How to Start a Side Hustle With Just Your Phone and a Few Books (Step by Step) | Bookstagram
Thinking about starting a bookstagram but don't know where to begin? In this video I'm walking you through exactly how to start a bookstagram from scratch — the apps I use, how to create your first posts, and how to build a feed that actually looks cohesive.
This is part one of my bookstagram beginner series, so if you're just getting started, you're in the right place.
What you'll learn:
How to start a bookstagram from zero with just your phone
The exact apps and tools I use to create bookstagram content
How to create your first posts and carousels on Canva
How to edit photos with Lightroom to make your feed cohesive
Where to find free aesthetic stock photos for your posts
How to use Instagram Insights to understand what's working
📱 Tools & apps mentioned:
Instagram
Canva (for posts & carousels)
Lightroom (for photo editing & presets)
LensBuddy (for aesthetic book photos)
Unsplash & Pexels (free stock photos)
Instagram Insights (for analytics)
This video is not sponsored — these are tools I genuinely use every day.
🎀 Free resources:
Grab a free Lightroom preset + free Canva template from my Stan Store — scroll to the end:
👉 https://stan.store/nissaonlyreads
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