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This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.

'''The "creatorPedia" Capitalization Rule'''

creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.

:'''Correct:''' creatorPedia
:'''Incorrect:''' CreatorPedia, Creatorpedia, CreatorPedia

This is not a typographical error. It is deliberate branding that mirrors the visual language of the [[creatorPedia:Logo|cP logo]]:

* '''c''' (lowercase) — The crescent moon. Humble, approachable, representing the partial visibility of creators. cP is built by fans, not gatekeepers.
* '''P''' (uppercase) — The quill. Authoritative, permanent, encyclopedic. cP content meets rigorous standards.

When abbreviated as '''cP''', the letters themselves project the logo's core symbolism: the crescent (c) and the vertical stroke of the quill (P).

'''In Practice:'''
* Article titles: "Prof GehGeh — creatorPedia"
* In sentences: "According to creatorPedia guidelines..."
* Beginning of paragraphs: "creatorPedia was founded to..."

This rule applies across all official cP communications, articles, policies, and public-facing materials.

== Article Titles ==

* Use the creator's verified moniker from their most authoritative platform
* If the creator meets [[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines|notability standards]] but lacks a unique moniker, use their username without the "@" from the platform with the most followers
* Capitalize major words (title case)
* Avoid honorifics (Mr, Dr) unless part of the professional identity

'''Example:''' "Prof GehGeh" not "Emmanuel Obruste"

== Article Titles ==

* Use the creator's verified moniker from their most authoritative platform
* If the creator meets [[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines|notability standards]] but lacks a unique moniker, use their username without the "@" from the platform with the most followers
* Capitalize major words (title case)
* Avoid honorifics (Mr, Dr) unless part of the professional identity

'''Example:''' "Prof GehGeh" not "Emmanuel Obruste"

== First Sentence (Lead) ==

The first sentence should state:
* Creator's real name
* Date of birth (if publicly known and relevant)
* Most notable moniker (which is also the article title)
* Nationality
* Primary occupation(s)

'''Example:''' "'''Emmanuel Obruste''' (born 30 January 1995), professionally known as '''Prof GehGeh''', is a Nigerian digital content creator, social commentator, and online personality."

== Creators vs. Brands Separation Rule ==

'''When to create separate pages:'''
* Create separate pages only when you can write at least '''2,000 words''' about each individual
* For duos or groups (e.g., Skinnycomics), the '''brand gets the main article'''
* Within the brand article, create detailed sub-headings for individual members
* Create '''redirect pages''' for real names pointing to the brand article

'''Exception:''' If a creator IS the brand (e.g., Prof GehGeh and "Geh Geh University"), create one unified article under the creator's real name or primary verified moniker, with the brand as a major section.

== Multiple Monikers ==

For creators with multiple monikers, list all monikers in the '''"Other Names"''' section of their infobox.

== Article Structure ==

Articles should generally follow this order:
# Lead section (no heading)
# Infobox (right-aligned)
# Early Life and Background
# Career and Rise to Fame
# (Subsections: specific shows, platforms, eras)
# Wealth and Business Ventures
# Controversies (if applicable)
# Digital Footprint (social media stats table)
# References
# External links (official channels only)

== Neutral Point of View ==

Write neutrally. Avoid:
* Opinion words ("amazing," "terrible," "unfortunately")
* Unattributed praise or criticism
* Weasel words ("some say," "many believe")

'''Example:'''
:❌ "GehGeh's hilarious content has taken TikTok by storm."
:✅ "GehGeh rose to prominence on TikTok for relationship and financial advice content."

== Tense ==

* Biographical articles: Past tense for completed events, present tense for ongoing situations
* "He released the single in 2025." (past)
* "He resides in Lagos." (present)

== Numbers and Dates ==

* Write out numbers one through nine; use numerals for 10 and above
* Use day month year format: "30 January 1995"
* Net worth: "Estimated N100B+ ($10M+)" (use the creator local currency first before converting to a major currency in parenthesis, no periods in currency)

== Outbound Link Rule ==

'''No outbound links outside of citations or reference sections.''' External links should only appear in:
* References (citations)
* The "External links" section (official channels only)

This prevents link rot and maintains encyclopedic integrity.

== Citations ==

* Place citations immediately after the statement they support
* Use <code><nowiki><ref>...</ref></nowiki></code> tags
* Add <code><nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki></code> under References heading
* Acceptable sources are defined in [[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]]

== Infobox ==

'''Single Master Template Rule:''' Do not create multiple infobox templates. cP uses ONE master template: <code><nowiki>{{Infobox creator}}</nowiki></code>.

Inside the template, use parameters like <code>|creator_type=comedian</code> to automatically adjust styling. This keeps the backend clean and maintainable.

* Image should be a clear headshot or promotional photo
* Fill all available fields; leave blank if unknown
* Multiple monikers go in the "Other Names" field

== Categories ==

Add at bottom of every article:
* Nationality (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Nigerian creators]]</nowiki></code>)
* Primary platform (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:TikTok creators]]</nowiki></code>)
* Genre (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Comedy creators]]</nowiki></code>)

==See also==

*[[Creatorpedia:Content Policy]]
*[[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]]
*[[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines]]''