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DH Skies

May 19, 2017 7:13 AM

Other (nm) by DH Skies

Subthreads:

Returning feast points bonanza! by DH Skies

Quidditch, concert and chatzy by DH Skies

Advertise by DH Skies with Headmaster Brockert

Concert by DH Skies with Jozua, Angelique Brockert, Ben Pierce, Louis Valois, Tess Whittaker, Ginger

Advertising! by Headmaster Brockert

Concert is posted!!! (nm) by Professor Sophie O'Malley

Head Student Ballot is up! by Headmaster Brockert

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DH Skies

May 19, 2017 7:33 AM

Returning feast points bonanza! by DH Skies

Hi Sonorans,

It's been a bit quiet lately. A lot of people seem crazy busy in RL, and whilst we understand that, we wanted to get the second half of the term off to a good start. So, we came up with an incentives to try to get everyone going to the Returning Feast, but also to make sure threads get replies, as it's been noted in chatzy that it's disappointing when threads fizzle out too fast.

So, we are offering:

2 house points for the initial post of each character
5 house points for each person involved in a thread of 5 or more exchanges.
10 points for the thread with the post exchanges, two weeks after the feast is posted

There may be other points awarded as spot prizes if we see something stand out that we think deserves a reward. Let's get cracking on term 2!

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DH Skies

May 28, 2017 9:45 PM

Quidditch, concert and chatzy by DH Skies

Hi all,

Just trying to give a heads up to those who don't stop by chatzy much that there is currently a poll regarding how Quidditch will run for the rest of the term. We also need to finalise details of the concert and this may also be done by chatzy poll. There is often a poll running, as we try to bring everyone's opinion in on how things should be run, so please try to stop by from time to time if you want to be involved in decision making.

Thanks

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DH Skies

June 17, 2017 10:33 AM

Advertise by DH Skies

Advertising season is upon us once again! So, here is how to spread the word about Sonora.

We do most of our advertising through fanfiction.net, though obviously if you are part of other communities who are happy for you to advertise there, or have any friends you think would be interested, explore those avenues too.

Reviews MUST:

- Be on good quality stories. If they are riddled with grammar errors or unrealistic characters, move on

- Contain feedback on the story. No one wants to be spammed with adverts that make them feel like you didn't even read what they'd written, so before plugging Sonora, be sure to talk about the story. At the very least, mention specific things you enjoyed about it (detailed descriptions, good characterisation etc). If there is anything you didn't like, mention this too in the form of constructive criticism. I received a PM back from an author the other day thanking me for leaving this kind of review (including criticisms) rather than making a bland comment like 'Great job.'

- Advertise Sonora! Give a brief explanation of the site and the address, with a break in it to get through ff's filtering systems. I usually go with 'I'm from a creative writing RPG which involves all original characters and I feel you'd fit in well. Our applications are currently open or you can play on our 'sandbox' page to get a feel for it. It's sonora. terragenaonline. net (without the space) and I hope you'll check us out. Please message me if you have any questions.'

Obviously, the last it only applies if you have an ff account, which brings me onto...

Things to consider:

- We don't insist on you having an ff.net acount to review. However, I have found authors often message me with further questions about the site, and it can be useful for them to have a personal contact to talk it through with

- Consider searching for fics with OCs (original characters) as these people are already stepping slightly further away from the core HP-verse and thus might be more interested in a site like Sonora

When you have done reviews, add them to the counter to the top of the page. It can't do maths, so put in the UPDATED TOTAL. E.g. if it says '5' and you've done 3, enter '8.'

It really only takes a few reviews from each author and then it all adds up!

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Headmaster Brockert

June 17, 2017 3:38 PM

Additional note by Headmaster Brockert

Try to review one-shots. That way you're not spending hours and hours on a sixty-two chapter story and can get more reviews done.

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DH Skies

June 18, 2017 12:29 AM

Concert by DH Skies

Dear club leaders,

You have until July 21st, at which point the concert will be posted, to work out what you're doing. IC, you have to submit this to Selina. OOC, it would be helpful to know which clubs are doing performances and which are providing other things, but it's not essential so long as you all know what you're doing.

Thanks!

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Jozua

June 18, 2017 7:26 PM

Dueling Club by Jozua

Dueling club will do a dueling exhibition.

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Angelique Brockert

June 19, 2017 6:29 PM

Choir by Angelique Brockert

The choir will be singing, of course.

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Ben Pierce

June 26, 2017 10:03 PM

Sports Club by Ben Pierce

We'll do some kind of sporty thing. Probably exhibition-ish like the Dueling Club is doing, but where they're doing a couple mock-duels, we're going to showcase all the different sports we play, so it's not so much live sports as highlight clips that we recorded during club meetings and maybe a few people on stage tossing around balls during transitions or something.

For this to work, I assume Wizards have some kind of video recording technology/spell.

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Louis Valois

July 02, 2017 1:46 PM

Orchestra by Louis Valois

The orchestra will perform some of the pieces they've been working on throughout the year. Would it also be possible for individuals to perform, if they want to?

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Tess Whittaker

July 02, 2017 1:57 PM

Baking club by Tess Whittaker

Baking club will provide assorted refreshments for the concert!

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Louis

July 02, 2017 1:59 PM

Question answered by Louis

Just seen the Cascade Hall post and read that there will be slots for other performances. Orchestra members: Louis is happy to help with/accompany performances if wanted!

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Headmaster Brockert

July 09, 2017 11:45 PM

Advertising! by Headmaster Brockert

Advertising desperately needs to be done. So far we only have four applications and Orientation is in less than a month.

Please see DH Skies' post below for details on what to do for advertising.

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Ginger

July 19, 2017 3:57 PM

Art Club by Ginger

The art club can probably provide decorations and any backdrops or stage props the other clubs might need.

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Professor Sophie O'Malley

July 30, 2017 1:46 PM

Concert is posted!!! (nm) by Professor Sophie O'Malley

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Headmaster Brockert

August 07, 2017 6:49 PM

Head Student Ballot is up! by Headmaster Brockert

Don't forget to vote.

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