I’m still recovering from the realization that the thumbnails on my videos that have gotten the most views are ones featuring pictures of younger and more handsome men than I.🤓
I’d not have guessed you scripted your content, Scott, nor would I have noticed all the edit cuts you make if you hadn’t detailed your process (786!!). I have a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into your content; you make look so seamless. No wonder I always find your videos so engaging! This isn’t directly on point for the topic of this video, but I’d also like to say I appreciate how generous you are in highlighting fellow booktubers, not only during videos like reading booktubers favorite books, but just dropping suggestions for lesser known booktubers as you did with Made U Book earlier today.
Thank you and I'm kind of pleased you didn't notice all the work, making it look seamless is important to me. Thank you again, I love supporting the community, it can be quite difficult to find channels, especially small ones, so when I find one I think everybody wins when I shout them out. I hope you enjoy Gretchen, she is great. :)
I'm just a viewer and a relatively new subscriber but I am *here* for the hyperbole!! It's not every day you watch a booktube video that includes stuff like "If you don't like Hank Green you probably drink the blood of children" 😂
Agree with so many of your tips. I don't generally take the time to script but I edit like a bandit out of hell. I love editing and I think that is what saves me and it takes me on average 3/4-6/8 hours depending on the type of content and how refined I want the video to be. I think I would also enjoy being an editor for hire! I am going to keep working on those thumbnails....lol. I think I have an existential booktube fear - losing massive numbers! I'm really happy to hear that you are never leaving booktube.Scott, it would be a less interesting place without you.
I can tell you love to edit, it comes across in your videos. I'm firmly in the scripting camp, but I think you are a great example of how editing can be used to create great videos too, there's more than one way to do things and after all, we need a solution that is enjoyable. I use to share your fear of losing numbers, then one day I lost 40. I'm still not sure what happened, but I think bots subscribed to me and youtube cleaned them out. But, after that I realised, I'm going to lose a few every week, but I'm also going to gain subs, and losing subs that aren't interested in what I'm doing is good for my channel growth. Now I lose subs the moment I post a video, but later on I gain more from that video; losing subs is one of those bad things that has to happen for good things to happen, Jack Edwards probably losses 100s of subs everyday, but gains 100s too.
This is really helpful advice. Especially the first 30 seconds drop off. I make videos for friends and book discussions since I have so few reader friends IRL and I have to remind myself that growth is less important than interactions.
It is outrageous how you manage to be funny and anarchic ar the same time as thorough and insightful. It must be your ADHD superpowers. I really enjoyed this video. I am clear in my mind that I am and always will be a hobbyist booktuber. But getting more subscribers is fun so I will think a bit more about thumbnails and intros.
Haha, thank you so much. That is definitely what I'm going for. Book tube is such a wonderful hobby. I love that you know that's what you're doing, gives you so much more ability to be present and enjoy what you're doing.
Your recommendation of Filmora to me the other week saved my bacon and it is so much simpler to navigate and use than the much more expensive editing software I was using before! Some great tips in this video, Scott - I'm not ready to listen to them all 😉 but I think I will take your scripting idea and apply it in a small way to improve my book reviews (and possibly also when I'm talking about books I haven't read) - I am going to try scripting the synopsis, because I think that will improve the way I give the context for my review. I'm usually working from my notes for a review but I don't usually include a synopsis in those notes so I am usually winging it!
I'm glad you're finding filmora better than your old software. Baby steps are great. I'm very behind on Booktube because I had a bunch of essays due, but I look forward to seeing the results when I catch up this week. 😊
I found this fascinating because I love to know what other booktubers have as their process, I think we all work in different ways. I find my favourite of my own videos are somewhere between scripted and off the cuff ie the ones where I have a very clear plan but not a script. I do script the more in depth videos such as Book vs TV and Readers Guides that I’ve done, but I find it hard to position the script in that sweet spot that means you can’t see me looking at it. Sometimes for me a script leads to more edits, other times less! I am a terrible waffler though so maybe I should script more.🤷♀️😂
I think the important part of scripting is knowing what you want to say before you film, so I think a clear plan ticks that box. The first few times I scripted you can see me constantly looking to the side, while I solved that by having the script on the laptop I'm filming on, I still often read the paragraph I'm about to say before saying it... But some days I just can't say the words I've written down, so there's lots of edits as I repeat lines.
This is a great video, very informative - I subscribed. Totally agree about the need to provide something unique and of value - the Booktube makers market is already flooded with people who make certain videos, similar to other people. Your video is an excellent example of how to make a video which takes part in the ongoing discussions (is not on a unique topic), but made with a personal twist (questions in a different order) plus added bonus of personal insights. Very worthwhile.
i don't ever intend to have a channel but i still loved this video and i hundred per cent agree with your statement about trying to establish what you liked or didn't about a book so that a viewer can decide based on that whether he/she would like the book. when i was young and avidly reading movie reviews by pauline kael in the new yorker it was just that which i loved...it wasn't as much if she liked or disliked a film but why which allowed me to profit from her reviews so much.
Always love a Scott video. Some great tips here and always interesting to hear your opinions on all the booktube stuff too. Love the Booktube vs Hank Green too 😂
Lots of interesting ideas. Thank you for that. Although I don’t have a channel, I guess that most people start first because they want to share with others their interest in books and as they go further start thinking about things like making money out of their channel. With that they might get more professional and use more of the tools you talked about.
In my experience that is a very accurate observation, I have noticed people go the other way too. I think creators have to make a call at some point, am I going all in or is this a hobby.
Wow so much of this video resonated and I felt like you are the best most encouraging booktube coach providing good sage advice. I kept going back and forth to my yt studio stats! Thank you. ❤ yes to scripts, yes to negative comments, no to hank green!!!
Wow. So much great advice. I am just starting out but can’t imagine not scripting. Maybe it’s because I have a background in theatre. I feel like I *could* wing it but why would I do that when I can instead be prepared. On video, one can still be more loose and not word for word. But having some framework I think makes a big difference. I notice the difference in the booktubers who to me have a clear script they are going by.
Hello, sorry it has taken me so long to reply to you. I think scripting is unpopular because it takes so much longer to film a video, but as you said, being prepared is just so worth it. I can only really tell when somebody scripts from the superior quality of their videos, that for me says it all.
Ohhhh I love a haul video! I like to make videos that I like to watch, because the people that watch them and make them are my people. That's my top content-maker tip 😊
Quality content, as always. I think the tough thing about TBRs and hauls and "what I read this week" videos is they often don't capture our imagination. They are just reports. I realized very recently that to be a bookish content creator without incorporating the lessons of storytelling from the books we're raving about... is kind of insulting to the books! 😅😂 So going forward I really want to practice telling stories through my videos. But it's hard! Also, I have a technical question for you about digital images of book covers. On my videos, I keep the cover image up the entire time I'm talking about the book. I do that because I watch Booktube while making dinner and washing dishes, so I often take my eyes off the screen. Sometimes my mind wanders. Then I'll hear something interesting from the Booktuber and I'll look up and say, "oh! What book are they talking about again? I forget!" And if the book cover image is no longer on the screen, I get cranky because I can't rewind (my hands are covered in dish soap!!!). HOWEVER, I have a feeling there is a really good reason some Booktubers remove the cover image after a few seconds and don't keep it up the whole time they are talking about that book. But what is that reason!?! Because it might change my editing process!! Thanks for all the work you put into your videos, including the script! Personally, I love a scripted video.
I think there's 2 reasons I can think of for removing the cover so quickly, laziness, it's just the default length an image is added or it's because it's hard to do other edits with a book cover in the way. BTW, I know I haven't commented on the last few of your videos (like you I watch when I do dishes or cook and it's difficult sometimes), but I really think your content is some of the best out there, very thoughtful and considered. I loved how you linked the quote from the book into your intro for your last video, so effective as a hook and it told me about the book too.
@GunpowderFictionPlot That is very helpful - I was worried that I was annoying people by keeping the cover up so long! But I will carry on. And thank you so much for those incredibly kind words - I honestly never expect any comments at all!! Right back at ya on the best, most thoughtful content!
This was really good advice. I can tell that you do put a lot of time into the research and editing. Scripting didn't work for me starting out, mostly because I forget the lines then stress myself out. I should try again though as it would probably make things less rambly.
Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful. :) I probably didn't focus enough on saying, just improve one thing at a time. Scripting is a great idea, but if you're stressed about other things already, then it's hard to learn - but, don't memorise your script, find a way to read it as you film, so much easier! Also, I know some people really like scripting in dot points, so you cover all your topics, kind of half script it, like when you planned an essay at uni.
LOVED THIS!!!! As a new booktuber, I am obviously trying to get used to everything. This was all great advice and I am excited to incorporate it. Also, thanks for the editing software and thumbnail advice. The idea of editing is scary and I have been looking for something to try. Filmora was the one I was leaning toward so you just sealed the deal! The section on negative comments is also super important. Thankfully, I am new enough to not have had too many but there was one that destroyed my soul because it was meant to make me feel dumb. I’ve since learned some ways to mentally cope with these types of comments, but I’m curious if you have any specific advice? Also, do you personally interact with those negative comments, delete them, or just move on and let them have an opinion without responding?
With negative comments, it depends on exactly the comment and my mindset on that day, but if they say something for example trans-phobic or racist, I delete and block, because I don't want trans or POC viewers to see that when they're commenting. If it's aimed at me, and if I'm feeling petty, I will interact, I think deleting and banning is the best thing; but sometimes that's the actions of a much more disciplined and reasonable person than me. I always try to remember how upset they must be to leave those comments, and being that upset doesn't come from disagreeing about a book. Also on editing, it is scary. I totally recommend doing 1 or 2 things at a time, learning, moving on, adding in a next thing.
Wow so much good stuff in here. Im very surprised about your Harry video. I liked it since you were pretty fair imho. I agree about intros. If your first 30 sec is explaining why your lighting is weird today - I’m out if I’m a new viewer. I’ve been working on my intros and thumbnails the most and it has paid off. Interestingly I have used your channel as one of my main inspiration in improving my videos.
I like haul videos as long as people have at least read the back. I do not like when someone shows the cover and then says “I have no idea what this book is about.” Thanks for the info! Lol
Thank you. I don't think my Harry video was bad, so much as it was bad for my channel, I thought I was fair too, but it seems very polarised. I saw you talk about how you're trying to improve in your version of this tag, honoured to be somebody you're looking at for improving your channel. I think you've done a wonderful job of improving things of late too, and I can tell that they're changes that aren't changing everything which is also good.
After recommending filmora to you, I'm glad you like filmora :D Consistency helped me a lot in the start (and probably still does). You should have your patreon in description box links btw x "if you scripted your video, just how good would that video be" I personally feel like if I scripted my videos they would get worse 😭 but i think it also comes from both of us wanting to do different things with our videos. I am monetised and would love to grow that more and more -- but for now it's a hobby with monetary perks as I am pushing writing, personal life and my other job primarily at the moment
Filmora is just a fantastic recommendation. I thought I was asking for a unicorn horn when I asked about it and it does exactly what I want. I think we discussed scripting before and you plan out your videos, so you get lots of the advantages of scripting already. But also, if you did script, you would get use to things pretty quickly I think. I think you are spot on, if it's hobby income that can be different again, it's easy for me to say script, but it is time consuming and I'm always impressed with all the things you do, I'm not sure how you would find the time to script without cloning yourself.
I would say you have done haul and tbr videos when you do your prediction vids. I appreciate your channel because you actually engage with viewers which makes me want to be loyal. Too many big booktubers treat their subscribers like enemies. I never get recommended the big booktubers. I probably jinxed myself now. I just want a booktuber to read what he/she is discussing unless it is about dnf-ing. Good video as always.
That is an interesting way of looking at it, I'm happy to only do hauls when they're book prize predictions. I understand why they're fun to watch.,😊 It's really disappointing when a bigger channel starts to hate on their subscribers. Viewers and subscribers are the whole point of a Book tube channel.
Is filmora a yearly sub or a one time payment I can’t seem to find it on the website Also thanks for making I’ve been debating making a channel for a long time appreciate it!! 38:00
Filmora has different packages and you can do either, but I just use the one time payment option. I think the only difference is access to more sounds and graphics. If you start a channel, let me know when you upload your first video. 😊
Thanks for a lot of interesting advice. I would like to start up my own booktube channel, but I'm terrified of the editing process. I get analysis paralysis just thinking about trying to learn how to do video edits. Scripting, as opposed to just rambling and getting lost in digressions that would require heavy editing, sounds like a really good idea. Content consistency might be an issue for me too, because I have somewhat eclectic reading tastes, and the people who might like to watch videos about the Women's Prize for Fiction are not necessarily the same as the people who are interested in my plans to read the extended Stephen King Dark Tower multiverse, who again aren't the people who are interested in Classics Bingo. So I guess I either need multiple channels (and let's face it, Hank Green I am not) or I need a hook of some sort, a different type of consistency to my videos. Something to mull over while I watch videos about making videos and try to actually take in practical editing information. Thumbnails! I hadn't even thought of thumbnails! I might just outsource that part to my teen, against a share in future profits (think my kid is too bright to fall for that one though)
One of the things I didn't say and I really should have, is it's a process, you don't have to do everything all at once. Please don't be intimidated, make anything and improve one things at a time. Also, I wouldn't be stressed about the eclectic reading taste, I can think of a few booktubers who I think would enjoy Stephen King, Classics and The Woman's Prize, Stephanie at Time to Read, Heidi at My Reading Life, Alice and the Giant TBR, Alyssa at Nerdy Nurse Reads all come to mind. I think you will find an audience. When I said consistency, that's about how you make a video, not the books you read. So you're review might be as simple as description, I liked x, I disliked y, I gave it z stars, I recommend this book is you also liked x. Thumbnails are easy once you've done a dozen or so. Don't stress.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot I finally got started. I have made two videos. My video and editing skills leave a lot to de desired, as do my delivery, but that second video is a Women's Prize longlist prediction video, so you know you want to watch it! 😂
Hi - I'm sorry you're having trouble getting into the community. I can see you're having trouble, you can definitely get some more engagement and make more friends. How often do you comment on other Booktubers videos? When you do comment, how many other people have commented on that video? Search for book reviews of books you loved; try to find channels with less than 1k subs, with similar tastes in books and start talking to them. I also recommend searching for the Booktube newbie tag once a week, filtering it to the last week and trying to find channels with similar tastes or with good vibes. Learning about the bookish events will take care of itself if you watch enough different channels. I also think it would be good to have a wrap or a video along the lines of my favourite books ever or of the year or something like that so somebody can get an idea of your reading tastes.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot Great advice, thank you! Will definitely try it out. I'm more of a lurker than a commenter but I guess the only way to get involved is to actually get involved.
I am not a creator and I get that everybody needs to make an income. But because I don’t create content, I have what is likely a very stupid question about Patreon. Does Patreon mean that you are creating different content in two locations? Is it basically taking on a second job?
What I do for my Patrons isn't the same as I do here. I run a book club, a forum and do live chats... But other creators who run their own Patreon do make extra content, it's up to the creator what you do and how much you take on, some creators do nothing and use it as a tip service.
Does the ADHD ever make you nervous about patrons? I keep looking wistfully at Patreon, then chickening out A) 'cause I can't picture my videos being worth cash money and B) 'cause I'm afraid I'll lose my mind to a project or life event or something and let patrons down on accident.
Yes, 100%, both of these problems, but mostly the first. It took going to therapy to create a Patreon and get past the first point. The second point I overcame by planning to do something that I found easy. Your videos are in a different class to almost every other creator Martha. I know this is not how our brains work, but you should have no fear about your content being worth money, you're a creative genius.
I suspect you plan your videos very well... But I'm always surprised with how organised you are in your videos for a non-scripter. You were one of the people I was thinking of at the end when I said I was impressed with some non-scripters, but think how amazing their videos could be if they scripted.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot Haha! I felt that message was for me and it resonated. Honestly, I'm so content with my current process that I think scripting would stress me out. I may try one day. :) :)
I’m still recovering from the realization that the thumbnails on my videos that have gotten the most views are ones featuring pictures of younger and more handsome men than I.🤓
BWHAHAHahahaha :D
lol
I’d not have guessed you scripted your content, Scott, nor would I have noticed all the edit cuts you make if you hadn’t detailed your process (786!!). I have a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into your content; you make look so seamless. No wonder I always find your videos so engaging!
This isn’t directly on point for the topic of this video, but I’d also like to say I appreciate how generous you are in highlighting fellow booktubers, not only during videos like reading booktubers favorite books, but just dropping suggestions for lesser known booktubers as you did with Made U Book earlier today.
Thank you and I'm kind of pleased you didn't notice all the work, making it look seamless is important to me.
Thank you again, I love supporting the community, it can be quite difficult to find channels, especially small ones, so when I find one I think everybody wins when I shout them out. I hope you enjoy Gretchen, she is great. :)
I'm just a viewer and a relatively new subscriber but I am *here* for the hyperbole!! It's not every day you watch a booktube video that includes stuff like "If you don't like Hank Green you probably drink the blood of children" 😂
Hahaha, I almost certainly cannot stop the hyperbole regardless of how hard I try. :D
Agree with so many of your tips. I don't generally take the time to script but I edit like a bandit out of hell. I love editing and I think that is what saves me and it takes me on average 3/4-6/8 hours depending on the type of content and how refined I want the video to be. I think I would also enjoy being an editor for hire! I am going to keep working on those thumbnails....lol. I think I have an existential booktube fear - losing massive numbers! I'm really happy to hear that you are never leaving booktube.Scott, it would be a less interesting place without you.
I can tell you love to edit, it comes across in your videos. I'm firmly in the scripting camp, but I think you are a great example of how editing can be used to create great videos too, there's more than one way to do things and after all, we need a solution that is enjoyable.
I use to share your fear of losing numbers, then one day I lost 40. I'm still not sure what happened, but I think bots subscribed to me and youtube cleaned them out. But, after that I realised, I'm going to lose a few every week, but I'm also going to gain subs, and losing subs that aren't interested in what I'm doing is good for my channel growth. Now I lose subs the moment I post a video, but later on I gain more from that video; losing subs is one of those bad things that has to happen for good things to happen, Jack Edwards probably losses 100s of subs everyday, but gains 100s too.
Oh my goodness! Your words about my thumbnails was so so so so kind!! 😭❤ Thank you!
Your graphic design skills are truly impressive, and I always look at your thumbnails and admire how you control where my eye falls.
This is really helpful advice. Especially the first 30 seconds drop off. I make videos for friends and book discussions since I have so few reader friends IRL and I have to remind myself that growth is less important than interactions.
Yes, exactly! But it is very easy to get sucked into UA-cams growth game.
It is outrageous how you manage to be funny and anarchic ar the same time as thorough and insightful. It must be your ADHD superpowers. I really enjoyed this video. I am clear in my mind that I am and always will be a hobbyist booktuber. But getting more subscribers is fun so I will think a bit more about thumbnails and intros.
Haha, thank you so much. That is definitely what I'm going for.
Book tube is such a wonderful hobby. I love that you know that's what you're doing, gives you so much more ability to be present and enjoy what you're doing.
Such a brilliant discussion! Also lovely to discover a fellow booktuber with ADHD 📚
Thank you, and I didn't know you had ADHD! :)
I’m not starting a UA-cam channel, but this was utterly fascinating. Love your videos! Will try to be better with leaving comments.
Thank you. I love your comments, but don't feel you have to, i know you support me. 😊
Your recommendation of Filmora to me the other week saved my bacon and it is so much simpler to navigate and use than the much more expensive editing software I was using before! Some great tips in this video, Scott - I'm not ready to listen to them all 😉 but I think I will take your scripting idea and apply it in a small way to improve my book reviews (and possibly also when I'm talking about books I haven't read) - I am going to try scripting the synopsis, because I think that will improve the way I give the context for my review. I'm usually working from my notes for a review but I don't usually include a synopsis in those notes so I am usually winging it!
I'm glad you're finding filmora better than your old software.
Baby steps are great. I'm very behind on Booktube because I had a bunch of essays due, but I look forward to seeing the results when I catch up this week. 😊
I found this fascinating because I love to know what other booktubers have as their process, I think we all work in different ways. I find my favourite of my own videos are somewhere between scripted and off the cuff ie the ones where I have a very clear plan but not a script. I do script the more in depth videos such as Book vs TV and Readers Guides that I’ve done, but I find it hard to position the script in that sweet spot that means you can’t see me looking at it. Sometimes for me a script leads to more edits, other times less! I am a terrible waffler though so maybe I should script more.🤷♀️😂
I think the important part of scripting is knowing what you want to say before you film, so I think a clear plan ticks that box. The first few times I scripted you can see me constantly looking to the side, while I solved that by having the script on the laptop I'm filming on, I still often read the paragraph I'm about to say before saying it... But some days I just can't say the words I've written down, so there's lots of edits as I repeat lines.
This is a great video, very informative - I subscribed. Totally agree about the need to provide something unique and of value - the Booktube makers market is already flooded with people who make certain videos, similar to other people. Your video is an excellent example of how to make a video which takes part in the ongoing discussions (is not on a unique topic), but made with a personal twist (questions in a different order) plus added bonus of personal insights. Very worthwhile.
Thank you for the sub, and the lovely feedback. :)
i don't ever intend to have a channel but i still loved this video and i hundred per cent agree with your statement about trying to establish what you liked or didn't about a book so that a viewer can decide based on that whether he/she would like the book. when i was young and avidly reading movie reviews by pauline kael in the new yorker it was just that which i loved...it wasn't as much if she liked or disliked a film but why which allowed me to profit from her reviews so much.
Thank you and exactly, I don't think anybody has the exact same taste as anybody else, I disagree with all of the channels I follow from time to time.
Always interesting to hear your thoughts (vague compliments) 😂
🤣😂 Thank you, love vague compliments.
Always love a Scott video. Some great tips here and always interesting to hear your opinions on all the booktube stuff too.
Love the Booktube vs Hank Green too 😂
As a collection Book tube almost has an many channels as Hank, I think we can take him.😁
Fantastic discussions here, Scott! One day I WILL get Filmora, I've had the tab open on my laptop since you recommended it to me last year 😂
Thank you and I hope you find Filmora as good as I do.
I loved this video, so many insides, i agree with you in so many points.
Thank you so muxh
I agree with you about TBR videos. I’d much rather watch a review video. I want to know what you thought of the books!📚
Exactly my thoughts, I want to know what you think, not what you're going to have thoughts about soon.
Lots of interesting ideas. Thank you for that.
Although I don’t have a channel, I guess that most people start first because they want to share with others their interest in books and as they go further start thinking about things like making money out of their channel. With that they might get more professional and use more of the tools you talked about.
In my experience that is a very accurate observation, I have noticed people go the other way too. I think creators have to make a call at some point, am I going all in or is this a hobby.
Excellent video! This is the kind of tag I would like to do!
You should do it!
Wow so much of this video resonated and I felt like you are the best most encouraging booktube coach providing good sage advice. I kept going back and forth to my yt studio stats! Thank you. ❤ yes to scripts, yes to negative comments, no to hank green!!!
DOWN WITH HANK!! :D
Wow. So much great advice. I am just starting out but can’t imagine not scripting. Maybe it’s because I have a background in theatre. I feel like I *could* wing it but why would I do that when I can instead be prepared. On video, one can still be more loose and not word for word. But having some framework I think makes a big difference. I notice the difference in the booktubers who to me have a clear script they are going by.
Hello, sorry it has taken me so long to reply to you. I think scripting is unpopular because it takes so much longer to film a video, but as you said, being prepared is just so worth it. I can only really tell when somebody scripts from the superior quality of their videos, that for me says it all.
Now I'm waiting for Hank Green to review The Bee Sting. UA-cam algorithm, take note.
@Hankschannel the people are asking for it Hank! :p
Ohhhh I love a haul video! I like to make videos that I like to watch, because the people that watch them and make them are my people. That's my top content-maker tip 😊
Definitely agree with make content you want to watch.
Quality content, as always. I think the tough thing about TBRs and hauls and "what I read this week" videos is they often don't capture our imagination. They are just reports. I realized very recently that to be a bookish content creator without incorporating the lessons of storytelling from the books we're raving about... is kind of insulting to the books! 😅😂 So going forward I really want to practice telling stories through my videos. But it's hard!
Also, I have a technical question for you about digital images of book covers. On my videos, I keep the cover image up the entire time I'm talking about the book. I do that because I watch Booktube while making dinner and washing dishes, so I often take my eyes off the screen. Sometimes my mind wanders. Then I'll hear something interesting from the Booktuber and I'll look up and say, "oh! What book are they talking about again? I forget!" And if the book cover image is no longer on the screen, I get cranky because I can't rewind (my hands are covered in dish soap!!!). HOWEVER, I have a feeling there is a really good reason some Booktubers remove the cover image after a few seconds and don't keep it up the whole time they are talking about that book. But what is that reason!?! Because it might change my editing process!!
Thanks for all the work you put into your videos, including the script! Personally, I love a scripted video.
I think there's 2 reasons I can think of for removing the cover so quickly, laziness, it's just the default length an image is added or it's because it's hard to do other edits with a book cover in the way.
BTW, I know I haven't commented on the last few of your videos (like you I watch when I do dishes or cook and it's difficult sometimes), but I really think your content is some of the best out there, very thoughtful and considered. I loved how you linked the quote from the book into your intro for your last video, so effective as a hook and it told me about the book too.
@GunpowderFictionPlot That is very helpful - I was worried that I was annoying people by keeping the cover up so long! But I will carry on. And thank you so much for those incredibly kind words - I honestly never expect any comments at all!! Right back at ya on the best, most thoughtful content!
This was really good advice. I can tell that you do put a lot of time into the research and editing. Scripting didn't work for me starting out, mostly because I forget the lines then stress myself out. I should try again though as it would probably make things less rambly.
Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful. :)
I probably didn't focus enough on saying, just improve one thing at a time. Scripting is a great idea, but if you're stressed about other things already, then it's hard to learn - but, don't memorise your script, find a way to read it as you film, so much easier! Also, I know some people really like scripting in dot points, so you cover all your topics, kind of half script it, like when you planned an essay at uni.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot That is kind of what I do. I outline the video and important bits to focus on in different colors.
This was truly awesome and invaluable advice!!!! Thank you!!!❤❤❤
Thank you. :)
LOVED THIS!!!! As a new booktuber, I am obviously trying to get used to everything. This was all great advice and I am excited to incorporate it. Also, thanks for the editing software and thumbnail advice. The idea of editing is scary and I have been looking for something to try. Filmora was the one I was leaning toward so you just sealed the deal!
The section on negative comments is also super important. Thankfully, I am new enough to not have had too many but there was one that destroyed my soul because it was meant to make me feel dumb. I’ve since learned some ways to mentally cope with these types of comments, but I’m curious if you have any specific advice? Also, do you personally interact with those negative comments, delete them, or just move on and let them have an opinion without responding?
With negative comments, it depends on exactly the comment and my mindset on that day, but if they say something for example trans-phobic or racist, I delete and block, because I don't want trans or POC viewers to see that when they're commenting. If it's aimed at me, and if I'm feeling petty, I will interact, I think deleting and banning is the best thing; but sometimes that's the actions of a much more disciplined and reasonable person than me. I always try to remember how upset they must be to leave those comments, and being that upset doesn't come from disagreeing about a book.
Also on editing, it is scary. I totally recommend doing 1 or 2 things at a time, learning, moving on, adding in a next thing.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot great advice again! Thanks so much!
Wow so much good stuff in here. Im very surprised about your Harry video. I liked it since you were pretty fair imho. I agree about intros. If your first 30 sec is explaining why your lighting is weird today - I’m out if I’m a new viewer. I’ve been working on my intros and thumbnails the most and it has paid off. Interestingly I have used your channel as one of my main inspiration in improving my videos.
I like haul videos as long as people have at least read the back. I do not like when someone shows the cover and then says “I have no idea what this book is about.” Thanks for the info! Lol
Thank you. I don't think my Harry video was bad, so much as it was bad for my channel, I thought I was fair too, but it seems very polarised.
I saw you talk about how you're trying to improve in your version of this tag, honoured to be somebody you're looking at for improving your channel. I think you've done a wonderful job of improving things of late too, and I can tell that they're changes that aren't changing everything which is also good.
After recommending filmora to you, I'm glad you like filmora :D Consistency helped me a lot in the start (and probably still does). You should have your patreon in description box links btw x "if you scripted your video, just how good would that video be" I personally feel like if I scripted my videos they would get worse 😭 but i think it also comes from both of us wanting to do different things with our videos. I am monetised and would love to grow that more and more -- but for now it's a hobby with monetary perks as I am pushing writing, personal life and my other job primarily at the moment
Filmora is just a fantastic recommendation. I thought I was asking for a unicorn horn when I asked about it and it does exactly what I want.
I think we discussed scripting before and you plan out your videos, so you get lots of the advantages of scripting already. But also, if you did script, you would get use to things pretty quickly I think. I think you are spot on, if it's hobby income that can be different again, it's easy for me to say script, but it is time consuming and I'm always impressed with all the things you do, I'm not sure how you would find the time to script without cloning yourself.
I would say you have done haul and tbr videos when you do your prediction vids. I appreciate your channel because you actually engage with viewers which makes me want to be loyal. Too many big booktubers treat their subscribers like enemies. I never get recommended the big booktubers. I probably jinxed myself now. I just want a booktuber to read what he/she is discussing unless it is about dnf-ing. Good video as always.
That is an interesting way of looking at it, I'm happy to only do hauls when they're book prize predictions. I understand why they're fun to watch.,😊
It's really disappointing when a bigger channel starts to hate on their subscribers. Viewers and subscribers are the whole point of a Book tube channel.
I liked Scott and Nell together and I'm glad you still do an occasional video together, but I love Nell's videos and I love yours.
Thank you. I love creating videos with Nelle, maybe we could create another channel were we are together.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot better check with Nell on that one 😉. I'm expecting a Book of Daniel video will y'all and Shawn one of these days.
Haha, I see a fabulous Canadian has been gossiping. 😁
@@GunpowderFictionPlot I just know y'all wouldn't dis Nell by not following through.
I guess I need to work on my thumbnails! 😂
"I'm poor and live in a shoebox."
I feel seen.
#shoeboxlife
Is filmora a yearly sub or a one time payment I can’t seem to find it on the website
Also thanks for making I’ve been debating making a channel for a long time appreciate it!! 38:00
Filmora has different packages and you can do either, but I just use the one time payment option. I think the only difference is access to more sounds and graphics.
If you start a channel, let me know when you upload your first video. 😊
Thanks for a lot of interesting advice. I would like to start up my own booktube channel, but I'm terrified of the editing process. I get analysis paralysis just thinking about trying to learn how to do video edits. Scripting, as opposed to just rambling and getting lost in digressions that would require heavy editing, sounds like a really good idea. Content consistency might be an issue for me too, because I have somewhat eclectic reading tastes, and the people who might like to watch videos about the Women's Prize for Fiction are not necessarily the same as the people who are interested in my plans to read the extended Stephen King Dark Tower multiverse, who again aren't the people who are interested in Classics Bingo. So I guess I either need multiple channels (and let's face it, Hank Green I am not) or I need a hook of some sort, a different type of consistency to my videos. Something to mull over while I watch videos about making videos and try to actually take in practical editing information. Thumbnails! I hadn't even thought of thumbnails! I might just outsource that part to my teen, against a share in future profits (think my kid is too bright to fall for that one though)
One of the things I didn't say and I really should have, is it's a process, you don't have to do everything all at once. Please don't be intimidated, make anything and improve one things at a time.
Also, I wouldn't be stressed about the eclectic reading taste, I can think of a few booktubers who I think would enjoy Stephen King, Classics and The Woman's Prize, Stephanie at Time to Read, Heidi at My Reading Life, Alice and the Giant TBR, Alyssa at Nerdy Nurse Reads all come to mind. I think you will find an audience.
When I said consistency, that's about how you make a video, not the books you read. So you're review might be as simple as description, I liked x, I disliked y, I gave it z stars, I recommend this book is you also liked x.
Thumbnails are easy once you've done a dozen or so. Don't stress.
Thanks! Right, consistency in process and format. I can do that. That actually makes it easier, I think. @@GunpowderFictionPlot
Let me know when you start posting videos. 😊
😅☺Probably not until the new year. Easier to start with the new reading year. Meanwhile I'll practice!@@GunpowderFictionPlot
@@GunpowderFictionPlot I finally got started. I have made two videos. My video and editing skills leave a lot to de desired, as do my delivery, but that second video is a Women's Prize longlist prediction video, so you know you want to watch it! 😂
How do we find more bookish events and friends? I’m not sure how to get into the community 😅 even though I’d love to
Hi - I'm sorry you're having trouble getting into the community. I can see you're having trouble, you can definitely get some more engagement and make more friends.
How often do you comment on other Booktubers videos? When you do comment, how many other people have commented on that video?
Search for book reviews of books you loved; try to find channels with less than 1k subs, with similar tastes in books and start talking to them. I also recommend searching for the Booktube newbie tag once a week, filtering it to the last week and trying to find channels with similar tastes or with good vibes.
Learning about the bookish events will take care of itself if you watch enough different channels. I also think it would be good to have a wrap or a video along the lines of my favourite books ever or of the year or something like that so somebody can get an idea of your reading tastes.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot Great advice, thank you! Will definitely try it out. I'm more of a lurker than a commenter but I guess the only way to get involved is to actually get involved.
I am not a creator and I get that everybody needs to make an income. But because I don’t create content, I have what is likely a very stupid question about Patreon. Does Patreon mean that you are creating different content in two locations? Is it basically taking on a second job?
What I do for my Patrons isn't the same as I do here. I run a book club, a forum and do live chats... But other creators who run their own Patreon do make extra content, it's up to the creator what you do and how much you take on, some creators do nothing and use it as a tip service.
Questionable taste! WHAT!!!!!
BWHAHHAHAHAHA ;)
Does the ADHD ever make you nervous about patrons? I keep looking wistfully at Patreon, then chickening out A) 'cause I can't picture my videos being worth cash money and B) 'cause I'm afraid I'll lose my mind to a project or life event or something and let patrons down on accident.
Yes, 100%, both of these problems, but mostly the first. It took going to therapy to create a Patreon and get past the first point. The second point I overcame by planning to do something that I found easy.
Your videos are in a different class to almost every other creator Martha. I know this is not how our brains work, but you should have no fear about your content being worth money, you're a creative genius.
Bless you - Thank you.
Git that money, Friend. If it doesn't go to you and your beloved, it'll go to someone less worthy
Wait wait wait! I don’t script any of my videos. 🫣
I suspect you plan your videos very well... But I'm always surprised with how organised you are in your videos for a non-scripter. You were one of the people I was thinking of at the end when I said I was impressed with some non-scripters, but think how amazing their videos could be if they scripted.
@@GunpowderFictionPlot Haha! I felt that message was for me and it resonated. Honestly, I'm so content with my current process that I think scripting would stress me out. I may try one day. :) :)