FanWorks Convention

Bidding is now live for the first annual FanWorks Auction! Bidding will remain open until 11:59pm UTC on Sunday, April 14. Fic, vids, art, and more are on offer! You can view all the bids up for offer HERE.

FanWorks is a new annual convention for anyone who loves fan creations such as fanfic, podfic, vids, art, cosplay, crafts, and much more. Learn more about the FanWorks convention here.

All proceeds from the auction will help the con purchase A/V equipment, upgrade things like food & beverage offerings, con decor, and the dance floor, and expand the con suite with more space, snacks, and games.

In order to bid, you will need to create an account on the FanWorks website. Don't worry -- this is free, and does not require you to register for the convention! (Though we definitely invite you to do so.) If you have any questions or run into any difficulty, please don't hesitate to email the auction staff and let us know!

Either click the banner or right here to be taken to the FanWorks Auction's informational post.

Want to advertise for the auction?

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<center><a href="https://fanworkscon.com/auction/"><img src="http://www.approximatelytrue.com/fanworksconsquare.png" height="300px" width="300px"></a></center> Bidding is <b>now live</b> for the first annual FanWorks Auction! Bidding will remain open until 11:59pm UTC on Sunday, April 14. Fic, vids, art, and more are on offer! You can view all the bids up for offer <a href="https://fanworkscon.com/auction/"><b>HERE</b></a>. FanWorks is a new annual convention for anyone who loves fan creations such as fanfic, podfic, vids, art, cosplay, crafts, and much more. Learn more about the FanWorks convention <a href="https://www.fanworkscon.com/">here</a>. All proceeds from the auction will help the con purchase A/V equipment, upgrade things like food & beverage offerings, con decor, and the dance floor, and expand the con suite with more space, snacks, and games. In order to bid, you will need to create an account on the FanWorks <a href="http://www.fanworkscon.com">website</a>. Don't worry -- this is free, and does not require you to register for the convention! (Though we definitely invite you to do so.) If you have any questions or run into any difficulty, please don't hesitate to <a href="mailto:fanworksauctionstaff@gmail.com">email the auction staff</a> and let us know!

Do you want to advertise for FanWorks Con's First Annual Auction?

Here's a great banner and some advertisement text that you can copy & paste from the text box below!



The first annual FanWorks Con Auction has begun!

FanWorks is a new annual convention for anyone who loves fan creations such as fanfic, podfic, vids, art, cosplay, crafts, and much more. Learn more about the FanWorks convention here.

All proceeds from the auction will help the con purchase A/V equipment, upgrade things like food & beverage offerings, con decor, and the dance floor, and expand the con suite with more space, snacks, and games.

Come sign up to be a creator and auction a fanwork (fanfiction, fanart, fanvids, podfic, and more!) -- sign-ups are open until April 7. You can also follow fanworks for more updates and bidding information once the time comes! Or, you can always do both.

Either click the banner or right here to be taken to the FanWorks Con Auction's informational post.

<center><a href="https://fanworks.dreamwidth.org/3184.html"><img src="http://www.approximatelytrue.com/fanworksconsquare.png" height="300px" width="300px"></a></center> The first annual <b>FanWorks Con Auction</b> has begun! FanWorks is a new annual convention for anyone who loves fan creations such as fanfic, podfic, vids, art, cosplay, crafts, and much more. Learn more about the FanWorks convention <a href="https://www.fanworkscon.com/">here</a>. All proceeds from the auction will help the con purchase A/V equipment, upgrade things like food & beverage offerings, con decor, and the dance floor, and expand the con suite with more space, snacks, and games. Come sign up to be a <b>creator</b> and auction a fanwork (fanfiction, fanart, fanvids, podfic, and more!) -- sign-ups are open until April 7. You can also follow <user name=fanworks> for more updates and bidding information once the time comes! Or, you can always do both. Either click the banner or <a href="https://fanworks.dreamwidth.org/3184.html">right here</a> to be taken to the FanWorks Con Auction's informational post.

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What is the FanWorks Con Fan Auction?

The FanWorks Auction is a fundraising auction to support the FanWorks convention. All funds donated through the auction will help the con purchase A/V equipment; upgrade things like food & beverage offerings, con decor, and the dance floor; and expand the con suite with more space, snacks, and games.

What is the FanWorks convention?

FanWorks is a new annual convention for anyone who loves fan creations such as fanfic, podfic, vids, art, cosplay, crafts, and much more. You can learn more about FanWorks on the con website.

How does the auction work?

Creators will be able to sign-up to offer works (fic, art, podfic, vids, and other things like beta and Brit-picking services) from March 26 until April 7. Creators can offer up to three works to be bid on, in any fandoms or media. On April 10, all the sign-ups will become visible and anyone will be able to bid on the creators’ offers. Bidding will be open until April 14. You may bid on as many things as you’re willing to pay for! After April 14, staff will contact winning bidders and confirm their payments, before putting bidders and creators in contact with one another.

When can I sign up to offer fanworks? When can I start bidding?

Tuesday, March 26: Creator sign-ups open (HERE!)
Sunday, April 7: Creator sign-ups close
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00PM UTC: Bidding opens (What time is that for me?)
Sunday, April 14, 11:59PM UTC: Bidding closes (What time is that for me?)
Saturday, April 20: Deadline for winning bidders to donate
Saturday, April 27: Deadline for creators to contact their winning bidders
Sunday, July 7: Deadline for any created vids wishing to premiere at the convention
Monday, October 14: Deadline for all fanworks to be given to winning bidders

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