how i plan content + planning q&a

the planner i use (restocks often): www.jetpens.com/Hobonichi-Boo...
00:00 Intro
00:35 Brainstorming
02:13 Pre-Planning
4:52 Planning
7:55 Execution
11:19 Planning & Brainstorming Questions
16:21 Reading Questions
20:05 Editing & Uploading Questions
23:51 Miscellaneous Questions
LINKS AND THINGS:
INSTAGRAM: / chandlerainsley
GOODREADS: / chandlerainsley
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banner & intro art by: linktr.ee/rachelhumbert
FAQS
◈ Where do you put your dust jackets?! - they're in a storage container in my closet
◈ Where are your bookshelves from? - they are ikea billy bookcases with trim pieces added to the front
◈ What's your skincare routine? - current faves are linked in my amazon shop
◈ What do you use to film on? - a canon 90D (lens info in amazon shop)
◈ Where do you get your audiobooks - library, libro.fm, audible plus

[@wiktoriabadora1243]

I could listen to you talk about socks or frying pans for hours tbh

[@amyd714]

Did Chandler just say she’s planning on posting every day in December?! OMG now I cannot wait for December

[@chandlerainsley]

haha i'm super excited. it's going to be a mix of stuff i already do (secret tbrs/planned content) mixed with daily vlogs :)

[@amyd714]

@@chandlerainsley 🥺😍 cannot wait!!

[@IntentionallyBookish]

This is the exact content I never knew I needed yet absolutely wanted! I’ve been in a booktube slump so seeing you talk about how you plan your videos is perfect timing 💛

[@manvisinha5569]

Organization on this? IMMACULATE 🤌🏻

[@brittneyreads]

I would LOVE your PowerPoint thumbnail tutorial! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gabbyreads]

I love hearing about how you plan content, as a content creator it’s so fascinating to hear how others plan content and how that looks different for each creator! That’s so smart to film the intros in advance haha I feel like I always film the intro last because I’m scared that I will bail on one of the books I’m trying to read for a video because I won’t like it and then I’d have to refilm it later 🤣🤣 I agree filming intros are the worst and I don’t know why that is, but it’s true!

[@KatieColson]

Okay SAME! Whenever the video is filmed and I need to do the intro (cause I always do it last) I’m like 😩😑 Cause it feels boring but also time consuming. Setting up lights, putting on makeup and getting everything right in one take is frustrating. So glad to hear both of your input on this

[@BookedandBusy]

This was so informative! I have taken a bunch of notes to try to help me plan out my October content. Similar to you I have a million lists in my notes app with all my video ideas. When I plan out my tbr videos I try to think about which vlogs I want to make progress on in that month to include those books on my tbr. I also batch film my intros because I feel like I cant start vlogging or reading the books for a video if I dont have an intro. Once or twice a month I will dedicate an entire afternoon to filming video intros and whatever sit down videos I want to post in that month. That same day or the next I usually have a batch editing and uploading session. This works really well for me because other than vlog clips I dont have to do much more to put out content consistently.

[@samanthahubachek106]

This was a fun behind the scenes look!

[@KatieColson]

I adore this video. And you. I admire you 🥺🥺🥺 I am saving this to rewatch when I need inspiration. I am blown away. Your organization, commitment and stamina are outstanding. I can’t believe you have this much follow through. I’ve realized recently that long format videos are really hard for me. When I film something over a span of months, I get bored and end up scrapping it. Which means all the footage and time and effort I put into the video. Because it doesn’t interest me anymore. My brain moves on to new ideas so fast that it’s hard to commit to a video that lasts longer than a week. I scraped 3 videos last month which made me publish basically nothing. I am so impressed with your work ethic. You’re inspiring me to make more content and be mindful of my process

[@chandlerainsley]

ah thanks so much Katie, that means so much to me. i'm equally in awe with how much energy you put into your content, it really shows. watching your wrap up actually got me thinking "huh maybe i should scrap stuff that doesn't go well or videos where i'm low energy." it's clear you put a lot of thought into what you put out there and i really admire that

[@KatieColson]

@@chandlerainsley 🥺🥺🥺

[@spacecowboy2948]

I’ve had such a shitty day so seeing you posted made me so so happy

[@chandlerainsley]

oh no! hope your day turns around

[@gnomie3908]

aha I've had a shitty day too. Going to go for a walk for a change to cheer up. Hope your day gets better too ☺️

[@laurenmarietabone2458]

12am in Australia Chandler’s new video? Yes.

[@ChronicleV]

I find 'behind the scenes' of content creation super interesting, so this was really informative for me. I've always wondered about how to organize filmed clips, I guess editing right away was the super obvious solution that I didn't really think of hahaha. Can't wait for December for your daily videos, whoohoo!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Lol the notes app is my bestie

[@justmartine]

I do lots of secret TBR content, so I relate to loving the puzzle of acquiring books and such. And I love juggling multiple videos as well! Love hearing someone else relate lol

[@whitneywest3538]

I’m halfway through this and I just have to say, I watch a ton of booktube but I have zero interest in making content so how amazing are you that I’m sitting here enthralled by this video?! I do feel like a lot of readers want to create content though and I’ve seen other popular booktubers attempt what you’re doing here with a “just start.” So I think it’s really awesome that you took the time to explain your process and fill in answers to people’s questions.

[@chandlerainsley]

thanks so much! i appreciate that

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

YES! I, myself, have been turning over the idea of trying my hand at creating content for a while now...and this video was very unexpectedly encouraging and pleasantly useful to me!! 🙂

[@shelbytaggartreads2739]

I love how transparent & authentic you are ❤️ Also, glad I’m not the only one who combines digital (notes app) planning with paper planning! Although in my case, I use a bullet journal.

[@kailiasage]

Oh I have been waiting for this video! I appreciate how in depth this video is.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

damn this made me wanna start planning december videos

[@chandlerainsley]

i'm ready for ur december vlogs

[@nidhireddyreads]

i love your content creating vids sm!!! when i started booktube i would binge your old ones constantlyyyy

[@nidhireddyreads]

EVERY DAY IN DECEMBER. U ARE MY INSPIRATION.

[@chandlerainsley]

hahaha i will remember this comment when i start spiraling in december

[@nikkilpzs]

thank you so much for this video!!!!!! maybe only a couple of people asked for it but I really needed it! ever since starting to post I have struggled with planning. I am definitely going to try editing as a go so i feel less overwhelmed . thank you again!

[@chandlerainsley]

[@readinginthelairlunadrakon8028]

I love videos about how others plan and film etc.

[@evireadsbooks5746]

This is such a helpful and fun video! I love seeing how others plan everything!

[@saxybrit]

This was really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@sabakuonna]

This definitely will help us even if we make videos about things another than books Thank you so much 💗

[@AvivasLibrary]

Seeing your notes app of ideas makes me want to clean up mine but I’m too lazy.

[@CaliGirlBeauty]

This video is so helpful & informative for me, as I am starting my own booktube channel! However as someone who has difficulty hearing, it would be great to see captions added to the video!

[@milomazli]

super cool idea, Chandler!!! thank you!!

[@rebecamatamoros]

Yesss! Just what I needed to start my Tuesday❤️

[@alja343]

Super interesting! I love this type of videos :)

[@fena_reti]

This was extremely informative I love your educational content 🥰

[@mc63404]

This is so interesting, thank you for the video!

[@michellestratford9753]

This is really great! Thank you so much 🥰

[@BookBiteReviews]

Thank you for making this video 🙏

[@Okihenlo]

I love this video! Also beautiful filming location!

[@bookswithbray]

Oh my goodness!!!!! I am so excited for you to post every day in December!!!

[@chandlerainsley]

hehe thanks i'm really excited myself!!

[@miriamviolin]

omg I have so much respect for u now

[@aliciaguzman]

Wow thank you for your inisights ! You are extremely organized. I WISH i had an ounce of those organizational skills. As a mood reader it's really difficult to plan content

[@aliciaguzman]

I am mindblown !! haha never thought about using powerpoint for thumbails haha ! Game changer

[@CozyHeaux]

Can’t wait to organize my shit and make more bookish content 📚💕

[@rosecorona]

aw your shelves are cute 🥺

[@chandlerainsley]

thank you :)

[@readinginthelairlunadrakon8028]

So i found booktube in 2019. and I've analyzed the s**t out of it, and made a huge list of the main video types/ideas that the comunity does. By no means is it finished but i have a large variety listed. Idea collecting: big list of common video types on booktube= In the Onenote program I created a booktube notebook; where each "page" was a video type {vlog/book mail/asmr/readathon} and on those pages i wrote notes about how to do those videos. I want to do this for my other channel nices as well. big categories I want to cover on my channels= I also planned my channel pillars- the broad categories to cover= horror, middle grade, my reading journey, my booktube journey, booktube 101, etc. I keep a Onenote notebook of TAG videos also. as i see a tag I'll make a new page and copy the title, questions, original vid link, etc. I want to make more dedicated time to brainstorming videos and scripting them- like the tags videos. Preplanning: I have a content calendar in onenote that I use for the preplanning: each page is the videos for that month {i move them to the next month if not finished} i'll list the tbr of books on each page, and any bullet notes. This is also where i'll script sit down videos. I also have a bullet planner for my true planning of tracking when i filmed and what stage each video is at, and what videos to really do this month. I'll add videos that pop up. I want to film a digital tour of my onenote {probably in 2022}. My reading process, routine, and tracking methods are still being tweaked as well. I'm still not super comfortable with vlogging. But 2020 i did great with planning and reading- just not enough filming. I do have 2 videos up about how i plan for booktube/youtube: how i plan my content kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnCeJt7jLCYfrs content calendar mockup kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZPXaqymoc2phtU I keep tweaking my processes so I'll most likely create more videos about my process each year.

[@cloudlover16]

yaaaas 👏 the notes app is honestly so useful for tracking books. I have a single note where I’ve kept a running list of all the books I’ve read for the past 2 years. simple but effective! thanks for another wonderful video, chandler!!

[@listenwithprecious]

This is informative 🤔 Don’t make videos but blog. Love Google Keep!

[@raffaelae1020]

A fellow Hobonichi lover! I am a Weeks lover. 😊

[@chandlerainsley]

i love the weeks! my handwriting is just too big for it lol

[@ruffoloreads]

not book-related, but would you consider making a wedding planning video?!

[@chandlerainsley]

i probably won't! i've been enjoying keeping that between just me and my friends/family. i also have had a lot of help with the planning process so i wouldn't be able to offer any helpful tips. i'll likely share the details once the wedding is over :)

[@ruffoloreads]

@@chandlerainsley aww totally understandable! I just got engaged a month ago and love your planning style so that it was worth an ask. Can’t wait to see after tho and congratulations ❤️

[@henla6559]

Plz it is a request for your Christmas reading vlog. 10 BLIND DATES by ASHLEY ELSTON. its a cute, cozy YA contemporary.

[@michellestratford9753]

I find all this stuff fascinating! You could give a course and I would gladly pay. I have absolutely no interest in having a YT channel, but it's really cool to me to pull back the curtain, lol. Thanks and Happy New Year! 🥳❤️🇨🇦

[@caseybrown3590]

I was wondering if you do booktube full time or if you have another job as well? If so, how do you balance the work load of doing both without getting burned out?

[@chandlerainsley]

i have a full time job outside of youtube. it's not a challenging balance... i think it might be if i had hobbies/things to do outside of this ;) haha. i basically spend my free time on my channel... as far as burn out i have good self care stuff in place to ensure it doesn't happen. it has before, but not in a long time.

[@michellehammerle8065]

@@chandlerainsley have you thought about doing YT full time and leaving your day job? Do you have any benchmark that would make it happen, like number of subscribers?

[@chandlerainsley]

it was something i used to consider but likely won't do. youtube ad revenue varies too wildly for it to be reliable income (unless u have millions of subscribers in a lucrative sector of the youtube community). i think ideally i'd like to have youtube remain a side hustle when i transition into motherhood... so i don't intend to ever really stop making videos but it won't replace a job :)

[@RealReaderEmily]

How do you balance filming several videos at one time? Keeping up with updates, editing them all together when they’re mishmashed on one sd card?

[@chandlerainsley]

i kinda mentioned it but i immediately upload clips into my editing software after filming so they don't really get mixed up. i wasn't as clear as i could have been with the update bit. if i write in my planner "read 50% of this book" the implication is that i will immediately film a clip upon getting to that reading benchmark!

[@ScullyPopASMR]

Hey Chandler 😃

[@MandaLynReads]

Do you ever feel bad for DNFing mulitple book for a video (vlog or list) or do you feel pressured to finish all books for videos?

[@chandlerainsley]

i would probably DNF more books if i didn't have a channel... but i also don't feel immense pressure to finish EVERYTHING even with a channel