Video for writers? It’s a thing

Writers, we need to do what it takes to promote ourselves. Video content is a real thing and is the current language in which people relate (videos trend higher than still images). It may seem like a lot to add video to everything else that you’re doing, but here are a few tips to keep it simple:

Repurpose content — don’t stress about creating new content for video. You’re simply using content you’ve already written and transferring it to video form.No need to get fancy — a smartphone is enough right now. At least to start. Put more focus into the scenery and mood you’re creating and don’t worry too much about expensive video equipment.Be consistent — Like anything else, you need to be consistent. BEFORE starting any video content, sit down and write out a strategy. This will ensure you set realistic goals and stay dedicated to hitting milestones.

Hopefully, publishers start picking up some of the slack. If they can develop strong video platforms, it will only help us writers.

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