how to start an authortube channel from scratch 🚀 build your writing platform on youtube

[@Caroline_Creative]

Is this a sign I should finally start making videos?

[@briellewrites]

YES IT IS 🪧

[@hawkivory]

that was my thought too lol

[@AdamFishkin]

As someone content with writing without a public platform, I can still see the appeal of starting a channel.

[@WordyWitchWrites]

Thanks for the advice! I started my authortube channel a little over a month ago, and now that I'm feeling more comfortable with the camera and editing, I have been researching how to grow. Your tips are going to help me so much!

[@briellewrites]

awesome! good luck with your channel!

[@liekealexandra6505]

I have started and quit my authortube channel so many time. Last week I started posting on tiktok again and I'm currently working on a website. Also want to start posting again on KZbin, but I'm just easing back into posting again.. But I do notice that whenever I'm making content, making time to actually write also comes much easier. I'm ready to make my dream of becoming an author reality, finally!! And I'm gonna do whatever I possibly can, to make this happen! :)

[@briellewrites]

Yay!!! Yes you will!!! Hope you get into a groove that works for you :)

[@woofdango]

I've finally stopped just thinking about it for years and decided to just try, and this video came just at the right time as I was having second thoughts. Thanks! Just by trying to record myself as a test i wrote more than in the last year alone, so that's awesome.

[@briellewrites]

That’s amazing!! Good luck with it ❤

[@lynndjung]

oh this video is pure gold, i hope we see a lot of new authortube channels soon!! i've also been looking into a gear update so ty for sharing what you use

[@briellewrites]

Ahh thanks Lynn! Glad you thought it was valuable :’) ❤️

[@Thomas.Writes]

As someone who recently decided to pick my authortube account back up, I really appreciate the advice. Great video with some solid tips 🙏

[@briellewrites]

Yay!! Good luck!

[@Thomas.Writes]

@@briellewrites thank you!!

[@nicolemarcinawrites]

When it comes to writing vlogs, I post them more on Tiktok because they're in montage style. Here on my channel, I'll be turning it into a read-a-long channel. I've been posting excerpts as Shorts. But soon, I'll be reading my books here on KZbin 💙💙💙💙

[@JadeJuniiper]

Totally agree and writers/author crossovers! I’m a booktuber channel and I also write. I 1000% intend on reading the books of the authors I watch ♥️♥️ 📹

[@isabellajuanitalyn]

I love these tips, Brielle! So insightful and informative! Can't wait to implement more of these into my videos!

[@wrestlingwithwords]

My little bit of advice too, for any other aspiring content creators in the comments down here and to echo a few things you said!: Everyone's first video (or even first channel) will not be the vial hit we sometimes think it will be (don't be discourage by this). Looking back at my first videos I can't help but cringe at the delivery, some of the editing, and more importantly the audio. Unelss you're coming into this with some background in production or are used to talking in front of a camera, it is a skill that will need to be developed! Just like writing, it is a skill that you will need to look at critically and invest your time and energy into. Scripting, editing, camera presence... All of it takes time to 'get good' at. Keep your eyes on your own lane and don't compare where you are with where others are. Good advice all around though!

[@briellewrites]

Absolutely!!! Could not agree more, and that’s why it was important for me to mention I had a couple years experience before starting this channel. Totally takes time.

[@wrestlingwithwords]

@@briellewrites Exactly!

[@PennyLanePens]

📹 I love all the great info and the vibe in all your videos. I wanted to start a YT channel and part of me still does, but I’m fighting a severe case of depression rn and I just know I couldn’t keep a regular posting schedule. If I ever do though, it’ll be your channel I emulate. Thank you for all you do!

[@briellewrites]

Aw!! I hope things get better soon ❤

[@PennyLanePens]

Thank you! It will. I just have to ride the bipolar rollercoaster back up the climb. I’m so glad your channel is doing good!

[@AuthorJCCarpenter]

📹📹I know that when I started my AuthorTube channel I mainly wanted to have it keep me accountable and to help me get over my fear of speaking publicly in on camera in general because as an Author I wanted to go do readings and events but if I can't speak publicly that's not going to be a good look lol. It not only helped me do that, but I literally found my tribe, my found family through AuthorTube and we stream together, we have backstage work sessions together and we help keep each other motivated and accountable and I honestly don't know what I would do without them. Bonus is that I found another passion in making videos and video editing (which I love doing and would probably do even better if I had better software) which I did not expect to develop. Love your video and some really good tips that I feel I can use even after having a channel for so long. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and always being so open. Take care of yourself!

[@briellewrites]

I love that!! And so glad the video was still valuable ❤

[@Semanticsreads]

I've been making some AuthorTube content, but since I'm also in grad school it hasn't stuck to just that unfortunately, I'm hopingto get to a place where I can stick to just authortube and writing and those, but for now it's a bit of a mess, which probably explains a lot haha 🎥

[@briellewrites]

Great that you’re still posting consistently tho! That’s no small feat !!

[@christinakilada259]

This is such a treasure trove!! Will definitely come back to watch this again and again if I decide to be brave and make my own content! 📹

[@briellewrites]

Yay!! So happy to hear it’s a good resource!

[@MareEphrathah]

I've been wanting to start an authortube channel for a while now but I'm so afraid I'll get overwhelmed really fast.

[@22sierrafaye22]

I've started making videos more about books and writing because I plan on self-publishing my current wip... maybe I should start sharing more of what my novel is about. Thanks for the video. It'll definitely be helpful for me

[@briellewrites]

Happy to hear! Good luck with your authortube journey :)

[@monicasdesignprocess]

📹 while I’m not necessarily interested in creating an author / writer KZbin channel, I found this video incredibly helpful for starting any type of creative channel where you want to share the journey. Love your videos, been binging a bunch of them! Can’t wait to learn more about your book ☺️

[@briellewrites]

love that! totally, all these tips are very transferable to any kind of channel!

[@allymounga4902]

Perfect video, as always! I just wanna let you know that I found your channel a few weeks ago and have binge-watched so many videos. I love your writing energy

[@briellewrites]

aww yay I’m so happy to hear that!!!! welcome to the channel ✨✨

[@BespectacledMofo]

📹 Love your channel. I’m transitioning from making movies to writing books and considering an AuthorTube channel as a promotional/marketing arm.

[@StephenReeve-j4n]

📹 Hi Brielle - this s the first 'Authortube Video' that I have watched; I found it v interesting / useful. Thanks !! I'm at the other end of the age spectrum & in the UK ... I have just finished the third book in an unpublished fiction series centred around human trafficking ... some of it is not an easy read but more than one Beta reader has said 'this needs to be out there'. Once I have feedback on the third book I will the series with book one being a short (16,000) taster freebee.

[@briellewrites]

hi Stephen! honored to have been your first introduction to authortube. best of luck with your series!

[@readwithmesashamarie]

My reading/writing channel is also my second channel! It's amazing to hear about your success, and I can't wait to follow your journey to self-publishing. ^_^

[@briellewrites]

thank you!

[@larryjones2705]

I love this video and thank you so much for making it! I’ve been writing for a few years now and have built a decent following online (mostly Wattpad lol), but have been trying to distance myself from the platform. I’ve got experience making KZbin videos in different genres, but your content is so different but inspiring as well! Do you have any tips on how to make compelling vlogs? I know you mentioned having a film background, but any suggestions for laymen like me lol?

[@EmilySchaubeck9]

Yass I love your videos and you were definitely spot on!! Keep creating!! And thanks for the info! 😁🙌🏻

[@briellewrites]

Thanks Emily!!

[@sidmickle]

I just started a new author channel, Sid Mickle Publications. One down and hopefully many more in the future. Great tips, especially detailing the time commitment!

[@briellewrites]

good luck with your channel!

[@sidmickle]

@@briellewrites Thank you very much!

[@Ebony.B]

Love these tips Brielle! ❤

[@CodyTheWriter]

Love the video! It was videos like this that encouraged me to start my channel in 2024! I am still in the baby phases, but I have already gotten to meet other writers which was the main goal in the first place! It has also been a great accountability tool for my writing. Posting my goals on here have made them more real because now I have people on here that are rooting me on and holding me accountable to them!

[@briellewrites]

That’s awesome! The accountability is such a huge perk

[@heyyitssj]

I’m starting to make author content on my KZbin channel! First video goes out tomorrow 🎥

[@anne.athenadura]

New subscriber here. Great video! 🙏I recently started uploading more consistently on yt, and I can't believe I just found your channel now!

[@briellewrites]

Welcome to the channel!!

[@NicheVeraldi]

📹 not me watching this having all the stuff I need to start making KZbin content but being too scared to. Thank you for sharing all of your thoughts on content creation, it’s impressive how much thoughtfulness goes into each video, it really shows up in the content itself.

[@briellewrites]

Thank you that’s so great to hear- and yes it’s totally terrifying at first. But you can do it!!! And it’s worth it:)

[@nataliejaneshields]

Brielle. I freaking love you and your videos. You always deliver the highest quality content and are so relatable and open about your writing journey. I feel like I try to do the same but I'm still learning 😅 Thanks for all of your advice and tips! It's definitely true that creating writing vlogs (while a lot of work) does keep you accountable to keep writing and keep making progress!

[@briellewrites]

Thank you Natalie!!!!

[@charleeraewrites]

Great video as always Brielle! I'm in a situation where I'm trying SO HARD to get comfortable on camera and my brain goes completely blank when the camera turns on and then I talk in circles but when I write a script I sound like a robot it's so bad! If you have more tips on that I'd greatly appreciate hearing what you have to say on the topic! 🎥

[@briellewrites]

Hahaha I totally relate it is a struggle at first!!! I like creating a bullet point outline to keep me on track without having to read from a script. I also sometimes “warm up” before I film aka talk to myself beforehand lol so when I turn on the camera it feels like I’ve already gotten started. I’ve also heard some people say that picturing one individual that you’re talking to helps!! it also just gets better with time, I think an awkward stage at the beginning is inevitable lol

[@charleeraewrites]

@@briellewrites Yeah I like that idea, and have done it before. I need to be better about doing that consistently and I will try talking to myself a little before hand too! I bet it will help! Thank you!

[@courtneycardini]

📹Great advice!

[@daniad8611]

🎥❤

[@Words_from_the_Void]

I haven't yet started posting about my writing but I'm planning on for May, since a friend of mine is hosting a NaNo alternative event and that is the amount of excuse I need to make such videos

[@briellewrites]

I love that! Great time to start!

[@mariannapalmer]

I'm going to try these tips! Thank you!

[@briellewrites]

Good luck!

[@mariannapalmer]

@@briellewrites Thank you!!

[@llilyevans]

OMG WAIT I MAKE AUTHORTUBE CONTENT ♥️

[@briellewrites]

Love it

[@christinakilada259]

Thanks!

[@briellewrites]

Thank you sm so sweet of you!!

[@edelgrane9375]

📸

[@Datiwrites]

I’ve been so scared to start 😢 I’m gonna take this as a sign

[@briellewrites]

Yes!! This is totally a sign!!

[@billyalarie929]

🎥

[@CapucineF]

🎦 Absolutely inspired! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@briellewrites]

Yay!! ❤

[@1ktales]

Tag for later. tbh, the whole authortube thing seems harder than actually writing books. Then again, writing is easy once it becomes a habit, so... I guess that's not saying much. Maybe the same would be true for the other stuff.

[@ericapereira6924]

📹

[@JaviiBates]

I want to start but I'm so lost with how to start, and getting over the nerves of being on camera.

[@briellewrites]

you can do it!! it gets better the more you practice : )

[@OmniPub-ZSaya]

I’m sorry but the way you pronounce nanowramo bothers me 😵‍💫😭 national WRITING month WRIIIIIIIII please. Anyway great video thank you for this.

[@syds8752]

Calm down. Ew

[@RidingRedd]

🎥

[@briellewrites]