I’ve decided to experiment with creating video content natively on Substack instead of uploading to YouTube and embedding here. My reasoning is simple: my community is here, my writing is here, so it makes sense for my video content to be here too.
I don’t know what the future of Substack video holds or if they’re planning improvements to native uploads, but I want to try it out for myself and see how I like it. This isn’t replacing my Wednesday deep-dive teaching posts or Sunday Sabbath devotionals—those will continue as always. This is a fun creative experiment in addition to my regular writing, giving me another way to share my love of books, writing, and creativity with you.
So let’s kick this off with a Substack Video Newbie Tag!
The Substack Video Newbie Tag
An introduction tag for creators who are new to making video content on Substack—answer all or pick your favorites!
1. What’s your Substack publication name and what do you create here?
2. Why did you choose Substack for your video content instead of YouTube or other platforms?
3. What’s your favorite genre to read (or write, if you’re an author)?
4. Physical books, ebooks, or audiobooks—which do you prefer and why?
5. What’s the last book that made you feel ALL the feelings (cry, laugh, swoon, rage)?
6. How do you choose what to read next? Do you have a system or just vibe it?
7. If you’re a writer: Are you a plotter, pantser, or plantser? If you’re a reader: Do you prefer tightly plotted books or character-driven stories?
8. What’s your recording/creative setup like? (Where do you film, what equipment do you use, etc.)
9. What type of videos are you planning to create regularly on your Substack?
10. Do you script your videos, use bullet points, or just wing it?
11. If you could have coffee with any author (living or dead), who would it be and what would you ask them?
12. What’s one book you think is underrated and more people should read?
13. What do you hope people will get from watching your Substack videos?
14. What’s coming up next on your Substack that people should watch for?
15. Tag challenge: If you create video content on Substack, do this tag and share it so we can all connect!
How to Participate
Answer all questions or pick your favorites
Make it your own—add personality and stories!
Restack this post with a note that includes a link to your version
Or share your video in Substack Notes and mention this post
Link back to this post in your video description and tag me @antonishapolitepeoples so I can see and support your content!
Let’s build community and discover new video creators on Substack!
A Note About This New Video Content
This bookish video content lives in its own section of my publication (The Creative Corner), so you can choose exactly what lands in your inbox. If you’re here primarily for Soft Sacred Slow teaching and devotionals, you can easily unsubscribe from just this section while staying subscribed to everything else. But if you’re curious about what I’m reading, writing, and creating behind the scenes, welcome to this creative experiment!
How to Customize Your Subscription
To unsubscribe from The Creative Corner section only: Go to your Substack Settings (click your profile icon > Manage Subscriptions), find Soft Sacred Slow, and use the toggles in the Notifications section to turn off specific parts. A grayed-out toggle means you’ll stop getting emails for that section while still staying subscribed to the overall publication and its other sections.
Alternative option: You can also go to your Notification settings and choose to only be notified of new posts in the Substack app without receiving emails. (This is actually how I personally manage all the Substack publications I’m subscribed to—but I am on the app every day!)
Both options are totally fine. Choose what works best for you and your inbox. 💙
Links & Resources Mentioned
What about you? Are you creating video content on Substack? I’d love to see your newbie tag!
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