First Time Exchange

Authors revealed!

2024-09-29T06:09:33Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Authors are now revealed. Thanks for participating!

I feel like this year was challenging for many people. I suspect it's the timing - maybe late summer/early fall isn't the best, especially for people in school/academia? I don't know, I haven't been in school in mumble years. Then again, doing this earlier in the summer would cause a lot of overlap with other exchanges, but I suppose that can't be helped.

But that's a decision for next year! See you then, I hope! :)

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Collection is revealed!

2024-09-22T05:52:05Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Collection is revealed! Thank you for your patience, and enjoy your gifts!

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Returning pinch hit #21

2024-09-21T17:54:28Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Hi,

we have one returning pinch hit, which should be filled before we can open the collection. This one is due as soon as possible.

Edit: The PH has been claimed! 🎉

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Small delay

2024-09-21T06:16:48Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Hello,

unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances, we'll have to delay the reveals again - but only for a few hours, not days!

I'm sorry about the wait, I know everyone is eager to get to their gifts. Soon! ❤

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Cookie recipe for pinch hitters!

2024-09-14T15:48:09Z

Posted by: olentowrites

I joked elsewhere that if I could bake cookies for every pinch-hitter, I would. But since I can't here's a recipe instead! It's very simple, but the cookies are amazing.

Recipe under the cut!

( Wilhelmiina cookies )

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Reveals delay

2024-09-12T20:22:29Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Hi everyone,

unfortunately we have to delay the reveals, because there are still some lingering pinch hits. The new reveal date is September 21, 10 AM UTC+3. The author reveals will be a week after that.

You can use this time to polish your story and double-check it for typos, or possibly write a treat for someone!

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Below are the remaining pinch hits. If you feel like you could write for one of these, please take a look! Or, if you know someone who's into any of these fandoms, feel free to spread the word! However, if you previously claimed a pinch hit and defaulted, or were a no-show at the deadline, you may not claim these.

The deadline for these is September 19, 10 AM UTC+3.

(Please note that the deadline for any previous pinch hits or possible extensions remains the same.)

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PH #21 - Claimed!

HadrianPeverellBlack

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan, The Vampire Diaries (TV), Merlin (TV), Suits (US TV)

~~https://autoao3app.firebaseapp.com/#/FirstTimeExchange2024/user/HadrianPeverellBlack~~

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PH #24 - Claimed!

rodykatkami

Fandoms: Hazbin Hotel (Cartoon), Kuroshitsuji | Black Butler, Haikyuu!!, Miraculous Ladybug, One Piece (Live Action TV 2023), Twisted-Wonderland (Video Game)

~~https://autoao3app.firebaseapp.com/#/FirstTimeExchange2024/user/rodykatkami~~

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PH #25 - Claimed!

jammerific

Fandoms: Nikolai Series - Leigh Bardugo, The Grisha Trilogy - Leigh Bardugo, Doctor Who (2005)

~~https://autoao3app.firebaseapp.com/#/FirstTimeExchange2024/user/jammerific~~

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Post-deadline pinch hits

2024-09-08T08:06:05Z

Posted by: olentowrites

There are 13 post-deadline pinch hits.

The deadline for these is September 12, 6 PM UTC+3.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

Also, if you finish a pinch hit and haven't signed up for this exchange, feel free to leave some prompts in the Pinch hitter treat post!

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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Edited to add: If you don't have a gift yet, but aren't on the list either, your creator has an extension.

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Deadline has passed!

2024-09-08T07:07:34Z

Posted by: olentowrites

The deadline has passed!

If you didn't ask for an extension or didn't default before the deadline, you may not participate next year. If you reached out to us before the deadline, it's all good!

I will now go through the complete assignments. Post-deadline pinch hits coming soon!

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Deadline extension - 24 hours

2024-09-06T14:13:27Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Hi,

I hope everyone's having fun with their assignments!

Since AO3 seems to be having issues again, I decided to extend the deadline by 24 hours. So the new deadline is September 8, 10AM UTC+3.

If you already had an extension, the deadline remains the same.

Also, there are still some pinch hits lingering, plus one new pinch hit. Posting the details below again!

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The deadline for these is September 9, 6 PM UTC+3. The deadlines for original assignments and any previously claimed pinch hits remain the same.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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A week to deadline + pinch hits!

2024-09-01T09:40:27Z

Posted by: olentowrites

The deadline approaches!

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There are still three unclaimed pinch hits. The deadline or these is September 9, 6 PM UTC+3. The deadlines for original assignments and any previously claimed pinch hits remain the same.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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New pinch hit #16 + old PH #14

2024-08-27T16:07:28Z

Posted by: olentowrites

We have one new pinch hit and one old. The deadline is September 7, 6 PM UTC+3.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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New pinch hit #15 + old ones

2024-08-24T22:48:08Z

Posted by: olentowrites

We have one new pinch hit and three old ones. The deadline for these is September 7, 6 PM UTC+3.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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Pinch hits!

2024-08-18T21:33:43Z

Posted by: olentowrites

There's one returning pinch hit and two old ones. The deadline for these is September 7, 6 PM UTC+3.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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Pinch hitter treat post

2024-08-12T17:33:45Z

Posted by: olentowrites

If you have taken a pinch hit, but haven't signed up for the exchange, leave a comment below if you are open to treats!

Please include your AO3 username and possible DNWs in your comment, as well as any prompts you might have.

Your requests should be from the First Time 2024 tagset. That includes fandoms, pairings, and freeforms. Link to the tagset is here.

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For potential treaters: Treats should also be complete works and respect DNWs, of course, but they don't have to fill the 1000 word minimum.

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New pinch hits #13, #14 + old ones

2024-08-12T17:13:45Z

Posted by: olentowrites

There are ~~five~~ ~~four~~ three pinch hits! The deadline for these is September 7, 6 PM UTC+3.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email to unplowed.exchange@gmail.com . Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else.

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(This post is out of date. Please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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A month to deadline! Also, pinch hits.

2024-08-05T10:16:50Z

Posted by: olentowrites

How is everyone doing? :) Plenty of time to write still!

I'm going to be traveling for a couple of days, so my connection might be a bit spotty. I'll respond to any emergencies as soon as possible, though.

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Another thing: there are still a couple of unclaimed pinch hits. If you know these fandoms - or know anyone who knows them - please take a look!

Also, a big thanks for all the people who have already claimed a PH! I'm going to put up a pinch hitter treat post as soon as I get back home from my trip, so that anyone who has claimed a PH, but isn't signed up for this exhange can post their requests there, if they are open to receiving treats.

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(This pinch hit post is out of date. Please see the newest post for unclaimed pinch hits.)

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New pinch hit

2024-07-19T14:57:16Z

Posted by: olentowrites

There's a new pinch hit, in addition to eight remaining ones. The deadline is September 7, 6 PM UTC+3.

To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email. Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else!

Also, to those who have already picked up a pinch hit, thank you! ❤

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(This post is out of date. Please see the newest post for pinch hits.)

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Assignments and initial pinch hits

2024-07-07T19:21:49Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Assignments are out!

There are eleven initial pinch hits. To claim a pinch hit, leave a comment below (all comments are screened), or send an email. Please mention your AO3 username and the number of the pinch hit you want to claim.

If we haven't responded in 24 hours, the pinch hit has been claimed by someone else!

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Edit: This post is out of date - please see the most recent post for unclaimed pinch hits.

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Matching update

2024-07-07T13:42:37Z

Posted by: olentowrites

We have run initial matching, and there are three people who don't have a potential recipient. If your AO3 username starts with a or H, please check your email!

If you haven't responded within 24 hours, we'll have to delete your signup. Thank you for understanding!

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Signups are closed!

2024-07-07T12:09:29Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Signups are closed! Matching is now in process.

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Signups extended for 5 hours!

2024-07-07T06:00:30Z

Posted by: olentowrites

I'm extending the signups for five hours. Original closing time was 10 AM, UTC+3, but now it will be 3 PM, UTC+3.

No other changes to the schedule!

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Spreadsheet for additional tags

2024-07-06T11:09:53Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Thanks to an amazing person, there's also this neat spreadsheet where you can look through all the additional tags with more ease! You can also choose which tags to use for different prompts.

I know this comes a bit too late, sorry about that. >.<;;

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Signups closing in 24 hours!

2024-07-06T07:24:19Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Get your signups in before it's too late!

Remember to double-check your offers to make sure that you match with someone.

Please also make sure that you have your DNW's listed on the signup form. DNWs listed on an external letter are not enforceable!

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Signups are open!

2024-06-28T06:34:34Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Signups are now open!

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Nominations are closed!

2024-06-27T08:08:01Z

Posted by: olentowrites

Nominations are now closed! Signups open in 23 hours.

We will go through the tagset and do some cleanup, delete duplicate tags and so on.

There are still some nominations that don't follow the correct form. Please comment below or send us an email with the correct tags so we can edit them. If corrections haven't been made before signups open, these tags will be deleted.

The following tags don't indicate which one of the characters is the virgin:

Danica Ross/Judi Ross (Satanic Panic)
Danica Ross/Sam Craft (Satanic Panic)
Judi Ross/Danica Ross/Sam Craft (Satanic Panic)
Judi Ross/Sam Craft (Satanic Panic)

Colin Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington (Bridgerton)
Anthony Bridgerton/Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma (Bridgerton)

And finally:

Gaetan/Letho of Gulet (Witcher) (virgin Geralt) - Geralt isn't part of this pairing, please tell me who the actual virgin is here!

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