Creatorpedia:Editorial Guidelines

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

Article Titles

• Use the creator's verified moniker from their most authoritative platform
• If the creator meets 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:

1. Lead section (no heading)
2. Infobox (right-aligned)
3. Early Life and Background
4. Career and Rise to Fame
5. (Subsections: specific shows, platforms, eras)
6. Wealth and Business Ventures
7. Controversies (if applicable)
8. Digital Footprint (social media stats table)
9. References
10. 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 <ref>...</ref> tags
• Add {{reflist}} 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: {{Infobox creator}}.

Inside the template, use parameters like |creator_type=comedian 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., [[Category:Nigerian creators]])
• Primary platform (e.g., [[Category:TikTok creators]])
• Genre (e.g., [[Category:Comedy creators]])

See also

• Creatorpedia:Content Policy
• Creatorpedia:Verification Standards
• Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines