Life is all about variety, so why not make yourself known as a creator who offers fresh and unique content? As you build your fan base, one key way to keep audiences engaged and coming back for more is to give them a little sneak peek into your real life and what it would be like to spend a day alongside you. After all, the webcam community is all about being yourself. You have carte blanche to create and broadcast off-the-wall performances — or simply host an intimate conversation that allows you to get closer to your fans and new audiences by answering their burning questions.
So, if you’re experiencing a bit of creator’s block, here are some ideas for unique cam shows that take you out of the bedroom and into the wilds of real life!
Appeal to sapiosexual fans and bibliophiles alike by hosting your very own book club via livestream, replete with assignments and discussion topics.
BACKYARD BARBECUE
Do you have access to a private balcony or outdoor space? Why not treat your fans and followers to an authentic backyard barbecue party, starring you! Have fun with a watering hose, frolic through the grass and cook up something delicious on the grill — safety first, of course.
Another huge benefit of shooting outdoors is that leveraging natural light in flattering ways can make you look fabulous. Just be sure to set up your shot with the sun in front of you; having sunlight behind you will heavily darken you and other subjects in the shot.
KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL
Are you a passionate chef or a budding baker? Food is one of the ultimate sources of pleasure and incorporating cooking into your performance could be an interesting and engaging show for your fans. Whether you’re a pro in the kitchen or preparing a brand-new dish for the first time, an erotic cooking show is an exciting way to bring creativity to the screen and ignite everyone’s passion for delicious things.
And let’s not forget how sensual food can be. Perhaps your cam show will start off as a cooking workshop before unraveling into a delicious performance with chocolate sauce, oils and other seductive foods that drizzle and coat your body in all the right places. Don’t be afraid to have a little fun with kitchen utensils. A bit of spanking with a wooden spoon is never a bad idea. Just be mindful of staining your favorite lace panties with a dollop of marinara sauce.
LIVE VIDEO GAMES
This one’s a no-brainer, as there is so much crossover between the gaming and webcam worlds. Pick your favorite video game and livestream yourself rocking that controller to show your fun and playful side. Interact live with your fans in the chat room and share your gaming tips too, or even those naughty cheat codes.
Depending on the capabilities of your platform, you can also challenge your viewers to join the fun via multiplayer sessions, privately for your regulars or publicly for extra chat room-enlivening hilarity.
Sharing details about where your fans can find you in the online gaming world heightens interaction and turns a regular webcam show into an interactive experience of teamwork. There are few things more bonding than coming together to achieve a common goal.
BOOK CLUB
Appeal to sapiosexual fans and bibliophiles alike by hosting your very own book club via livestream, replete with assignments and discussion topics. Select a book that excites you and invite your fans to join you on a literary journey, maybe even completing a chapter or two before meeting you online to share your thoughts together. A sexy live reading is also a fun way to encourage your fans to read alongside and engage with you. You could even role-play a naughty college professor assigning reading to students, before things get hot and spicy in your cam show classroom.
MOVIE REVIEW
Are you a true cinephile with an insatiable passion for film? Curating a movie night for your fans is a fun way to provide entertainment while creating a safe and entertaining space for your audience to relax with you. Pick a time, pick a movie and then everyone can watch it at the same time as you. Few things are as fun as watching the reactions of others to your movie of choice.
TRAVEL DIARIES
This is a fun one! Do you have a trip coming up? Why not take your fans along for the journey? If it’s a longer road trip, set up a camera in your car and let your fans drive with you. Just don’t get distracted fiddling with your phone, and make sure you have a steady way to balance it so you don’t damage it.
If you are traveling someplace far away and exotic, don’t forget that there are countless people who don’t have the luxury of being able to travel miles and miles from their hometowns. They would love to see what’s out there and learn more about the world, especially if it’s a lush forest or sandy beach.
You can also make stops along the way. If the area is secluded or private enough, you could even put on an impromptu NSFW show for those who have virtually joined you for the drive. Talk about revving everyone’s engines!
ASK ME ANYTHING
The No. 1 secret to engaging with fans and audiences is to offer them the feeling of having total access to you, making them feel like they really are someone important in your life. One of the most fun ways to achieve this feeling is by giving fans the chance to ask you questions about your life, what you like and how you like it.
The key thing to remember here is that you’re in charge. That means you are free to answer these questions however you like. You are not on trial here, so you are under no obligation to give specific answers or even answer the question at all. Have fun, be playful and foster lighthearted, positive dialogue between you and your fans.
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
The most effective way to build a fan base is by being consistent. The most successful content creators stream live shows at the same time weekly or daily, so that their fans always know they have a confirmed time and place to meet up with their favorite online stars. Being consistent allows you to say, “You know where to find me!” and become part of a fan’s weekly routine. The bottom line is: Don’t hesitate to get out there, get creative and turn your camera on for the world to see you in all your myriad facets.
Johnny Diamond is senior account manager at camming platform CAM4. Follow him @JDiamondXXX on Twitter and contact johnny@cam4.com for more information.
