I’d been talking about starting a YouTube channel for about six months, but I was also putting it off because I didn’t know much about how to do it.
Of course, anyone young will laugh at my procrastination (and they did!) because it isn’t hard to set up a channel. The hard part is getting used to seeing yourself as others see you. Do I really look like that? Is my voice really that twangy?
So starting a YouTube channel has not been a technical challenge, although I’m still learning how to edit, enter good tags and share my links. And for some reason, I’m in YouTube’s comedy category which may actually be the right place for me at the moment!
The end of 2018 was a time to get the channel going and now I have a lot of ideas for 2019, including taking more field trips and splicing in some guest appearances, if I can figure that out. I hope you will tune in.
Thank you to those who have supported me as I enter the unknown! If you’re interested in watching my flawed and bumpy YouTube launch, here are the links to my 2018 videos:
Something new for Book Club Mom – Book Talk on YouTube!
Book Club Mom’s Power Rankings – Top 10 Favorite Books!
My Kindle and other technology
I climbed a “mountain” to tell you this!
College books, are you still hanging on to them?
Do you have a YouTube channel? What has been your biggest challenge? Add your link in the comments and I will follow.
Thanks for visiting – come back soon!
Book Club Mom 
Being someone who prefers not to be the center of attention, I’m leaving YouTube to you, Barbara. I loved your “mountain” video!
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Oh, thank you, Jill. I’m not totally comfortable being front and center either, but I’ve been wanting to try so we’ll see where it goes!
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I think you’re amazing for this! Keep going! It will only grow and grow. X
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Thank you! 🙂
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I heartily salute you for doing this! And can I just say, you have great hair 🙂
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Oh my gosh, thank you, Jan! It’s a disaster today because I was rushing to get to work and didn’t give myself enough time!
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Happy reading & blogging! I’m enjoying your blog. I belong to the local book club and also to one online. Always looking for great books to read and recommend.
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Thank you, Bette. I very much appreciate your support and comments! I’m looking forward to another year of reading and blogging. Happy New Year!
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I enjoyed following your blogs this year. I’m looking forward to what you have in store in 2019.
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Thank you! I hope you are enjoying the holidays and that you have a Happy New Year! 🎊
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Barbara, I have enjoyed reading your blog these past few years (one of my faves) and your YouTube videos are an added bonus!! Watching you, I feel like I have know you for years. You have a very natural, easy way. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and Hsppy Reading to all!
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Hi Linda, thank you for such a nice comment. It’s very strange to hear yourself talk and see what others see. But I think I’ve gotten over the shock of that and will continue to make videos! Happy New Year!
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My publisher has a YouTube Channel and I am supposed to make videos. I have been lazy lately and haven’t made any new ones. It is a good idea to do it thought. YouTube is very popular.
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I applaud your bold step!
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After seeing and hearing myself, I’m thinking I need to get some “work” done! Thanks for your comment! 🙂
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Your YouTube channel is a wonderful addition to your blog.
My own channel is underdeveloped and i’m a little afraid of including myself on it, but if you want to check out cats and grandkids here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzeOBqxtLFoF2SbgC-vOhQw
Happy New Year! xo
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Oh I didn’t know you had a YouTube channel, Jennifer! I just walked to Bennett Island!
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Ha ha, that’s the most recent one. Paul was frozen when he got home. 😆 Not bad for November though. Thanks for watching!
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He seemed pretty calm – I like how he zoomed in on that sand crab!
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I never knew you could do your own You Tube channel, Barb. I’m sorry it took so long for me to get to this post – when I am writing I let things slip. I’ve often thought about posting a video of myself, talking about my books but never got up the courage. You are brave to take on this challenge – and lots of good luck to you this year!
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Hi Noelle – it’s not hard to set up or do. I record and upload with my phone. Then do some stuff on my laptop. Thanks for your interest!
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