I like the idea of keeping it anonymous, and of having a list of prompts for people to claim. Or maybe - and this would take a little more organizing but might help mix things up - have prompts assigned. With the possibility of getting another prompt if a writer's completely stumped.
About the length - as a reader, I want longer, meatier stories. But as a writer, I know I'm going to be working on a very hefty and important essay during that period, so I don't know if I'll be able to pull together more than 1,000 or so words at the time. 1,000 should be the absolute minimum, though. Anything shorter and it's hard to have it be an actual story as opposed to a mere vignette.
As for the question of romance and defining 'gen', I'm inclined to follow the show's lead. So some flirting, some banter, a lunch for two - but only incidental to the main plot. Enough to flesh out the characters, perhaps, but no more.
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About the length - as a reader, I want longer, meatier stories. But as a writer, I know I'm going to be working on a very hefty and important essay during that period, so I don't know if I'll be able to pull together more than 1,000 or so words at the time. 1,000 should be the absolute minimum, though. Anything shorter and it's hard to have it be an actual story as opposed to a mere vignette.
As for the question of romance and defining 'gen', I'm inclined to follow the show's lead. So some flirting, some banter, a lunch for two - but only incidental to the main plot. Enough to flesh out the characters, perhaps, but no more.