I am always trying to find new ways to spread the word about my writings, like most other writers. Sometimes, though, the methods of doing this are right in front of my face, or I just procrastinate on ideas for far too long. I have started using Goodreads some, which really is a great site I think anyone who likes to read (and write) should use.
About a year ago, I had the idea to start using YouTube as an author. I signed up for an account, and then did nothing else. Life got crazy (it still is) and I just put off recording anything. I had a million excuses, too: I am not good in front of the camera (which is true), I was too busy, I didn't know what to do videos about, etc.
Well, I have finally taken the plunge and recorded a simple video to welcome people to my Goodreads page. It is nothing special, but it is a start. Hopefully I get better at these videos as time goes on.
Here is my first YouTube video:
4 comments:
Brave man! I'd never video tape myself. Thank God my publisher does book trailers.
Brave or stupid? I am still not sure which. Hopefully I don't embarrass myself too badly on YouTube...
The YouTube idea is really great... for everyone else. I had a panic attack having promo photos done - I really don't want to see myself moving around!
Annalisa, I am not horribly comfortable with being on video myself. Maybe I will get used to it. I have promised myself to not do videos like the James Patterson commercials where I threaten to kill off a character if people don't buy enough books.
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