8 September 2010 6:15 PM EDT

FAQ

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 #30CHARACTERS CHALLENGE IS NOW CLOSED!

Is it REALLY too late to sign up for this year’s #30Characters Challenge?

Unfortunately, yes.

Registration closed at 11:59 pm on October 30, 2011 for this year’s challenge.  To make sure you don’t miss out on the fun next year, be sure to sign up on the 30 Characters mailing list below.

 

Are you sure? I STILL REALLY WANT TO DO IT THIS YEAR!!!  PLEASE!!!

Okay, if you’re still itching to do #30characters this year, you still can!

- Post your character on your own blog, Deviant Art, or Facebook page.

- Head over to the #30Characters Facebook page and LIKE us.

- Then post links to your #30Characters entries on the Wall for everyone to see.

- We can’t give you access to the 30Characters.com site at this late date, but this is the next best thing.

What is the 30 Characters Challenge?

Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to create 30 brand new characters, in 30 days- one for every day in the month of November- and then share these new creations with the world right here on this very site.

Why the hell would I want to do this?

Because the world needs new characters.  And more importantly, it needs YOUR new characters.  Sometimes all it takes is a little challenge to get those creative juices flowing.

How do I sign up?

Easy.   Simply sign up here with your name and email address to be added to the 30 Characters 2011 Challengers Roster.

What does it cost?

The 30 Characters Challenge is absolutely free to participate.

Has anyone ever completed this challenge?

Most definitely.  Last year more than 150 creatives signed up for the challenge, and 35 were able to complete it.

But what if I don’t draw?

So what?  Writers are encouraged to participate, too.  Write a character sketch, a fictional diary entry, or a short vignette featuring a new character you’ve created.  

Do I have to put in one new character every day?  What if I fall behind?  What if I want to get ahead?

The challenge is to create 30 characters in 30 days.  Period.  Technically, you could create all 30 on November 30, and have completed the challenge.  Shoot for one a day, but playing catchup or getting ahead of schedule is perfectly fine.

Do I get to keep the rights to the characters I create?

Of course you do, silly.  Your characters are yours alone, you retain all copyrights to everything you create here.   

What if I just want to watch?

Then please do!  Spectators are more than welcome.  During the month of November, the site will update constantly with great new characters. Keep an eye on the Twitter hashtag #30characters for updates, or subscribe to our RSS feed.

What do I get if I complete the challenge?

Bragging rights for the whole year.  Comraderie with a fabulous group of creators.  Exposure of your work to a wider audience.  And quite possibly just the kick in the pants you need to create the world’s next great character.

I noticed there are a few ads on the site.  You making money from this?

30 Characters is for fun, not for profit.  Any revenue generated from ads on the site will be funneled back into banner ads for the Challenge in order to expose it to as wide an audience as possible.

What kind of characters should I create?

That, my friend, is entirely up to you.  Fantasy, horror, humor, superhero, sci-fi, steampunk…what ever you can imagine is fair game.

Can I post characters anonymously or using my internet handle, SpaceLoverBoy69?

Nope.  You must register and post under your real name or your pen/publishing name.  The reason for this is to cut down on spam and help build community.  (Also, there’s no way I can manage this thing and keep track of all those silly names.)

How do I post my characters on the 30Characters site?

If you’ve REGISTERED and been granted AUTHOR privileges to the site, you can upload your characters images and/or descriptions.  The Participant Info page has been updated with all the details you need to know about uploading your characters.

Can I also post my characters on my own blog?

Of course! They’re yours.  You can post them on your websites, blogs, facebook pages, flicker accounts, and refrigerators.

What if I have a question not answered in the FAQ?

Ask away in the comments below.  I’ll add yours to the FAQ.

49 Comments

  • Frank M Hansen
    September 23, 2011

    Can I post some of my characters on my sites before Nov? I planned to work ahead and was wondering if you have any objections to this or would rather I did not post charcters before The event starts. Thanks for everything.

    • Tyler James
      September 23, 2011

      Frank,

      Technically the challenge is 30 characters in 30 days. Of course, no one will be enforcing this rule…it’s a self-imposed challenge. So you’re free to do as you please with your characters.

      • Frank M Hansen
        September 23, 2011

        Thanks for the reply. I’m not sure I will post any before Nov. but it’s good to know. I don’t want to de-value the challenge.

  • Deus-Ex-Machina
    October 5, 2011

    Would it be acceptable to the terms of the challenge to write one long story that includes all thirty of my characters?

  • Pablo Martinez
    October 7, 2011

    Thanks for the info. I’m ready for this.

  • Grand Wanderer
    October 9, 2011

    There are several characters from my previous 30 Days of Characters that I would like to revisit and improve upon for this years challenge. Is this permissible?

  • Grand Wanderer
    October 9, 2011

    I would like to reprise several characters from my previous 30 Days of Characters series, if this permissible?

  • Pablo Martinez
    October 18, 2011

    I got one more question. Are my entries have to be just heroes?

    Pablo

  • Ken
    October 28, 2011

    How do I secure the rights of characters I post? Is having it shown in public on this site enough to say “See, I created it!”

    • Tyler James
      October 28, 2011

      Your work is copyright you the moment you create it. 30Characters makes no claim whatsoever on anyone’s rights.

  • Jeremy
    October 29, 2011

    I found this via iFanboy! Awesome idea. I have a LOAD of characters I have created via City of Heroes and DC Universe Online. Would I be allowed to use screencaps from those games as submissions? My art skills are lacking severely.

    • Tyler James
      October 29, 2011

      Sure. Sounds like a great idea to me. Love that character generator.

  • Jennifer
    October 29, 2011

    Does it have to be one new character everyday? Like if I fell behind can I post like 3 in a day to catch up? Or do I lose the challenge if I miss a day?

    • Tyler James
      October 29, 2011

      The challenge is 30 in 30. You could do em all the last day of November and still technically succeed.

  • thebamfs01
    October 29, 2011

    Can the characters exist in already established worlds e.g. Star Wars universe or Dragonball Z?

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