Gem of Books | Behind The BookTube @GemofBooks | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
How do I BookTube? Well I am going to tell you using the amazing tag created by @Shellyish which you can check out here - youtube.com/watch?v=h4Tnm2cQuKg

@GunpowderFictionPlot amazing version of this tag is here - youtube.com/watch?v=Q0WTvQVrQV0&t=1s

#booktube #behindthebooktube #tag

The Questions:

1. What has surprised you the most about Booktube both in a good way and in a bad way?
2. How do you balance reading and Booktube with the rest of your life?
3. Have you ever thought about starting a Patreon?
4. Have you made any mistakes on Booktube?
5. Do you have any advice for new Booktubers?
6. What are your thoughts on the Youtube algorithm?
7a. How do you decide what videos to make?
7b. Are you ever overwhelmed with video ideas?
8. Have you regretted posting a video?
9a. Are the number of views/subscribers meaningful to you?
9b. Are the number of views/subscribers a measurement of success?
10. Are you disappointed by the growth on your channel?
11. Have you ever thought about quitting Booktube?
12a. What are the most touching comments?
12b. What are the most negative comments?
13. In regards to Booktube, where do you see yourself in five years?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Channels Mentioned:

@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf
@CharlieBrookReads
@EricKarlAnderson
______________________________________________________________

Please feel free to follow me on social media:

instagram.com/gemofbooks
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/gemofbooks

To join the FOMO Bookclub discord, please click this link:
discord.gg/sYatx9ZX2w

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

My Amazon Wishlist:

amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/XSET66N93YSK/?ref_=lol_ov_le

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Thanks for watching! New content every Tuesday and Saturday (and the odd Thursday)!

Lots of Love,

Gem xx

email: gemofbooks@outlook.com

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Video Contents

00:00 Intro
01:44 What Has Surprised Me?
05:26 Balance?
05:51 Patreon
07:21 Mistakes...
07:35 Advice for Newbies
09:55 Thoughts on the Algorithm
11:05 Content
12:14 Any Regrets?
03:29 Are Views and Subs Important?
15:23 Disappointed with Growth?
16:05 Quitting?
16:47 Touching Comments
17:27 Negative Comments
19:48 5 year plan
20:50 Thanks!