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Inception Big Bang 2025!

Last Call!! You only have until May 21st to sign up for the Inception Big Bang 2025!

Sign up HERE as an artist or an author.

This is going to be an amazing event! We can't wait to get started!

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hello! is there a discord server for this event where writers and artists can chat together?

There is!!

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I have a quick question about the artist role, do they need to be fully coloured pieces or can they be just lineart/sketchy :? (This is for practical art specifically)

There’s no rule that it has to be a fully colored piece!

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Inception Big Bang 2025 Sign-Ups Are Open!!!

Sign up HERE from May 14th to May 21st! Please check our pinned post for any questions, or drop us an ask or send an email to inceptionbang@gmail.com

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Inception Big Bang 2025

Schedule/Rules/Guidelines/FAQ

Sign-ups May 12-19 14-21! Author summaries due May 30 Artist claims start June 2 Pairing announcement June 16 First check-in July 1 Second check-in July 15 Posting date July 31

A Big Bang is a fandom event where authors and artists work together on a two-part project. When signing-up, authors submit a summary of the fic they’ll be working on during the event, as well as the rating and relevant tags. Fics are later claimed by artists during two rounds (if needed) of fic claims.

(Details below the break)

For authors:

Your final piece should be:

an Inception fanfic 

written for the Big Bang (no reposting of old works)

at least 1500 words

Other than that, we are open to all ships and gen stories!

IMPORTANT: During sign-ups and fic claims the authors are anonymous. This keeps things fun! We want artists to choose based on the fics alone. Don’t make posts that give away which fic is yours. After claims talk to your artist! Keep each other updated - the best thing about a fandom Bang is working with each other!

Frequently asked questions of authors:

1. How much do I need to write before signing-up?

We recommend writing a summary of your story, the rating, and a couple relevant tags. Remember, what you submit is what we send to the artists! Make it easy to understand your story.

2. Can I change my mind about my submission?

Before fic claims you can send us updates or even send us a different story altogether. All’s fair.

After fic claims, any big changes should be discussed with your artist. You cannot change the rating from G, T or M into explicit. If you believe your fic might go down that road submit the tag before fic claims.

3. Can my fic be a crossover?

Sure!

4. Can it be a continuation of an older work?

Yes, as long the original fic’s name is not included on new piece and the part submitted for the Big Bang has never been shared anywhere else before. Big Bang projects are secret until the reveal date.

5. Can it be OT3 / Major Character Death / Kink ?

Sure! Just keep in mind that the more specific your work is, the harder it may be for one of our artists to connect with it. This is true for anything you may come up with - crossovers, PWPs, squeamish themes, you name it. We encourage creativity! But use the appropriate tags when you send us your summary and consider being flexible if our artists might have a hard time with that one.

6. Can I submit multiple stories?

Nope!

7. Is there the possibility of my fic not being claimed?

We work with artists interested in all different kinds of fics! We also have very cool and open-minded pinch-hitters. In our recent years all fics were claimed.

That being said, yes, there is the possibility. It ties back into the OT3 / major character death / kink topic – the more specific your work is, the harder it may be for our artists to connect with it. Also, the harder it may be to actually depict the story. Be considerate of our artists when picking the fic to submit for the Big Bang.

8. Can I sign up as both author and artist?

Of course! Just make sure you have the time and resources available to fulfill all the roles you choose!

For artists:

You will be choosing one (or more!) fics to make art for. Between fic claims and the final posting date you and your author will have one and a half months to work on your collaboration.

Your piece should be:

Art drawn or painted, including digital art

Photo manips

Original music

Gifsets (if you’re making them! don’t steal gifs)

Fanvids of at least 45 seconds

Physical crafts like sculpture, knitting, and embroidery

If you want to create something we haven’t mentioned here, check in with us first, but chances are you’re fine. As long as it's something you can submit within the deadline it’s fair game.

Frequently asked questions of artists:

How do claims work?

We will make an anonymized master post of all the story summaries available for the Big Bang. To make claims on them, send us an email with your top 3 picks. Fic claims happen on a first come first served basis so try to respond as soon as you can. If needed, we will have a second round of claims.

2. I'd really like to participate but I'm not sure of my availability - can I still sign-up as an artist pinch-hitter?

Absolutely! We can always use an extra help. If you sign-up (only) as a pinch-hitter we will contact you after both rounds of fic claims, or later in the event if we’re needing back-up.

3. Can I sign-up as both artist and author?

Of course! Just make sure you have the time and resources available to fulfill all the roles you choose!

Most asked question for everyone! XD

Panic time, I won’t be able to make the deadline! What now?

Hey, it’s okay! Life happens, we get it. But keep us updated. Send an email to inceptionbang@gmail.com or drop a message to @deinvatiwrites

We can work out extensions, or if you can’t complete your piece, we can talk to pinch-hitters. It’s okay, really, as long as you let us know what's up!

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Inception Big Bang 2025 is almost here!

Sign ups will be open May 12th through May 19th

Event schedule:

Inception Big Bang 2025 

Sign-ups May 12-19 Author summaries due May 30 Artist claims start June 2 Pairing announcement June 16 First check-in July 1 Second check-in July 15 Posting date July 31

If you have any questions, please check our pinned post!

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Hello~ got permission to post my Inception Big Bang artwork for @booksnchocolate fic linked below. Definitely give it a read if you like Arthur Eames 👀

It was so much fun participating in a BB after all these years, especially in an inception one, thanks again for having me~

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Mise En Place

by @killym

Summary: Arthur was self-sufficient. Self-reliant. Proudly independent. He always knew exactly what he wanted and how he wanted it. Arthur’s life was… orderly. He had a career he worked hard for – he was a Michelin-star Chef in one of the most popular restaurants in the city, and he absolutely didn’t need a Sous-Chef in his perfectly run kitchen. He had best friends he didn’t have to see very often – Dom and Mal knew he was a busy man and never made a fuss about him bailing on their plans at the last minute. He didn’t have a significant other – but that was for the better. He would hate someone messing up his flat and taking up his time, and it wasn’t like he couldn’t get one if he wanted to, thank you very much.

Arthur’s orderly life ended with an untimely phone call from a hospital. His whole world fell apart after that because how could he deal with his friends being dead, with suddenly becoming a parent, and with his manager insisting he couldn’t handle his kitchen – the only place where he still truly felt in control – on his own?

An AU based on No Reservations (2007)

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Inception Big Bang 2024 fic time! Read it HERE!

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With stunning Inception Big Bang art by @strangegeology!

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Oh wow! So beautiful, @strangegeology, this is a gorgeous piece of art for the Inception Big Bang 2024!

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Mise En Place by @killym / @killymafterdark

Arthur was self-sufficient. Self-reliant. Proudly independent. He always knew exactly what he wanted and how he wanted it. Arthur’s life was… orderly. He had a career he worked hard for – he was a Michelin-star Chef in one of the most popular restaurants in the city, and he absolutely didn’t need a Sous-Chef in his perfectly run kitchen. He had best friends he didn’t have to see very often – Dom and Mal knew he was a busy man and never made a fuss about him bailing on their plans at the last minute. He didn’t have a significant other – but that was for the better. He would hate someone messing up his flat and taking up his time, and it wasn’t like he couldn’t get one if he wanted to, thank you very much. Arthur’s orderly life ended with an untimely phone call from a hospital. His whole world fell apart after that because how could he deal with his friends being dead, with suddenly becoming a parent, and with his manager insisting he couldn’t handle his kitchen – the only place where he still truly felt in control – on his own? An AU based on No Reservations (2007)

I had the pleasure of working with the incredibly lovely @killym for my first foray into fanart! Thank you so much to @inception-bigbang for organising!!

Mise En Place by killym - here on AO3

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Everything I Never Knew I Always Wanted

by @ladysarai and @nutterzoi

Summary: Roughly a year after the events of Inception, Dom is killed because he never gave up extraction. As godfather, Arthur is given custody of Phillipa and James. To protect them and keep them safe, he fakes his death and goes into hiding with them. Meanwhile, Eames is mourning Arthur and the chance they never really had together. When he tries to tie up Arthur’s loose ends for him, he realizes: Arthur's already done it. Arthur is alive and Eames sets out to find him.

Neither of them ever imagined themselves living a normal, domestic life, or being parents. In the end, Arthur and Eames both need to decide what they want out of life, and who they want it with.

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Inception Big Bang 2024 fic time! Read it HERE!

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With an amazing IBB2024 gifset by @mister-eames! (preview here, click for full set)

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This is such an amazing and fun gifset!

You are doing the fandom proud @mister-eames! ^_^

Everything I Never Knew I Always Wanted by @ladysarai, @nutterzoi for @inception-bigbang

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“Oh? Now you’ve got me curious about what has been a fantasy.” Arthur smirks up at him. "Well, there was this guy I knew back in my army days… Hauled me out of a bar fight once." “Ah, rescued you, did he?” Eames asks, grin going a little crooked. “Not sure I can compete with that.” "Shut up." Arthur shakes his head and pulls him down for a kiss.

Neither of them ever imagined themselves living a normal, domestic life, or being parents. In the end, Arthur and Eames both need to decide what they want out of life, and who they want it with.

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Pomegranate Wine

by @deinvatiwrites

Summary: Arthur is the cool, clinical, god of the underworld, and Eames is the smug, flirty, god of wine-making, orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theater. Not that it’s a contest. They’ve known each other since before time began. But things change when Arthur gets married.

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Inception Big Bang 2024 fic time! Read it HERE!

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With amazing Inception Big Bang 2024 doll art by @rainbyotes!

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Beyond incredible! Doll-making art by @rainbyotes for the Inception Big Bang 2024!

This pairs with the story by @deinvatiwrites - Pomegranate Wine - about Arthur as Hades, ruler of the underworld!

Pomegranate Wine

This was my piece for @deinvatiwrites amazing fic for this years @inception-bigbang !! I've been really into doll making lately and so i decided to put this passion into making Arthur, God of the Underworld and ruler of the dead!

(better pictures will be taken and uploaded, as well as progress ones)

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Posting Date Changed - August 11th

Our big reveal will take place on Sunday, August 11th!

Check back with us then to see all the magnificent new work for Inception fandom 💌

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IBB pairings notifications have gone out!

Yes, it's early XD But the artist claims went so smoothly, there wasn't any reason to wait!

Participants, if you haven't received an email, please let us know!

First checkin is July 1st, see you all then <3

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IBB 2024 Artist Claims are open!

Artists, please check your emails!

If you haven't received an email from us, please let me know ASAP at inceptionbang@gmail.com

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Author summary due today!

Hello authors, just a reminder that your summary and any relevant tags and ratings is due TODAY by midnight Eastern time in the US

What time is that for me?

If you've already sent yours in, you should have gotten an email response. If you sent it in, but didn't get a response, let me know!