How to make it in the porn industry

Fancy a career change? The first book on how to break into the porn industry is about to be released.

With more than a million people now unemployed in Britain, there are more people than ever seeking a career change.

Would you go as far as considering a new life as a porn star? We imagine you haven't – or ever will – but for the small majority who are more than happy to shed their clothes and star in films such as Driving Into Miss Daisy and In Diana Jones, then Joy King is here to help.

A high-profile executive for Wicked pictures, one of the US's most respected porn film companies, King has spent 20 years helping men and women break into the industry, which is currently worth a whopping £7 to 10billion a year.

She decided to write her book, simply titled Get Into Porn, while running Jenna Jameson's fan club. This was no mean feat – Jameson is currently the queen of the adult industry and one of the highest earning stars in the business.

A huge majority of the letters she received were enquiring about ways to start in the industry and, after doing some research, King discovered there was very little information available.

(Incidentally, Jameson was sent strange mail too – one prison inmate asked if she would pick him up when he was released, if he could then live with her and if she would show him how to get into the business.)

King's book promises tips on avoiding failure, poorly paid jobs and a wealth of secrets to ensure you hit the big time. A fan club alone is worth good money: 'Master the art of increasing reputation and exposure and you could have 1,000 people paying you £20 or more each month just to be a part of your fan club,' says King. Read more >>