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Profile & Bio

Create an irresistible profile page: sleek, visual, and clear = more views, tips, and loyal fans.

Create an Irresistible Profile Page on CAM4

Your profile is your business card: sleek, visual, and clear = more views, tips, and loyal fans.

Tip: Design at least 1200px wide for a sharp look on desktop.

Update your content (how-to)

  1. Go to “My Profile” or “My Feed” in your menu.
  2. Click “Edit Profile”.
  3. Use the pencil icon (top-right corner) on your image to update your profile, cover, or SFW photo.

You can also add a short bio here — it will appear below your “Followers” on both your profile and feed.

Need to host your images? Try ImageShack to upload and link your photos easily.

Profile & Cover Images

Profile image
This photo shows up in your profile circle and next to your name across the site. Choose something eye-catching that represents you.

Cover image
Your cover photo decorates your profile page. Upload a sexy shot to fill the space above your profile picture and make your page stand out.

Profile and cover image area

SFW image (Safe-for-Work)

This image is shown on the SFW version of CAM4, promoted through marketing channels. Pick something eye-catching that doesn’t reveal too much.

Long Bio section

This is your spot to advertise yourself! Tell fans who you are and what they can expect from your content and shows.

Pro tip: Mix text and images to catch attention.

Design, Socials & Visibility

Quick Beautiful Design

Create something yourself with Canva or approach it professionally with Photoshop. This way you immediately stand out.

About Me

Briefly tell who you are, your style, and what viewers can expect from your shows. Keep it playful and real — that works best.

Tip Menu

Clearly state your actions and prices. Fewer questions, more tips, more flow in your show.

Show What You Offer

Not online? No problem! Thanks to your activity feed, fans can still like your posts, comment, and… send you tips. This way you keep earning nicely offline.

Use your feed smartly: post updates, teasers, or photos and remind viewers that they can also tip there.

Read more about: the Activitiy Feed

Socials Visible

Neatly link your X/Twitter and other socials. Fans also want to follow you outside CAM4 — this way you build a loyal community faster.

⚠️ Important Notice:
Promoting external streaming, clipping, or subscription websites on your profile is strictly prohibited under our Terms and Conditions. If such links are detected, your account may be at serious risk of suspension or permanent ban.

Read more about: Exposing Yourself On Social Media

Schedule Shows

Socials visible example

Use your calendar so followers know when to find you live. Your schedule lives on your profile and is visible to all users.

Good Impression Counts

A strong design attracts the right viewers and often leads to more tokens. Are you streaming and earning well? Then you will receive an offer from us for a free profile design. Do you want one yourself right away, or do you want a new one? That is also possible for 250 tokens.

Then be sure to contact our profile designer.

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Checklist: clear header, fresh images, short “about me”, Tip Menu visible, socials linked, and your feed active. Update your profile monthly.

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Messenger & Inbox

Discover all Messenger features in one overview.

CAM4 Messenger: improved DM experience

Easier to use and much more powerful than just chatting. This guide shows you all the chat and media features, plus how to earn with them.

Tip: Start using Pay‑Per‑Text to get paid for messages and media.

Quick introduction

Overview Messenger features

Overview Messenger features

Benefits of CAM4 Messenger

Messenger mobile example

Increased privacy

Make connections with viewers you choose, via chat and private shows.

Filter options

Remove unwanted chat sessions in bulk so your inbox isn’t cluttered with old DMs.

Make money

Earn tokens with tips, pay-per-text, content sales, gifts and private shows.

Mobile friendly

The Messenger works smoothly and clearly on the go.

Chat upgrades

Chat features

Save, reply, delete, GIFs and emojis — plus extra control over who can message you.

  • Reply and save per message
  • Message management (delete, report)
  • GIFs, emojis and media previews
  • Who can approach you: tighter control

Winks

Wink’s are sent from Non-gold users who would like to chat with you. The ability to type in the chat will only be enabled once you reply to their wink.

Gold users can message anyone they want – No winks needed!

Wink and chatflow

Sell content (directly in DM)

Sell content in chat

Add your content directly in the chat so viewers can buy it and watch it immediately.

Sell content in chat

Share Fan Clubs

Promote your Fanclub via DM. The viewer clicks through, becomes a member and then can access your content in the chat.

Fanclub link example

Host a private show via Messenger

Offer private shows at any time, without having to go live from your profile.

  • Choose: Cam2Cam or standard private show
  • Start via the camera icon in the top right of the chat window
  • Earnings appear directly in the chat afterwards

Tip: Add a Private show schedule so viewers know you’re ready to go!

Camera icon private show

Example screens

Start private show from chat Review and earnings in chat

Afterwards, the viewer can rate the show; you will see your earnings immediately.

Safety and information

Report users

Submit a report for our support team to investigate. Note: this will not remove the user’s ability to contact you.

Report user

Ban users

Ban removes the user from your chat and shows; your name disappears from his/her search results.

Chat Bot

Our chat Bot provides direct answers to questions about Messenger, shows and rules.

Organize with filters

Inbox management

Filter conversations, group and save important messages. Manage your inbox quickly with bulk delete.

Filters and inbox management

Media tab

All of the media you send or receive in the chat will appear in the Media Tab and can be sorted by ‘Unlocked’, ‘Photos’ and ‘Videos’, making it super easy to find!

Media tab overview

Save

Find important info later? Use the “Saved” tab per conversation. Everything is shown chronologically.

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SWAG Store – UK Only

New SWAG store: redeem your points for free goodies or convert them to CAM4 tokens — simple, fast and nicely organized.

The renewed SWAG store: points → goodies or tokens

Use your points for free products or convert them to CAM4 tokens. Everything in one simple flow — you choose.

Tip: you automatically save (up to 5% on top of your income) — check your points and redeem them.

CAM4 Pride SWAG

What is the SWAG store?

The SWAG store is the exclusive shop where you exchange points for goodies: sex toys, lubricant, CAM4 merch and more.

Save up to 5% on top of your income! With every earning, you automatically build up points for extras.

Discover the categories

Check out Cheetah Collection, SEX TOYS, Accessories, Classic Collection and European Products (scroll down a bit).

How does it work?

  1. Create an account — click the figure icon in the top right of the store to log in or register.
  2. Shop — choose your favorites and add them to your cart.
  3. Redeem points (rewards) — click the gift icon in the bottom left to see your points balance.

    1 point = 1 USD. Click ‘redeem’ to create a voucher for the desired number of points; you will receive a unique discount code.

  4. Use your discount code — add the code to your cart; the amount will be deducted immediately.

Don’t forget to fill in your name in this form (so we can easily find you):

Prefer tokens over products?

Also possible: exchange your points for CAM4 tokens. You can then simply have them paid out.

Why you don’t want to miss this

  • Choose free products with your points.
  • You decide when you order.
  • Everything clearly organized in one system.
  • Really feels like a reward for your work.

Go to the SWAG store

Note: availability may vary by region. Check your delivery options during checkout.

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Selling Personal Items

Earn extra with personal items — safely, discreetly, and within your own boundaries.

Sell Personal Items via CAM4 — Safely & Discreetly

In addition to tips and shows, you can also sell personal items to your fans. This can be a nice extra source of income, but safety and privacy should always come first.

Remember: protect your data, get paid via CAM4 first, and package personally and discreetly.

What can you sell?

Popular items

  • Handwritten letters or cards with a personal message
  • Photos or printed polaroids (with or without signature)
  • Worn panties, lingerie, or socks
  • Accessories or jewelry you wore during a show
  • Fun extras: lipstick prints or a fragrance on a cloth

Tip: creative, personal, and unique = more value for your fan.

Your boundaries

Determine in advance what you do/don’t want to offer, and communicate this clearly in your profile or feed.

  • Work with limited stock (FOMO works).
  • Add delivery time (e.g., shipped within 5–7 business days).
  • Use a standard text for confirmation and shipping update.

Privacy first

Protecting data

  • Never put your home address on the package (sender).
  • Use a shipping point/parcel shop or P.O. box.
  • Online postage? Use systems where your address is not visible to the recipient.

Discretion first

  • Neutral outer packaging without logos or hints to the contents.
  • Do not place socials or personal info in/on the package.
  • Recognizable labels/invoices? Hide them invisibly (or digitally).

Get paid safely

Only via CAM4

Always get paid via CAM4 first. Do not agree to bank transfers or external methods — you share private data and run the risk of fraud/chargebacks.

Is the amount in your CAM4 account? Then you know that the payment is safe and final. Only send it after that.

Make it special

Personal touch

  • Handwritten note with the buyer’s name
  • Tissue paper or lightly scented paper (within your boundaries)
  • Small extra: polaroid or mini-sticker

Professional & discreet

  • Sturdy outer packaging, neutral from the outside
  • No references to content or platform
  • Standard thank you text + shipping update via your CAM4 messages

In summary: offer creative, personal items — but always put safety and privacy first. Payment via CAM4 first, never share your address, and package everything carefully and discreetly.

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Extra promotion? UK only

Want to be in the spotlight? Upload your photos with your permission and let CAM4 promote you through our official channels.

Let CAM4 Promote You: Upload Your Photos (With Consent)

With your photos, we can promote you through our official channels — so you can reach more viewers faster and build a loyal fanbase.

Tip: upload multiple photos with different angles and poses for the best match with our channels.

How Does It Work?

Simply upload your latest photos via the form. We review them and prepare them for promotion. Do you have new content? Feel free to upload again. Want to switch faster? Send us a message.

Short Checklist

  • Recent, sharp images (good lighting, quiet background).
  • Mix of close-ups and full-body.
  • Indicate in the form where you want to be visible (opt-in/opt-out).

Where Will You Be Promoted?

Twitter / X

Optional — you choose whether you want to be visible here (adjustable in the form).

Telegram

For direct fans and followers who want to quickly see when you are online.

Push Notifications

Directly to CAM4 users for maximum visibility.

This way we ensure that your name and content reach as many people as possible.

Consent is Key

Nothing is shared without your permission. In the upload form, you indicate yourself what may and may not be used. You keep control — including a separate choice for Twitter/X.

You Decide

  • Choose per channel whether you want to be visible.
  • Adjust your preferences whenever you want by uploading again.

Respect for Boundaries

We only work with material that you have explicitly allowed and that falls within the platform rules.

Ready to Shine?

Click below to upload your photos and indicate how we may promote you:

➡ Upload Your Photos Here

We look forward to sharing your content and giving you even more visibility!

Please note: by submitting you agree to review and use according to your specified preferences. You can always change your preferences by uploading again.

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Regional Block

Block regions or countries: hide your profile from specific locations — here’s how to set it up (and when it is or isn’t smart).

Block Regions/Countries on CAM4

Hide your profile from visitors from selected provinces or countries. Please note: not watertight (mobile IP/VPN can bypass blockades).

Tip: It’s better to block your province than an entire country — most of your income often comes from your own region.

What Does Region Blocking Do?

If you block a province or country, visitors with an IP address from that region cannot find your profile. If they search for your username, it will appear as if your profile does not exist.

Good to Know

  • Blockades do not work on all mobile IP addresses.
  • Proxy/VPN users can bypass blockades.
  • Blocking too broadly can reduce your reach and income.

Advice

  • Use blocking sparingly.
  • If possible, choose to block at the province level.
  • Regularly evaluate whether the blockade is still necessary.

How to Set Up a Block

  1. Go to your Broadcaster Dashboard by selecting your profile picture in the top right corner (drop-down opens).
  2. Choose ‘Block Regions / Countries’ under Performer Tools in the sidebar.
  3. Select the country or region you want to block and click ‘Save’.

Landen/regio’s blokkeren

After saving, your profile is not visible in the chosen province or countries.

Undo Blockade

Want to remove the blockade? Click the trash can icon behind the country or region.

Blokkade verwijderen

Make a Conscious Choice

Reach vs. Privacy

Most performers earn the most from viewers from their own country. Blocking too much can slow your growth. Weigh your privacy wish against visibility and income.

Summary: block specifically (preferably province), remember that mobile/VPN can bypass blockades, and check periodically whether your settings are still correct.

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First time live – Password Practice Show

A safe start to check everything in advance!

Offline Practice Before Your First LIVE Broadcast

Before you go live for the first time, you can practice with a Password Show first. This way you can discover how broadcasting works in peace and quiet — without direct viewers in your room.

Tip: Use this as your “dress rehearsal” to reduce stress and go live with confidence.

What is a Password Show?

A Password Show is a private broadcast that is only accessible to people with the password you set. You can just keep this password to yourself so you can practice completely privately.

Practice: What Are You Going to Test?

1) Explore the Buttons

See how your camera appears, where you set your goals, and how to make the Tip Menu visible.

2) Test Your Setup

Check your light, sound, background, and camera position without pressure from viewers.

3) Practice Your Flow

Go through how you want to build a show: from greeting to working with goals and menus.

Make it a practice show — use micro-goals as if you were live. This way you learn what goals look like on screen.

  • Goal 1: 10 tokens = check what the goal looks like
  • Goal 2: 20 tokens = test sound and music
  • Goal 3: 30 tokens = change camera position

Pro tip: write down notes during your Password Show — what works well, what do you want to adjust?

Why This is Smart

A Password Show gives you:

  • Peace to learn the platform technically
  • Confidence before going live for a large audience
  • Less chance of stress or technical glitches during your first real show

Setting Up a Password Show

Go to your broadcast screen, choose “Show Type” and select Password Show. Set a password and keep it only for yourself if you just want to practice.

Steps:

Open Broadcast Screen
Choose ‘Password Show’
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Set Password
cam4 password settings

Go Live & Test
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You can use the same process later to do a private show with a select group of fans.

Do’s

  • Use the Password Show as your practice space
  • Test both camera and sound extensively
  • See how goals and tips appear on screen
  • Feel free to practice multiple times before you go “really” live

Pay Attention

  • Don’t forget to set your settings back to a regular broadcast after your Password Show
  • Don’t just pass on your password if you really want to practice privately
  • Always stay within your own boundaries and platform rules — even in a Password Show

Important: adhere to local laws and platform rules. Only 18+ performers and consent is always required.

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Tips for Kicking Things Off Right

We’ll tell you everything here — short, clear, and applicable.

The secrets to becoming a TOP webcam model on CAM4

This article helps you get off to a flying start for more viewers, more interaction and more tokens — without unnecessary complexity. Focus on your Activity Feed and Fanclub for reach and stable income.

Tip: work with clear goals, a clear Tipmenu and a consistent posting cadence on your Feed.

1) Start here: account, verification & payout

Before you can go live: verify your age/identity and set up your payout in 10 minutes. Block countries/regions if necessary.

Account & ID‑check (2257)

All performers (18+) must be ID‑verified. This also applies to duos/groups — everyone on cam must be verified.

Get started with ID‑verification

Set up payout

Choose your payment method and check your details. Read how and when you will be paid.

Payout options • Set it up now!

Practice online for the first time

Start without being immediately visible. This way you can safely look around and set everything up in peace

Read here how to do that.

2) Create an irresistible profile

Your profile is your landing page. Show in 5 seconds who you are, what you do and when you are live.

Bio

Short and powerful, with your vibe and boundaries. Add your broadcast schedule and a clear call‑to‑action.

Images

A clear profile picture + 2–4 recent photos that show your style.
Avoid busy backgrounds and very important add a

SFW profile pic
.

Clarity

Put your Tipmenu and (micro)goals in your description so viewers know immediately how they can participate.

More help? How to create a strong profile page

3) Set goals and achieve them

Without a goal, your show feels “non‑committal”. Break your daily goal down into visible micro‑goals and communicate them clearly.

Example — do you want 1000 tokens (~100 USD) per show? Divide into 4 milestones of 250 tokens.

  • Goal 1: 250 tokens = naked
  • Goal 2: 250 tokens = oil‑moment
  • Goal 3: 250 tokens = solo
  • Goal 4: 250 tokens = closing moment (only if you feel good about it)

Stick to your goals. Changing constantly damages trust — and your tips.

Hint: the text in your goal bar is limited. Keep the mapping‑scheme simple (e.g. @250 → naked, @500 → oil, @750 → solo, @1000 → end).

More help? Goal & Tipmenu

4) Increase Your Visibility with Niche Pages

Being discovered by the right viewers is no coincidence. By adding yourself to relevant Niche Pages, you connect with fans who are specifically searching for your style, look, or type of content.

Choose strategically

Select niches that truly match who you are. Does it align with your profile, hashtags, and type of show? If so, you’ll attract more targeted and higher‑quality traffic.

Stay consistent

Make sure your bio, photos, and thumbnail reflect your chosen niches. Recognition builds trust — and tips.

Think ahead

Want to grow within a specific category? Stream regularly within that theme so your audience knows what to expect.

Tip: combine 2–4 strong niches instead of selecting everything. Focus works better than volume.

Want to learn more? Everything about Niche Pages

4) Earn more with group shows and private shows

Group show = exclusive show with ticket for multiple viewers. Start after a maximum of ~15 minutes intro and thank each ticket holder audibly.

Private show = 1‑on‑1 per minute (spies can watch for a fee, without chat). Choose a rate that suits your offer and experience.

Starter rate

Many models start around 12–18 tokens/min.

C2C

Cam2Cam is more common around 18–32 tokens/min.

Transparency

Viewers see your price + local taxes, keep this in mind.

Pro‑tip: name in advance what makes private different/better than your public show.

Read more: Group shows •  Private Show options

Offline private shows (notifications)

Also let fans book when you are not live. Turn on OPS‑notifications and accept when it suits you.

Explanation: Enable Offline Private‑notifications

5) Activity Feed & Fanclub 

Activity Feed: post short updates, teasers and show‑announcements outside your live‑hours. Mix public (reach) with Fanclub‑only (value).

Fanclub: offer benefits that you can sustain (exclusive posts, early access, monthly shout‑out). Choose a monthly price that suits your rhythm.

Want to know more? Activity Feed & FanClub

6) Tipmenu (keep it simple and visible)

Put 6–10 fixed items in your profile description and repeat them verbally during your show. Link to your goals where possible.

Small tease 25 tokens quick boost
Pose / close‑up 50 tokens
Dance / hype‑moment 100 tokens
Wheel spin / mini‑game 150 tokens
Oil‑moment 250 tokens
Solo‑highlight 500 tokens
Group show ticket variable
Private show per minute

Need more help? How many tokens can I ask?

7) Pay-Per Text

Pay per Text: earn from DMs without negotiating

How to use it

Set a fixed price per private message and mention this in your bio or Feed. Use it for short questions, personal responses and quick requests — within your boundaries and platform rules.

Price indication

Start simple and test: many models start between 1-2 tokens/message. Increase when busy, decrease for more volume.

Useful example sentences

  • “Want a personal shoutout? Pay per Text is on.”
  • “Ask your question in DM — 1-2 tokens per message.”
  • “Fanclub gets priority with Pay per Text.”

More info: Earn more with Pay per Text •  All about messenger

8) More viewers to your shows

  • Thumbnail: fresh setting, good light, expression. Avoid the “just a bedroom”‑look.
  • Description: short, unique and with a clear invitation (what do you want to happen NOW?).
  • Hashtags: 3–5 strong tags is often enough.
  • Rhythm: stream at fixed times and announce via your Feed.

Read more: Maybe outside? •  Schedule Shows

9) Interactive toys

Increase engagement and tip‑frequency with interactive toys (e.g. Lovense). Announce thresholds (e.g. “at 200 tokens: intensity up”).

More info: Which toys can you use? •  How do you connect it?

10) Games

Use Token Keno, Spin the Wheel and Roll The Dice for extra excitement and income. Let viewers bet tokens and link creative rewards to outcomes (assignment, piece of clothing off, special interaction).

Need more help with games? All CAM4 games

11) X/Twitter Connect & Social Media

Use X/Twitter for announcements, clips/teasers and community‑building. Share your affiliate‑link smartly.

Tip: plan posts around your shows (morning‑announcement, reminder 1 hour in advance, thank you afterwards).

12) Chat‑indicators: badges, colors and token activity

Who do you see at a glance?

  • Gold/fans: special color/badge — greet quickly, involve them in goals.
  • Moderators: marked — are there to help, but be careful those rights are not for everyone.
  • Top tippers: stand out — mention them audibly with every tip.
  • CAM4 Crew: account managers/coaches etc have clear visibility.

How to read and use indicators

  • Colors/badges show role and membership; the ring around someone’s icon = recent spending (14 days).
  • Does the ring stand out? Invite specifically: achieve micro‑goal or choose 1–2 menu‑suggestions (e.g. 25/50/150 tokens).
  • Use a fixed sentence: “120 more to go until Goal 2 — thanks to [name] for the boost!”
  • Make rewards audible: thank you at every threshold (name + what unlocks).

Want to know more? Explanation about chat‑indicators

13) Protect yourself & moderate

Privacy

Be careful with personal data. Protect your privacy

DMCA – recordings

Know what to do if your show has been recorded. Broadcast recorded — what now?

Help!

If you really can’t figure it out, our support is available 24/7!

Also interesting: Banning & Moderators • Block countries & provinces

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RELATOS ERÓTICOS: Compartilhe suas histórias mais criativas com o Cam4


O CAM4 agora publica Histórias Eróticas — e queremos a sua! Se a sua história for escolhida, ela será publicada, narrada, compartilhada com o nosso público. Você pode até optar por permanecer anônimo, se preferir.

Limite de palavras: 500–1500 palavras. É tudo o que você precisa para transformar sua imaginação em renda.

Por que enviar?

  • Seja visto. Sua história alcança milhares de leitores e ouvintes.

  • Seja Criativo. Compartilhe suas fantasias com sua própria voz única.

Dicas rápidas de escrita 🖊️

  • Encontre sua voz — seja autêntico e deixe seu estilo brilhar.

  • Crie tensão — a expectativa é tudo.

  • Faça com que seja sensorial — mostre, não apenas conte.

  • Mantenha-o polido— uma escrita limpa se destaca.

  • Não seja muito prolixo– Mantenha-se dentro de 500–1500 palavras.

Para um guia completo para iniciantes com mais dicas, clique aqui.

Pronto para enviar?

É simples:

  1. Escreva sua história (500–1500 palavras).

  2. Envie aqui sua História Erótica para o CAM4.

  3. Um membro da equipe do CAM4 enviará um e-mail com mais detalhes se sua história for selecionada! 
Suas fantasias merecem mais do que ficar na sua cabeça.
Coloque-as no papel, compartilhe-as com o mundo e deixe que elas lucrem por você. Comece a escrever hoje mesmo — seu público está esperando.

 

 

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HISTÓRIAS ERÓTICAS: Um guia para iniciantes na escrita

Se você é um escritor iniciante ou experiente e quer publicar suas histórias, estamos aqui para ajudar. Você pode nos enviar sua história ou ideia para análise !

ENVIE SUA HISTÓRIA AQUI

Estamos aqui para ajudar você! Então, vamos direto ao ponto. Abaixo, detalharei alguns pontos práticos para ajudar você a começar.

(Substantivo) literatura ou arte destinada a despertar o desejo sexual.

A erótica, ao contrário da pornografia, é projetada para excitar e estimular o leitor com base no enredo e no desenvolvimento dos personagens. Não se trata apenas de uma longa cena de sexo repleta de ação. Não quer dizer que suas cenas de sexo não possam ser explícitas; quanto mais detalhadas, melhor. No entanto, elas devem ser baseadas no enredo e no desenvolvimento dos personagens.

Se a sua história contém mais enredo e personagens, com pouco sexo ou cenas menos explícitas, você pode estar se aventurando em um romance erótico.

Se você leva a sério a ideia de começar no mundo erótico, precisamos abordar a questão da privacidade. Uma das perguntas mais importantes que você precisa se fazer é se vai escrever com o nome da sua área de atuação ou com um novo pseudônimo.

Para quem não sabe, um pseudônimo é essencialmente um pseudônimo que você pode usar profissionalmente em seus textos, livros, blogs, perfis públicos e redes sociais. Há muitas vantagens em usar um pseudônimo. Por exemplo:

 

Usar um pseudônimo lhe dará liberdade criativa para escrever, além da sua carreira na indústria adulta. Você pode manter essa parte da sua vida separada da profissional e assumir uma personalidade totalmente nova.

Um contra seria…

Se você usar um pseudônimo em vez do seu nome de setor, precisará desenvolver esse nome em vez de obter visibilidade imediata devido ao seu sucesso e seguidores atuais. Seja qual for o caminho que você escolher, este é um primeiro passo importante.

A comunidade erótica está viva em todos os cantos da internet. No mínimo, eu recomendo que você se inscreva no Twitter. Se você não sabe como o Twitter funciona ou quais são as maneiras mais eficazes de se destacar na plataforma, existem alguns guias excelentes disponíveis com uma rápida pesquisa no Google ou até mesmo aqui no Medium.

Depois de preencher as informações do seu perfil e enviar sua foto (ou ícone, imagem de banco de imagens, se estiver usando um pseudônimo), procure alguns autores do seu interesse. Faça uma busca rápida por #erotica e você será inundado com contas para seguir. Confira alguns perfis para ver se eles escrevem sobre os assuntos que você curte. Um passo importante que muitas pessoas esquecem, e a chave para se envolver mais na comunidade, é simples: quando você adquirir um exemplar do livro de alguém, conte a essa pessoa. Se gostar, avise. Pontos extras se você deixar uma avaliação. Uma avaliação não só fará você se destacar da multidão, como também é rara e muito apreciada no mundo da literatura erótica.
 

Deixe seu público crescente saber que você é novo no gênero. Você encontrará um grupo de pessoas muito solidárias que podem te ajudar em seu caminho.

Algumas ótimas tags para ficar de olho são #erotica #writingcommunity #eroticacommunity

Hora de relaxar. Abra um novo documento ou comece um novo caderno e sirva-se de uma bebida da sua escolha. Vamos nos sujar. Quero que você pratique a escrita de cenas que vão empolgar o seu público. Afinal, seu objetivo é ajudar alguém a atingir seu objetivo.

 

Por exemplo, não faça isso:

Ela alcançou o músculo do amor dele e o colocou em sua caverna quente.

faça isso:

Ela pegou o pênis dele, sorrindo com o peso em sua mão. Guiando a cabeça para sua entrada úmida, ela se provocou enquanto se sentava. Gemendo enquanto a grossura preenchia sua vagina.

O segundo usa uma linguagem muito mais gráfica e algumas pessoas terão dificuldade em usar palavras “sujas”. Pratique até se sentir confortável. Pense no seu último encontro sexual e escreva sobre ele. Descreva-o como se estivesse escrevendo em um livro. Assista a um filme pornô, uma amostra rápida de 20 a 30 segundos e tente escrever em palavras. Use todos os cinco sentidos.

 

Outro exercício é escrever atos curtos como o acima. Misture tudo. Experimente na perspectiva de primeira pessoa, depois mude e experimente do ponto de vista masculino. Como ele via e sentia as coisas em comparação com ela? Escreva isso e continue. Continue preenchendo sua página ou documento.

Ao começar, pode ser mais fácil escrever uma história que contenha assuntos pelos quais você se interessa ou pelos quais tem fetiche. Se você tem fantasias sobre sexo lésbico ou gay, escreva uma história sobre isso. Esposa gostosa, esposa compartilhada ou corno? Escreva. Vampiro alienígena cruzando com uma vaca humana que curte bondage. Sim, escreva. Você não será o único a gostar.

  
Um aviso sobre este ponto. Esses tipos de histórias provavelmente farão com que seu livro seja removido, além de correr o risco de ter sua conta banida na Amazon: Menores de idade, Sem Consentimento, Incesto, Bestialidade (a menos que seja um lobisomem ou outras criaturas míticas). Em caso de dúvidas, consulte a Amazon ou os fóruns.

Esta regra não é diferente da de outros gêneros. Se você quer ser um bom escritor de literatura erótica, precisa ler muita ficção erótica. Baixe alguns livros dos autores com quem você interage no Twitter. Escolha alguns de diferentes pontos de vista. Experimente alguns escritos por autores e autoras. Talvez tente diferentes subgêneros pelos quais você tenha interesse, mas nunca tenha experimentado.

 

Acima de tudo, tome notas. Escreva o que você gostou e o que não funcionou para você. Revise quando tiver algumas histórias na manga. Se você costuma gostar de ler histórias em terceira pessoa, provavelmente terá mais sucesso se concentrar nesse ponto de vista. Primeira pessoa é mais o seu estilo? Escreva assim.

Se você pegar alguma obra erótica mal escrita, devolva-a e passe para a próxima.

Certifique-se de gostar do que escreve, pois o esgotamento e a perda de motivação são tão comuns na literatura erótica quanto em outros gêneros. Não posso enfatizar o suficiente a importância de fazer parte da comunidade. Conheci pessoas incríveis desde que comecei e ficaria perdida sem os outros autores/leitores no Twitter.