Short-form sketches are perfect for Curios: you can drop single clips, themed packs, or an ever-growing sketch vault—earning 100% of every sale and capturing every buyer’s email as you go. This guide walks you through:
- Uploading your first sketch
- Returning later to add new sketches to the same collection so your fans get them automatically
1. Prepare Your First Sketch
Item |
Recommended spec |
Notes |
Video file |
MP4, 1080p+ (H.264/H.265) |
Multiple sketches? Zip them or upload individually. |
Cover art |
1920 × 1080 JPG/PNG |
Use a recognizable series thumbnail. |
Trailer / teaser (optional) |
10–30s MP4 |
Use in Preview Files for promotion. |
Caption file (optional) |
SRT/VTT |
Improves accessibility and SEO. |
Launch price |
$1.99 single · $4.99 five-pack · PWYW |
Use Sales & Pricing → Listing Details to configure. |
2. Create the Project Shell
- Log in at studio.curios.com (email + 6-digit code)
- Click ➕ New Project → name it “Sketch Lab” (or your own series title)
- Complete the wizard → Save Draft or Review & Publish
3. Upload Sketch #1
- Click + New Collection in the project
- Title: “Sketch Lab – Ep 1: Elevator Small Talk”
- Description: Short blurb; add “More sketches added regularly—buy once, get ’em all.”
- Upload cover art
- Private Files: Upload Sketch1.mp4 (+ captions if available)
- Preview Files (optional): Add teaser trailer
- Sales & Pricing: Buy Now or Free Claim; set your launch price
Click Create Collection → then Publish Project. Your sketch is now live.
4. Add Sketch #2 (and every one after)
Keep all sketches in the same collection so existing buyers receive all updates automatically.
- Open the Sketch Lab project → click Open next to the collection
- In Private Files, click Upload Media Files → add Sketch2.mp4
- Rename as needed (e.g., “Ep 2 – Passive-Aggressive Microwave”)
- Update Description to include new sketch titles or count
- Click Update Collection
Curios sends Sketch #2 to every previous buyer instantly. New buyers see both clips in the collection.
5. Promotion & Email Touches
- Go to Statements → Orders → Download CSV
- Import to your email platform (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Send “New Sketch Live!” emails linking to the same collection
- Pin a reel/TikTok: “Buy once, get every new sketch forever”
6. Advanced Tips
Goal |
How-to |
Early-bird bundle |
Publish the collection empty at a lower price → upload sketches as ready |
Tiered pricing |
Add rental option at $0.99 / 48h |
Season packs |
After 10 sketches, duplicate project → upload Eps 1–10 → discount bundle |
Tip jar |
Create extra collection: “Buy Me Coffee” → Pay-what-you-want |
7. Weekly Upload Checklist
- QC new sketch (video + captions)
- Upload MP4 in Private Files
- Update description episode count
- Click Update Collection
- Export Orders CSV → send “new drop” email
Questions? Email [email protected]—we’ll make sure every punchline lands (and pays) exactly where it should.