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Graphic.ly Partnering Up With #30Characters


Attention Challengers with Comics On Graphic.ly!


The 2011 30 Characters Challenge is partnering with Graphic.ly for a little cross promotion of #30Characters Challengers' comics being published through their app!

I've reached out to my friends at Graphic.ly and iFanboy to let them know that a number of their publishers are participating in the 30 Characters Challenge. I told them that I'd be featuring a DIGITAL COMICS BOOKSHELF on the 30Characters site powered by the Graphic.ly, and featuring titles by #30Characters participants. Already on the digital bookshelf are books from challengers such as myself, Matt Zolman, Martin Brandt, Jamie Gambell, Koko Sou, and more!

Loving the concept behind 30 Characters, and recognizing it as something worth spotlighting, Graphic.ly and iFanboy will be spreading the word about 30 Characters next week, including a shout out in the Graphic.ly newsletter, a write up on the Graphicly blog, and a post on iFanboy. That's potentially hundreds of thousands of new readers getting exposed to the challenge, just in time for launch!

So...If you are a 30 Characters Participant CURRENTLY selling comics through Graphic.ly, please let me know. I need to send a list of participant publishers off to Ron Richards at Graphic.ly ASAP. I'll also need to add your books to the DIGITAL COMICS BOOKSHELF on30Characters.com, so if you could email me (tylerjamescomics@gmail.com) with the title and a link to the book on Graphic.ly, that'd be great.

And if you've a comic creator and not currently with Graphic.ly, I strongly suggest contacting them, as they are incredibly interested in and supportive of the indie comics scene.

Don't Forget to Make Your Introductory Post:

Dozens of creators have already made their first post to 30characters.com, introducing themselves. Head over to the site to read them, and if you've yet to introduce yourself:

- Go to 30characters.com. Click Log in on the sidebar under the META column. (Or go directly here for the log-in page.)
- Once logged in, you'll enter the DASHBOARD. Click ADD NEW under POSTS on the left sidebar.
- Title your post: 2011 Challenger: [Your Name]
- Write your post! Tell us who you are, what you do, what attracted you to the 30 Characters Challenge, and what kind of stuff we might expect from you during November.
- Add a pic! Always great to see the faces of folks who will be participating. Alternatively, you could add an image or two of your past or current work. (Note: Please keep image sizes reasonable (no wider than 500 pixels) to ensure clean viewing and limit load times.)
- Tag your post with the categories: 2011 and About> Participants in the Categories sidebar next to your post.
- That's it. When your post is ready, just hit the publish button and it should show up on the front page of 30characters.com.

I look forward to meeting you all! Look for another big email from me this weekend about free 30Characters promotional opportunities to get some eyes on your work!


If you still have yet to register:


Register for the 2011 30 Characters Challenge!


What to Do to Get Ready for November?

Stay Connected with the 30 Characters Challenge and Spread the Word:

- Follow the hashtag #30characters on Twitter for the latest information on the 30 Characters Challenge!

- Like the 30 Characters Challenge Facebook page!

- Keep an eye on your inbox for weekly 30 Characters Challenge updates!

- Grab one or more of the approved 30 Characters Challenge Banners, and post on your website. Or better yet, create your own!

- Have questions about the challenge? Be sure to read our FAQ, for everything you could possibly want to know about #30Characters.

- Want to know about submitting images or posts to the 30 Characters Site? Read thePARTICIPANT INFO page for details.


ATTENTION WEBCOMIC CREATORS! Want a banner Ad for your comic on the #30 Characters Site?

Do you have a Comic you'd like to promote? Would you like a banner ad for your comic to be posted on the #30Characters Site? If so, here's what you need to do:

  • Create a Banner Ad in the following dimensions: 240 pixels wide x 62 pixels tall, 72 dpi
  • Save as JPG, GIF or PNG, and upload the image to the web. (Note, you can upload the images to the 30Characters site directly from the dashboard MEDIA section. Click "Add New" and upload.)

There are currently 2 comics banners up on the site now. Check them out as examples.

After you've created the banner, email Tyler the following information:

That's it! I'll ad the image to the 2011 Challengers' Comics blogroll.

NOTE: These particular banners are reserved just for comics. Text links to personal websites for each creator will be included in the Challenger's Sites blogroll.

Best,

Tyler James

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