Day 274: Podcasts and YouTube?

[Set2Stun]

As to scripted - I would NOT do that. You can certainly edit out anything too offensive/off the wall, long silences, etc. but listeners smell a script from miles away and they absolutely hate it.

Yeah, the best format is to have a simple outline for the show, so you remember which topics to hit on, and maybe a couple of things you don't want to forget to say about them. Beyond that, a podcast should mostly be a natural conversation. The host takes the lead and moves the conversation along when needed.

I think it'd be a lot of fun to do a podcast. I could probably do a lecture on publishing/self-publishing off the cuff at this point, so sign me up if it's audio-only !

 

[Homer Potvin]

You've never had a horse, have you?

I'd ride it through crowds!

Yeah, the best format is to have a simple outline for the show, so you remember which topics to hit on, and maybe a couple of things you don't want to forget to say about them. Beyond that, a podcast should mostly be a natural conversation. The host takes the lead and moves the conversation along when needed.

I think it'd be a lot of fun to do a podcast. I could probably do a lecture on publishing/self-publishing off the cuff at this point, so sign me up if it's audio-only !

For the audio only we'd just use a enlargement of your avatar. I might have Earnest Wieners randomly scroll past it.

 

[Mogador]

I would subscribe and watch, best of luck.

 

[Homer Potvin]

What are everyone's favorite writing related channels to watch? I need to do some research.

 

[Madman Starryteller]

What are everyone's favorite writing related channels to watch? I need to do some research.

Mine is the Quotidian Writer:

Diane Callahan - Quotidian Writer

Hi there! My name is Diane Callahan. I'm a developmental editor and writer of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. This channel is dedicated to providing practical tips for aspiring authors and showcasing the possibilities of storytelling. (At this time, I'm not currently open to new editorial...

www.youtube.com

 

[Mogador]

What are everyone's favorite writing related channels to watch? I need to do some research.

Once upon a time I enjoyed watching Brandon Sanderson's 2020 multipart (five?) lecture series recorded at the university he teaches at. It got several million views and it looks like he's repeated the trick, but I've only watched those originals. For your research purposes I would define them as 1) a university lecture, 2) primarily fantasy based, even though I don't care any more about fantasy than any other genre, 3) by a writer I had never read (read some since, wouldn't wholeheartedly recommend, but would recommend the lectures, and 4) largely about practical structural advice like how to fulfil a promise made to your readers.

Brandon Sanderson

I'm Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers.

m.youtube.com

 

[Luxuria]

I will second Brandon Sanderson. He's the only Youtube writer I have ever taken advice from, because I think he and I think a lot a like.

Also, this guy is very funny and I like him a lot: Terrible Writing Advice

 

[Trish]

Agree with Brandon Sanderson (and did exactly the same thing @Mogador did, and haven't watched beyond those initial ones).
Alyssa Matesic is excellent from a publishing and editing standpoint.
I used to like Jenna Moreci (her videos on characterization are funny) but lately she's gone a really weird direction and feels (to me) like she's using her viewers as a commodity in a very gross and predatory way. That's just my interpretation and made me unfollow, but your mileage may vary.

https://www.youtube.com/alyssamatesic

 

[Homer Potvin]

Yeah, I know Sanderson well and the Terrible guy is hilarious. Jenna Moreci a bit too.

 

[Homer Potvin]

Alyssa Matesic is excellent from a publishing and editing standpoint.

Checking her out now.

Moreci is doing a live panel with romantasy fae writers now. I just watched a few of her short ones and they're kind of annoying. I forgot that about her with the stupid dog pop up graphics. An Earnest Wiener would be much funnier.

 

[Luxuria]

Checking her out now.

Moreci is doing a live panel with romantasy fae writers now. I just watched a few of her short ones and they're kind of annoying. I forgot that about her with the stupid dog pop up graphics. An Earnest Wiener would be much funnier.

I get it. I wasn't a fan of hers either. I felt like a lot of the advice she gave was basic and not that helpful. But again, not my genre.

 

[Trish]

Checking her out now.

Moreci is doing a live panel with romantasy fae writers now. I just watched a few of her short ones and they're kind of annoying. I forgot that about her with the stupid dog pop up graphics. An Earnest Wiener would be much funnier.

I actually am listening to that as I type this. Curious about how much of a shit show it's going to be, especially since two of the authors on this particular panel are very well known for horrifyingly bad books, lol. EDIT : (Also it's your fault, because I couldn't remember her name and had to look her up and saw it, lol)

Alyssa though - actually helpful and very practical.

 

[Homer Potvin]

 

[CatrionaGrace]

I didn't even know people were dispersing writing advice on YouTube, though it stands to reason.

The radio interviewer I've dealt with is Priscilla Leder who does Bookmarked on Tuesdays for KZSM in San Marcos, TX. If you decide to do interviews, you could do worse than to listen to some of her recordings. The only link I have is to my own interview. If this seems too self-promoting, say the word and I will zap the offending sentence from my post.

 

[Homer Potvin]

I didn't even know people were dispersing writing advice on YouTube, though it stands to reason.

There isn't any advice or tutorial you can't find on YouTube. It's putting universities and libraries out of business... for real.

The live one is holding my interest. Fantasy is flooded beyond believe. Even the micro genres like Fae are bursting at the seams.

 

[CatrionaGrace]

I managed to cruise around for about sixty seconds on the video you posted. I might last longer on a different topic. On my list of favored genres, fantasy romance is ranked just below dystopian slasher and slightly above religious memoir.

 

[Trish]

There isn't any advice or tutorial you can't find on YouTube. It's putting universities and libraries out of business... for real.

The live one is holding my interest. Fantasy is flooded beyond believe. Even the micro genres like Fae are bursting at the seams.

I'm still listening, but I'm bored out of my mind to be honest. Probably because this is one of my genres and this stuff is just not new information to me. I do like the "panel" setup though.

 

[Homer Potvin]

I'm still listening, but I'm bored out of my mind to be honest. Probably because this is one of my genres and this stuff is just not new information to me. I do like the "panel" setup though.

All the information is the same everywhere, more or less. Paint by numbers, content wise.

And honestly you can switch the subject matter from writing to football to jazz guitar and the format remains paint by numbers.

 

[Trish]

All the information is the same everywhere, more or less. Paint by numbers, content wise.

Yep. Pretty much. Personality is what makes people want to listen. The focus on Fae in this one is interesting because of the lore, but the overall "don't do this, but definitely do this" is just so repetitive. It's true, but it's hard not to zone out.

 

[defaux]

Folks have already listed the ones that come up regularly for me.

Personally, I prefer the shorter format, work through a list of [magic number] points in 10-15 minutes. I know the listicles format is tacky, but honestly its a quick way to get actionable points to consider. Matestic is pretty good at these IMO.

Anything over 20 minutes I'm likely to not have the time (or attention span) for, or I'll skim through on 2x speed. Sanderson falls into this category unfortunately, I love his content, but a lot is like 5 minutes of nuggets spread throughout an hour of light conversation.