Becoming a Contributor is super easy because we spent nearly an entire year working out everything out ahead of time, so that it was simple for our contributors to get involved, while still being as fair as possible for everyone involved.
The following are the simple steps to becoming a contributor. (There’s more specific information on these elements in the Official Contributor Section, The Rules Section, and the Contributor Style & Attribution Guide.)
Step 1:
Simply register as a contributor in the World of Depleted Contributor section. (Click to Go To Registration Screen.)
Step 2:
Decide on something you’d like to contribute (story, film, music, artwork, 3D model, etc.) and submit it. (If you’re having trouble thinking of something cool, not to worry! We have regular Contributor Challenges we post in one of five categories: Writing, Films, Audio, Photography/Art, and Games. In addition to helping you get into the swing of things easily, successful contributors in these challenges will start unlocking super cool perks, secrets, swag, and even high value prizes!)
Step 3:
Once we at Viking Productions receive your submission, we review your content for eligibility. (Essentially, to be eligible, it’s got to be interesting and it can’t be porn.)
Step 4:
If Viking approves your new contribution, it becomes either Canon or Apocrypha and we will give you an official badge that contains your works title and certification number. (More on this in the Rules Section.)
Step 5:
Canonized content changes the World of Depleted officially, while Apocrypha does not and serves the place of Fan Fiction. However, unlike Fan Fiction, certified Apocrypha can still engage in the same sort of revenue sharing as Canon. (For the specifics of how payments are made, the Contributor Contract spells that out.)
Step 6:
Viking will help sell Canonized content (and selected Apocrypha) and promote it, thus allowing you to gain far more fans than you would alone, as well as sharing profits of this sale with you. You can also sell your content on your website, with only a small royalty due Viking Productions. (More on this in the Rules Section.)
Step 7:
Your new content can be utilized by other contributors in their certified work, with you receiving recognition and revenue share from them. (More on this in the rules.)
For a visual representation of this workflow, look at the following flowchart:
Contributor Walkthrough Diagram