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Hello all! Happy writing!

Five days to the default deadline.

No shame if you need it. All good if you don't.

You may double check the schedule (and instructions on how to default) at the sticky post in this community, located here:
https://hlh-shortcuts.dreamwidth.org/38143.html
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Please contact me via message if you have any questions or issues with your assignment. Remember: do not contact your recipient for any reason! If you need to clarify something, please reach out to me or [personal profile] havocthecat and we will contact them for you.

Link to the betareaders available/wanted post.
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Sign up here.

If you need an AO3 invite, please contact the mods.

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For those with a need to review AO3 processes:
HLH Shortcuts AO3 Signup Guide by @teratornis
HLH Shortcuts AO3 Submission Guide by @teratornis
How to Default

Your mods strongly encourage the use of betareaders, whether affiliated with the exchange or outside the exchange:
Betareaders Wanted/Betareaders Available

In case you need to review the 2025 dates:
  • Sign Ups: October 1 to October 11, 2025 11:59PM CDT on AO3
  • Assignments handed out: no later than October 14, 2025
  • Default deadline: November 20, 2025
  • Submission deadline: December 15, 2025
  • First story posted: December 20, 2025

Please share far and wide.
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@hlh_shortcuts participants, we strongly encourage the use of a betareader for your finished exchange stories! Because while "No Beta We Die Like The Kurgan" sure is a choice for a tag, is it a choice you want to make? (Maybe you do?)
 
If you do not, and you need a betareader, please post "Beta Wanted" requests.
 
Do you want to offer betareading? This is also the place to post your offers. "Beta Available" is the subject line.
 
**If you are a betareader:** Please post what you are able to beta, for example, SPAG (spelling and grammar), pacing, characterization, plot, historical costuming details and/or general historical accuracy, fight scenes of various types, swordwork, crossover fandoms, or anything else not noted above. Include contact info!
 
**If you are looking for a betareader:** Please say what aspects of your exchange fic you need betaread, either something noted above or anything else you're looking for. Also include your contact info, the approximate length of your fic, and we do ask that you run spell/grammar check first and give your fic a look-through before sending it to your beta.
 
Writers, please save details that would reveal you to discuss directly with your beta (ie, historical items and/or crossover fandoms). We have both the anon period and the guessing game to contend with!
 
A note of caution: Should you be so informal as to ask for a beta for "just vibes," that's a buyer beware beta match-up. My Highlander vibes might not be yours! Betareaders may not be able to do a vibe check.
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SIGN UP HERE! (ETA: Signups are now closed.)

For those with a need to review AO3 processes:
HLH Shortcuts AO3 Signup Guide by @teratornis
HLH Shortcuts AO3 Submission Guide by @teratornis
How to Default

Your mods strongly encourage the use of betareaders, whether affiliated with the exchange or outside the exchange:
Betareaders Wanted/Betareaders Available

In case you need to review the 2025 dates:
  • Sign Ups: October 1 to October 11, 2025 11:59PM CDT on AO3
  • Assignments handed out: no later than October 14, 2025
  • Default deadline: November 20, 2025
  • Submission deadline: December 15, 2025
  • First story posted: December 20, 2025

Highlander Holiday Shortcuts dates
 
havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
[personal profile] havocthecat
Reunion Under the Fireworks by Anonymous for [personal profile] black_dwarf
Category: m/m
Characters: Duncan MacLeod, Methos
Relationship: Duncan MacLeod/Methos
Summary: It's been more than ten years since Methos last saw Duncan MacLeod, the two of them having drifted apart. But when Gina and Robert de Valicourt decide to throw a party to celebrate their 333'rd wedding anniversary, he's not surprised when they run into each other again.

Guests for the Weekend by Anonymous for [profile] coralysendria
Category: Gen
Characters: Amanda Darieux, Anne Lindsey, Richie Ryan
Summary: Amanda, Anne and Richie thwart a petty theft in progress.
havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
[personal profile] havocthecat
Behind the Story by Anonymous for [personal profile] brightknightie
Category: Gen
Characters: Randi McFarland, Richie Ryan
Relationships: Duncan MacLeod/Tessa Noel, Duncan MacLeod & Richie Ryan
Summary: Randi is shocked to learn of Tessa's death.

The Art of Abjuration by Anonymous for [personal profile] annavere
Category: Gen
Characters: Amanda Darieux, Tessa Noel, Rebecca Horne, Methos, Ceirdwyn - minor, Duncan MacLeod - minor, Richie Ryan - minor, Joe Dawson - minor
Summary: They know what's happened to Duncan. They need one more person to break the enchantment. The problem is, she's dead. But Amanda is very good at ferreting out secrets. Very, very good.
havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
[personal profile] havocthecat
Moondance or a Series of Extraordinary Events by Anonymous for [personal profile] teratornis
Category: Gen
Characters: Richie Ryan, Methos, Angie Burke, Tessa Noel, Joe Dawson, Duncan MacLeod, May-Ling Shen, Amanda Darieux, Connor MacLeod, Ceirdwyn
Summary: Richie lassos the moon.

Forging by Anonymous for [personal profile] karrenia_rune
Category: Gen
Characters: Connor MacLeod, Juan Sanchez Villa Lobos Ramirez, Methos
Summary: To survive as an Immortal, Connor has a lot to learn, and Ramirez can't do it alone.
havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
[personal profile] havocthecat

How is everyone doing? Are you typing as frantically as me? We can do this!

Just think! Soon there will be more Highlander fic out there in the world!

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Hello, friends! We are in need of one pinch-hitter. If you might be able to help, please drop me a DM or email me at killabeezish@gmail.com. 
havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
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Participants, you have one day to the default deadline! Stories are due on 12/15.

You can get a guide to how to default by going here: How to Default (yes, it's a comment) or the AO3 Submission Guide by [personal profile] teratornis.

havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
[personal profile] havocthecat

We are 10 days to the default deadline of 11/30 - which means you have all of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to write your story! Which is only 500 words.

Posting isn't even required until the 15th of December.

Let the commiseration begin!

If you want to join us on Discord to commiserate at Le Blues Bar, you should: https://discord.gg/nzawU2bD

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For those with a need to review AO3 processes:
HLH Shortcuts AO3 Signup Guide by [personal profile] teratornis
HLH Shortcuts AO3 Submission Guide by [personal profile] teratornis
How to Default

Your mods strongly encourage the use of betareaders, whether affiliated with the exchange or outside the exchange:
Betareaders Wanted/Betareaders Available

This year's challenge collection:
Highlander Holiday Shortcuts 2024

The 2024 guessing post!

In case you need to review the 2024 dates:
havocthecat: highlander a medieval illustrated watchers chronicle (hl watchers chronicle)
[personal profile] havocthecat

[community profile] hlh_shortcuts participants, we strongly encourage the use of a betareader for your finished exchange stories! Because while "No Beta We Die Like The Kurgan" sure is a choice for a tag, is it a choice you want to make? (Maybe you do?)

If you do not, and you need a betareader, please post "Beta Wanted" requests.

Do you want to offer betareading? This is also the place to post your offers. "Beta Available" is the subject line.

If you are a betareader: Please post what you are able to beta, for example, SPAG (spelling and grammar), pacing, characterization, plot, historical costuming details and/or general historical accuracy, fight scenes of various types, swordwork, crossover fandoms, or anything else not noted above. Include contact info!

If you are looking for a betareader: Please say what aspects of your exchange fic you need betaread, either something noted above or anything else you're looking for. Also include your contact info, the approximate length of your fic, and we do ask that you run spell/grammar check first and give your fic a look-through before sending it to your beta.

Writers, please save details that would reveal you to discuss directly with your beta (ie, historical items and/or crossover fandoms). We have both the anon period and the guessing game to contend with!

A note of caution: Should you be so informal as to ask for a beta for "just vibes," that's a buyer beware beta match-up. My Highlander vibes might not be yours! Betareaders may not be able to do a vibe check.

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All assignments have been sent. If you have any issues, please email the mods (at killabeezish at gmail) or send killabeez or havocthecat a DM.

Remember, don't reach out to your giftee for any reason—even if you think you're doing so anonymously. If you have questions, ask a mod, and we'll be your go-between.
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If anyone wanted to participate, but didn't get their sign-up done in time, please PM me or [personal profile] killabeez ASAP and let us know how we can help.

Otherwise, not to worry: I am certain we will need pinch hitters. We will always need pinch hitters. It is a truth as universal as the Game.

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With apologies for the slight delay, signups are now open!

Please go here to sign up.

You do need an AO3 account to sign up. Please click here for info on how to create an account and where to look for the signup link.

Don't hesitate to post here or in the Discord with any questions. And please spread the word wherever you can!

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