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Welcome to the Short Guide — a concise, no-nonsense overview of everything you need to know to begin (or expand) your journey as an online adult creator.
This guide is designed for creators who want high-value, actionable insight without digging through dozens of pages. Whether you’re exploring sex work for the first time, shifting into kink or queer-focused spaces, or simply looking to refine your workflow, this post lays out the essentials.
Each topic here is covered in greater depth throughout the blog, organized into a full Table of Contents for a deeper dive. Think of this page as your map: you can follow it linearly or use it to jump directly into the topics you need most.
1. Define Your Persona and Niche
- Choose a persona that reflects your vibe or character (realistic, fantastical, masked, digital).
- Pick a niche or kink area that aligns with your interests and what you’re comfortable performing.
- Lock in a name that is unique, searchable, and secure.
2. Decide Your Level of Exposure
- Consider how much of your face, voice, or personal identity you want to show.
- Understand the risks and rewards of anonymity, pseudonyms, and partial exposure.
3. Gather Your Essentials
- Get a basic kit: ring light, decent mic, phone or camera.
- Use tools like Peachy, Canva and Adobe for content editing.
- Prepare core assets: logo, banner, avatar, bio, video intro.
4. Choose Your Platforms
- Social media: X, Reddit, Discord, Bluesky — know the risks and rules.
- Fan platforms: OnlyFans, Fansly, ManyVids, and more — compare features.
- Create a central hub with Linktree, Ko-fi, or your own hosted site.
5. Plan Your Content and Workflow
- Decide your content format: video, audio, writing, customs.
- Build a posting schedule that doesn’t burn you out.
- Keep content backed up and organized for easy reuse and protection.
6. Monetize Smartly
- Explore income streams: subscriptions, tips, customs, tiered perks, pay-per-view, ad revenue, affiliate marketing, merch, etc.
- Set prices that reflect your time and boundaries.
- Weigh subscription-based models versus pay-per-view setups.
7. Protect Your Work and Your Business
- Register legally (LLC vs sole proprietor) and track your income.
- Understand the basics of 2257 verification and consent paperwork.
- Use multiple payment processors and back up your content regularly.
8. Build and Keep Your Audience
- Use social media to funnel fans to private platforms.
- Cultivate fan loyalty with perks, community spaces, and personal touches.
- Moderate your space and model healthy, kink-informed boundaries.
9. Take Care of Yourself
- Recognize burnout and how it can affect your libido and identity.
- Use rituals, somatics, and separation of work/play to stay grounded.
- Build systems that work with neurodivergent and mental health needs.
10. Think Long-Term
- Save and invest early — SEP IRAs, budgeting, and emergency funds matter.
- Build passive income: clip stores, audio libraries, evergreen content.
- Plan for pivots, retirement, or rebranding before you need to.
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