YouTube for Authors: How to Use Video to Sell More Books and Build Your Brand

Think YouTube is too complicated for authors? Learn how to turn videos into visibility, book sales, and long-term success—without burning out or breaking the bank.

You’ve heard that YouTube can help authors reach more readers, build a loyal audience, and create multiple income streams. But between the gear, the editing, and the ever-changing algorithm, the whole process feels overwhelming. That’s where this guide comes in.

In YouTube for Authors, Dale L. Roberts shares the exact steps he used to grow multiple monetized channels, reach over 120,000 subscribers, and use video content to sell books every day. Whether you’re brand new to YouTube or looking to refine your strategy, this book will show you how to grow a channel that supports your writing career—on your own terms.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

- Create videos that attract the right readers - Grow your channel without expensive gear or editing software - Use YouTube’s built-in tools to get discovered - Promote your books in a natural, effective way - Monetize with ads, affiliate links, and sponsorships - Stay consistent without sacrificing your writing time

If you’re ready to get off the content treadmill and build a channel that actually helps your author business, this book has everything you need to start strong—and keep growing.

Get YouTube for Authors today and start turning views into readers.

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Release date

Ebook: 7 June 2025