestic bliss, hurt/comfort, supernatural themes/ghost stories. No case-fics this time, I’m afraid, there won’t be enough time for that. I’ll be bold and say any rating, but I’d be extremely grateful for prompts.
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Character bashing, overdose of sugar or angst, unhappy endings, heavy kinks (light BDSM is fine), infidelity, Omegaverse, mpreg.
What you would like to receive: Fic, podfic, art. Preferably Holmes/Watson slash or deep friendship, and/or canon pairings as above. I love humor, romance with characters remaining in character, and new interpretations of canon stories by way of missing scenes. Any rating.
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Same as I wouldn’t like to write about.
Any other information you would like to add: Nope, except for the usual thanks to the mods!
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: I’m afraid not. I don’t write well under pressure.

[gowerstreetcat.livejournal.com]

Name: gowerstreet at
email 72gowerstreetATgmailDOTcom
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer:
What you are comfortable working with as a creator:Holmes/Watson,Watson/Lestrade,Lestrade/Mycroft, slash, het,any rating up to mature,hurt/comfort,angst, casefic, light BDSM, humour.
What would you definitely prefer not to work with:Graphic violence, torture, PWP, Major Character death
Would like to receive:fic, pod fic or art, preferences as above.
What you would definitely NOT appreciate receiving: preferences as above. I am a native Brit, so please Britpick.
Any other information you would like to add:optional prompt: anniversaries
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed:YES

[methylviolet10b]

Hi there! You haven't actually said what kind of work you are willing to offer. Could you please fix your signup?

[gowerstreetcat.livejournal.com]

Sorry! Newbie here. I can offer a fic of up to about 2k words long

[rachelindeed.livejournal.com]

Lj name: rachelindeed
email address: rachelindeedATyahooDOTcom
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: fic
What you are comfortable working with as a creator: I would like to write a gen story (as in no romantic or sexual pairings) and am happy to write about any character. Those I am most comfortable with are Watson, Holmes, and Mycroft, but if my recipient loves another character I'd be happy to focus on them, too. I'm particularly inclined to character studies and slice of life missing moments; I also enjoy humor and magical realism. I don't think I'll have time to write original casefic, but I might be able to set a scene within an existing canon case and try to bring something new to it if my recipient has their heart set on something where the case is central. Due to a very crammed real life schedule and my own natural style, my fic will likely be short (2K-3K, probably).
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with: Sex/romance, heavy angst, consent issues of any kind, reproductive issues of any kind, dark!fic, unhappy ending

What you would like to receive: fic or art, same preferences as above. Since some creators like to have some prompts, I will leave a few specific ideas in the "info I'd like to add" space below, but the person who creates for me should feel free to ignore the prompts and do their own thing if they prefer that. If they are happy with what they are doing, I'm sure I will be, too!
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving: Same preferences as above, thank you. Although, if my creator would prefer to write Holmes/Watson romance rather than Holmes & Watson friendship, that is fine with me.
Any other information you would like to add: Here are some prompts in case that would be helpful:
> I like missing scenes or outsider point of view stories. Anything where we see Holmes and Watson through the eyes of either their clients or their adversary would be fun. Mr. Melas in the aftermath of Greek Interpreter; Dr. Sterndale realizing what 'experiment' they had run in that cottage; Mrs. Stapleton receiving Watson's aid during her initial recovery and keeping in touch with him over the years; Holmes running into James Ryder unexpectedly and learning what has resulted from his mercy; really anything from any character that caught your imagination.
> In The Reigate Squires, I'd love to see a missing scene with Holmes, Watson, and Watson's friend Colonel Hayter just spending an evening reminiscing, sharing war stories and adventures. What do Watson's friends learn about him by observing each other?
> In Bruce Partington Plans, there is this priceless line: "The area door of Oberstein's house had been left open the night before, and it was necessary for me, as Mycroft Holmes absolutely and indignantly declined to climb the railings, to pass in and open the hall door." Write me a series of moments in which Mycroft absolutely and indignantly refuses to do things :)
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: I'm sorry, no.

[kerravonsen]

Lj name: kerravonsen
email address: remixATkatspaceDOTorg
Type of work(s) you are willing to offer: art (either icons, or mixed media abstract/symbolic)
What you are comfortable working with as a creator:
gen, PG-13, character-study, friendship, symbolism
am okay with steampunk fusions set in the canon time period, that just adds an extra challenge
(If you are confused as to what I mean by "abstract/symbolic" here are some examples of my work from other fests)
What you would definitely prefer NOT to work with:
slash, sex, main character death, illustration of specific scenes, fluff, graphic violence

What you would like to receive: fic or art
In all cases, gen!
If fic: casefic/adventure, plotty, with friendship, the Holmes-is-the-Mind-and-Watson-is-the-Heart trope, character-building as outcome of (shared) adversity, Holmes waxing philosophical, Holmes and Watson working together with mutual appreciation of each others' strengths
If art: character-focused, expressive, emotional - don't mind whether it's standalone or portrait or illustration of a particular scene, so long as it focuses on the characterisation of Holmes or the characterisation of Watson or the relationship between them
What you would definitely NOT enjoy receiving:
slash, sex, main character death, Watson-is-a-bumbling-fool, partner betrayal, fluff, disturbing/unhappy ending

Any other information you would like to add: This is my first time here! Blame marta_bee! (iz nervous)
Whether, if needed, you could offer to pinch hit to avoid someone being disappointed: No, I'm afraid not

[marta-bee.livejournal.com]

I consider it an honor to have tempted you! Thanks for signing up. I think you'll find it a great exchange and hope you enjoy it. (Let me know privately if you have any questions I can answer, or the mods are great about explaining anything you're confused on.)

[kerravonsen]

I hope I don't mess it up... (takes deep breath)
Now I need to refresh my memory of the Conan canon. Fortunately, there is LibriVox to help...

[monkeybard]

I can't sign up this time, but I can offer to pinch hit should someone fail to follow through. (It's a shame, but we all know it happens.) Details on what I'll write available upon request, but I'm guessing by now that the lovely mods here have a good idea of that already. :-)