Adding a Creator can be done manually, whether or not they have previously submitted material.
What Is a Creator?
A Creator is anyone making a submission through your forms. Each Creator has a unique profile that tracks their submissions, messages, and payments.
Steps to Add a Creator
Option 1: Add a Creator by Adding a Submission
You can add a Creator automatically when you manually create a submission. Follow these steps:
Navigate to the Submissions section.
Select Add Submission and complete the required fields, including Creator details.
Once saved, a Creator profile will be created automatically, linked to the submission.
Option 2: Add a Creator Directly
Navigate to the Creators section in the left-hand panel.
Click on the Add Creator button.
Fill in the following fields:
Name: The Creator’s full name.
Email Address: A valid email for communication and identification.
Date of Birth: (Optional) Useful for categorisation or eligibility.
Review the profile to ensure all details are correct.
Save the Creator profile.
Viewing and Managing Creator Profiles
Submissions: The profile will display any linked submissions.
Messages: Any communication with the Creator will be logged here.
Payments: Details of payments linked to the Creator’s submissions will also appear.
External Links: The creator can save external links (like CVs or Portfolios) as well as a bio which can be viewed in their profile.
Final Tips
Check for Duplicates: Before adding a new Creator, search the "Creators" section to ensure they don’t already exist in the database.
Complete Profiles: Fill out as much information as possible to maintain comprehensive records.
Update Regularly: As new submissions or interactions occur, ensure the Creator’s profile is up to date.