Making A YouTube Channel.

Have you ever thought about starting your own YouTube channel? Have you ever wanted to start a channel but thought that no one would subscribe or even watch your videos? Well I'm going to tell you that you can start your own channel and have views and have subscribers.

There's a saying that goes "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right either way." In other words, if you think that you can't, well then you can't. Positive affirmations guys! If you want something, I believe that you can and you should be able to believe it too. If you are thinking these things, but haven't made a channel or uploaded a video, how can you even give people a chance? Before you start thinking negative, please give yourself a chance.

Firstly if you have thought that you won't be able to get people to look at your channel, trust me, they will. Even if you don't promote your page on your social medias someone will probably still look at your page. Some people I'm pretty sure just live on YouTube, and come across our random videos. But hey, a view is a view.

And another thing is that if you're in it for the views and subscribers, I'm sorry to say I don't know if you would be able to last as a channel. I started my own sketch comedy channel about 3 months ago. Now let me tell you my videos are quite eccentric and a little crazy, but that's the kind of comedy I like. Some of my favourite comics are Jim Carrey, Frank Woodley, and Dana Carvey. I seem to somehow base my videos from my own inspirations based on their talents. Because of this eccentricity in my videos, I feared that people would take them so seriously and think I was a freak.
I peaked at 47 subscribers two weeks ago, and am currently sit at 44 subscribers. Losing those three subscribers made me feel so unhappy that I actually made all of my videos private.

Over the past weekend I thought about my actions and what I had limited myself to. By taking the choice to change my videos to private so no one could see them meant no one viewed them, and therefore no one knowing that my channel existed. I was cutting myself off from the world in a way. The inspiration to bring my videos back just today was over the weekend I was bored and decided to listen to Lady Gaga's Born This Way album. It's something that I really used to love when it first came out, and to be honest, I actually don't think I've listened to it since 2011 when it was released. Those songs taught me that to be yourself is one of the mot important things you can ever do. And in saying that, doing what you love is also important.

As Lady Gaga says, "they can't scare me if I scare them first." Maybe not the best of quotes, but you could look at it as a way of not letting life scare you in to hiding, just be yourself, do what you love.

This is why I put my videos back, because I'm doing something that I love. Not because I want views, or subscribers, but that would be icing on the cake, right? And that's something that you should know if you do indeed start a YouTube channel, that if you make your channel about something that you love, in my case comedy and writing comedy, then you have nothing to lose, and the ability to share your passion with everyone is ready and waiting for you.

Of course though, there will always be that one person who leaves a hate comment or dislikes your videos. In just the three months I've had my account I've had two dislikes. Yes it made me a little sad, but the positive comments are so worth it. People have commented saying "Wow, your background is so cool!" or "This is so funny!" and some have even said "You're really pretty." Comments like that blow me away, I really don't expect it especially since my videos are such bad quality and most of my videos I think are cringe worthy.

Lastly, I want to say this; If you think you could start your own channel, you absolutely can. Sure growth is slow, (unless you're doing beauty and fashion videos, those things are like wildfire!) but it is so worth it, because you can see your own growth through your videos, and I thin that if your having fun, people can see that and they feed of off that positive energy that you provide. If no one is watching your videos, just remember that YouTube is massively popular, and many small and new YouTubers are hard to find. You need to promote yourself, through your social medias, that way you can start to build a small audience. Sure it's small, but in time it will grow. And remember, if you are putting videos up just for fun, then YouTube is a great place to be.

~Morgan.

I'm Back?

Hello. Does anyone remember me? Lets be honest probably not.

Well I have come back to my blog and I'm going to change things up a bit, maybe you've noticed that I changed the name and background and the aesthetic side of things around. I have also started a YouTube channel that I will link with this blog, hopefully you can join me there and have fun with me.

This time around I'm not going to force myself into writing every other day. Instead it might be once a week, or a post that goes hand in hand with a video that I post to YouTube. I want my posts to be quality, and I feel that before I wasn't feeling motivated to write, even though I love writing. It was just because I wasn't believing in what I was saying, which I think translated in my audience dropping off.

Hopefully this time though you can see the real me shining through. I've decided to start up my blog again, because recently I was offered a volunteer writing job with a local entertainment magazine. That offer gave me hope and inspiration that maybe I am a somewhat ok writer. Now I get to do something that I love, and meet some very interesting people along the way.

I really hope that to everyone reading this, that you can join me on this fun adventure that I'm going off on. Thanks a ton for reading, and let's talk again in the future :)

~Morgan.

Ricky Stanicky - The Movie That Is Yet To Be Made

This movie hasn't even been made yet or even cast, yet it almost seems that the whole of the internet is talking about it.  There has been talk abot this movie for years, but still it isn't being made... Yet.

The plot of this movie sounds like so much fun.

Basically,  its about two men who keep making up excuses by blaming everything on this imaginary guy called Ricky Stanicky. So far, its been rumoured that Jim Carrey has been cast for the lead role, but it really couldn't have already been cast if no one is even making this film yet. When you do a Google search for this movie, it makes you think why have we not heard more about it. Every site has something to say, and every time it comes up with Jim Carrey as the lead.

 

In an interview that i just recently watched with Peter Farrelly, he said that he had been working on the script for the movie, and so if he has been working on it, I bet the movie will be incredibly funny. Its uncertain at this point, but I'd imagine that if Peter Farrelly worked on the script, that he would also be the director. But you know, I'm just speculating, so don't take my word for it. You can check out an interview here where Peter talks about making this movie. If you're interested definitely have a look. 

I really hope that they make this movie soon, I think it will be a hit, especially if Peter Farrelly and Jim Carrey are on board. It even has its own Rotten Tomatoes page, so it has to amount to something.

Have you heard of this movie? It seems to be so popular, and it hasn't even been made yet. I sure can't wait until it's out and I will be pretty excited when it is. What do you think? Would you see it if it's ever made? Do you think it sounds like a good movie? Because I do!

Until Next Time...

Morgan ^^

The 67th Emmy Awards!

The 2015 Emmys are only three days away, and I'm pretty excited to watch. Not because Andy Samberg is hosting, not because Dave Letterman is nominated (and had better win), and not because Lady Gaga will present an award, but because I have never watched the Emmys before in my life time.

I've seen parts of previous Emmys on Youtube, but from what I've read and heard from Andy Samberg in his recent interviews, this particular one will be quite funny. Apparently Key and Peele are going to do something, and Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are doing something too. Hmm... We will have to wait and watch to find out. I really hope the The Lonely Island do something, you know since Andy is the host. I actually sort of expect them to, so if they don't I might be a bit disappointed.

Can I just say, the nominations for best Variety/musical/comedy series is crazy! I'm pretty excited for this category. Nominated is The Colbert Report, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with David Letterman, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and finally The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I so badly want Letterman to win because of course he can't be nominated again because he's retired. But at the same time, I have this feeling that he won't win, I don't know why, but I kind think that people would lean more towards Fallon or Colbert. Which is totally understandable, they do great shows, but please! Give this one to Dave Letterman. The other guys have at least 20 years left until they retire or get kicked off air. This is Dave's last chance.

Anyway, are you excited to watch the Emmys? I know I am! If you live in USA, they are on Sunday night 20th of September on FOX (I think it was 8:30? Check your listings), and here in Australia it's on Monday 21st of September on FOX8 (foxtel) at 10am.


SO EXCITE!


Until Next Time...
Morgan ^^

Creating Sample Writing?!

Recently I emailed a local entertainment magazine to ask if I could volunteer to write some columns or articles, you know, so I could get some writing experience in a professional environment. Well, I was not expecting to get a reply saying 'sure you can!, just send us some of your sample material and tell us what you would like to write about'.

WHAT.

 

I mean, you  can tell from my blog that I'm writing something like every second day, but I guess that this is more of a hobby type of thing than a professional business move (Ha, I wish). But when this opportunity came up I had no idea what to send them, I've never done sample writing before! I looked around on a lot of comedy writing sites to see what I was supposed to send, since this magazine is very much comedy based (yet it's an entertainment guide). I knew a lot about sample packets for late night, but I really don't think that a magazine is going to care much for my comedy sketch scripts.

So I stayed up writing articles about super random things, and I don't think I stopped writing until about 11PM. Two hours of writing, and I came up with a short story and two articles that I probably should have worked harder on. But oh well, hopefully there will be more opportunities, and it was a learning thing. Next time I'll know what to do. In saying that, it's still only been 3 days since I sent my sample stuff so I guess I'll wait a bit longer to see if I get an answer.

If you have something you have to write for and you get asked to give sample pieces, here is a list of what to do so you don't panic like I did.

1. Make sure you know who you are writing for. Trust me, applying for a writing job on a comedy something or rather will always be different to applying to write for a science magazine (duh) Check out if thy have a website and see who the target audience is, I think that could help your chances.

2. If you are writing Late Night style stuff, check out @JoeToplyn on Twitter, he always has some really good tips. While your at it, check out the list that the Sandpaper Suit has on their blog. It is so helpful.

 

3. If you are applying for a local magazine or something similar (as I did) make sure your sample writing is something people in that area will find relatable. For example, if you're from Nebraska, are people living in New York or Los Angeles really going to like reading about corn? I mean, I like corn, but maybe not enough to read about it.

4. Make sure you actually have some writing samples, because you do not want to be staying up late rushing to write out four pages of stuff (Like me.. Oops) You will enjoy the feeling of having something pre-written. Trust me!

If all else fails, apply to a different writing job! Don't give up, you can do it!

Until Next Time...
Morgan ^^

Pixels Is Out!

I don't know why, but no one ever seems to like Adam Sandler or give him any credit. Obviously someone out there likes the guy otherwise his movies wouldn't be making billions of dollars. I mean everyone quotes his movies, even if they don't know what it's from. (Like "Yuu can do iiit!" from The Waterboy, and "T-t-today Junior!" from Billy Madison.) I like him, just putting that out there.

Yesterday I watched Billy Madison for the first time yesterday, and oh my gosh, if you haven't watched it (surely you have though) you really have to watch it. It is absolutely hilarious. No one told me Chris Farley was in it?! That was seriously the best part though, having that surprise.

Anyway, Adam's new movie Pixels is out now, actually I think it's been out for a while in America but I think it only recently opened in Australia. So the debate is on. To see, or not to see. I'm unsure because in my opinion it looks a bit... I don't know. Just I'm not sure if it's my kind of movie, and the ratings on Rotten Tomatoes doesn't help either. The staff gave it 17% and the audience gave it 54%. That really doesn't sound promising.

But you know what? Rotten Tomatoes hated all over one of my favourite movies (Ahem...Master of Disguise) and said it was within the top ten worst movies ever. So in this case I can't really judge until I see it for myself. If you want to read some reviews people have posted on the movie, click here.

Every time I walk past those video screen things in the shopping centre, I always look like an idiot and stop right in front of them when the trailer for Pixels is on them. Visually, it looks super awesome, but I feel the story line won't be too strong. I don't know. I guess if Adam wrote the movie or co wrote it, it could be ok, usually the movies he writes are pretty good.

A lot of people said in the review section of it that the Happy Madison production company isn't making good stuff anymore, but come on! What about The Goldbergs? Did you know that its made with Happy Madison? It's like my favourite TV show. I can't even understand why anyone would dislike it, it's hilarious.

So, do you think that you will go and see Pixels? or have you already watched it? What did you think of it? Is it any good? I hope it is...

Until Next Time...
Morgan ^^

Sometimes Things Just Aren't Funny

I just finished watching Ace Ventura: Pet Detective for the millionth time. Except, I was watching it with a bunch of friends. Now, I can imagine at this point your probably thinking, 'Gee Morgan, nice story, but who cares?!?' Well the point is that I was laughing at parts that everyone else was not laughing at, and everyone else was laughing at parts that I didn't find too funny. Basically, the point I'm trying to make here is that no matter what a comedian does, or the jokes they tell, there's going to be someone not laughing.

 

A lot of the time I think that people who are trying to start out in the comedy world (ahem....this gal (did I really just say 'gal'? Ew...)) often think their jokes aren't going to make people laugh. which is a possibility, but at the same time I think that you've got to remember that everyone has a different sense of humour. WHICH SUCKS!!!   It's a bit annoying that comedy is subjective, but I think that once you can find your audience everything is all good.

For example, that movie I was watching, Ace Ventura, many people think that it is one of Jim Carrey's greatest movies. I guess because everyone who watches it thinks he's incredibly funny right? Well if you go and watch some of Jim Carrey's early stuff from a million years ago (1980), you'll see him doing a lot of the same stuff like impressions and singing things but he really isn't any good at it. (Sorry Jim :/ ) But then like I said, he perfected things and gained his own audience.

Practice makes perfect right?

I guess that when you bomb as a comic, you shouldn't really be too worried, because someone out there in the universe would have laughed. Unless it was a terrible joke that should have never seen the light of day. In that case you already know why no one laughed. You know, even pro comedians get no laughs sometimes. Honestly if you've watched The Tonight Starring Jimmy Fallon within the past two months, you would have seen a couple of times where his Thankyou Notes got no laughs, and then Higgins got angry at the audience for not laughing. Ha. Even SNL jokes sometimes fail. I swear about 80% of the SNL audience just watches the show to see if anyone breaks character, or to see if the cue cards get dropped and the cast have to quickly make random stuff up.

 

I actually remember watching the Weekend Update bit once and a joke got absolutely no laughs. The audience was silent, and so whoever it was doing the bit (I'm not sure but I think it was Seth Meyers?) ripped up the card the joke was on. And then the crowd roared. Stuff ups on SNL are so funny.

People find different things funny, or maybe sometimes they just don't get the joke. Whatever it is, and if you're a comic, you should remember that someone out there probably would have laughed. But seriously, Don't you hate it when people don't laugh?

Until Next Time...
Morgan ^^