Book* Creator Guild || April 2, 2026 Update
Hello Bookish Creators,
Welcome to the first newsletter for the Book* Creator Guild.
I'm super excited for this! I've been working on the concept for some time now and am finally pulling the trigger. It's live! Yay!
The first newsletter has a variety of information from the last weeks, starting with a lowered entry point for YouTube shopping, the latest sizing guide for Instagram, and the "Bookish Expectation" trend.
Happy reading!
Josefine
YouTube Shopping
You can now unlock YouTube shopping with just 500 subscribers (it was 10k before).
Check minute 2:26 in this video by Creator Insider.
YouTube shopping allows you to add affiliate links for the books you're talking about to your YouTube video. You can select from various vendors, i.e. Barnes & Nobles and earn a small commission if someone purchases the book using your link. How much exactly depends on the company you're selecting.
You don't have to sign up with any company other than YouTube. You have to meet the requirements for their partner program though, which are currently set to 500 subscribers with 3 valid public uploads in the last 90 days, and 3,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months.
More details about YouTube shopping here. and the YouTube Partner Program here.
Bookish Expectations
Using #bookishexpectations Bookstagrammers are sharing the books that:
- Exceeded their expectations
- Met their expectations
- Didn't meet their expectations
- And books they hope will meet their expectations
Everybody puts their own spin on it using pictures of themselves, their pets (like I did ), events they've been, or even adding another option to the list.
Dimensions for Instagram in 2026
Here are all the dimensions you should use for your various Instagram posts.
- Feed posts: Square (1080 x 1080 pixels), portrait (1080 x 1350 pixels), or landscape (1080 x 566 pixels).
- Stories and reels: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio).
- Profile grid: Previews display in a 3:4 ratio; keep important content centered.
- Profile photo: 320 x 320 pixels (displayed as a circle).
What I am Reading
I'm currently reading Lam-ang by Herbert De Leon, a Filipino folklore re-telling of a young hero is set to save the world (well, first his father).
This is a fun middle-grade, leaning towards YA due to a few more mature scenes, that explores Filipino lore and explains it beautifully.
I'm about 30% in and can't wait to see what Lam-ang's next adventure is going to be.
Let's keep it short for the first edition. I don't want to overwhelm you
Let me know what you think.
And see you all next week!
Josefine