The Podfic Big Bang

Presenting the 2026 Podfic Big Bang!

2026-04-01T20:48:30Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/PodficBigBang2026/works

Congratulations on another wonderful Podfic Big Bang! The collection was revealed at 7am Pacific time, or 2am AOE (UTC-12), but I'm not looking twice at anyone who squeaked in during those two extra hours. 😜

This year, we can enjoy 25 new epic works, across 28 different fandoms (with a little overlap for thing like Marvel>Captain America, as per uzh).

Now, go. FEAST!

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The 2026 Podfic Big Bang collection is now open!

2026-03-16T00:08:29Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/PodficBigBang2026

We are open for business, baby! If you're done already, go ahead and post your podfic. If you're not ready, there's still two weeks and some change left to finish up. The collection is UNREVEALED until April 1st AOE.

This year, I PROBABLY won't be awake until midnight AOE (5am my time), so things won't reveal PRECISELY at deadline, but instead when I wake up around 7am PDT (which is UTC-7). So don't worry when there's a small delay! I'm just not awake and frantically finishing my podfic, for a change!

I will be mostly unreachable from 3/21 to 3/28, on the JoCo Cruise. If there's any fellow JoCoNauts, I'd love to meet up!

Well...I think that's it. Go forth!

OH, WAIT! I almost forgot! Before you go....
🔪🗡️⚔️🗡️🗡️🔪🔪🔪⚔️🗡️⚔️🗡️🗡️🔪🔪🗡️⚔️🗡️🗡️🔪🔪🔪⚔️🗡️⚔️🗡️🗡️🔪🔪🗡️⚔️🗡️🗡️🔪🔪⚔️🗡️⚔️🗡️🗡️🔪

Orderly line, orderly line, everyone. One knife per person, don't get greedy. And don't back out, now! Caesar isn't gonna stab himself, am I right?

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Check-in #3

2026-03-09T07:31:44Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Whoops, I keep forgetting to post the third check-in!

In 6 more days, I'll create and post the link for the AO3 collection. Anything you post there will remain hidden until April 1st, when the collection closes and is revealed!

So, that's 23 days left to get those podfics done! How is everyone faring? The fanfic I WANTED to post entered a hiatus, so that bit of work is being put aside, for me. However, last week I was able to record all of a fanfic I REALLY love, so now all I have to do is edit!

I hope everyone is feeling confident! It's been good to see so many people sign up, and I am very excited to see how things go on reveal day!

Happy recording! Or, at this point, hopefully happy editing!

-Kit

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Check-in #2

2026-02-13T07:56:18Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Hey there, everyone! Time for casual check-in #2! How's it going? My recording space is completely buried in Lego. 😅

But there's still plenty of time, so no one lose heart just yet! Get recording, get editing, and get ready! We're halfway done, but there's still so much you can do!

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Check-in #1

2026-01-23T02:48:08Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Woof, check-in #1! That means the Podfic Big Bang period is now a quarter over. How are things going, everyone? I recorded about an hour...and also, my house has never been cleaner! 🤣

Cover art?

Traditionally, near the end of the fest period, the Podfic Big Bang would open cover art sign-ups. Podficcers could post about needing a cover, and graphic artists would be paired up with them. I didn't do this last year, as I was focused on "done" better than "perfect," but maybe this year, we can bring it back!

So, as a feeler, who would be possibly like to have someone make cover art for their PBB project? And does anyone have opinions about how to set that up? Voiceteam people, you are hella coordinated, how DO you do it!?

See you all again in another 3 weeks! <3

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Podfic Big Bang 2026

2026-01-01T02:04:42Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Well, it's been 2026 in Kiribati for quite a few hours, so let's get this thing started!

Welcome to the 2026 Podfic Big Bang. You mission, should you choose to accept it, is to record, edit, and post an epic-length podfic, from between this moment and the very last second of March 31st, AoE (anywhere on Earth, or UTC-12). While finishing your WIPs is a laudable goal, the PBB should be completed with all brand-new recordings. Of course, this is on the honor system and still pretty casual, this year. I'm not your mom.

Schedule

Sign-ups begin: January 1st, 2026
Check-in #1: January 22, 2026
Check-in #2: February 12th, 2026
Check-in #3: March 5th, 2026
Collection opens: March 15th, 2026, AoE
Collection closed and revealed: April 1st, 2026

Sign-ups
As with last year, just comment below! There's no deadline to sign up. You want to say you're doing this at 11:59pm UTC-12, nobody is gonna stop you.

Community
PBB doesn't have its own community, so I highly recommend you join the PodfiChat Discord group! It's a pretty large and active community, and chatty year-round.

Rules

Minimum length: 10,000 words
- A multi-part series that adds up to 10,000 or more words is acceptable. Continuing a series-in-progress is allowed, but each part posted for PBB must not have been posted before.
- Repods are okay, so long as all recording is fresh.
You may submit as many qualifying works as you wish.
Collaboration is great! Co-narrators, editors, whatever!
Podfics are to be posted in the AO3 collection

Check-ins
We'll have check-ins every 3 weeks. These aren't strictly mandatory, but are recommended, especially for those who aren't active in the PodfiChat Discord.

Posting guidelines
An AO3 collection for the 2025 Podfic Big Bang will be opened on March 15th, 2026. This will be an open, unrevealed collection, until closing when March 31st, 2026 is all over. (If it’s still the 31st somewhere, you’re good!) On April 1st, the collection will be revealed with a BANG!

Let's GO!

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Podfic Big Bang 2025 is closed and revealed!

2025-04-01T12:10:45Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Well, I didn't think I'd be up this late, but apparently, I had to be the last one in.

You can now go enjoy the 45 amazing works for the 2025 Podfic Big Bang!

Final emotional check-in? I am, personally, so PROUD that so many people participated. After a nearly 4 year absence, it's lovely to see people still willing to do something a little bit nuts.

I maybe did something a lot of nuts. Not only did I record an 11.5 hour podfic...I also wrote the entire fic within the fest window. JUST shy of 80k words!

Don't forget to go enjoy Out of the Auditary, which also releases today!

Well, it's 5am in my time zone. I'm going to BED.

See you all in 9 months!

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Anywhere on Earth!

2025-03-30T02:31:00Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Just a reminder, we're going by Anywhere on Earth time! That would be UTC -12.

https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/aoe

And if you need the AO3 link again, here it is! https://archiveofourown.org/collections/PodficBigBang2025

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The collection is now open!

2025-03-16T07:22:59Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/PodficBigBang2025

You have from now until the last moments of March 31st to submit your podfics to the collection! During the next 2-ish weeks, the collection will be unrevealed. Once it's April 1st worldwide, the collection will close and be revealed!

Thanks for coming back, everyone! Now...let's finish this thing!

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Check in #3

2025-03-09T16:12:08Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Oops! I told myself I'd post check-in while at port, but I completely forgot! I'm back on dry land and VERY eager to start recording my fic tomorrow.

How is everyone else doing? I hope we're going to see a lot of finished product soon!

The collection opens on the 15th, but will be unrevealed. The reveal comes on April 1st! And that's when it's April 1st worldwide, so if it's still March in little Kiribati, you're good!

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Check-in #2

2025-02-12T19:30:27Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Well, it's not been long since our first check-in, but here we are, at number 2!

I've been seeing a lot of great progress reports from everyone. I'm very excited, and so thankful that so many came back and so many new people are participating. I can't wait to see the results!

So, progress still going? Stalled? Went into high-gear? I bet some of you are already done! But there's still so much time.

Our 3rd check-in might come a little late, as I'll be on a nerdy cruise. However, I should be in Puerto Rico on the check-in date, so hopefully I'll have time to make a quick post from my phone. Any Puerto Rican podficcers out there? And JoCo cruisers I can hang with?

See you all in 3 weeks!

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Check-in #1!

2025-01-30T01:15:21Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Whoops! I've been hyperfixated on writing fic so hard that I haven't looked at my calendar for over a week! So, a bit late, here is check-in #1!

How are you all feeling? Anyone got started? Anyone haven't even picked a fic, yet?

The thing I'm fixated on writing is ALSO what I'm recording, because I...make poor decisions! :D

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Podfic Big Bang 2025

2025-01-01T06:33:54Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Happy New Year!

Today marks the start of the 2025 Podfic Big Bang! It's been a long time since our last Big Bang, so let's just review some basics.

What is the Podfic Big Bang?
The Podfic Big Bang encourages participants to make podfics of epic length; 10,000 words or more. The 2025 Podfic Big Bang will run from today, January 1st, until March 31st.

Sign-ups
Just comment below! As this is the first year back, we're taking it easy on the paperwork. It can be as little as "I'm signing up" or you can say whatever you'd like about your plans.

Community
Other than replying to posts here, there's no main PBB community. Instead, we recommend you join the PodfiChat Discord group, where podficcers gather year-round. There are multiple discussion channels, including one just for project and fest discussions.

Rules

Minimum length: 10,000 words
- A multi-part series that adds up to 10,000 or more words is acceptable, but each part posted for PBB must not have been posted before.
- So, if you’ve posted part 1 of a series, you can do parts 2+ for PBB, but part 1 does NOT count towards the word total.
You may submit as many qualifying works as you wish.
Collaboration is great! Co-narrators, editors, whatever!
Podfics are to be posted in an AO3 collection

Schedule

Sign-ups begin: January 1st, 2025
Check-in #1: January 22, 2025
Check-in #2: February 12th, 2025
Check-in #3: March 5th, 2025
Collection opens: March 15th, 2025
Collection closed and revealed: April 1st, 2025

Check-ins
We'll have check-ins every 3 weeks. These aren't strictly mandatory, but are recommended, especially for those who aren't active in the PodfiChat Discord.

Posting guidelines
An AO3 collection for the 2025 Podfic Big Bang will be opened on March 15th, 2025. This will be an open, unrevealed collection, until closing when March 31st, 2025 is all over. (If it’s still the 31st somewhere, you’re good!) On April 1st, the collection will be revealed with a BANG!

Now...sign up, pick a fic, and have fun!

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WE'RE BACK, BABY

2024-10-08T04:48:44Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

It’s been too long! And that’s on mod Kit. But I’m back and ready to GO!

Now, the next Podfic Big Bang will not begin immediately. The plan is to establish a yearly schedule, and I also don’t like spanning years. So, we’re waiting for the new year! That gives you plenty of time to plan.

But, since it’s been a long time, perhaps you have some questions.

What?
The Podfic Big Bang is a scheduled event which asks podficcers to record, edit, and post podfics of epic length. At minimum, 10,000 words.

Who?
Anyone, in any fandom, can participate in the Podfic Big Bang, but please make sure you have permission to record your podfic of choice.

When?
The signup and start date will be January 1st, and the end date will be March 31st, with check-ins throughout.

Where?
Announcements and check-in posts will be made on Dreamwidth and Tumblr. Twitter will also be used for backup announcements, but will not be a primary communication tool. On March 15th, the AO3 collection will open for posting, though you are encouraged to post your podfic to the PBB Dreamwidth page, as well.

How?
Well, personally, I recommend recording a little bit every day. But you can also go wild and do the entire thing in a weekend. Just make sure you get some food, water, and sleep, huh?

Why?
Because we all like more podfic, but sometimes you want MOAR PODFIC.

Community
I recommend you join the PodfiChat Discord group. There are multiple discussion channels, including one just for project and fest discussions, which is where you can keep in touch with one-another outside of check-ins!

Rules

Minimum length: 10,000 words
- A multi-part series that adds up to 10,000 or more words is acceptable, but each part posted for PBB must not have been posted by you before. Multipods are always welcome!
- So, if you’ve posted part 1 of a series, you can do parts 2+ for PBB, but part 1 does NOT count towards the word total.
You may submit as many qualifying works as you wish.
Collaboration is okay, but please specify that you are on a team when signing up.

Schedule

Sign-ups begin: January 1st, 2025
Check-in #1: January 22, 2025
Check-in #2: February 12th, 2025
Check-in #3: March 5th, 2025
Collection opens: March 15th, 2025
Collection closes: March 31st, 2025

Check-ins
We highly recommend you participate in check-ins, whether on Dreamwidth, Tumblr, or Discord. However, you will not be disqualified for missing check-ins. This is casual, ya’ll.

Cover art
At check-in #3, a separate post will be made to the general Amplificathon Dreamwidth page, allowing podficcers to request art.

Posting guidelines
An AO3 collection for Podfic Big Bang 2025 will be opened on March 15th. This will be a REVEALED collection, so your podfic will appear once it’s posted, instead of waiting for the 31st. BUT, once the 31st is over (UTC time), the collection will close, and no further works will be accepted.

Want to talk to us directly?
The best way to contact Kitsune Heart is through Discord, particularly the PodfiChat Discord! She is user KitsuneHeart#8371.

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New Fest Announcement

2021-03-10T21:25:21Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Thanks everyone for joining in on the Podfic Big Bang! Before I get to work on the next Big Bang, I wanted to give everyone a chance to get feedback for what they've made.

Check out my new event, the Podfic Appreciation Fest, here: https://amplificathon.dreamwidth.org/3244508.html

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Podfic Big Bang 2021: Reveals!

2021-02-28T14:14:30Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Good morning, all! It's reveal day! The Podfic Big Bang is over, and it's time to revel in more podfic than you can handle!

Here is the AO3 Collection, for you to enjoy!

Thank you, everyone, for joining us. This was my first Fest as a mod, and I got such a thrill as the AO3 posts came in!

Big thanks also to my co-mod, AnnabelleLocked, who kept up with your check-ins and gave me the occasional nudge to post those check-ins.

If you haven't quite finished your podfic yet, don't worry; I'll leave the collection open until end of Tuesday, for those who needed just a little extra time. Goodness knows, I was late enough times on check-in posts, I should give you all some leeway on joining the collection!

And now...go queue up those podfics and get your playlists in order. Not only do you get to binge some great stories, but keep an eye on the Amplificathon Dreamwidth page, for another little fest in April. One to not only get, but give, your appreciation to our wonderful podfic community!

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The Collection is Open!

2021-02-02T06:33:04Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

IT IS TIME.

https://archiveofourown.org/collections/PBB20202021

From now until the end of February 27th, 2021, the collection will be open for submissions. On February 28th, the collection will close and all the works will be revealed!

Thank you, everyone. Hearing that so many of you are almost done has been amazing. I have never moderated a fest before, and was deeply worried no one would participate. Seeing people excited and producing has given me a lot of confidence.

Keep an eye out in podficcer spaces in March. I'll be hosting another fest, to show my appreciation to you, and for you all to show your appreciation to...well, everyone!

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Check-in #4

2021-01-27T22:59:42Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Hey, podficcers! It's our final check-in today! Things are so close! I'm looking forward to hearing how you're doing, but a little housekeeping, first:

1) The PBB 2021 AO3 collection opens on February 1st, 2021. That's when you can SUBMIT, not your DEADLINE for submission! Podfics submitted to the collection will be hidden until the collection is revealed.

2) The DEADLINE for submission to the AO3 is February 27th, 2021. If it's still the 27th somewhere on Earth, you're good!

3) We reveal the collection with a BANG on February 28th!

I'll be posting the link to the AO3 collection here (and on our other social media platforms) once it's available.

So, with that out of the way...how's it going, everyone? 31 days to go! There's still so much we can get done in that time. Don't give up, I believe in you!

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Check-in #3

2020-12-20T05:46:42Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

What a change in five weeks. The world is looking a bit brighter, over here!

Well, my discovery today was that I can hook my snowball mic up to my phone for recording, instead of having to lug out my laptop. That's going to be a game-changer. I'm still in the running!

What's up with everyone else? How's progress? What's blocking you? Anyone done, you little overachievers?

In addition to check-in, today also begins the art sign-ups. If you want someone to make cover art for you, go to this post and follow instructions.

If you want to make cover art for someone else, also go to this post and follow instructions.

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Cover art requests/fills

2020-12-20T05:45:53Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

We're trying something a little different, this time. This post is both for podficcers to request art, and for the artists to claim it.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PODFICCERS
1) Reply to this post with the information in BOLD TEXT below.
2) One post per podfic.
3) Make sure to include your podficcer name as you want it displayed. I know some people have different Dreamwidth names from their AO3 name.
4) Guidelines/requests: Try to trust your artist, but here's a spot for special requests. For example

4a) Do you need cover art for both the mp3 and for YouTube aspect ratio?
4b) Looking for someone to do multiple parts in a series?
4c) Important elements, quotes, etc. (But, again, trust the artist!)

5) If your artist can't contact you via PM on Dreamwidth, make sure to provide your alternate contact information.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARTISTS
1) Reply "claimed" to whichever podfic you're interested in. Only claim ONE PODFIC at a time.
2) Art however you art.
3) Deliver the cover art to your podficcer. Art is due by JANUARY 15TH, 2021.
4) Once your cover art is finished, reply "finished" to the original art request.
5) Want to do more art? Repeat steps 1-4 as much as you'd like.

COVER ART REQUEST TEXT

Podfic title:

Author:
Podficcer:

Fic URL:

Guidelines/requests:
Contact via:

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Check-in #2: Who Mods the Moderators?

2020-11-19T20:46:45Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Well! It's been...an interesting few weeks! I hope we're all feeling better, now! With all the...everything, this check-in is late, and that's my fault. >.< I have now set up e-mail reminders for myself, so we should be on-time from now on!

So, how is everyone's recording going? Mod Kitsune's isn't! :D But this is supposed to be for fun, and I am way more excited to LISTEN than to MAKE.

So, let's all touch bases! As before, there's plenty of ways to check-in: replying to this post, tag @PodficBigBang on Twitter, or comment the PodFiChat Discord, under the “Project and Fest Discussion” channel.

I know some of you want to join the Discord, but the links to do so expire after 24 hours. If you want into the PodFiChat Discord, email kitsuneheartwriting@gmail.com, and she'll message you a valid link.

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Check-in #1

2020-10-11T03:03:16Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

Hi, folks! Today is October 10th, check-in #1! We are now one-fifth through our time together, and...well, the days are long, but the weeks are short!

Don’t worry if you haven’t accomplished anything; Mod Kitsune hasn’t, but there’s still time to do great things. Or even mediocre things. Remember, done is better than perfect!

There’s no extra art or beta sign-ups this check-in, so just reply here, on Twitter, or in the PodFiChat Discord, under the “Project and Fest Discussion” channel, so we can keep in touch. Reply pretty much anything. What your project is, how it’s going, what you did instead of podficcing, if we can help you in any way....

Remember that:

- This is place for you to brag about how much you’ve done, commiserate about how hard going it is, ask for help with stumbling blocks, or anything in between.

I know some of you want to join the Discord, but the links to do so expire after 24 hours. If you want into the PodFiChat Discord, email kitsuneheartwriting@gmail.com, and she'll message you a valid link.

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Podfic Big Bang 2020-2021

2020-09-06T23:00:06Z

Posted by: kitsuneheart

New mods, who dis?

Welcome to Podfic Big Bang 2020-2021! Well...it’s been a year, hasn’t it? Sorry for starting things up so late, but with the...everything, and us new mods starting, it took a while to get going! But, Kitsune Heart and AnnabellaLocked are ready to go, and we’re looking forward to helping you all make some truly epic podfics!

What is the Podfic Big Bang?
The Podfic Big Bang encourages participants to make podfics of epic length; 10,000 words or more (more! MORE! MOAR!). Tiny podfics are nice, but sometimes you want something that is just going to suck you in for a day, a week, a month! The 2020-2021 Podfic Big Bang will run from today, September the 6th, until February 27th, 2021, with all fics being revealed on February 28th, 2021.

Sign-ups
Sign up here, starting now!

Community
We recommend you join the PodfiChat Discord group. There are multiple discussion channels, including one just for project and fest discussions, which is where you can keep in touch with one-another outside of check-ins!

Rules

Minimum length: 10,000 words
- A multi-part series that adds up to 10,000 or more words is acceptable, but each part posted for PBB must not have been posted before.
- So, if you’ve posted part 1 of a series, you can do parts 2+ for PBB, but part 1 does NOT count towards the word total.
You may submit as many qualifying works as you wish (for those podfic robots out there).
Collaboration is okay, but please specify that you are on a team in the sign-up post, and who you will be working with (in the “Anything you think we should know?” section).

Schedule

Announcement and sign-ups begin: September 6th, 2020
Check-in #1: October 10th, 2020
Check-in #2: November 11th, 2020
Check-in #3: December 19th, 2020
Art sign-ups: December 19th, 2020
Check-in #4: January 23rd, 2021
Art due: January 15th, 2020:
Collection opens: February 1st, 2020
Collection closes: February 27th, 2020
Collection revealed: February 28th, 2020

Check-ins
Along the way, we’ll have 4 check-ins. Each check-in and the final posting date are spaced 5 weeks apart, across the 25 week PBB season, so when you get to the next check-in, you’ll know you should be about 1/5th done.

Cover art
Along with check-in #3 (December 19th, 2020), we’ll be asking who wants cover art, as well as making posts around the podficcer spaces asking for art volunteers. You can also make your own cover art, collaborate with another participant to exchange cover art, or opt for no art at all.

Posting guidelines
An AO3 collection for Podfic Big Bang 2020-2021 will be opened on February 1st, 2020. This will be an open, unrevealed collection, until closing on February 27th, 2021. (If it’s still the 27th somewhere, you’re good!) On February 28th, the collection will be revealed with a BANG!

Want to talk to us directly?
The best way to contact Kitsune Heart is through Discord, particularly the PodfiChat Discord! She is user KitsuneHeart#8371.

The best way to contact AnnabellaLocked is on her public Twitter account.

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Looking for new mods!

2020-01-02T16:29:20Z

Posted by: analise010

Hi All! opalsong and I are looking for 1-2 new mods to run Podfic Big Bang in 2020 and beyond! Please send a message here or on Twitter podficbigbang / Tumblr podficbigbang if you're interested.

Happy new year!

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Collection Closed & Works Revealed

2019-11-01T15:22:12Z

Posted by: opalsong

And that's a wrap!! The AO3 collection is closed and revealed! Come marvel at all the lovely podfics and art that people have created! Thank you to all creators for making this a great success and lovely experience once again.

Creators: please remember to change the "date posted" on your works to today.

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