Hello, my name is Jack Sparrow. I'm a 50 year old self-employed Pirate from the Caribbean. HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED FOR A YOUTUBER..
MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHT FOR YOUTUBERS..READ BELOW..
I HAVE SOME THING FOR AN YOUTUBERS.
I HAVE SOME THING FOR AN YOUTUBERS TO STAY MOTIVATED.
I HAVE SOME THING FOR AN YOUTUBERS FOR MAKING GOOD VIDEO.
I HAVE SOME THING FOR AN YOUTUBERS TO EDITING FAST..AND MANY MORE..
I HAVE SOME THING FOR AN YOUTUBERS.
THIS IS ONLY FOR YOUTUBERS..
In any creative endeavour, there will be days where you feel more motivated to Work than others. Being a YouTuber is no exception. So how can we stay motivated as YouTubers to keep making videos and producing content?
1. REMEMBER WHY YOU GOT STARTED
Sometimes when we're working on something every day, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. We get so caught up in the small details of our channel that we forget why we started making videos in the first place.
Ask yourself: why did I start my YouTube channel?
Chances are, you wanted to share something with others.
Maybe it was a meaningful message, maybe it was a new idea, or maybe it was just a funny voice you were practicing for your comedy routine. We all have different stories and different motivations for YouTube. Whatever it is for you, if you can find that initial passion you can motivate your future actions.
When I started my YouTube channel, The New Travel, my mission was simple. I wanted to share stories from around the world, and better connect with other travellers. Whenever I start to lose motivation for my vlog, I remind myself of this. It helps me stay motivated when the work process gets difficult.
Whatever the reason you joined YouTube, try to use it to fuel you. Make it about something larger than yourself, and the motivation will continue to flow.
2. TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR EARLIEST VIDEOS
Taking a step back in time and analyzing your earliest videos can be cringe-worthy.
Why does the audio sound so bad? Why do I have so many awkward pauses? And how did I ever think that a fish eye lens was a good idea?
But if you can handle it, allow yourself to be shocked and pleasantly surprised by just how much your videos have improved.
When I look back at my first attempt at a vlog, I wish I knew what I know about vlogging now!
(Watch my first attempt at a vlog, Nomads in Norway.)
But that's okay: don't dwell in the past, just use it to motivate your future videos.
While watching these old videos, something strange might happen: you'll start thinking of how the new you would edit the videos differently.
That's a good sign. That's when you notice just how much you have grown as a YouTuber. Just think how good the future you will be if you keep this up!
3.TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR FAVOURITE YOUTUBER'S EARLIEST VIDEOS
You know that larger-than-life YouTuber you follow? The one who seems to have been born with a vlogging camera in his / her hands? Well as it turns out, he / she started off with a learning curve, just like the rest of us.
Go into their videos and sort by earliest and find out the difference for yourself.
It's a great source of motivation to know that these YouTube stars didn't just appear out of no where with inordinate amounts of talent. As it turns out, they worked incredibly hard to get to where they are. And you can too! All you have to do is "Just Keep Uploading".
4. JOIN AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR YOUTUBERS
If you're looking for a forum to chat with other YouTubers and share tips, there is www.yttalk.com.
If you're looking to find new audiences for your YouTube videos, there are some great facebook groups out there. For example, I am an admin in a private Facebook group called YouTube For Travel Vloggers.
Does that mean you should all rush out to join this group, no matter what sort of videos you make? Not at all! (Though if you do have your own travel vlog, we'll be glad to let you in!)
The secret though is to find people making similar videos as you are. This way you can really learn the craft and grow together as a community. Having a community allows you to learn from each other, ask questions, and stay motivated to produce more content.
Maybe you are a video game vlogger or you like creating make-up tutorials. It's quite possible that none of your friends in real life are interested in making the same videos that you are. But online, you can connect yourself with a community for any sort of YouTube video you can imagine! You just need to look for it.
5. WATCH FILM TUTORIALS
If you feel as though you're losing motivation with your YouTube videos, if could be that not much is changing with your channel. Every video is sort of the same, and the viewership isn't increasing by much.
If only there was a quick and free way to improve your ability as an actor, filmmaker, or video editor... and if only the information were on some sort of video sharing site that you could search through...
Alright, you all know what I'm hinting at. But the point can't be overstated: YouTube is one of the best educational tools ever invented. Use it to motivate your future videos!
If there is something you don't know how to do with your video editing, you can search for the answer. If you want to become a better YouTuber, there are dozens of channels out there dedicated to exactly that.
For example, I edit with Final Cut Pro. I've benefited from watching videos by Ripple Training called "Final Cut Pro X In Under 5 Minutes". This series gives me quick and practical ways to improve my skills as a video editor, and to motivate me as a YouTuber.
Start searching on YouTube for the questions you have - you never know what answers might pop up!
6. TRY SOMETHING NEW AND DARING
As much as I recommend looking outward for motivation (by joining communities or learning from tutorials) sometimes it's best just to look inward.
Ask yourself: what's a video I've thought of making, but that scares me a little?
Maybe it scares you because you're trying something radically different. You could be inviting a guest on your show for an interview, or doing a 10 minute video with no edits, or singing on camera for the first time.
We all have our vulnerabilities and our weak points. But if there's something you've always dreamed of trying out, why not give it a go.
After all, isn't that what YouTube is for?
7. STEP BACK FROM YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO WORK ON YOUR CHANNEL
The heart and soul of my YouTube channel is my weekly vlog, The Monday Morning Travel Vlog. Like any daily or weekly or monthly content you produce, my vlog has improved significantly through simple repetition.
But when I look back at my earliest weeks of the vlog, I didn't really know what I was doing. The titles aren't optimized for search and the thumbnails aren't engaging.
So I recently went through the process of updating my vlog's thumbnails, all the way back to week 1. It's a simple step to improve the branding of any channel. When I look back and see the ugly thumbnails disappearing, to be replaced by well-designed, consistent images, it leaves me inspired. I think it will have the same affect on you.
If you're feeling burnt out with new videos, take a step back and focus on your YouTube branding strategy.
8. I WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO VLOG
Watch my Vlogging Tips playlist on The New Travel.
When you start a vlog, you don't yet have a community. You have one person talking to a camera and hoping that somebody watches. To grow a community for your YouTube channel, it takes a lot of work and a lot of quality content.
Along my own journey as a YouTube vlogger, I've picked up a lot of tips and learned a lot of lessons. With this Vlogging Tips series I offer my best advice regarding storytelling, marketing, community-building and vlogging mechanics.
I hope this list has helped you stay motivated as a Youtuber. Do you have your own secrets for keeping the motivation while you are making YouTube videos?
I'd be glad to hear from you down in the comments!
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