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Below are any questions (and answers) that you might have. If you have one that is NOT answered here, please comment and I will get back to you! :D
Q: What can I claim?
A: Anything Smallville or Arrow-verse related! You could claim an object, a pairing, a character, a threesome/foursome/etc, a team, a place, seasons of the show, episodes, a crossover, etc! The only thing you CAN'T claim is a real-person/actor/actress and you may not use RPF as a crossover.
Originally this community was just for Smallville works, however as of September 2025, I'm allowing any Arrow-verse claims as well - so any shows that were tied with the Arrowverse in its many Multiverse appearances are also accepted, and if you're not sure just ask!
Q: If I make a claim, does that mean I stick to ____ for the whole table?
A: When you claim say CHLOE then each fanfic you write it must feature her in the story... she doesn't have to the main character, but she should be one of the central characters in it.
- If you choose like a pairing the same thing applies, they don't have to be the main pairing or anything but both characters should be characters in the story. If they happen to be with two different people or are just friends in the story then that's fine.
- If you claim an object/place/etc, again the same thing applies even though your dealing with a more general area to work with... so you should have no problems.
- If you claim a Season than EACH fic must stick within that Season - doesn't have to be canon though so yes you can make an AU!Season 4 where Lois never showed up or AU!Season 1/2 where Whitney lived.
If you happen to want to change your claim if you lost inspiration or whatever, feel free to reply your original claim (or comment anew if it was back when it was on LJ) and let me know!
Q: How long to the fanfics have to be?
A: While there is no maximum word count, there should be AT LEAST 100 words.
Q: Is there a deadline?
A: No, there is no deadline. If your table or journal goes to a dead link, however I will move you to a different section of the Claim table. Just reply to your old claim (if you were from LJ, just make a new comment & let me know who you are) with updated links! Or I'll update your claim with your new name!
Q: Do you have to do the prompts in order, or can you skip around?
A: You can skip around, of course.
Q: Does the pairing have to be strictly canonical?
A: Nope! Say you like Lana and Zod together... then you can write it! Anything goes, slash or femslash as well. Threesomes & Moresomes as well!
Q: May I claim original characters?
A: No... but you may have an original character in your fanfic.
Q: Can I have characters that are in the DC Comics but not in the SV or Arrow-verse Universes in my fics?
A: Yes! I find it very stupid that Wonder Woman can't arrive on the shows, so if you want them come up in your fics, you can! And you DON'T have to claim a crossover over to have characters from the DC Comics Universe appear!
Q: Can I have crossovers for my fics in my table without claiming a crossover?
A:Of course! Write whatever want! While yes it did previously matter how many crossovers you could do, but I've changed my mind.
Q: When may I begin posting?
A: As soon as post your claim! Tags will be added as soon as I can!
Q: Is there a limit as to how many stories I may post at a time?
A: Nope! You can post all 7-100 at one time if you want, although it's not really recommended.
Q: Does the prompt word have to appear in the story?
A: Nope! Nor does it have to be the more usual meaning of the word. Let your imagination run riot. Just make sure that the theme does appear in the story, however loosely. Heck you could just name something _prompt_ and that counts wholeheartedly.
Q: May I use previously written and posted stories?
A: For this community, no. This community is about writing NEW fanfiction. However, I'm not going to spend time checking your AO3, LJ & other communities, websites, etc. so you are on trust.
Q: May I post my stories elsewhere?
A: Yes, they are your stories. You may post them wherever you wish to. Please link back though so others can find & join us!
Q: Your missing _____ tag!
A: Probably not, I think the site doesn't like to show the tags until someone uses them, BUT I do make your tags as soon as I reply to your claim.
Q: How do I Drop a Claim?
A: To drop your claim you must comment at this entry.
Q: I would affiliate, will you affiliate with ____?
A: As long as its a generic community OR a Smallville, Arrow-verse or DC Comics related somehow, sure! Just comment on this entry and I'll get back to you & add you to the profile!
Q: What can I claim?
A: Anything Smallville or Arrow-verse related! You could claim an object, a pairing, a character, a threesome/foursome/etc, a team, a place, seasons of the show, episodes, a crossover, etc! The only thing you CAN'T claim is a real-person/actor/actress and you may not use RPF as a crossover.
Originally this community was just for Smallville works, however as of September 2025, I'm allowing any Arrow-verse claims as well - so any shows that were tied with the Arrowverse in its many Multiverse appearances are also accepted, and if you're not sure just ask!
Q: If I make a claim, does that mean I stick to ____ for the whole table?
A: When you claim say CHLOE then each fanfic you write it must feature her in the story... she doesn't have to the main character, but she should be one of the central characters in it.
- If you choose like a pairing the same thing applies, they don't have to be the main pairing or anything but both characters should be characters in the story. If they happen to be with two different people or are just friends in the story then that's fine.
- If you claim an object/place/etc, again the same thing applies even though your dealing with a more general area to work with... so you should have no problems.
- If you claim a Season than EACH fic must stick within that Season - doesn't have to be canon though so yes you can make an AU!Season 4 where Lois never showed up or AU!Season 1/2 where Whitney lived.
If you happen to want to change your claim if you lost inspiration or whatever, feel free to reply your original claim (or comment anew if it was back when it was on LJ) and let me know!
Q: How long to the fanfics have to be?
A: While there is no maximum word count, there should be AT LEAST 100 words.
Q: Is there a deadline?
A: No, there is no deadline. If your table or journal goes to a dead link, however I will move you to a different section of the Claim table. Just reply to your old claim (if you were from LJ, just make a new comment & let me know who you are) with updated links! Or I'll update your claim with your new name!
Q: Do you have to do the prompts in order, or can you skip around?
A: You can skip around, of course.
Q: Does the pairing have to be strictly canonical?
A: Nope! Say you like Lana and Zod together... then you can write it! Anything goes, slash or femslash as well. Threesomes & Moresomes as well!
Q: May I claim original characters?
A: No... but you may have an original character in your fanfic.
Q: Can I have characters that are in the DC Comics but not in the SV or Arrow-verse Universes in my fics?
A: Yes! I find it very stupid that Wonder Woman can't arrive on the shows, so if you want them come up in your fics, you can! And you DON'T have to claim a crossover over to have characters from the DC Comics Universe appear!
Q: Can I have crossovers for my fics in my table without claiming a crossover?
A:Of course! Write whatever want! While yes it did previously matter how many crossovers you could do, but I've changed my mind.
Q: When may I begin posting?
A: As soon as post your claim! Tags will be added as soon as I can!
Q: Is there a limit as to how many stories I may post at a time?
A: Nope! You can post all 7-100 at one time if you want, although it's not really recommended.
Q: Does the prompt word have to appear in the story?
A: Nope! Nor does it have to be the more usual meaning of the word. Let your imagination run riot. Just make sure that the theme does appear in the story, however loosely. Heck you could just name something _prompt_ and that counts wholeheartedly.
Q: May I use previously written and posted stories?
A: For this community, no. This community is about writing NEW fanfiction. However, I'm not going to spend time checking your AO3, LJ & other communities, websites, etc. so you are on trust.
Q: May I post my stories elsewhere?
A: Yes, they are your stories. You may post them wherever you wish to. Please link back though so others can find & join us!
Q: Your missing _____ tag!
A: Probably not, I think the site doesn't like to show the tags until someone uses them, BUT I do make your tags as soon as I reply to your claim.
Q: How do I Drop a Claim?
A: To drop your claim you must comment at this entry.
Q: I would affiliate, will you affiliate with ____?
A: As long as its a generic community OR a Smallville, Arrow-verse or DC Comics related somehow, sure! Just comment on this entry and I'll get back to you & add you to the profile!
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