Well, I watched almost all of your videos, but if I had to choose, I'd definitely say I prefer creative life videos. Lately I found I enjoy listening to other writers talk about their process, motivational mind tricks they use to get themselves to write even when it feels hard. How you overcome perfectionism. Really enjoyed Montgomery diaries too! I would've never read them myself but it was great hearing you read and relate to her experiences. And I'm still waiting for your writers "manifesting" success video lol
Algorithm's hard. I've listened to those video too, and the way is more of the same: trends, clickbait, plastic thumbnails. Nothing I appreciate, but I'm quite sure that it's not what you will ever do with your channel; you've found the way to live writing books, I'm sure you will figure out what's best here on TH-cam. I'm one of those who are very interested in your experiences, projects, but also recommendations. I'm here to chill with you while I'm doing stuff, and your calm voice and attitude really help me a lot. You are building an amazing community, you're doing great. Thank you and may the stars light your path, always. Happy Thanksgiving guys, eat your veggies! 🥦
I probably should clarify that I don't mean juicing the algorithm to be like...I don't know, Mr. Beast or something, LOL, just not confusing the TH-cam algorithm. As in, if my channel does best with "creative life" videos, TH-cam will get confused if I then do "writing how-to" videos and penalize the channel accordingly. Which means if I talk about writing how-to on the channel, I just need to think about how to couch it in like, a creative life vlog or something...and videos on the most granular writing topics just move to Patreon.
I just want to say I’ve loved every video and I’ve enjoyed the very practical and realistic behind the scenes of being an author/creator and just seeing your unique creative thinking. Everything has been interesting and relatable.
I love hearing behind the scenes and chats about how the TH-cam journey is going, especially from new creators! I just started taking my channel seriously a few weeks ago, and really appreciate hearing all the tips and thought processes you’re going through! Also just a fan of the channel! You are charming and delightful. Hope you have a lovely half-assed thanksgiving 😂
I’m in that broader creative audience you identify. I love listening to your creative life type videos, but craft or read-alongs or etc aren’t stuff I’m usually likely to watch. Glad you’re finding your place here on YT, you’ve got such a cozy, gentle vibe that’s in welcome contrast to a lot of the content out there!
Hey Lidiya! Like you i watch a lot of artists who talk about what it means to live as a full-time creative and I really love that when I watch your channel I get to have that but for writing! I found you through your 40 books in 4 years video but have stayed because of the "lifestyle" content. The actual "here is how you do it" craft videos bore me because people really don't seem to say much that's new. I know the goddamn basics. When it comes to craft, what I *would* watch is someone talking about specific struggles THEY had, eg "i didn't understand these 4 things about structure and here is what it took for me to learn it, here are the mistakes I made". Or "i wrote 40 books in 4 years, here is how my approach to structure changed over that time". Like, author vloggers, don't give me a dry lecture, tell me a story about how YOU got better or what you find all YOUR work has in common, and my butt will be ON that seat. In particular because you are so prolific and in your 40s you really have all of that experience to draw on as well as a longevity in the field, and that's something a lot of author vloggers just don't have. Imo it is definitely your strength to play to in thumbnails titles and how you frame your video concepts. Anyway. I love that stuff. Love your channel. Am enjoying the LM Montgomery readalong. Thanks for always reading and responding to my comments :) i just joined your patreon at the free tier and once i get a better job in the new year I am looking forward to moving to the discord tier! I'm looking at it as investing in myself :)
I'm an experienced writer so I don't need as much help with craft. Where I'm at is publishing. You're so inspiring. I want to publish a book so bad. I have short stories that have been published but they've mostly disappeared from the internet. I do like your line by line critique videos tho. I like your life of a writer videos and your flavor of 'you can do it!!!"
I find I grow curiouser and curiouser about the figurines (dolls?) on the shelves behind you. Have you ever talked about them? Enjoy your holiday and thanks for the video. Always a treat to see you. 🤗
drat! i missed the premire! Ironically because i was baking things for tomorrow LOL But i try to catch as many videos as possible anyway ^_^ for the vibes
I always check my Subscriptions tab first, and I don't have "restricted mode" on so I always see new videos from nearly everyone I follow, including yours! :) I only check my Home tab after I've checked my Subscriptions feed. However, last week I tried putting restricted mode on (because I wanted to stop seeing distracting comments sections on my phone, not because I wanted to avoid topics) ...I lost nearly 50% of my Subscriptions feed! So I turned that off within a day - on other social media as well, I always find the "people I follow" feed and bookmark that instead of the For You or Home pages. I think I've watched all your videos all year!
This is how I use TH-cam too. I’ve quit Instagram etc so my dopamine-seeking thing now is popping in to my Subscriptions tab in TH-cam over the course of the day to see what’s been uploaded and I mentally bookmark the ones I want to watch once I have downtime in the evening, so I rarely miss anything from channels I follow.
Why I became a subscriber is that you are different from all the other authortubers. For me you are to me more relatable. Iff that makes sense. But I do understand the frustration with the algorithm. I’m sill struggling with that myself after 20 months on BookTube. I’m not doing bad with over 80 people watching two or more videos every month. Which I think is great, but I think the algorithm doesn’t really fancy my niche of the more unknown books. So that’s probably why the algorithm is having a hard time in finding the right people for my videos. Which can be frustrating. But hey over 80 people every month that’s a lot iff you picture them in my living room. They don’t fit in there. lol.
I just found you this week thanks to the algorithm. I think it was the Write Trash video 😅 But I’ve enjoyed watching through your variety of content. I enjoy your way of being and find you inspiring for a calm, cozy, creative vibe. I just today watched a few of your videos and thought how you might be a nice influence for me to watch right before I sit down to write. I don’t know if that helps, but thanks for being here!
YT showed me your "trash video", so I am new here and a living proof that the algorthm works ;P As to the topic, the mention of the first (negative) review gave me an idea. I am just starting writing and for now it's mostly for fun and for myself but there is this dream of being published one day, but to do that you have to show your work to people, the question is: How you overcome this fear of being judged? Do you have to disconnect from your work? or it comes with time? You learn to don't take it personally? How about when your friends and family read you (trashy) work? Have a great half Thanksgiving
🤣 I hope you guys have the BEST half-assed Thanksgiving 🙏🏼 That makes sense to continue the craft type videos on Patreon or finding ways to Trojan horse craft topics into more algorithm friendly videos. One of my fav TH-camrs whose niche was anime analysis had a successful second channel that was a place for them to put anything that wasn't optimal for the main channel. That second channel never got the same amount of views as the main one but it still did well, became monetized, and had its own cool vibe because all of us watching that channel were...I guess you could say "true fans??" But I don't mean that in an elitist way, I just mean that we were an audience tuning in for that person specifically, instead of an audience tuning in for anime content. But I can't remember how many years into their TH-cam career it took for them to start that second channel. They had initially only started it to have more creative freedom with their video content since the main channel didn't really allow for deviation from well produced, edited, video essays about anime. You've created a great cozy space here with lots of wisdom and experience to share so it'll be fun to see how this channel evolves! 🤗💕 I think the video ideas you mentioned are great, ESPECIALLY the deeps dives, I love that stuff lol
I’m interested though in whether some craft videos on the public YT might give potential new patrons a good preview of more of what they’d get on patreon? If so, they might be worthwhile on occasion even if they don’t get that many views?
The algorithm changed during COVID lockdowns and lots of people haven’t bounced back. TH-cam is trying to be like Tik Tok and they’re really pushing Shorts 😩
Maybe...? But I do feel like I have caught the algorithm before. It's more a matter of having a better strategy, I think. I'll do well and then make a video that throws it all off...and it's fairly clear as to why. Although I stand by the idea that one's first year on TH-cam should be pure experimentation!
@ they play with their algorithms all the time, like Amazon, and there was some weirdness happening for a solid year with longer videos not doing very well. I was growing fast and then… splat 🫠 Bummer for a while, but I learned I do BookTube for fun and I don’t like Shorts and the idea of it, so I just did whatever I wanted, and then hit the spot with horror books/reviews. Didn’t know horror fans were that into BookTube, but the more the merrier! 💪🏻
Not sure if it helps or hurts, but all of your top videos are ones u e seen promoted in my feed. I didnt even know you made craft videos (haven't seen them pop up/algorithmically promoted.) It's hard to jnow how much if the promotion is because it's popular or how much it's popular because TH-cam is pushing it :(
That's true. But I'm not sure I can handle two writing channels! The successful writing how-to channels have SO many videos, I don't think it's the type of channel where you can get away with 1-2 videos a month or something...
Well, I watched almost all of your videos, but if I had to choose, I'd definitely say I prefer creative life videos. Lately I found I enjoy listening to other writers talk about their process, motivational mind tricks they use to get themselves to write even when it feels hard. How you overcome perfectionism. Really enjoyed Montgomery diaries too! I would've never read them myself but it was great hearing you read and relate to her experiences.
And I'm still waiting for your writers "manifesting" success video lol
Ahead of this video, I just have to say that your thumbnail is the best! 😂❤
Oh thank you! Fun thumbnail ideas are sooo hard for a writing channel sometimes 😅
Algorithm's hard. I've listened to those video too, and the way is more of the same: trends, clickbait, plastic thumbnails. Nothing I appreciate, but I'm quite sure that it's not what you will ever do with your channel; you've found the way to live writing books, I'm sure you will figure out what's best here on TH-cam. I'm one of those who are very interested in your experiences, projects, but also recommendations. I'm here to chill with you while I'm doing stuff, and your calm voice and attitude really help me a lot.
You are building an amazing community, you're doing great. Thank you and may the stars light your path, always.
Happy Thanksgiving guys, eat your veggies! 🥦
I probably should clarify that I don't mean juicing the algorithm to be like...I don't know, Mr. Beast or something, LOL, just not confusing the TH-cam algorithm. As in, if my channel does best with "creative life" videos, TH-cam will get confused if I then do "writing how-to" videos and penalize the channel accordingly. Which means if I talk about writing how-to on the channel, I just need to think about how to couch it in like, a creative life vlog or something...and videos on the most granular writing topics just move to Patreon.
I just want to say I’ve loved every video and I’ve enjoyed the very practical and realistic behind the scenes of being an author/creator and just seeing your unique creative thinking. Everything has been interesting and relatable.
I also have notifications turned on so I never miss one lol
I love hearing behind the scenes and chats about how the TH-cam journey is going, especially from new creators! I just started taking my channel seriously a few weeks ago, and really appreciate hearing all the tips and thought processes you’re going through!
Also just a fan of the channel! You are charming and delightful.
Hope you have a lovely half-assed thanksgiving 😂
I’m in that broader creative audience you identify. I love listening to your creative life type videos, but craft or read-alongs or etc aren’t stuff I’m usually likely to watch. Glad you’re finding your place here on YT, you’ve got such a cozy, gentle vibe that’s in welcome contrast to a lot of the content out there!
Hey Lidiya! Like you i watch a lot of artists who talk about what it means to live as a full-time creative and I really love that when I watch your channel I get to have that but for writing! I found you through your 40 books in 4 years video but have stayed because of the "lifestyle" content.
The actual "here is how you do it" craft videos bore me because people really don't seem to say much that's new. I know the goddamn basics. When it comes to craft, what I *would* watch is someone talking about specific struggles THEY had, eg "i didn't understand these 4 things about structure and here is what it took for me to learn it, here are the mistakes I made". Or "i wrote 40 books in 4 years, here is how my approach to structure changed over that time".
Like, author vloggers, don't give me a dry lecture, tell me a story about how YOU got better or what you find all YOUR work has in common, and my butt will be ON that seat.
In particular because you are so prolific and in your 40s you really have all of that experience to draw on as well as a longevity in the field, and that's something a lot of author vloggers just don't have. Imo it is definitely your strength to play to in thumbnails titles and how you frame your video concepts.
Anyway. I love that stuff. Love your channel. Am enjoying the LM Montgomery readalong. Thanks for always reading and responding to my comments :) i just joined your patreon at the free tier and once i get a better job in the new year I am looking forward to moving to the discord tier! I'm looking at it as investing in myself :)
I'm an experienced writer so I don't need as much help with craft. Where I'm at is publishing. You're so inspiring. I want to publish a book so bad. I have short stories that have been published but they've mostly disappeared from the internet. I do like your line by line critique videos tho. I like your life of a writer videos and your flavor of 'you can do it!!!"
Good luck for 2025! looking forward to see more of you ;).
I find I grow curiouser and curiouser about the figurines (dolls?) on the shelves behind you. Have you ever talked about them? Enjoy your holiday and thanks for the video. Always a treat to see you. 🤗
drat! i missed the premire! Ironically because i was baking things for tomorrow LOL
But i try to catch as many videos as possible anyway ^_^ for the vibes
I always check my Subscriptions tab first, and I don't have "restricted mode" on so I always see new videos from nearly everyone I follow, including yours! :) I only check my Home tab after I've checked my Subscriptions feed. However, last week I tried putting restricted mode on (because I wanted to stop seeing distracting comments sections on my phone, not because I wanted to avoid topics) ...I lost nearly 50% of my Subscriptions feed! So I turned that off within a day - on other social media as well, I always find the "people I follow" feed and bookmark that instead of the For You or Home pages. I think I've watched all your videos all year!
This is how I use TH-cam too. I’ve quit Instagram etc so my dopamine-seeking thing now is popping in to my Subscriptions tab in TH-cam over the course of the day to see what’s been uploaded and I mentally bookmark the ones I want to watch once I have downtime in the evening, so I rarely miss anything from channels I follow.
It was really cool to hear how you might be changing things next year! I really like your videos where you share your experiences with writing
Why I became a subscriber is that you are different from all the other authortubers. For me you are to me more relatable. Iff that makes sense.
But I do understand the frustration with the algorithm. I’m sill struggling with that myself after 20 months on BookTube. I’m not doing bad with over 80 people watching two or more videos every month. Which I think is great, but I think the algorithm doesn’t really fancy my niche of the more unknown books. So that’s probably why the algorithm is having a hard time in finding the right people for my videos. Which can be frustrating. But hey over 80 people every month that’s a lot iff you picture them in my living room. They don’t fit in there. lol.
Woo! Half-ass Thanksgiving for the win! We're moving and selling 2 houses right now, so that's about where we're at, too 😅
I just found you this week thanks to the algorithm. I think it was the Write Trash video 😅 But I’ve enjoyed watching through your variety of content. I enjoy your way of being and find you inspiring for a calm, cozy, creative vibe. I just today watched a few of your videos and thought how you might be a nice influence for me to watch right before I sit down to write. I don’t know if that helps, but thanks for being here!
YT showed me your "trash video", so I am new here and a living proof that the algorthm works ;P
As to the topic, the mention of the first (negative) review gave me an idea. I am just starting writing and for now it's mostly for fun and for myself but there is this dream of being published one day, but to do that you have to show your work to people, the question is:
How you overcome this fear of being judged? Do you have to disconnect from your work? or it comes with time? You learn to don't take it personally? How about when your friends and family read you (trashy) work?
Have a great half Thanksgiving
🤣 I hope you guys have the BEST half-assed Thanksgiving 🙏🏼
That makes sense to continue the craft type videos on Patreon or finding ways to Trojan horse craft topics into more algorithm friendly videos.
One of my fav TH-camrs whose niche was anime analysis had a successful second channel that was a place for them to put anything that wasn't optimal for the main channel. That second channel never got the same amount of views as the main one but it still did well, became monetized, and had its own cool vibe because all of us watching that channel were...I guess you could say "true fans??" But I don't mean that in an elitist way, I just mean that we were an audience tuning in for that person specifically, instead of an audience tuning in for anime content. But I can't remember how many years into their TH-cam career it took for them to start that second channel. They had initially only started it to have more creative freedom with their video content since the main channel didn't really allow for deviation from well produced, edited, video essays about anime.
You've created a great cozy space here with lots of wisdom and experience to share so it'll be fun to see how this channel evolves! 🤗💕 I think the video ideas you mentioned are great, ESPECIALLY the deeps dives, I love that stuff lol
Love your videos, they are so cozy, especially with the cat. (Can we have more of the cat?)
Lmao you caught me, I am making a pie while listening to you!
I hope you are nice and cozy for this Thanksgiving, use this time to let your mind open and relax.
The thumbnail goes so hard XDDD
I’m interested though in whether some craft videos on the public YT might give potential new patrons a good preview of more of what they’d get on patreon? If so, they might be worthwhile on occasion even if they don’t get that many views?
The algorithm changed during COVID lockdowns and lots of people haven’t bounced back. TH-cam is trying to be like Tik Tok and they’re really pushing Shorts 😩
Maybe...? But I do feel like I have caught the algorithm before. It's more a matter of having a better strategy, I think. I'll do well and then make a video that throws it all off...and it's fairly clear as to why. Although I stand by the idea that one's first year on TH-cam should be pure experimentation!
@ they play with their algorithms all the time, like Amazon, and there was some weirdness happening for a solid year with longer videos not doing very well. I was growing fast and then… splat 🫠 Bummer for a while, but I learned I do BookTube for fun and I don’t like Shorts and the idea of it, so I just did whatever I wanted, and then hit the spot with horror books/reviews. Didn’t know horror fans were that into BookTube, but the more the merrier! 💪🏻
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Not sure if it helps or hurts, but all of your top videos are ones u e seen promoted in my feed. I didnt even know you made craft videos (haven't seen them pop up/algorithmically promoted.)
It's hard to jnow how much if the promotion is because it's popular or how much it's popular because TH-cam is pushing it :(
New to the channel. Enjoying the posts.
Could do a separate channel for writing craft vids and gear this one towards artist/writer's life...
That's true. But I'm not sure I can handle two writing channels! The successful writing how-to channels have SO many videos, I don't think it's the type of channel where you can get away with 1-2 videos a month or something...
Ellen Brock doesn't post often but her writing craft videos get decent traffic because her content is good.
Fight the algorithm. Stop being an AI slave.