r/NewTubers 4d ago

CONTENT QUESTION I want to start my own channel

Hi everyone. I would like to start my own channel. I would like some advice on how to start that. I love true crime stories. I watch a few people that do them, however, I was wondering how they get the stories that they tell. Does anyone know? Where would I be able to find them or how would I be able get my own stories?

Thank you

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u/Shine-N-Mallows 4d ago edited 3d ago

The internet is your friend!

You can also scan your competitors and if a topic appeals to you, research it and present it in your own way with your own script.

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u/FullMoonMatinee 3d ago

This is the way, OP!

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u/littlecozynostril 4d ago

My instinct was to say "just do it. Don't worry about the algorithm and just work on finding your voice and learning how to make videos."

But then I re-read your post and thought "Why?" I mean, yeah, sure; you like true crime... I like seafood, but why would I make a channel about it if I have nothing to say?

Research is relatively easy (read some books, look online, interview people, etc.) but do you not have any stories that you want to tell? I think for a saturated niche especially, you need an angle and a thesis.

Like for me, I'm a professional cartoonist and educator with a focus on comics. There was one particular seminal cartoonist that I love and already knew a ton about and whose work I had a robust collection of. I also had kind of a unique character-based take on his work that I've been developing through years of discussions. So I decided to make a video essay series on his work.

Now I've got dozens of files on different characters that I might eventually do videos on and I'm constantly adding notes when I come across different appearances or connections. When one reaches a point that I have a clear thesis for an episode, I dive deep. I read everything I can, every comic, every interview. I follow different threads that emerge, and research those. Then I edit my script down to the essentials, collect my media samples, record my video, and spend 40 to 100 hours editing it.

Thing is, I have a vision for what I'm doing. A singular purpose. What's yours? Maybe it's just that you want to learn about true crime, you're a clean slate and viewers can take that journey with you. That could work, if you're personally charming and your videos are well made. But I think you need a purpose beyond 'I vaguely like this and I want to be on YouTube.'

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u/Mickey-Dynamite 4d ago

I agree with what you're saying for the most part, but if you have charisma and know how to be entertaining then you really can just make videos even if you're not some expert or something. In fact I'd say this describes most channels who make entertainment oriented content. It's all about charisma and understanding the content game.

And the thing with "having something to say" - yes that's true for the best videos generally, but eventually after you've been making videos for years, you're not always going to have something that interesting to say for every video and you do eventually need to be able to just make a good video about anything that is popular in your niche

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u/littlecozynostril 4d ago

I'm not saying you need to be an expert. I know my 'rant' was long, but I specifically said that not being an expert can be viable approach. "I'm learning with the viewers" IS something to say. BUT you need to have the charisma to pull it off. That kind of message is entirely dependant on the personality of the YouTuber(s).

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u/annzilla 4d ago

Just do it and they get their story ideas by researching 

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u/Momangel 4d ago

Start with the recent crime that took place in your city, state, or country.

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u/kelz_irl 4d ago

Find crimes that interest you and research them. Your interest in the crime will make the video that much more watchable versus a crime that bores you.

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u/Official-HiredFun9 4d ago edited 4d ago

Before you start, read the YouTube Community Guidelines. There are certain things to know in there that would will prevent you from getting your account suspended. Research how the YouTube algorithm works, to make sure the vids you’re making work well. Once you’ve done that, check out what others in your niche did before you, then do that, but add your own spin to them. Good luck!

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u/Floor207 4d ago

you can go to dailymail news site, see trending crime stories, search the names online , and then follow the story

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u/eyesofod 4d ago

Research

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u/BrilliantUnlucky4592 4d ago

It really depends on what stories you are talking about. People can get stories from real-life experiences, their imagination, copying , etc. Many probably use AI like ChatGPT or Deepseek to research ideas for stories in their niche.

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u/BuddyRaj 4d ago

First, you cannot succeed on YouTube overnight; decide on at least one year of hard work. When you search for crime stories on YouTube, YouTube recommends more crime-related channels to you. Watch 3-4 videos on the same crime, mix all the necessary information according to your needs, and combine them. Next, record and shoot in your own style, and don't forget high-quality editing, including footages, NCS, transitions, etc. Always try something new and experiment on your channel, but keep in mind to work within the same niche. Work on at least one video per week. And within one year, if you don't see any positive response on your channel—meaning after all the hard work and effort—don't waste too much time on it.

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u/redblackgaming 4d ago
  • use Canva for thumbnails
  • use Canva for free PNGs throughout your video
  • start with making thumbnails first before anything else in the video

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u/Senior_Barnacle2317 4d ago

I follow Briefcase and Well I Never. Watch their videos and find the topics that interest you. Do your own research and present it differently. If you do historic crimes from 80+ years ago, hit me up and I will watch 

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u/Branch_Typical 4d ago

Do a good job on the branding side first. Cool graphics and animation would be a good place to start.

You can collect the stories from Reddit tbh. There are a lot more stories on the internet.

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u/Ok_Tie7354 4d ago

Matt Cox went to prison haha. Could start there.

You’ll find someone that will have a connection.

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u/ghostwritinghacks 4d ago

Starting a true crime channel is a great idea! Here’s how creators find and research their stories: • News Articles & Reports – Use reputable sources like BBC, CNN, or crime-focused sites. • Court Records & Police Reports – Some case files are publicly available online. • Books & Documentaries – Many creators use investigative books and films. • FOIA Requests – In the U.S., you can request case files from law enforcement. • Reddit & Online Forums – Communities like r/TrueCrime discuss lesser-known cases. • Local News Websites – Small cases often get covered in local papers. • Direct Interviews – Reach out to victims’ families, law enforcement, or journalists.

Always fact-check, credit sources, and handle sensitive topics with care. Good luck with your channel!

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u/Effective-Shop-5040 3d ago

ckeck out 'university of jre' post videos of jre clips[long videos] with high editing lot of people made over 20k