The deadline is almost upon us, which means that there's now one day left to finish your work(s)! Technically, that is, because I'll throw in the same "surprise" mini-extension as I always do, and keep the collection open for submissions until roughly an hour before reveals (which will happen at 00:01 GMT on the 9th).

Good luck to everyone who's still working, and thank you for taking part! ♥

Hi there, and welcome to the Western Title Challenge!

This is a low-pressure challenge that works in the following way: When you sign up you'll receive a title randomly picked from an old western series. You then have to create a work of any type that's inspired by and has that title.

Titles will be taken from the following series:

Alias Smith And Jones (1971)
Bonanza (1959)
Cheyenne (1955)
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
Laramie (1959)
The High Chaparral (1967)
The Virginian (1962)

If you have a preference for one of these, please say so in your sign-up! Otherwise I will randomly pick both the series and the episode/title.

If the title you receive doesn't do anything for you, just ask for another! You can also ask for multiple titles if you'd like to create more than one work.

The deadline to submit your works to the AO3 collection is at 23:59 GMT on the 7th of January. It will go live at 00:01 GMT on the 9th of January, Lee Van Cleef's 100th birthday.

Please see the FAQ for more information, and don't hesitate to ask if anything is unclear!

The collection is now open! A total of 69 works, just waiting for you to come pick them ;D

All works, ordered alphabetically by wildflower:

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Thank you all so much for participating ♥ I've had a great time running this, and I really hope you've had fun too! Happy Midsummer!

There's now roughly a week left to submit your works to the collection. I hope your wildflowers are growing well, but if not then please don't hesitate to ask for a replacement. Or, if everything is on track, I'd be more than happy to let you pick more if you'd like to create multiple things!

Good luck with finishing, I really look forward to seeing what you all create ♥

Is this for fanworks only, or can I create something original?

Both are equally welcome!

What types of works are allowed?

Basically, if you created it in some way, then it's okay. You can write, draw, sculpt, compose, whatever!

Must my work be about plants or summer?

Definitely not! You can use the wildflower name you're given as inspiration in any way you choose.

What are the minimum/maximum requirements?

There are none. Doesn't matter if it's a rough sketch or a polished painting, a drabble or an epic, etc.

I'd like to sign up, but I don't have a DW account. Can I still take part?

Absolutely! You can either comment anonymously on the sign-up post, or with OpenID. The latter enables you to use some other social-media account you may have, such as Twitter. You can also email me if you'd prefer, and I'll send you the name of your wildflower.

I'd like to post my finished work to the AO3 collection, but I don't have an account.

Let me know and I'll do my best to get you an invite.

I have another question...

Please comment right here or drop me an email at galerian.ash@gmail.com, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

The deadline now looms very near, but here's a little extension for you! I'll be keeping the AO3 collection open for submissions until an hour before reveals — it's not much, but it still gives you an extra day if you need it. Also, if you're posting your work somewhere else, don't forget to give me the link so that I can include it in the roundup post.

Apologies to those who have contacted me during the last few days! My ISP went down over the holidays, and I just got back online. I'm working on getting caught up and responding ASAP, so please hang on just a little while longer.

Good luck to everyone who's still working, and thank you for taking part! ♥

Hi there, and welcome to The Cocktail Hour!

This is a low-pressure challenge that works in the following way: When you sign up you'll receive the name of a mixed drink. You then have to take inspiration from it in some way — literal, figurative, using it as the title of your work, anything goes! — and create a work of any type. (And, if you'd like, mention which cocktail you got in the notes when posting your work.)

If the drink name you receive doesn't do anything for you, just ask for another! You can also ask for multiple cocktails if you'd like to create more than one work.

The deadline to submit your works to the AO3 collection is at 23:59 GMT on the 30th of December. It will go live at 00:01 GMT on New Year's Day, a traditional time to enjoy drinks.

Please see the FAQ for more information, and don't hesitate to ask if anything is unclear!

The collection is now open! A total of 41 works, just waiting for you to check them out ;D

Thank you all so much for participating ♥ I've had a great time running this, and I really hope you've had fun too!

You now have only a day left to finish your work(s)! ...Is what I should be saying, BUT WAIT! How about a little surprise extension? I'll keep the AO3 collection open for submissions until an hour before reveals — it's not much, but it still gives you an extra day if you need it. (If you're here via bethefirst then this surprise extension probably won't be much of a surprise, but I hope it's welcome nonetheless ;D)

Good luck to everyone who's still working, and thanks again for taking part! ♥

Hi there, and welcome to the Hungry Ghost Title Challenge!

This is a low-pressure challenge that works in the following way: When you sign up you'll receive a title randomly picked from an old anthology horror series. You then have to create a work of any type that's inspired by and has that title.

Titles will be taken from the following anthology series:

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Hammer House Of Horror (1960)
Night Gallery (1969)
Tales From The Crypt (1989)
Tales Of The Unexpected (1977)
The Veil (1958)
The Outer Limits (1963)
Thriller (1960)
Twilight Zone (1959)

If you have a preference for one of these, please say so in your sign-up! Otherwise I will randomly pick both the series and the episode/title.

If the title you receive doesn't do anything for you, just ask for another! You can also ask for more titles if you'd like to create multiple works.

The deadline to submit your works to the AO3 collection is at 23.59 GMT on the 24th of August. It will go live at 00.01 GMT on the 26th of August, the end of the traditional ghost month, where people will float water lanterns to help guide the ghosts back to the underworld.

Please see the FAQ for more information, and don't hesitate to ask if anything is unclear!