About
Short guides for people who make videos
This site collects practical notes on planning, recording and editing online videos. Each guide aims to be short enough to read in a few minutes and specific enough to use the same day.
What you will find here
The first guide covers planning a YouTube video from idea to upload. Future guides will look at writing hooks, recording clear voice at home, editing for pace and preparing captions.
How the guides are written
Every guide uses plain language, avoids jargon where a simple word works, and focuses on steps you can check off. There are no paid placements or sponsored recommendations.
Start with the seven-step planning guide.