Plan your videos out ahead of time; if you don't, there is a risk you'll ramble on or fail to engage the audience. Find some topics you think people are ,most interested in, but also throw in some unique ideas from your own head. Be sure to vary your videos. (For example, don't make every other video a makeup tutorial.) You can also occasionally collaborate with other Youtubers you do the same things as you.  Make sure to have good lighting (sunlight or a bright inside light) and good audio. Speak clearly and loudly. Keep the videos at around 6-8 minutes (or shorter). Try not to ramble; instead, get to the point and discuss the video topic. (This is why planning before shooting matters.) Use a program such as iMovie (Mac) or Windows Movie Maker (PC). Keeping things new and fresh is important and brings your viewers back frequently.
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One-sentence summary -- Start making videos. Start with easy tutorials and keep them short and sweet. Edit your videos. Try to make a new video every one to two weeks.


While this heats up, mince the garlic and chop up onions and mushrooms, if desired. The garlic should be slightly golden. Add any mushrooms and onions as well, along with a tablespoon of butter. Cook another 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent (slightly see-through) Use a wooden spoon to stir and scrape up any bits of caramelized onion from the bottom of the pan. The heat should be on medium-low. This is the "reduction" phase. Use you fingers to lightly mix the flour into the butter. Set this aside. There should only be a little bit of wine remaining -- roughly a fourth. Add the broth and bring the liquid back to a simmer. It can help to preheat the broth in a microwave before adding it. Add the butter a little bit at a time, stirring the whole time with a spoon. The longer it simmers, the thicker the sauce will become. The sauce is incredibly versatile, and goes well with vegetables and white meats or fish. If you want to add shellfish, like shrimp or clams, add them with the garlic to cook with the sauce.
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One-sentence summary -- Heat up the oil or butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce the heat to a simmer. Mix the flour and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in another dish. Add the broth to the saucepan once the wine has almost evaporated. Slowly stir in the butter/flour mixture. Add any seasonings and let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes. Serve over pasta, chicken, or shellfish.


The genre you choose to write in will affect the kind of characters and plot you'll create. Pick a genre that you’re comfortable writing in and passionate about. For instance, if you're interested in the strange and unusual, you might want to focus on horror or science fiction. Romance and fan fiction are two very popular genres on Wattpad. Focus on one of these for the widest audience. Doing character profiles can help you create strong, vivid characters. Start by profiling your main character. What do they look like? What’s their personality? What are their dreams, goals, and fears? What significant events happened in their past?  Once you've profiled your main character, move on to the supporting characters. Your story doesn’t need to include all the details you put in the profiles. However, the more you know about your characters, the easier it will be to write them. Some authors like to have their plot completely figured out before they start writing. Others start with the basics and fill in the rest as they write. Many fall somewhere in the middle. All are valid approaches! Start with a simple plot outline and go from there. A great way to start thinking about plot is to think about questions you want your story to answer. For example, the Lord of the Rings trilogy answers questions like, "What happens when the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a hobbit?” and "What happens when friends embark on an exciting and dangerous adventure together?" The goal of your first draft is to get the foundation of your story on paper (physical or digital). You’re not necessarily trying to write a perfect story at this point. Focus on getting your characters on the page and writing out the events you want to happen.  Don’t focus too much on grammar and spelling at this stage. Correct basic stuff as you go, but you'll do intensive editing later. Wattpad stories can be different lengths, from novelettes (about 7500 words) to full length novels (over 40,000 words). Write as much as you need to tell your story without padding it. After you’ve written your first draft, go through your story and read it carefully. Correct grammar and spelling mistakes. Look out for parts of the story that don’t make sense and revise them. Add character detail, context and subplots, as needed. Ask friends and family to read your story, too. They can give you important feedback as you make your revisions. Improvise your edits and continue to hone your story until it feels complete to you. It should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. All of the chapters are important, but make sure you begin with engaging chapters to really hook your readers. Polish any outstanding grammar and spelling errors. Focus on making the final product as professional as possible.
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Choose a genre for your story. Write profiles for your characters. Figure out your basic plot. Write a first draft. Review and edit your story. Complete your final draft.