I started a YouTube Channel!- Emily Steele

Yes, I finally started something which I had wanted to do for a very long time but never had the guts to do. I started a YouTube Channel.

This was very daunting however I knew that it was something which I really wanted to do. I have been watching YouTube videos for at least 2 years now on a regular basis and seen how much fun filming looks, watching people talk about anything and everything beauty related- something that I am passionate about.

No, I am not a professional, far from it. I am a 17 year old girl who enjoys talking to a camera about makeup.

My first video was uploaded 2 weeks ago and honestly I was terrified. I panicked about whether people would laugh or leave nasty comments, would anybody listen to me waffling about makeup products? However the responce has been really positive. I told a few of my closest friends that I was planning to start a channel and wanted to keep it a secret until I had a few subscribers. However, someone overheard and told everyone. Yes, I did have that sinking feeling. This was something I did not want to happen as I knew people would laugh as lots of people don't understand the whole 'YouTube' thing.

It is very easy for people to say nasty things to people who have a YouTube channel however, they don't realize how hard it is to click the 'Upload' button. You put yourself out there and it makes you feel very vulnerable.

I know that I have only posted three videos on my channel- Emily Steele. But I have enjoyed filming, editing, everything about creating those videos. I hope to continue with my channel and want to upload once a week.

Even though I have only just started filming YouTube videos I have learnt not to care about what people think. Yes, some people were not very nice but the majority of people who now know about my channel are very lovely about it.

When I recieved negative comments I just ignored them as I thought:
1) Am I doing anything wrong? - No.
2) Do I enjoy making videos?- Yes.
3) Am I hurting anyone?-No.

Then why should I stop when they are the minority?

If I could give one piece of advice to someone contemplating starting a channel I would say DO IT! When people watch my videos,leave me a comment, thumbs up or subscribe it literally makes me sooo happy!

So if you would like to check out my channel here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqKB34ZvAsEdRZo1h6mnBQ/featured

Here is a picture of my latest video's thumbnail!

 

Sorry for not doing a blogpost sooner. If you have read my last post you would know that I currently have lots of exams so very stressed! But as soon as they end I will be posting more videos on my channel and doing a lot more blogposts! So keep your eyes peeled!

Lots of love

Emily xxx