A workshop for writers desiring to get started with video, particularly on social media using "live."

1. Adding Value to Your Writing with Video
Amelia Rhodes amelia@ameliarhodes.com

3. Why Video?
82% of all web traffic by 2020
51.9% of marketers worldwide
name video as the type of
content with the best ROI
An effective way to engage
With readers, build an audience,
And spread your message

4. Tools of the Trade

5. Best Practices
Camera height
Look into the
lens
Outline, have
a main idea
Beware of
outside noises
Be yourself
Find your voice

6. Video Ideas
 Readings
 Book reviews
 Devotionals
 Research
 On Location Chats
 Interviews
 Interactive look for feedback
 Q&A, have people submit questions ahead of time
 A speaking gig
 An introduction
 A video greeting/welcome/preview
 A book trailer
 How To's
 Book release party live or in person online.
 Basically anything you could write,
you can do video instead

7. Video Platforms

8. Live videos:
 Write a compelling comment about
the broadcast.
 Use relevant hashtags.
 Promote the broadcast ahead of time.
 Introduce yourself (throughout).
 5 Minutes or longer.
 Interact with viewers, say hello, ask
questions, read comments.

11. Who Me??