The NOT A BookTube Newbie Tag

TL;DR

Adriana talks about her experience on BookTube, her favorite types of videos to make, advice for newcomers, challenges she has faced, favorite books discovered through BookTube, and her overall love for the BookTube community.

Transcript

Bibliophiles of the internet, my name's Adriana and today I'm here to do the "NOT A BookTube Newbie Tag." This tag was created by Clever Fox and I was tagged by my wonderful friend, Saajid, from Books Are My Social Life. Both of their videos will be linked down below. #1: How old is your channel? I posted my very first video on November 22nd, 2013.... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎁 Adriana has been on BookTube for over three years and enjoys making wrap-up and discussion videos.
• 👋 She advises newcomers to avoid unnecessary apologies and always do their best.
• 😀 Challenges faced on BookTube include filming stress and comparing oneself to others.
• 📔 BookTube has introduced Adriana to numerous favorite books and series.
• 🥰 The element of discovery is what Adriana loves most about BookTube.
• 😛 Adriana gives shout-outs to her friend Saajid from Books Are My Social Life and her best friend Ivan from dovahqueer.

Questions & Answers

Q: What types of videos does Adriana enjoy making the most?

Adriana loves making wrap-up videos and discussion videos. Wrap-ups help her organize her thoughts about each book, and discussion videos allow her to combine real-world criticism with fiction.

Q: What advice does Adriana have for someone who wants to join BookTube?

Adriana advises newcomers to never apologize for things they don't need to apologize for. She believes that people click on videos because they are interested in what the creator has to say, so it's best to focus on that assumption and move forward without apologies.

Q: What challenges has Adriana faced since joining BookTube?

Adriana finds filming stressful as a perfectionist, but she has learned to give herself permission to stop caring and let go. Another challenge she has faced is comparing herself to others, but she realizes the importance of recognizing her own strengths and staying true to herself.

Q: What is Adriana's favorite aspect of BookTube?

Adriana's favorite aspect of BookTube is the element of discovery. She appreciates that BookTubers passionately discuss books they care about and help narrow down the field of worthwhile reads, allowing her to discover amazing stories she may not have found otherwise.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Adriana has been on BookTube for over three years and enjoys making wrap-up and discussion videos.

• Her advice to newcomers is to not apologize unnecessarily and to always do their best.

• She has faced challenges in filming and comparing herself to others, but realizes the importance of staying true to herself.

• Many of her favorite books are ones she discovered through BookTube, and she appreciates the element of discovery on the platform.