Forgive me if this is a dumb question, I know of Inksgiving but never actually participated. To do so, is just that I have to release chapters during those two days, and they have attached the image about inksgiving some have posted above? Is it it about posting rewards instead during those 2 days? Or is it using the hashtag? I’m really sorry, I should know this by now, and feel free to ignore this 
Nono you’re all good, it’s the first time for a lot of creators here )myself included) so whether or not it’s your first time or just need a refresher it’s totally fine.
Firstly, yes and no. If you want to participate (it’s an optional event) you do have to make an announcement on April 11 (according to the instructions) with an episode whose content is the announcement template they put together (you can download it) or your own version of the announcement template. During this same episode post, you can also announce some activities or rewards that your subscribers can participate in if the ink amount donated to you is a certain number or if the person had donated a certain amount. This is just to stimulate the ink donations from your subscribers. Again, if you don’t want to you don’t have to do this part either, you can simply post the announcement if you like.
In regards to the hashtag, according to the instructions, you can use them in your posts (it was unclear whether it applied to all tapas platforms only or anywhere else, if you need to please verify with tapas support or a moderator) for a chance to have tapas repost it as an official tapas post. This is optional as well.
For more information, here are some links
https://forums.tapas.io/t/what-is-inksgiving/79137/2
https://forums.tapas.io/t/inksgiving-support-unlock/65520
https://forums.tapas.io/t/what-is-inksgiving-and-how-does-one-obtain-it/33406
Hope these help.
Note: please be aware that the information I have provided before the links may be incomplete or incorrect, so be sure to verify at your discretion 
@LWriter
Here's some ideas for goals, some of them not art related:
Bonus chapter
AU chapter (maybe have a poll about what sort of AU)
Q&A
Write a chapter in another character's POV
Shoutouts to top donors
Pick a character's name, appearance, etc.
Top donor gets to be in a chapter
Crossover chapter
Story critique/feedback for top donors
Thank you videos
For artsy people:
Character sketches
Fully rendered art for top donors
Character stickers/gifs/animation
Wallpaper for phone/desktop
Free merch like prints/stickers
Also, I'm willing to do some quick character sketches if anyone who can't draw wants to offer art of their characters as a reward for a lower tier. Just let me know!
ETA: You can also post some info or do a cover reveal for any stories you plan to post.
All right I’ve got it!
I’m super busy so this may be al I can handle. Still can’t wait. 
Smaller creators can usually ask to have ink support unlocked for the event so you can still participate!
@BellaTheCow Commissions wit a twist = love it! 
Yep me too, thanks for thinking it sounding like its onto something
A WIP - Was tryin out one from the IG inksgiving template they gave -
Evan just being a grimey dude 
Attempt 2
I like what You Are Hue authors have been doing for years:
* for every 10k they publish a new episode, but it's in b\w,
* at 400-500k it's some big goal like a bigger story or a colouring book,
* for every dono of 500 and above you get a raffle ticket and the reward is a drawing with your prompt.
Previously I've done some absolutely bonkers announcement episodes (which are no longer possible because of the size limit on GIFs ), and smaller GIF pages as rewards.
I think this year I might do something like a story progression for every 5k, but I've also had an on and off hiatus for a very long time due to life stuff, so I don't hope for much :C Maybe if I manage to push a bunch of updates before inktober I can no longer say I've been on a hiatus 
Ah thank you so much! I have to think it over and process everything, but let me see, just basically post I’m participating by posting this image as an episode on my story, and announce my rewards if people donate? Hmm 
ok, I could see that.
This image right? And I don’t have to modify it? I’m no good at that 
Yeah! Exactly! And yes you can use the image as is, make your own banner, or modify the one they gave you to customize it, just as the guidelines said you can 
have fun!! @LWriter
Does anybody know whether they are unlocking support for people with fewer subscribers this time around? I tried checking the Discord thing but that always turns the brain sideways in my head
I didn't see any square templates which kinda feel more universal for social media (unless i didn't look properly XD)
Posting a modified one here incase anyone finds it useful
1000px x 1000px 72dpi .png
Complete
Background alone
Hashtag text and Tapas Logo to overlay:
For anyone who need ink support unlocked (under 250 subs) they opened a channel on Discord to request it
@ThunderChicken @BellaTheCow
And heres another Inksgiving promo for sickboy (keep looking 
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OMG thanks @stiatent for keeping track of this now everyone knows how to and can join in the fun
I am probably not going to participate because I don't understand what it is and how it works. I tried reading explanations and I still don't get it.
Have fun though, I'm glad everyone's excited 
@BellaTheCow ur welcome friend! Yep excited for everyone to join in on the fun
@skullforceagents work at your comfort my friend.
Basically its to encourage others to donate ink to your series, that you can cash out via paypal. (1600 ink = $1.99 US as seen on Tapas ink shop, but you need to make at least $25 USD to transfer to paypal)
I guess mostly, to kickstart use of that Ink feature on Your Tapas page, say you didn't make over $25 (Ink Feature not mandatory either if you prefer your usual alternate income streams). From my experience it does put readers in the habit donating ink from time to time, possibly stumbling across a past inksgiving post you made etc.
So during inksgiving authors make ink rewards based on total amount of ink collected
eg. 2000 Ink Reward - Q&A with MC
Bob gave 200, Sally gave 1000, Roger gave 1000 ink= 2000 ink reward unlocked!
If you decide to do it, would recommend come up with rewards you feel comfortable making that reflect aspects of your series. Q&A's, Profiles and Top Ten Facts are usual ones and since many participants of inksgiving are creators, maybe stuff like 'their series' shoutouts for top donor etc can serve as incentives too? (can always see other's rewards for examples)
Everyone feel free to add if i missed anything,
Hopefully it isn't too complicated and wishing you good luck
Remembered you right away as soon as I saw they were offering it.