What Content on YouTube Attracts Readers Instead of Other Authors? (Grok Diary – Day 176)

The main issue with publishing writing tips, talking about book marketing, and running my Grok project is that it attracts other authors as an audience and not necessarily readers for my books. Being authentic is certainly the right way, which I can achieve with this real time Grok diary. However, book recommendations should be a great addition to the content that I already create.

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Tips For Designing Good YouTube Thumbnails (Grok Diary – Day 174)

There is nothing that I hate more on YouTube than these stupid face thumbnails where someone gives you an exaggerated expression. It simply screams low-IQ content. I will never make such thumbnails.

But high contrast, focal point, consistency, bold text, and optimizing for mobile views is surely good advice to follow.

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