From Edie: YouTube for writers: discover how to turn videos into Reels and Shorts that perform—ideal lengths, strong hooks, captions, looping reels, and simple book promotion strategies.
YouTube for Writers, Part 5: How to Repurpose Content Into Reels and Shorts
by Samantha Evans Tschritter @LoveSamEvans
Quick video formats to expand reach and grow your subscriber base
You've binge watched reels. Likely, you have shared a funny or inspiring reel to a friend. If you have ever wished you could create a reel like that or you wonder how they do it, then this blog will help get you started.
I spent most of 2023 and 2024 researching YouTube shorts and TikTok and Instagram reels to figure out how I could elevate my own content. I watched dozens of videos, but possibly the creator who most helped in elevating my understanding and creating influencer content was Millie Adrian. @ItsModernMillie.Some of what I’ll discuss in this blog are facts that she taught me.
