Understanding YouTube Upload Options for Authors #MFRWorg

MFRW Author Blog 

This is the first in a series of posts by Marketing for Romance Writer staff members. The staff consists of volunteers who give their time to help others learn how to market their books.

Authors who want to upload a video to YouTube often face a confusing array of choices. Here are the basics you need to know for each section. Choosing the options listed below may net you better results than using the default settings.

YouTube Basic Settings Section

Title

Name your video something catchy (a default like "wmv46" is not very attractive). The name of your book is fine.

Description

Use your book's blurb here. We suggest you also add any licensing info (such as your music) and a link to your author site.

Tags (for Book Trailers)

Do not use commas. Separate with simple blank spaces. For tags that consist of more than one word, use quotation marks. Below are tags recommended for book trailers. Use these exact words, substituting "Author Name" for your name (in quotes), your publisher name, your title, and your genres. Try to pick one word genres. It is better to have paranormal and romance than to have "paranormal romance" -- because it will gain you a wider readership.

• Author
• Novel
• Reading
• "Author Name"
• Publisher
• Title
• Genre1
• Genre2

Category

Entertainment

Privacy

Public (anyone can search for and view - recommended)

License and rights ownership

Standard YouTube License

A sample YouTube video

YouTube Advanced Settings Section

Comments and responses (select the following)

• Allow comments: Approved
• Users can vote on comments
• Users can view ratings for this video
• Allow video responses: Approved

Syndication

Everywhere

Caption Certification

Choose: This content has never aired on television in the U.S.

Distribution Options

Allow Embedding

Video location

Leave blank unless you want your address listed online

Recording date

Today or the day you finished the video

3D Video

no preference is fine

YouTube Monetization Section

This section may not be visible to you unless you have monetized your channel. If you have, follow your guidelines.

Embedding Options (suggested)

Choose: This video may be shared in a G+ Hangout. On the YouTube channel, after selecting the video, click Share, and look for the orange G+ Hangout button.

Don't forget to select the Share link and add it to other information you keep about your book.

Kayelle Allen

To share just the video, press play, and click the share button. Uncheck the "share with playlist" option and copy the video link provided. That will be your url for sharing your video.

That's all there is to it. Once you have uploaded your video, share it everywhere. Put it in your newsletter, on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and any other social media. Add it to your blog and webpage. You'll find many uses for it. Good luck!
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Post by Kayelle Allen, found of MFRW, owner of The Author's Secret, an author support company.

Pitch To - AMBER QUILL PRESS, LLC - MFRW's 29th Publisher SPOTLIGHT

Marketing for Romance Writers.Org is excited to announce our annual “Write-place, Write-time” Submissions event scheduled for September 8^th and 9^th, 2012.

We have an amazing panel of Publishers and Editors ready to give YOU, aspiring authors or seasoned authors, an opportunity to “pitch your dreams” to a listening audience.

BUT…that ever tricky timing can be a slippery little rascal. So, for you - MFRW is providing a platform of:

“Write-place, Write-time”

Let's say you are on an elevator when...

...the publisher/editor of your dreams steps through the door. Your heart is pumping, your hands are clammy and you know you have a limited amount of time to tell this person about the next New York Times Best Seller for which you have just assigned those coveted words "the end".

MFRW brings you that elevator moment.

OUR TWENTY-NINTH SPOTLIGHT OF THE MANY PARTICIPATING PUBLISHERS/EDITORS: AMBER QUILL PRESS, LLC.

For this event, AQP will take sub pitches in all genres for all our imprints. We are rarely open to subs....occasionally have a call in our Amber Allure line....so this is a chance for those who're interested in pitching to us for AQP and Amber Heat as well, since they haven't been open for literally years!

CLICK HERE!! For more information and detail to submit your manuscript to this publisher click here for further instruction on this event.

Pitch To - ASTRAEA PRESS - MFRW's 28th Publisher SPOTLIGHT

Marketing for Romance Writers.Org is excited to announce our annual “Write-place, Write-time” Submissions event scheduled for September 8^th and 9^th, 2012.

We have an amazing panel of Publishers and Editors ready to give YOU, aspiring authors or seasoned authors, an opportunity to “pitch your dreams” to a listening audience.

BUT…that ever tricky timing can be a slippery little rascal. So, for you - MFRW is providing a platform of:

“Write-place, Write-time”

Let's say you are on an elevator when...

...the publisher/editor of your dreams steps through the door. Your heart is pumping, your hands are clammy and you know you have a limited amount of time to tell this person about the next New York Times Best Seller for which you have just assigned those coveted words "the end".

MFRW brings you that elevator moment.

OUR TWENTY-EIGHTH SPOTLIGHT OF THE MANY PARTICIPATING PUBLISHERS/EDITORS: ASTRAEA PRESS

Astraea was formed in 2010 when Stephanie Taylor saw the need for a non-erotic e-publisher that offers wholesome reads but still maintains the quality of mainstream romance. The first titles for Astraea were launched in February 2011 and they now house some of the biggest names in the e-publishing industry.

With over six years experience and an avid reader, owner Stephanie looks forward to working with her authors, having fun, and bringing you the best books available.

Astraea is a royalty paying publisher, NOT a vanity press.

What can Astraea offer you as an author? Here's a few highlights:

• Working one on one with our cover artist to develop a cover you can be proud to display
• 50% royalties on AstraeaPress.com site sales
• Individual, customized marketing plan for each author to help your sales that combine with our own marketing efforts for your book
• Direct communication lines between owner, editors, cover artist, and authors. No middle man here!

CLICK HERE!! For more information and detail to submit your manuscript to this publisher click here for further instruction on this event.

Pitch To - CHAMPAGNE BOOK GROUP - MFRW's 27th Publisher SPOTLIGHT

Marketing for Romance Writers.Org is excited to announce our annual “Write-place, Write-time” Submissions event scheduled for September 8^th and 9^th, 2012.

We have an amazing panel of Publishers and Editors ready to give YOU, aspiring authors or seasoned authors, an opportunity to “pitch your dreams” to a listening audience.

BUT…that ever tricky timing can be a slippery little rascal. So, for you - MFRW is providing a platform of:

“Write-place, Write-time”

Let's say you are on an elevator when...

...the publisher/editor of your dreams steps through the door. Your heart is pumping, your hands are clammy and you know you have a limited amount of time to tell this person about the next New York Times Best Seller for which you have just assigned those coveted words "the end".

MFRW brings you that elevator moment.

OUR TWENTY-SEVENTH SPOTLIGHT OF THE MANY PARTICIPATING PUBLISHERS/EDITORS: CHAMPAGNE BOOK GROUP

For this event, Champagne Book Group will accept Romance (paranormal, contemporary, fantasy, historical, science fiction, romantic suspense), Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mysteries, Suspense/Thrillers, Steampunk, Erotic (all genres except m/m and f/f)

CLICK HERE!! For more information and detail to submit your manuscript to this publisher click here for further instruction on this event.

Pitch To - CHANGELING PRESS - MFRW's 26th Publisher SPOTLIGHT

Marketing for Romance Writers.Org is excited to announce our annual “Write-place, Write-time” Submissions event scheduled for September 8^th and 9^th, 2012.

We have an amazing panel of Publishers and Editors ready to give YOU, aspiring authors or seasoned authors, an opportunity to “pitch your dreams” to a listening audience.

BUT…that ever tricky timing can be a slippery little rascal. So, for you - MFRW is providing a platform of:

“Write-place, Write-time”

Let's say you are on an elevator when...

...the publisher/editor of your dreams steps through the door. Your heart is pumping, your hands are clammy and you know you have a limited amount of time to tell this person about the next New York Times Best Seller for which you have just assigned those coveted words "the end".

MFRW brings you that elevator moment.

OUR TWENTY-SIXTH SPOTLIGHT OF THE MANY PARTICIPATING PUBLISHERS/EDITORS: CHANGELING PRESS

Are your characters wild and wicked, your plots hot enough to require a fire-hazard warning? If the answer is yes, Changeling wants YOU.

Cyborgs, vampires, werewolves, dragon shifters, cat shifters, aliens, genetically altered alien cyborg dragon shifters... Chances are, they belong at Changeling.

 We publish Paranormal, Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Futuristic, BDSM, and Action/Adventure romantic love stories. All submissions must be targeted for at least one of these genres. While relationships and endings should be plot driven, we do ask for a HEA(Happy Ever After) or, in the case of serials, a HFN(Happy For Now).

Length: We accept outside submissions from 10 to 28K for single titles. Serials from unsigned authors must be submitted as a completed set. We've only got one heat level. Over-the-top hot!

Razor's Edge -- Changeling's Twisted Sister

Contemporary Single Session short stories, including Dark Desires, Cougar Seduction, Capture Fantasy, Vampires and Werewolves, and BDSM.

Genres: Adult oriented Erotic Sessions, most contemporary genres, including Het, Slash, Bi, I/R, Dark Desires, Cougar Seduction, Capture Fantasy, Vampires and Werewolves, and BDSM.

Length: Single session short stories, from 3000 to 6000 words.

We accept submissions for both lines via email only. Please include a short cover letter including your website or blog and a brief publishing history, as well as a short plot summary of no more than 250 words. Be sure to include the genres you're targeting for this book. Attach your complete manuscript as an rtf (Rich Text File) or txt (Text) file attachment.

CLICK HERE!! For more information and detail to submit your manuscript to this publisher click here for further instruction on this event.