Porn Valley- Adult journalist Joe Zigfield (AKA “Rio Joe” of riojoe.com) is launching a project to help new talent navigate the porn biz. “Porn Star Survival Guide” will feature established performers sharing insights on what it takes notonly to survive, but to thrive in adult entertainment.

“I want to gather the collective wisdom of icons like Jenna Jameson and Tera Patrick, who are recognized and admired by newcomers,” says Zigfield, who’s written for Club, XBiz, Hustler, Maxim and other magazines.

He also plans to interview directors, agents and studio execs. “They’ve seen countless performers come and go. They know what separates the real stars from the wannabes.”

This is a high-visibility, prestige project. It’s an opportunity for the industry’s movers and shakers to help porn’s most precious–and vulnerable–assets start off on the right path.

The guide will focus on career advice, and basic life skills. “Many girls get into porn when they’re still clueless about life,” says Zigfield. “Theydon’t know how to balance a checkbook, let alone avoiding the pitfalls ofdrugs and alcohol. They can learn a lot from someone like Jenna, who’s beenthrough it all but never lost her determination to come out on top.”

“Porn Star Survival Guide” will be available as a free booklet and online.The interviews will be videotaped for DVD and online viewing.

Zigfield credits a groundbreaking video produced several years ago by AIMHealthcare, “Porn 101,” for inspiration. The video features AIM founderSharon Mitchell and Nina Hartley dispensing tidbits on various topics, fromoral hygiene to taxes. “They did a great job,” says Zigfield. “The key is tocreate something now that’ll grab the attention of an 18 or 19-year-old justcoming into the business.”

Zigfield is seeking sponsors for the guide. Contact him at (702) 883-6337 [email protected].