u/Swimming-Error-3367

Hey everyone, Been running a faceless YouTube channel in the motivation niche for about 6 months now, some videos hit 50K+ views, some flopped completely. Not a veteran by any means but I've picked up a few things the hard way and keep seeing the same mistakes so thought I'd just share.

1. The hook is everything Seriously, you have like 2 seconds. I spent months obsessing over transitions and color grading while my openings were putting people to sleep. Fix the hook first, everything else second.

2. Clean and simple beats flashy every time I used to throw every effect I knew into one video. Terrible idea. Viewers are there for the content not the editing. The simpler the better especially for short form.

3. Posting consistently taught me more than perfecting one video I'd spend a whole week on one video that got 12 views. Just post. You learn way faster that way.

4. Watching competitors is research not copying Don't feel weird about it. Figure out why something works in your niche then apply that thinking to your own style.

5. Never make free custom samples Your existing work proves your skill. Anyone asking for a free custom edit before hiring you is a red flag.

6. The algorithm matters as much as the edit itself Watch time, retention, posting schedule, understanding this stuff changed my results more than any editing technique.

Still figuring things out but hope this helps someone

Hey everyone, I'm a CS student who's been running my own YouTube channel in the motivation niche for 6 months with videos hitting 50-100K+ views.

I'm looking to manage YouTube Shorts channels for creators who are too busy to stay consistent. I'll take care of the basic to intermediate editing, nothing overly complex, just clean, simple and engaging cuts that work well for short form. I'll also handle the uploading and scheduling side so your channel stays consistent without you lifting a finger. On top of that I'll keep an eye on what competitors are doing in your niche and use that to create simple content that has a real shot at performing well.

Being honest upfront, I'm not a high level editor and I won't pretend to be. What I do is clean, consistent and optimized for short form. If you need cinematic level editing this isn't for me. But if you need someone reliable who shows up every day, understands the algorithm and knows how to make simple content pop, that's exactly what I offer.

Pricing is flexible, open to long term work. DM and I'll share some of my work

Hey everyone, I'm a uni student who edits short form content on the side. I've been running my own YouTube channel in the motivation niche for 6 months so I have decent hands on experience with reels, shorts and tiktoks.

I live in a third world country so even small amounts make a real difference here. I'm not looking for anything big, just small online tasks or freelance work I can do remotely.

Is there any way to land these kinds of gigs as a beginner? Would love to hear from anyone who's actually been in a similar spot. I appreciate your advice in advance.

Hey everyone, I'm a CS student who's been running a YouTube channel in the motivation niche for the past 6 months. Started it just to learn, but editing and storytelling ended up being the thing I actually wanted to get good at.

Now I'm looking for a creator or personal brand who needs a consistent editor they can rely on.

What I can help with

Short-form editing (Reels, Shorts, TikTok)
Turning raw footage into something engaging
Content posting and repurposing
Basic UI/UX and design work

Still growing, but I'm consistent, easy to work with, and always looking to improve.

Open to long-term, contracts, or small tasks, whatever works. DM me and I'll send over some of my work

I've been sending out proposals consistently but barely getting any responses. I've tried a few different approaches but nothing seems to stick.

Would love to hear from those of you who've figured this out

1- What structure do you follow in your proposals?

2- Do you keep them short or go into detail?

3- How do you open, do you personalize each one based on the job post?

4- What changed when you started actually winning clients?

Not looking for a magic template, just genuinely curious what's worked for people here based on real experience. Drop your thoughts below