yayyy! I crossed 100 subscribers


It’s been a week since my last newsletter.

The reason?

My health took a hit, and I needed time to rest and recover.

Here’s what I’ve been up to:

I’m on Day 23 of my 30-day YouTube challenge!

  • 100 subscribers
  • 5K+ views
  • 23.1 watch hours

What I’ve Learned:

  • Shorts bring in new viewers.
  • Trending music boosts exposure.
  • Hooks with questions or relatable problems attract more people.
  • Niche hashtags matter.

Not bad for just three weeks, right?

But more than the numbers, it’s been a massive learning experience.

Experimenting with New Formats

Last week, I tried animation videos—worked okay, but not great.

So this week, I’m switching things up again—testing new formats, different background music, and fresh poetry styles.

As Mr. Beast says: “Nothing happens until you make 100 videos.”

That’s exactly my mindset right now.

This phase is all about trial and error, refining my content, and pushing through.

Talk soon,

Ann.

P.S. This is the video that brought me 50+ new subscribers. It's only 30 seconds.

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