YouTube for Writers, Part 12: Collaboration—Exploring this New Feature and What It Means for Writers & Influencers

From Edie: Samantha Tschritter gives us four practical ways writers can collaborate on YouTube, grow their reach, share audiences, and build a stronger Christian writing community.

YouTube for Writers, Part 12: Collaboration—Exploring this New Feature and What iI Means for Writers & Influencers

by Samantha Tschritter @SETschritter

Well, I guess collaboration is this week’s theme. In case you missed it, here’s the link for the Your Best Writing Life podcast in which Linda Goldfarb and S. E. Tschritter discuss different methods of collaboration across various social media platforms.

Throughout this last year, once a month, I’ve given tips, tricks, and insights on how to maximize your Youtube presence. This is the twelfth and final installment in this series, and I LOVE the idea of ending the series with the concept of collaboration. 

YouTube for Writers, Part 11: YouTube's AI Crackdown—How to Avoid Demonetization, Channel Strikes, and Common AI Pitfalls

From Edie: Samantha Tschritter shares YouTube's latest AI policies and discover how writers can avoid demonetization, channel strikes, and common AI mistakes while using artificial intelligence ethically to grow their channels.

YouTube for Writers, Part 11: YouTube's AI Crackdown—How to Avoid Demonetization, Channel Strikes, and Common AI Pitfalls

by Samantha Tschritter @SETschritter

You’ve heard this. You know. Writing industry professionals are cracking down on the use of AI. Literary agents discard cover letters and proposals if they recognize artificial intelligence diction. Many bookstores are shying away from book covers obviously created with AI. If an author uses AI to write a magazine article, that author will not be invited to share future content. 

YouTube for Writers Part 9: Mastering Upload Defaults and SEO to Get Your Videos Found

From Edie: Let Samantha Tschritter share how to upload YouTube videos for maximum visibility with this step-by-step guide to YouTube SEO, metadata, titles, thumbnails, tags, playlists, and channel settings. Perfect for authors, influencers, and content creators who want more views and subscribers.

YouTube for Writers Part 9: Mastering Upload Defaults and SEO to Get Your Videos Found

by Samantha Tschritter @SETschritter

If you are actively posting videos to YouTube, this will be one of the most helpful blogs you’ve ever read. In this post I’ll share helpful tips on uploading a YouTube video, by going through each category in the video description section.

If you are uploading a video, you may want to print this blog and use it as a checklist as you fill in the meta data. At the end, I will show you TWO TIME-SAVING TIPS you will not want to miss! 

YouTube for Writers, Part 8: Crafting Titles and Thumbnails That Work Together

From Edie: Learn how YouTube thumbnails and titles work together to attract viewers and increase clicks. Discover simple, practical tips to create intentional, engaging content that reaches your ideal audience.

YouTube for Writers, Part 8: Crafting Titles and Thumbnails That Work Together

by Samantha Tschritter @SETschritter

Double your clicks with clear, curiosity-driven headlines and visuals

What do Youtube thumbnails and titles and online dating have in common?

Interested, not interested. Swipe left, scroll past. 

In case you’ve never dated online, I’ll explain how the process works and then use that analogy to explain how on Youtube the thumbnail and title work together and compliment one another.

YouTube for Writers, Part 7: Why Captions Matter and How to Use Them

From Edie: Learn why captions are essential for writers on YouTube and how to use them to boost accessibility, SEO, viewer retention, and engagement.

YouTube for Writers, Part 7: Why Captions Matter and How to Use Them

by Samantha Tschritter @SETschritter

Boost accessibility, SEO, and viewer retention with accurate captions

Think about it. How often are you waiting in a doctor’s office or scrolling through reels beside a sleeping spouse, or sneaking a quick glance at your phone during a family function? What’s the first thing you do to the volume on your phone? Turn that sucker down. Or consider the millions of viewers who have hearing loss. In these cases, videos with captions get attention, while other reels are swiped off the screen.