PINCH HITTER, BETA and TREAT

[nifexchangemod]

Didn't sign up, but would still like to participate? Here's how!

SIGN UP AS A PINCH-HITTER

Pinch-hitters are creators who step in in case a participant defaults and fulfills their recipient's gift in their stead. They may be called upon in short notice to create something. We are ALWAYS in need of invaluable pinch-hitters, for all mediums (fic, art, etc). 

HOW IT WORKS: When a participant defaults, the prompt they were assigned gets orphaned. Mods will send out the orphaned prompt to all pinch-hitters to look at. Pinch-hitters may choose to "claim" it and create for it or not, depending on how compatible they feel the assignment is. If more than one pinch-hitter wants the prompt, it will be assigned to the one who "claimed" it first. Pinch-hitters will always be able to choose to accept an assignment or not. 

SIGN UP AS A BETA

We all need a second pair of eyes sometimes. Betas are invaluable in offering feedback and support. We need betas for any mediums. 

HOW IT WORKS: Participants who want a beta can get in touch with mods via email, with a short description of what their work is like and what kind of beta help they are looking for. We will do our best to match you with a compatible beta. We will contact both parties to suggest a match. Obviously, betas can also choose to accept or refuse this match. If it's accepted, mods put both parties n touch with each other. 

CREATE A TREAT 

Anyone at all can create a treat based on any of the prompts from the prompt list (or previous years' prompt lists). Treats can be posted starting the same time as regular gifts (December 15th), and they may continue posting at any time during the year. More info on the treats collection upcoming. 

Don't be shy! We don't bite! :)