Author Education Series #11b

Crowdfunding: How To Create and Upload Your Video To Pubslush

How to Create and Upload Your Video to www.pubslush.com

Things you will need:

  1. A computer
  2. A webcam (if the computer you have does not have a built-in webcam)
  3. An idea of what you want to say. If you need a script, write one beforehand!

Points to include:

  • Your name
  • Your book’s title
  • What your book is about
  • Why you wrote it
  • Who’s it for (the audience)
  • Why people will love it
  • Sincere thank you
  • Reminder for readers to share with friends

Here’s a sample:

Before recording:

  1. Watch other author’s videos on our site to get a better idea of what you would like your video to be like 
  2. Do a run through of what you would like to say

Step 1: Create a YouTube Account

  • Go to www.youtube.com
  • In the right corner click “Create Account”
  • If you already have a Google account, you can click “sign in” in the top right, or simply follow the instructions to sign up
  • You’ve created an account! Click “Back to YouTube” on the mid-left side of the page

Step 2: Record the Video

To record your video directly on YouTube (easiest option):

  • On the YouTube homepage, click “Upload” in the top right corner
  • Select the option “record from webcam”
  • Click “start recording” to begin your video and then “stop recording” when you have finished
  • Click “Upload” in the right corner of the video 
  • Clicking “Upload” will lead you to a new page where you can fill in the video’s information: Title, Description, Tags, Adjust Privacy Settings (list the video as unlisted so anyone with the link can view it), Choose a Category, and License and Rights Ownership (click Standard YouTube license)
  • Click “Save changes” on the right
  • To view your video click “View on video page” on the top right

To record on iMovie (Macs only):

  • Click the video icon on the far middle left
  • Click “Capture” on the far bottom right to start recording and click “Stop” when finished
  • Edit and save

To record on PhotoBooth (Macs only):

  • Choose the film strip icon and simply press the middle red button to start and stop
  • Select the video from the reel below the record button
  • Click “File” then “Export” to save the file

Step 3: Upload the Video to YouTube

  • On the YouTube homepage, click “Upload” in the top right corner
  • Select the option “select files from your computer”
  • Select your video and upload

Congrats! You have uploaded your video!

Step 4: Add the video to Pubslush:

  • Return to www.pubslush.com/submit
  • Simply copy and paste the URL of your video into the “Add Video URL” box on the “Book Info” page in the submit process

Be sure to put effort and care into this video! Clear audio is key to a successful video and it will really encourage readers to support your book. The more people enjoy your video, the more inclined they will be to pledge support!