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You may enter for more than one challenge at once, but I advise against doing too many.  Do pay attention to start dates/deadlines: some challenges have them; others don't.  They all operate via different criteria.  All dates are in UK format (DDMMYY).  I will update with new challenges every so often.  Some might be genre-based, writing-skill-based, deadline-based, length-based and so on.  If there are any you'd like to see, PM me with suggestions!

The rules for this contest are pretty simple: choose a challenge from the list on the right, choose a prompt by clicking here, fill out an entry form to submit in the comments (just copy and paste it) and then stick to the challenge instructions.  Please also tag your entry with "firstfrost".  There are only a few things that apply across the board:
1) Subscribe (upvotes are optional but appreciated)
2) Make sure to link back and put the banner in your foreword.
3) No idol x idol
4) No gratuitous /PWP/stories revolving around (it's preferable that any there is is minimal).  In general, keep gore and to a minimum if they're necessary.

The following are preferences:
1) EXO fics
2) No horror
3) No sappy/long/cringeworthy declarations of love.  Show, don't tell.
4) Chen x OC fics (no, seriously, especially if they're action/wolf/fantasy).  Or badass Lay fics.

The following is good etiquette:
1) Supporting other contestants (you never know, they might be writing a fic you really enjoy!)
2) Constructive criticism, whether as a reader or fellow writer
3) No plagiarism
4) No bashing/bullying
5) No breaking AFF rules

Information on rewards can be found here.

You may submit your entry to contests other than First Frost provided those contest rules allow for it. Cabochon Start Date: 1/09/16
End Date: 31/12/16
Aim: Write a one-shot or a short story before the year is up.

About:  The cabochon – an elegant, simple cut that doesn't need the time and dedication of the more complicated cuts, but a good hand and eye to set well nevertheless.  It's a mistake to assume writing a one-shot or short story is simple – it's not just one chapter's worth – it's a story in a nutshell.  Still, it should be possible to get it done before the New Year, even with school, so no deadline extensions on this one.

Please be sure to have submitted your entry by 25/12/2016

Pick a prompt Star Start Date: —
End Date: 30/6/17 (flexible)
Aim: Write a chaptered fic (or short story) involving one of the less-written-about members of EXO: Chen, Suho and Lay.  Should be a minimum of 20,000 words.  No one-shots.

About: The star cut brin
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Klassika
#1
Chapter 5: Hi Korey, unfortunately I have to withdraw Overshadowed from First Frost. Thank you for hosting and I look forward to seeing the results!
BlueBoiceGirl
#2
Chapter 5: Oh yes! Forgot to let you know my entry is completed! - Goddess Mistaken. (P.s. thank you for all the extensions, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to finish ^^)
hamsterboo
#3
Just wanted to let you know that I've completed my entry (Gambling with Death)!
hamsterboo
#4
Chapter 2: Oh I just realized, my entry also fits under #8 under your cheatsheet, but idk if it's good xD
infinitelyreyaxo
#5
Chapter 2: More than a year later and I still can't get over that pic of Chanyeol in the tracksuit <3
RunningGirl133
#6
Chapter 1: Hi Korey, maybe can you start another writing challenge? I really wanted to participate but am too late.....
zan8901
#7
Chapter 7: THANK YOU FOR THE EXTENSION!

I've been slacking a bit on updates for my entry, but I think I can work to get it finished next month. =) Shpank you so much.
scriptura-delirus
#8
Hi, Korey! I know you're busy and probably won't be paying too much attention to aff or first frost but I wanted to share a couple ideas with you if you don't mind. On Tumblr, there's an amazing blog called sparkingstoryinspiration and they writing ideas, prompts, etc. Something I thought you might like to see and maybe add into the comp are these things called 'three set prompts.' Basically they give a set of three seemingly unrelated things (ex: a crumpled dollar bill, a perfectly tuned violin, a shop window) and you incorporate them in your story somehow.

I thought the concept was pretty cool (and I used a few myself haha) and I just wanted to share it! Maybe you could put it in the comp or use it yourself or just leave it alone. Just felt like sharing :)
hamsterboo
#9
Is it okay for me to enter my fic into other contests as well?