Have you heard about this new YouTube genre? In “Write With Me” videos, writers film themselves while outlining their next story, hammering out a draft, using the old (or new!) red pen, or any of a number of writing-related tasks.
If you’re not on that side of the Internet very often, the concept may sound strange to you. Here’s why you should give them a try anyway.
What is a “Write With Me” Video?
These videos feature a person writing on camera, allowing you to experience the sounds and sensations of getting to work alongside a fellow writer. Sometimes there’s music. Sometimes there’s more than one person on camera.
These videos are actually a subgenre of “Study With Me” videos, which have recently become incredibly popular.
Members of YouTube’s writing community such as ShaelinWrites, Adele Marie, and Eva Deverell have made their own videos in this category. Some are more “general,” while others are meant to “match” the task you’re working on. For example, this video is for watching or playing in the background while you outline using Eva Deverell’s own method.
What Are the Benefits of “Write With Me” Videos?
I’ve already mentioned a few reasons why “Write With Me” videos are awesome, but if you’re still on the fence about playing one, let me try to persuade you.
- They’re a fun way to time your writing sprints
- If you’re trying to write in an unfamiliar space, the familiar face and sounds of a favorite YouTuber can help get you in the zone
- You can get an inside look at other writers’ routines and writing spaces
- If the YouTuber has ads on their videos, it means this video generates ad revenue for them
Now Writer’s Atelier Has “Write With Me” Videos of Their Own
We’ve now have a whole playlist of “Write With Me” videos on our YouTube channel! They vary in length and other ways, so you’ll definitely find one that’ll work for you!
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