EP. 92: YouTube for Writers: Should You Start a Channel?

If you've ever typed "Should writers be on YouTube?" into a search bar and walked away more confused than when you started — this episode is for you. We've never had much to say about YouTube, but today we're diving deep with someone who has done the work. Thomas Umstattd Jr. joins us for his third time on the show, and we're finally going to tackle the YouTube question — the time, the tech, the payoff, and whether it's actually right for you — or just one more shiny thing pulling you away from the page. Listen in!

​EP. 92 | Using YouTube as an Alternative to Social Media w/Thomas Umstattd, Jr.

Tune in to Hear:

• Why Thomas considers YouTube a social network in some ways—but not others—and what that means for writers trying to avoid the scroll trap

• The hidden costs of adding YouTube that nobody warns you about

• Why cross-posting your podcast to Facebook is wasted effort, but uploading it to YouTube is a different calculation entirely

• How to know whether YouTube is a genuine ministry fit for you or just another shiny thing pulling you away from your actual work

• Thomas's three-circle framework for deciding where to focus your platform energy

Would you prefer to read about this episode? Check out the blog post version: YouTube for Writers: Should You Start a Channel? Honest Answers from Thomas Umstattd, Jr.