ABOUT

What is a Big Bang?
A Big Bang is an event that pairs artists and writers together to create content for a series, ship, or theme. While there are different types of Big Bangs, the Kacchako Big Bang 2021 is a closed (moderated) event intended to portray a romantic relationship between Uraraka Ochako and Bakugou Katsuki from Boku No Hero Academia by Horikoshi Kohei. By the end, writers will complete a story that is at minimum 10,000 words; artists will complete at least one piece of artwork based on their writer’s fic.

Since we intend this Big Bang to be a community event, we'll have sign-ups for beta-readers (those that proofread fics as the writer needs!) and pinch-hitters (back-up content creators in case someone drops out of the event!).

This is intended to be a fun, collaborative event to celebrate our beloved Kacchako, open to all Kacchako enthusiasts aged 16 and older!

How does this work?
There is no selection process involved, however, we’re having a requirement that all participants be 16 and older!

Once the sign-up period for writers is over, writers will submit a summary of the story they plan to write. All summaries will be anonymized and sent out to artists where they can view and later on claim their top 5 choices (AKA the top 5 summaries they are interested to draw for). Afterwards, the moderator team will pair writers and artists together to get started!

The match-ups will be announced on our Discord server. From then, each artist and writer is expected to collaborate on their piece together!

There will be four check-in stages and a final deadline. Each artist and writer pairing will be asked to select a posting date. All collaborative works will be posted in AO3 and promoted on our Twitter social media sites.

How can I get involved?
We’re running an interest check from February 2nd to February 9th!
There will be four main roles to participate in this Big Bang: writer, artist, beta-reader (those who proofread fics!), and pinch-hitter (who will sign up for both artists and writers in case someone drops from the event).

This is our tentative schedule:
—Writers’ sign-up will take place from February 12th to March 7th.
—Artists’ sign-up will be from March 8th to April 5th.
—Betas and pinch-hitter sign-ups will be from March 8th to April 5th!

I have more questions regarding the event!
Read our guidebook for more information!

What if my question isn’t answered in the guidebook?
Well, that’s what our Discord server is for! You’re required to join once you sign-up so we can resolve all your concerns through there!

Who is moderating this event?
See Mods page.

SCHEDULE

> Announcement: Feb 2
> Writer Sign-up: Feb 12 - Mar 7
> Artist Sign-up: Mar 8 - Apr 5
> Beta/Pinch-hitter Sign-up: Mar 8 - Apr 5
> Summaries Deadline: Apr 2 (Mar 27 - Apr 2)
> Artist Claims: Apr 6 - Apr 11
> Partners/Teams Announced: Apr 18
> First Check-in (Tangible Ideas // outline & sketches): May 1
> Second Check-in (2500 words): May 28 - 31
> Third Check-in (5000 words): June 25 - 28
> Fourth Check-in (7500 words): July 30 - Aug 2
> Final Check-in (Complete/Finishing Touches): Aug 27 - 30
> Posting Announced & Previews: Sep 10 - 16
> Posting: Sep 21 - 29

All times stated in the future will be relative to Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5).