Helpful Tips for Becoming a Gaming Content Creator (in 2026)
Getting paid to play video games sounds like a dream job… until you realise you’re working 18-hour days with greasy hair and 3 different brand deadlines staring back at you. Let me share with you some tips for becoming a gaming content creator this year.
Being a gaming content creator is amazing. You can play video games and get paid for it. It’s liberating, empowering, and can make you a lot of money! But…it comes with its own particular problems.
Keeping your sanity working for yourself 5-7 days a week isn’t as easy as it sounds… especially if you fit it around your 9-5 like I do. If you’re familiar with the 5-9 trend floating around social media, you are probably already aware of some of the pitfalls.
From eternally greasy hair to 18-hour workdays, things can get out of hand if you let them. BUT it’s simple to keep things in check with a few simple strategies I’ve learnt doing gaming content creation for the past 4 years.
Here are my most helpful tips on becoming a gaming content creator!
Get Dressed
By far the easiest thing I can do to feel happier, healthier, and a bit more on top of things is simply getting dressed. And by that, I mean putting on clean clothes that aren’t pyjamas. Ones that you would wear in public.
Don’t get me wrong, I still work in sweats some days. But I’ve noticed I’m far more productive when I make the effort to get dressed properly. There’s something magical about getting up and “getting ready” that flips a little switch in my brain.
I’m definitely guilty of living in leggings most of the week. Still, throwing on a cute top helps more than you know. If it’s something I’d happily wear out of the house, it gives me a small confidence boost.
That said… I’m writing this while wearing pyjamas, so clearly I’m still a work in progress lol.
Above all, do what works for you!
If getting dressed helps you feel more productive, then it’s worth making the time for it. On the flip side, if you do your best work in sweats, go for it. The main thing is noticing what works for you. Pay attention to your own habits and patterns, and you’ll soon figure out what routine helps you feel your best.
Structure Your Day
One trap a lot of gaming creators fall into is sleeping in. For some people that works fine. For others… it can spiral a bit.
Before you know it, the day’s nearly over and your to-do list still looks a mile long.
I’ve noticed I’m far more productive when my day has a bit of structure. And I hate to say this but… I get up at 5am most days. I’m one of those annoying early-to-bed, early-to-rise types. If I don’t keep this routine I struggle to fit in everything I want to get done.
I just map out a rough plan for the day so I’m not sitting there later wondering where all the time went.
Create a Task List
When you work from home, your laptop tends to become the centre of everything. But I’ve learned not to ignore the physical side of things. Keeping my space organised helps me stay clear-headed too.
At the end of each day, I take a quick look at what’s coming up tomorrow and jot it down.
I use the Notes app on my phone and tick things off as I go. It might sound simple, but it really works for me. Most of my work happens online, and it’s easy to spend hours at the computer without feeling like I’ve actually finished anything. Ticking something off feels oddly satisfying and keeps me moving.
Everyone’s different though, so it’s worth experimenting until you land on a system that works for you!
If you’re a live streamer who needs to stay up until 2am to catch your subscribers in a different timezone then do it. Most of my content is scheduled out. I find I’m most creative between 5-7am after I’ve had breakfast, and before my day job requires me to be present.
Time Blocking
One of the best things about working for yourself is not having a boss looking over your shoulder. But you’re also the one responsible for keeping yourself motivated.
That’s where time blocking really helps me.
Setting aside chunks of time for specific tasks keeps me focused and makes it easier to get into a proper flow. Jumping between tasks is a no no.
For example, I check emails for 15 minutes while eating breakfast, then start my first project around 5:15 and work on it until about 7am before getting ready for the day ahead. Then after work I spend time with my family before working on another project an hour or two before bed.
When I say projects I’m talking about brand collaborations, editing shorts, drafting blog posts, playing game demos and the like. My work is fairly varied, yours might look like checking in on your Discord community, live streaming on Twitch for 2hrs, running a giveaway, sending analytics to your agent.
When I’m in that block of time, I try to give the task my full attention. No phone scrolling. No wondering off to check something unrelated.
Giving each task a clear space in the day makes a big difference. It helps me stay on top of my workload and stops everything from blending into one big, messy to-do list.
And if you’re a creative person like me, you’ll know how easy it is to get pulled in 10 different directions. Blog posts, emails, social media, editing, brand sponsorship’s… the list goes on.
Create a Productive Work Environment
Working at a PC, on your phone or laptop totally depends on your personality. I’m most productive using my Chromebook. I find that being around other people or in a loud environment is incredibly distracting.
If you want to stay productive, having a space that supports your work makes a big difference. As tempting as the sofa can be, a proper desk setup is usually the better option.
That said, it’s completely fine to move around now and then. I often switch between a desk, the kitchen table, or another spot in the house depending on how I’m feeling that day… or where my husband is, because he can be quite the distraction.
The one place I try to avoid working from is the bed late at night. It blurs the line between work and rest, which isn’t great for your sleep habits. Having clear boundaries between “work space” and “relax space” really helps.
Some people prefer working from cafés or coworking spaces instead. Getting out of the house can help if home is full of distractions. Honestly, it’s all about finding what works for you.
If you’re still experimenting with different places to work, here are a few things worth checking:
Is it a space that is productive for getting things done? Do you need music on? How is the WiFi? Are there enough plugs? What’s the overall atmosphere like? Can you crack on at the touch of a button or do you need to spend time setting things up?
Though I typically work anywhere I can take my Chromebook because I’m predominantly a gaming blogger, if you’re mostly a live streamer you’ll need a good PC setup and I can help you with that.
Takeaways
As an INFP, Wendy is always late for her house. Her wardrobe is stuffed with snuggly jim-jams, and her hot water bottle is her best friend. Wendy enjoys playing a little bit of everything, but she'll always prefer to unwind with simulation and management games.
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