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2009 Rules and Guidelines and an updated FAQ have been posted at lj.

Timeline
September 1 - Signups open for returning participants only.
September 2 - Signups open for all participants
September 7 - Signups close if maximum number not met earlier.
September 21 - Assignments sent out by this date
November 17 - Fic & art due for first-time participants
November 24 - Fic & art due for all other participants
December 1 - Posting starts
December 31 - Posting finishes
January 7 - Author/Artist identities revealed by this date