The mods have compiled seven sets of themes for this round, along with links to some resources:

( The Seven Theme Sets )

( Rubric )

The winner of the theme challenge will not necessarily be the person who uses the most themes, so please don't feel obliged to cram in as many themes as you can. Rather, we hope that you will take a group of themes that you find interesting and use them to write a great story. Since we realize that all of these criteria are highly subjective, both mods will do their evaluations independently and take the average to determine the point totals.

Reminder: If you decide to take on the theme challenge, please remember to list the themes you've included at the beginning of your fic!

It's time to sign up for the sixth round of subrosa_tennis! This round is devoted to fics of at least 2500 words, with no maximum length. The theme contest returns this round: for this round's themes, click here. Remember, you don't need to use the themes to participate in subrosa_tennis! For reasons why people join subrosa_tennis, please see All About Subrosa Tennis.

This round, authors are allowed to submit one solo work and up to two collaborative works. There is no collaboration division; authors intending to collaborate should sign up as individuals and submit jointly. Any collaborative fics will be posted with the IDs of both authors.

Frequently Asked Questions from previous rounds are here; feel free to post a question if it doesn't answer yours!

( How To Sign Up )
( Guidelines for this round's submissions )

A support community for beleaguered writers and their faithful readers is at subrosa_lounge. Questions to the community or mods can also be posted there; the Frequently Asked Questions post is a good place to start. This round's themes can be found here.

Author Reveal
Guessing is now closed! ( And the authors are ... )

Winners
Congratulations to haruyuki, who guessed an absolutely stunning 19 authors correctly out of 21! Honorable mention goes to _sabriel, who matched 6 authors to their fics correctly. Because Ai couldn't decide which fic she liked better, congratulations to both lysapadin and ataraxistence for winning Ai's Challenge! Last but not least, congratulations to lysapadin for winning the commenter prize by commenting on all 21 fics!

haruyuki, _sabriel, lysapadin, and ataraxistence, please e-mail aiwritingfic (aiwritingfic at auone dot jp) with your three favorite schools and three favorite characters, as well as your mailing address. (If there is a tie or if your request can't be met, I'll get back to you ASAP.)

Random Statistics
Most recognisable authors (4 correct guesses): giving_ground, trixie_chick
Most mysterious author (0 correct guesses): thesundaywriter
Authors may e-mail aiwritingfic (aiwritingfic at auone dot jp) for individual guessed-as and attributed-to stats.

Final Words
Thank you to everyone who participated in one way or another! Authors, betas, readers, guessers, and commenters are all essential to making each round of subrosa_tennis enjoyable for everyone. We hope you had fun, and we hope you'll stay tuned for the next round of subrosa_tennis!

Authors, you are now free to post your fic elsewhere. ^_^ Again THANK YOU for writing for us, and we hope to see you in the next round!

[Edit: Guessing has officially closed. Reveals will be up as soon as I can get them done!]

PSA: Guessing for subrosa_tennis ends in 12 hours! (*extended to allow Ai to get back from work to do the tallies*) If you haven't guessed yet, this is your last chance to be included in the running for prizes. ^_^ Reveals will be up as soon as possible after guessing closes! For your convenience, here is the guessing post.

This post will be edited when the deadline has passed.

Dear all,

There is only one week until guessing closes for subrosa_tennis. If you haven't made your guesses yet, please do so at the guessing post here! Prizes have been prepared for best guessers as well as the best commenters. ^_^

-- Your subrosa_tennis mods

Welcome to subrosa_tennis Round Five, featuring 21 fics from 21 authors!

( Fic Directory )

Total: 21 fics


( Author Directory )

Total: 21 authors

Guessing guidelines

Please leave your guesses as comments to this post in the following format:

[ID] author's LJ name

You don't need to guess for all the fics, only as many as you can figure out. You also don't need to leave all your guesses in one comment; you can comment with additional guesses. (If you do split up your guesses into several comments, we do ask that you try to keep them in the same comment thread to make it easier on the mods to score the guessing.) However, you can only guess one writer for each fic. In the case where you've changed your guess, the most recent guess will be the one considered. You don't need to be a member of this community to guess!

All guesses will be screened to avoid unduly influencing other people with your opinions. You are free to post public speculations in your own LJ, but please try to avoid doing so in subrosa_tennis itself or subrosa_lounge.

To help you in your guessing, the list of authors who submitted has been posted, complete with links to their writing archives. Please do feel free to leave feedback for the fanfics by commenting on the posts! However, we encourage authors to keep their comments anonymous until the guessing is over (because seeing who leaves feedback can be used in the process of elimination).

The deadline for guessing is November 1, 2008, 11:59 PM PST! Please be sure to check that you're guessing writers who have actually submitted fics for this round; check the author directory linked above. Results will be posted two weeks after the reveal.

Authors: If you wish to make any changes to your fics (spotting last-minute typos), please e-mail aiwritingfic [ aiwritingfic -at- auone -dot- jp ]. Also, if you haven't done so already, please email the mods at [ subrosa_tennis -at- yahoo -dot- com ] with the names of people who are not allowed to guess for your fic (e.g. betas, friends whom you've discussed it with, etc.).

Edit: Fics have been posted.

Posting is delayed due to some slight technical difficulties--but never fear, I've e-mailed the author(s). The fics will be made public by the weekend, DEFINITELY, even if I have to post empty placeholder entries for some fics.

ETA: One down, one more to go. subrosa_tennis will post tonight after I get back from work--can't do it there because LJ is blocked at work and I am teaching so I won't have time. If I don't hear back from the author by 11pm Tokyo time, I will make a decision on her behalf. ^_^;

Dear subrosa_tennis writers,

We heard your requests for an extension, and we're responding to an obvious need. The deadline has been extended for one week--the new deadline is now October 7th (same time).

We look forward to seeing your fics! ♥

Your Subrosa Tennis Mods

Just a friendly reminder--TWO MORE WEEKS to the deadline for subrosa_tennis. We're looking forward to your entries! ♥

Friendly reminder: Just under two more months until the September 30th deadline for subrosa_tennis! For a quick recap of the submission guidelines and this round's optional theme, click here.

This round there were 48 authors signed up, and I actually ran out of IDs! ^_^; Anyway, the author IDs for Round Five have been e-mailed. If you signed up but did not receive an ID in your e-mail, please contact aiwritingfic (aiwritingfic at auone dot jp) ASAP. Happy Writing! ♥

If you've been debating signing up and the only thing keeping you from joining is the "What is subrosa_tennis?" question, read on!

subrosa_tennis is a blind-writing competition. The current mods are following the tradition of blind_go in the Hikaru no Go fandom by hosting three activities: blind-writing, guess-the-writer/id/comment prizes, and chats.

Why Do A Blind Challenge?
( Why do authors sign up? )

What Is A Blind Challenge?
( A blind-writing challenge is not the same as a fic exchange! How it works: )

What If I Don't Write?
Come and play--we always need more readers and guessers!

• You can participate in the guessing game even if you don't write.
• You can come to the subrosa_tennis chats (hosted by volunteers) and meet your favorite authors as well as throw bunnies at them to see if they bite. (All chats are free-form; there is never a set topic, and you can talk about anything!)
• You can encourage people by offering to do concrit (though we strongly suggest posting a sign-up post in subrosa_lounge so people sign up for this--some authors prefer not to get concrit).
• You can try for best-commenter prizes if they are being offered.
• You can check your favorite authors' blogs to see if they're running a guessing game of their own (or wait for the guessing-game consolidation post and stalk them there).
• You can offer a prize either for your own theme challenge or for the general prize pool (I will love you forever if you do).
• You can bring your friends so everyone else comes to read--rec your favorites so the authors write more fics!

Where Can I Get More Information?
The sign-up post here contains information on how to sign up and guidelines for this round's submissions. Round Six Themes here. subrosa_lounge incorporates the more social aspects, such as the Subrosa Tennis Chats. Authors' Private Guessing Games, random statistics, and other things tend to land there, too. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions post, and if your question isn't answered, post it there (can be anon if you want) and we'll answer ASAP!

PSA: ka0richan and haruyuki, you need to e-mail me (aiwritingfic(AT)auone.jp) to claim your prizes. ASAP, if you live in the USA, because I'll be mailing your stuff on my trip there! PLEASE read this post and then E-MAIL ME. [Edit: Thanks guys. Contacted both of them. If the prizes go unclaimed they will roll over to Round Five; though I'm pretty sure both of them will want these prizes. ^_^]

subrosa_tennis chats are being organized, and thephoenixboy is amazing and wonderful for taking on the role of overall chat coordinator. Check out this post on subrosa_lounge for details!

It's time to sign up for the fifth round of subrosa_tennis! The intention is to encourage longer one-shots and long-fic; therefore, this round is devoted to fics of at least 3500 words, with no maximum length. As the canon has (finally) come to an end, this round will be themed canon future fics, defined as reasonable/logical continuation of the story where the anime/manga ends. This is not a mandatory theme, but replaces the theme contest; more details below.

This round, authors are allowed to submit one solo work and up to two collaborative works. There is no collaboration division; authors intending to collaborate should sign up as individuals and submit jointly. Any collaborative fics will be posted with the IDs of both authors.

Frequently Asked Questions from previous rounds are here; feel free to post a question if it doesn't answer yours!

( How To Sign Up )
( Guidelines for this round's submissions )
( Themes and Challenges )



Donations for prizes are currently being taken--please e-mail the mods at subrosa_tennis@yahoo.com if you would like to donate a prize. All donors will be thanked and credited at the reveal, though you may request anonymity if you wish. A support community for beleaguered writers and their faithful readers is at subrosa_lounge. Questions to the community or mods can also be posted there; the Frequently Asked Questions post is a good place to start. Your mods for this round are aiwritingfic and chouta_angel.

Theme Challenge Winners
Theme Challenge: Congratulations to willowscry for winning the Themes Challenge with 22 points! Congratulations also go out to ka0richan, the runner-up with 15 points.
Sponsor's Challenge: thephoenixboy has won the Sponsor's Challenge!

Guessing Challenge Winner
As we mentioned in the last post, haruyuki guessed 12 authors correctly.

Prizes
willowscry, ka0richan, thephoenixboy, and haruyuki, please e-mail aiwritingfic at aiwritingfic(at)auone(dot)jp with your favorites of the following characters: Tezuka, Shishido, Momoshiro, Fuji, Echizen. (That's all the merchandise I have on hand. ^_^;;; If you don't like any of those or if you hate Seigaku, then let me know your favorite Death Note character instead. I don't normally give out non-fandom prizes, but I hadn't realized how skewed my selection was. ^_^;;;;;)

Dear all,

As you can see, the scores for the themes challenge haven't been posted yet. The mods are having a bit of difficult coordinating, but we promise we'll get it up as soon as possible! ♥ Sign-ups and the next round's theme will be up soon (with the results). Thank you for bearing with us, and we'll get back to you ASAP.

-- The Mods

Author Reveal
Guessing is now closed! ( And the authors are ... )

Random Statistics
Most recognisable authors (3 correct guesses): andersenmom, htenywg, ka0richan, thephoenixboy
Most mysterious authors (0 correct guesses): epigrammist, emmayori, and yumehikouki

Congratulations to haruyuki, who matched 12 authors to their fics correctly!

Final Words
Thank you to everyone who participated in one way or another! Authors, betas, readers, guessers, and commenters are all essential to making each round of subrosa_tennis enjoyable for everyone. We hope you had fun, and we hope you'll stay tuned for the next round of subrosa_tennis! Winners for the themes challenge as well as prize announcements will be posted by April 22. Round 5 sign-ups begin as soon as the sign-up post goes up! Watch for the post, coming soon.

Authors, you are now free to post your fic elsewhere. ^_^ Again, THANK YOU for writing for us, and we hope to see you in the next round!

There is one week left until the guessing deadline of April 15. Please remember to post official guesses to the Fic/Author Directory!

Some individual authors have put up private bounties as well. The Authors' Private Guessing Games post is here.

Have fun, and remember to comment if you liked a fic! ♥

Welcome to subrosa_tennis Round Four, featuring 22 fics from 22 authors!

( Fic Directory )

Total: 22 fics


( Author Directory )

Total: 22 authors

Guessing guidelines

Please leave your guesses as comments to this post in the following format:

[ID] author's LJ name

You don't need to guess for all the fics, only as many as you can figure out. You also don't need to leave all your guesses in one comment; you can comment with additional guesses. (If you do split up your guesses into several comments, we do ask that you try to keep them in the same comment thread to make it easier on the mods to score the guessing.) However, you can only guess one writer for each fic. In the case where you've changed your guess, the most recent guess will be the one considered. You don't need to be a member of this community to guess!

All guesses will be screened to avoid unduly influencing other people with your opinions. You are free to post public speculations in your own LJ, but please try to avoid doing so in subrosa_tennis itself or subrosa_lounge.

To help you in your guessing, the list of authors who submitted has been posted, complete with links to their writing archives. Please do feel free to leave feedback for the fanfics by commenting on the posts! However, we encourage authors to keep their comments anonymous until the guessing is over (because seeing who leaves feedback can be used in the process of elimination).

The deadline for guessing is April 15, 2008, 11:59 PM PST! Please be sure to check that you're guessing writers who have actually submitted fics for this round; check the author directory linked above.

Authors:
First, if you are making guessing posts and would like to publicize them, please do so as a comment to the "Authors' Private Guessing Games" post on subrosa_lounge.

Second, if you wish to make any changes to your fics (spotting last-minute typos), please e-mail aiwritingfic [ aiwritingfic -at- auone -dot- jp ]. Also, if you haven't done so already, please email the mods at [ subrosa_tennis -at- yahoo -dot- com ] with the names of people who are not allowed to guess for your fic (e.g. betas, friends whom you've discussed it with, etc.).


PSA: Sign-ups for Round Five will begin as soon as guessing for Round Four has closed.