Patreon for Creators

By July 6, all creators need to combine their creator and fan profiles into one. Starting July 6, all creators must have a combined creator and fan profile to keep using Patreon. Combining only takes a few minutes, and will ensure that there are no disruptions to your account during this transition.

Patreon is building a network where creators can grow their audience and stay meaningfully connected to the people who already love their work — a better model for art and community on the internet. This week we went live to share more about the network and how creators are using the new features an

We've answered our most common questions on the network below! 💬 Quips What type of work performs best for Quips — does format matter, and are there tips like best time to post or using hashtags? We're still so early that there isn't a data-backed playbook yet for what the algorithm "favors" — and

Meet Malte Dueholm, the creator behind watchpaintdry_minis, who teaches the art of miniature painting. He had one clear issue: he didn't have time to create new work, but wanted to reach new fans through Discovery on Patreon. Enter Quips—the short, public posts visible to anyone on Patreon, whether

Until recently, D&D creator Ginny Di mainly used Patreon to share videos, music, costumes, and downloads with her biggest fans. But in the past few months, she’s started complementing those bigger, more formal posts with casual, lightweight, Quips in Patreon’s discovery feed. Quips are short, low-ef

We're so excited to see creators create together! Check out the above tutorial on how to execute a collaboration post, and then give it a try yourself. Here's a challenge: Reach out to a creator you see in the feed to kickstart a collab — maybe it's a friend, someone whose podcast you adore, or just

Quips are short, low-effort posts that spark connection. Use them to share quick thoughts, behind-the-scenes moments, sneak peeks and works in progress — whatever you want to put in front of new fans. And don't take our word for it: creators like Ginny Di, Katy Lipscomb and Watchpaintdry_minis are g

Time to meet the home base for discovery. Click through the above tutorial to learn more about the infrastructure underpinning Patreon’s network experience. Then, it's your turn. Challenges to get you started in the experience: Find creators that you're a fan of or who are in your network, and join

We’ve rounded up a few creators using Quips in fun and creative ways to grow their fanbase. Check out our 8 categories of top favorite Quips below! 1) 💬 Comment kickstarters The best way to start a conversation is with the right question. These Quips got folks talking, helping creators get their po

For years, Ologies has built a fiercely loyal community of science-loving fans whose questions shape nearly half of every episode. When creator Alie Ward joined the early testing period for Quips, she was excited to have another way to connect with listeners and quickly found that this lightweight f

Katy Lipscomb is a professional illustrator from Athens, Georgia. Her work, which spans children's books, augmented reality, and fine art, brings vibrant creatures and lush watercolor landscapes to life. Quips make it possible to reach new audiences through a public feed. But Katy had the same conce

Matthew Wills is the creator of SWORDS: The Webcomic, its companion card game SWORDS: CUT THE DECK, and STARS: The Webcomic. Add to his resume: Quips pro and Patreon growth expert. 📝 What are Quips, anyway? Matthew grew his total membership 13% in just three months — and Quips drove the majority of

You've taken advantage of our discovery features and now you find yourself with new free members. But how do you grow your earnings? 📝 Learn more about our discovery network tools and access eligibility. Below, we're walking through some proven tactics that can help creators grow. We're starting wi

One easy way to grow with our Home Feed: engage. Likes, comments, reshares, and mentions are how creators connect, get discovered, and bring new fans into their communities. Below are a few ways to use each feature to build momentum and help your work reach more people. 📝 Learn more about our disco