there are other ways that fandom members may participate in their fandom community such as gift exchanges or fic exchanges. a gift exchange is an organized challenge in which participants create fan fiction specifically for other participants. they may research what the user receiving their gift enjoys or submissions may include a dear creator letter explaining exactly what the receiver wants or does not want. awards may even be given at the end of a gift/fic exchange to recognize particularly well-written or enjoyable contributions to the exchange.