booktube newbie tag!

hello i did it! figured i'd start my booktube with the booktube newbie tag. hope you'll stick around and haaaang with me!

booktube newbie questions:
1. Why did you start this channel?
2. What are some fun and unique things you can bring to booktube?
3. What are you most excited for about for this new channel?
4. Why do you love reading?
5. What book or series got you into reading?
6. What questions would you ask your favorite booktubers?
7. What challenges do you think starting a booktube channel will be the hardest to overcome?
8. When did you start reading?
9. Where do you read?
10. What kind of books do you like to read?
11. What does your book collection look like?

☻ where to find me ☻:
INSTAGRAM: litwithkat
STORYGRAPH: litwithkat

🪩 music used 🪩:
Song: Chill heart by 99instrumentals
Music provided by tunetank

Song: AHOAMI - Birdsong
Music provided by Tunetank.

[Mariahs-Moods]

Welcome to booktube! I started my own channel today. It’s so fun to watch other creators do the newbie tag! You’re a natural 😊

[SallyThames]

some answers to your booktuber questions from lil ole me, whether you want them or not lol!

i still don't always feel comfy in front of the camera, but i just lean in to how absurd it is that im talking to a camera. it gets easier! (although you seem suuuuper natural already!!!) my fav series i make is probably my decades series because i like to see history through literature!!

[chaoscentralbooks]

CONGRATS ON STARTING YOUR this is so wonderful omg so proud of you, can’t wait to hear more of your bookish thoughts over here 🫶🏻

[jennychasteen]

Welcome to Booktube! I subscribed! I couldn't tell you were nervous in front of the camera, but I love that you're tackling something new and challenging for you. Looking forward to what you make next!

[amysbookishadventures]

I always enjoy listening to the booktube newbie tag! I was really nervous when I started filming but I realized that I'm doing it for fun and to be part of the community so that helped. I'm going to watch your other videos as well. Thanks for your answers and the great content!!

[ACupofNicole]

I’ve been following your insta for a while and got so excited to see you posted your first video!! I love your personality this video was so cozy and calming I can’t wait for your future videos 🥹

[Wanderwilderreading]

Welcome to this lovely corner of the internet! It's been so wonderful to join this community and get to know other readers. I feel like it's the first time I've really felt part of something on the internet. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you!

[ok-hpvp]

I'm a little bit late but hello, welcome to booktube! You already have a cozy vibe and I'm excited to binge watch your videos hehe 👋🫶

[readersrisex]

Welcome aboard !! It's lovely to watch you 😍 !! I am even learning a lot of software and things new !! ❤❤❤ lots of support 🎉

[bookmama]

I’m hoping to start a channel soon and watching this felt like a cozy coffee date with a friend and I loved it. Excited to watch your book tube journey.

[pensivelyreading]

Welcome to BookTube! I’m a newbie as well. I am similar to you in that watching BookTube was key for me when I started getting back into reading. I’m still not comfortable talking to the camera yet :) I look forward to your tops of 2022 and learning more about what you like to read. Cheers!

[ReadingwithTatiana]

welcome to booktube kat! ur chnanel was suggested to me and i've subscribed. the LFL at the beginning look so nice and well stocked. looking forward to the content you'll bring :)

[charismareadsalot]

Welcome to booktube. I just started my channel and did the tag challenge. It’s been so much fun.

[ilianacostilla]

Congratulations!! I love the calming vibes and enjoyed the little field trip to grab a coffee with you. ☕️

[chapterswithchrissy]

I’m so excited for you!! This is how I am feeling too, nervous but excited. I see your bookshelf and there’s quite a few I’ve loved on there! Can’t wait to keep watching you. Also Junie B Jones is who got me into reading too LOL

[binchickenbookz]

Welcome to booktube!!!! You’re so natural and calm in front of the camera, I love comfy vibe channels so definitely subscribing! Looking forward to your content 🎉

[LivBookishly]

I loved the coffee clip! So relaxing and added something really fun to this video :).

[maggiesbooksandstuff]

Congrats on starting your booktube, you're doing great!

I literally just started a channel myself, so hopefully this doesn't come across as a "know it all", but I grew up in front of a camera so I have some tips that you may want to try to get you comfortable talking to the camera:

1) Depending on what camera/phone you use; don't have the view finder up. You'll distract yourself and subconsciously worry about how you're looking while you're speaking. Either turn the screen away or turn the view off. Once you are use to talking to a camera you can use your view finder.

2) Warm Up; I typically just do this by doing multiple takes, and by the 3rd take Im much more loosey-goosey. Also, intros just always feel weird to film, so I think a lot of our tension comes from that part. Just film it multiple times and you eventually hit a point where introducing yourself just feels natural.

3) Don't stop to watch your takes. You'll judge yourself and get in your head.

4) As you already pointed out, the more you film, the more comfortable you will get.

Hopefully that helps a little bit! You already seem really good on camera though, seriously. I don't think it will take long for you before filming just feels like "old hat."

Can't wait to see more videos!

[ASunnyReadingCorner]

Welcome welcome to booktube!!! I can’t wait to see your channel grow and you’ve helped inspire me to start my own channel 🥰

[pingureads]

welcome to booktube! you have such a comforting energy 💜