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Challenges have been a part of the SWG since our group was formed in 2005. Before the archive, there were challenges. Before References or any special projects or B2MeM or any of the myriad things we've done over the last decade-plus, there were challenges. Challenges end and a new challenges is posted on the 15th of the month. (Yes, that means there is one thrilling day each month when there are two active challenges!) Participants—both authors and reviewers—will receive a stamp in their challenge stamp collection for their participation. Deadlines apply only if you want your fanwork to receive a stamp.
Every challenge that has ever been offered by the SWG is available for use by creators of fanworks who are looking for inspiration. Even if the deadline for stamps is passed, you are welcome to use the challenges listed on our site. And comments on past challenge fanworks are always welcome and always receive a reward for that month. Want to join us? Click to read the guidelines below!
Create a fanwork about your favorite OTP. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Prompts for this challenge are a pair of opposites. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork about the separation of friends and family. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork that depicts characters in the act of plotting something. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Receive a postcard from an unnamed character and create a fanwork using the image, the message, or both. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork using a prompt from an LGBTQIA+ person, choosing from music, art, poetry, and quotations. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork focusing on a promise. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
In the spirit of poetry month and Legendarium Ladies April, create a fanwork using a poem by a woman poet as your inspiration. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork around one of Tolkien's rejected ideas from the legendarium. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork around a prompt focused on the theme of rebuilding and restoration. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork using a quotation, artwork, speech, or song concerned with protest and revolution as your inspiration. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork using a quote from a woman who made contributions in science. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Use bingo prompts from 1920s-themed cards to create a fanwork. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork that about or including a sea voyage. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork about seasons in Tolkien's world. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork in which one (or several) of the holidays of Middle-earth plays a role. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
A Matryoshka challenge where prompts are based on the common plot points and tropes from mystery novels. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create an AU fanwork where an original character--you!--tries to influence his or her canon sibling in some way or in which you choose a sibling to influence you. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Use a prompt by a female musical artist or a band with a female lead to create your fanwork. Challenge opened in . Read more ...
Create a fanwork using prompts from a bingo card of sitcom tropes. Challenge opened in . Read more ...