Not a Booktube Newbie Tag

TL;DR

A Booktuber reflects on their experience creating content, favorite videos, advice for newcomers, challenges faced, and appreciation for bookmail.

Transcript

Alright so this is the “Not a Newbie Tag”. I was tagged by Katie over at ChapterStackss. Thanks for tagging me Katie. Let’s get started. 1. How old is your channel? We’ve just finished 2 years of ThePoptimist and are heading confidently off into year three which means we can dispel with the noob tag, although I’m far from being a veteran. Now to be... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Booktube can be both inclusive and challenging, requiring passion and perseverance to sustain oneself.
• 😘 Book reviews are a favorite type of video to make, despite the lower viewership compared to other content.
• 😀 Hardware, lighting, and self-image are some of the unforeseen challenges Booktubers face.
• 👶 Discovering new books and series through Booktube can be rewarding and inspire enthusiasm.
• ❓ The Booktube community is known for its supportive and kind subscribers.
• 📞 Receiving bookmail from publishers is an exciting milestone for Booktubers.
• 😛 Shout-outs to newbies help promote and support up-and-coming Booktubers.

Questions & Answers

Q: How long has ThePoptimist been on Booktube?

ThePoptimist has just completed two years on Booktube and is heading confidently into its third year.

Q: What are ThePoptimist's favorite videos to make?

Book reviews are their favorite videos to make, even though they often receive fewer views than other content. They only review books they are genuinely enthusiastic about.

Q: What advice would ThePoptimist give to someone wanting to join Booktube?

They recommend being passionate about the videos and topics you discuss. It can be challenging at times, especially when subscriber growth is slow, so finding intrinsic joy is crucial.

Q: Have there been any unforeseen challenges since joining Booktube?

ThePoptimist has faced challenges with hardware, changing audio setups due to difficulties. Lighting has also been a challenge, relying on natural or regular light. However, the biggest challenge is their own self-image.

Q: What is ThePoptimist's favorite book or series discovered through Booktube?

ThePoptimist's favorite book discovered through Booktube is "Jane Steele." The book received a lot of buzz within the Booktube community and became one of their favorite reads of the year.

Q: What is ThePoptimist's favorite aspect of Booktube?

ThePoptimist's favorite aspect of Booktube is the subscribers and the kind comments they receive. They also enjoy receiving bookmail from publishers, as it feels rewarding to have enough subscribers to request books.

Q: Can ThePoptimist give a shout-out to a newbie Booktuber?

ThePoptimist gives a shout-out to Dan from DanMartinLikesYou. They love his channel and his reading tastes align with theirs. They also mention that he is a published author.

Q: Who does ThePoptimist tag for the "Not a Newbie Tag"?

ThePoptimist tags Lauren from Reads and Daydreams, Mercedes from Mercy's Bookish Musings, and Dana from The Book Hoarder, all of whom are seasoned veterans of Booktube.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• ThePoptimist has been on Booktube for two years and is entering its rebellious teenage phase.

• Book reviews are the favorite videos to make, although it can be challenging when encountering mediocre reads.

• The piece of advice for someone joining Booktube is to be passionate about the videos and topics, as it can be tough to gain subscribers.