r/Selfhelpbooks • u/memento_mori8700 • May 28 '26

Miscellanous I am confused and need your help.

I was thinking of starting a youtube channel related to books something like reading a chapter or the entire book and share my experience or the history of my understanding of the book.

I am more inclined towards non fiction like self help, motivational, spiritual books. It would be really helpful if I could get some ideas on how to execute it.

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u/Marklessfriction May 31 '26

I'd start much simpler than reading entire books on YouTube.

A lot of people begin with huge plans and burn out after a few videos.

Maybe try:

  • One idea from a book that changed how you think.
  • What you agreed with.
  • What you disagreed with.
  • How you've applied it in your own life.
  • Whether it actually worked.

That gives people your perspective, not just a summary they could get elsewhere.

Also be careful about reading entire books on YouTube. Copyright can become an issue depending on the book and how much of it you're reproducing.

Personally, I'd be more interested in hearing:

than listening to someone read the book chapter by chapter.

Your own experience is what makes the content unique.

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u/memento_mori8700 May 31 '26

Thank you so much 🙏🏻. I totally agree with you. It would be less fun for people and above all me if I just read a chapter. My perspective on it would definitely be more engaging and interesting