If you want to get a French visa - to move to France long term (or at least move to France for a while), it's important that you try not to stress out too much. Because the whole process of getting a visa for France is designed to stress you out. Links below! Help me make better videos at
http://patreon.com/jayswanson and then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots:
http://twitter.com/jayonaboat
http://instagram.com/jayswanson (me)
http://bit.ly/ShirtOfTheMonth (merch)
http://bit.ly/JaySwansonBooks (my books)
http://facebook.com/jay.swanson.author
Music by: DJ Quads
TAPIF (English Assistant Program):
http://frenchhighereducation.org/teaching-assistant-program
Auto Entrepreneur Status:
https://www.lautoentrepreneur.fr/
Figure out your French consulate in the USA to see visa requirements:
https://franceintheus.org/spip.php?article330
Couriers Paperback Cover:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/couriers-off-18999554
Couriers Hardback Cover:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaswanson/couriers-off-grid-a-post-apocalyptic-action-thrill/posts/2195775
My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlog daily, and love pizza a little too much.
FAQ:
How long have you lived in France? On and off for over two years.
What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS
You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here:
https://youtu.be/-MrvL37jTKM
Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing).
What do you film with? - I currently film almost exclusively with my Samsung Galaxy S8:
http://amzn.to/2lPKSpZ
How do you get those shots where you're walking or running? - A Joby Gorillapod for smartphones, like this:
http://amzn.to/2sXNIL3
You drop your phone a lot, how does it survive? - THIS CASE IS AMAZING:
http://amzn.to/2hoxgTA (Galaxy S7) -
http://amzn.to/2Dt08Bu (Galaxy S8) -
http://amzn.to/2FxVliP (iPhone)
What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school.
Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do.
Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here:
https://youtu.be/4Vivf6MqMxQ
But what are you doing there? - Living it up!
https://youtu.be/ZW2RP--DO8Y
Do you speak French? Oui.
https://youtu.be/va1QjaHgij8
You talk a lot about the books you're working on, what are they about? - They're sci-fi (and fantasy) and I've got a decent pitch for you here:
https://youtu.be/W2bKt4_Tp4E
Do you make money off YouTube? - Ha, no. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly.
I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $1/mo to help me make better videos:
http://patreon.com/jayswanson
I don't trust this Patreon thing - what's your PayPal? - Here's a handy link!
https://www.paypal.me/jayswanson
I like PayPal in pink! - Here's my ko-fi if that's your thing (and coffee is your game):
https://ko-fi.com/jayswanson
But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. This is the US one:
http://amzn.to/2ykS9Ux
And here's the French one:
http://bit.ly/JaysFrenchWishList
Can I come stay with you in Paris? - Have you seen my apartment? It's too small for me as it is!
https://youtu.be/6t2qj3rdyX8
OK, but how do I use the Metro when I'm there? - I made a handy video for you:
https://youtu.be/T0YS5si8bJs
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