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CRIMINAL RECORD

• rules
• basics
• prompting
• schedule

CRIMINAL RECORD

• database
• basics
• prompting
• schedule

RULES

Claims are only recognized if 1) the writer choosing the prompt has filled out the claiming form or 2) in the case of self-prompting, filled out the form for self prompting.Sensitive content must be tagged appropriately but this is a fic fest with a crime theme. We ask that readers use discretion with the fics they read. Don’t like, don’t read.We will NOT accept fics with rape/noncon, pedophilia, bestiality, underage sex, or incest. We will not accept NSFW content written by anyone under 18. Authors of NSFW fics must be 18 or over at the time of submission.Barring the above, fics of all types, lengths, and styles are accepted so long as they pertain to the theme. Authors can interpret the theme as they like or accept prompts.Oneshot fics should be complete on submission. Chaptered fics must have at least one complete chapter on submission. There is no minimum word count.

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CRIMINAL RECORD

• database
• basics
• prompting
• schedule

FAQ

Q: How do I submit a prompt?A: You can either submit by using our prompts page and hitting the button that says "sign up" to leave a prompt through AO3. You can also fill out this form ( https://forms.gle/R1CYH2vAm1J5yGyj9 ) on GDocs and we'll post your prompt for you.Q: I made a claim, now what?
A: Awesome! Remember to fill out the appropriate forms for what you're claiming. Self-prompt forms are [here](), prompt claiming forms are [here]().
Q: Does my fic have to be set in the real world?
A: No, you can create any AU you’d like. Historical, fantasy, science fiction, urban fiction. Any genre is welcome as long as you work in the theme.Q: Are any crimes prohibited?
A: We have specified no explicit rape/noncon, pedophilia, incest, or bestiality. We realize that each of those are a crime but we, as moderators, have chosen to draw the line there. This is not a cheerocracy, it’s a cheertatorship. Otherwise, the interpretation of the theme is pretty open but we do ask that you tag your fics appropriately and exercise caution in the fics you do or do not read.Q: Can I submit a chaptered fic?
A: Absolutely, as long as it has at least one chapter complete by the final deadline.Q: Can I claim more than one prompt?
A: You can but we strongly suggest that you make sure it’s within your ability to finish more than one.Q: Does my chosen group have to be the one committing a crime?
A: Nope, there just has to be crime in the story. If you want to write a detective story from the perspective of the detective catching the criminal, for instance, that's fine.Q: Is there an age restriction?A: We welcome writers of all ages with the caveat that we will not accept any NSFW submissions from writers under the age of 18.If you have any further questions, please contact us. We promise we don’t bite. The fest’s Curious Cat is here and DMs are open on our Twitter account ong as they pertain to the theme. Authors can interpret the theme as they like or accept prompts.Oneshot fics should be complete on submission. Chaptered fics must have at least one complete chapter on submission. There is no minimum word count.