I think we could all benefit from hearing some hard truths about our content every now and then, so I figured I’d make this post.

What are some common things you notice in BookTube videos, particularly those shared on this subreddit, that immediately turn you off or make you lose interest?

For example, one of the biggest things that immediately makes me click off a video is poor sound quality. I understand not everyone has the budget for a quality mic, but there are some pretty decent $20 used mics out there that would go a long way in helping a video sound better.

Another one is I can’t count how many videos I’ve seen (both inside and outside the booktube space) that start their videos with the usual: “Hi guys, welcome to my channel or welcome if you’re new!”

There’s multiple other ways to start a video but that’s the line that a lot of people seem to fall back on.

Anyway, what about you guys? Don’t be afraid to be brutally honest as I think this could be a great opportunity for all of us to learn a thing or two and improve our content.