How to Upload (and Keep Adding) Comedy Sketches on Curios Creator Studio

Keep fans laughing—and buying—with each new drop

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

  1. Log in at studio.curios.com (email + 6-digit code)
  2. Click ➕ New Project → name it “Sketch Lab” (or your own series title)
  3. Complete the wizard → Save Draft or Review & Publish

3. Upload Sketch #1

  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.

  1. Open the Sketch Lab project → click Open next to the collection
  2. In Private Files, click Upload Media Files → add Sketch2.mp4
  3. Rename as needed (e.g., “Ep 2 – Passive-Aggressive Microwave”)
  4. Update Description to include new sketch titles or count
  5. 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.