Whether you’re nifty with a knitting needle, handy with a crochet hook, or can wield a paintbrush with pizazz, YouTube is the platform savvy creatives use to share their talents with the world.
Who doesn’t love a regular supply of ‘how to’ content from someone who shares your passion or piques your interest in learning a new skill? And what creator doesn’t love having evergreen content available that can viewed time and time again?
For talented maker Anya Johnson, YouTube made perfect sense as a platform to demonstrate her beautiful crochet creations, which include everything from her ‘colourful ‘Granie’ Squares to her cosy, rainbow-bright Confidence Cardigan. She’s the go-to for vibrant inspiration and crafty know-how. 🚀
And having proved that she can master YouTube, Anya has taken on tech challenge after tech challenge by launching her own crochet course and self-publishing a book on Amazon.
Here’s why you need to tune in
Anya chats about how she’s using YouTube to supplement her income and how it gives her the flexibility to make time to look after her grandson. Plus, she’s got some great tips on everything from getting confident on camera to using YouTube to build a community of craft lovers,
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:28] The power of YouTube for creative crafters and makers.
[06:06] Do this to get comfortable on camera.
[07:41] Self-publishing on Amazon.
[08:30] Creating a fun Confidence Cardigan.
[09:44] The Sunflower Effect.
[20;39] How to make Shorts work for YOU.
So, if you’re still procrastinating about starting a YouTube channel and want to follow in Anya’s creative footsteps, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️
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Useful links and resources mentioned in this episode:
TechPixies Social Medis Superhero Bootcamp
TechPixies Social Media Management Certification Programme
Anya’s Book – Crochet Confidence Cardi CAL
Connect with Anya
YouTube ｜ Website ｜ Facebook ｜ Instagram ｜ LinkedIn
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