{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BookFunnel Podcast","title":"Discovering the AuthorTube Community with Shanon Huston, The BookFunnel Podcast Ep 35","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d914ac5c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2758,"description":"Learn more about Shanon Huston\nYouTube Channel\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBY1ZdiOkr2qBrn0y7aOhBw\nWebsite\nhttps://www.sdhuston.com\nAmazon\nhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/S.D.-Huston/author/B098MKK9CK?ccs_id=78c4bcbc-3ee6-4d6e-ba29-b353d47ac682\nSummary\nIn this episode of the Book Funnel Podcast, the team welcomes Shanon Huston, a romantasy author and YouTuber. They discuss the importance of building an author brand on YouTube, the differences between BookTube and AuthorTube, and strategies for engaging with readers through live streams and writing sprints. Shanon shares her experiences with the AuthorTube Writing Conference and emphasizes the need for authenticity and community in the author journey. The conversation provides valuable insights for authors looking to navigate the digital landscape and connect with their audience.\nTakeaways\nYou need to be intentional about your motivations for starting a YouTube channel.\nBookTube is more reader-focused, while AuthorTube caters to writers.\nEngaging with your audience through live streams can build a strong community.\nAuthenticity is key; be transparent about your journey as an author.\nWriting sprints can attract both writers and readers to your channel.\nIt's beneficial to immerse yourself in the community before starting your own channel.\nYouTube can be a revenue stream, but consistency is crucial.\nUnderstanding YouTube's algorithm can help in gaining visibility.\nConnecting with readers through live events fosters a deeper relationship.\nThe AuthorTube Writing Conference is a valuable resource for authors.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EqmlD7F0gMQjMspBKXmHG0jl55JLnXxB_PFmB7pEcvo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YmU3/MzhmZGYxYjM0NDA1/ODg2ZDUwNGRkMzUy/OTMyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}