"Nobody Cared Until I Did This” - Kieren Westwood on YouTube Growth

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Aug 8, 2025

Kieren Westwood, a dedicated writer and YouTube content creator, shares his inspiring journey from writing to educating fellow writers on YouTube. He discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and cultivating authenticity in content creation. Kieren offers practical tips on SEO, thumbnail design, and establishing a sustainable content schedule while managing burnout. He emphasizes the importance of community building and connecting with audiences to grow effectively, all while enjoying the creative process.

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ANECDOTE

Frozen At The Camera

Kieren Westwood faced a physical barrier starting to speak on camera despite being alone.
He overcame it by repeating the process until it became easier.

ADVICE

Frame Advice As Personal Experience

Say "this works for me" and position tips as personal experience.
Kieren Westwood says honesty avoids prescriptive claims and builds trust.

INSIGHT

Narrow To Serve The Isolated Writer

Kieren Westwood narrowed his focus to writers who want to enjoy craft and find their voice.
That niche resonated more than chasing publication or bestseller advice.

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In this episode of the Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Kieren Westwood, a YouTube content creator and writer. Kieren shares his journey from being a writer to creating educational content for aspiring writers on YouTube. He discusses the challenges he faced, including overcoming imposter syndrome and finding his niche. Kieren emphasizes the importance of authenticity in content creation and shares insights on SEO, monetization, and balancing creativity with burnout. He also provides practical advice for aspiring creators looking to grow their channels and connect with their audience. What We Offer Creators

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Kieren is a writer, editor and YouTube content creator. His fiction writing has been published in online journals and shortlisted for several awards and prizes. His educational YouTube content has been shown in classrooms across the world as a teaching aid, and his editing work has received unanimously positive reviews from the writers he's worked with.

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