7 ideas for a book trailer video<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Did you know that you should already start your book promotion while you are still writing? For many writers, that sounds vague and scary. One of the options you have to promote your book is a book trailer video, which is actually very concrete and even fun to think about.<\/p>\n
You can use your book trailer video on your website, on social media and you can even send it to the online bookstores where your book is sold, along with the description. It is important to keep your video short (1.5 minutes max) and to really make the link with your viewers\/readers.<\/p>\n
Here are 7 possible formats for your book trailer video, a number of examples, and a tip where you can have such a video made for a reasonable price.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Basic and simple<\/h2>\n
For those who don’t want to make it too difficult, and don’t want to spend a lot of money<\/a>, but do want a nice video for their book (moving images simply attract more attention), this type is fine. Includes the cover of your book and some sample pages you want to show.<\/p>\n2. Compilation<\/h2>\n
How about creating a summary with existing material, for example from interviews, podcasts, and original videos. You can even include testimonials from customers or readers. You can make it as complicated or expensive as you want. Michele Obama’s book trailer<\/a> for her book ‘Becoming’ features excerpts from her interview with Oprah, and photos from the book. The video is only 30 seconds short; that’s only for authors with a whole promo team and budget\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n3. Movie trailer<\/h2>\n
This format is becoming increasingly popular among authors. Check out this example<\/a>. There are a number of providers who can make such a video for you for only $5. You take care of your book cover and the text, they make a (standard) movie trailer for you, which can often look quite impressive.<\/p>\n4. Talking head<\/h2>\n
For my first few books, I simply recorded a short video, in which I introduced the book in a minute and a half. This is the video for my first book ‘What is your excuse?’<\/a> You just share the ‘elevator pitch’ for your book and add some text and photos. This is a tried and tested format, which still works well. You can also focus a little more on the problem you’re solving for your readers, so don’t focus on your book, but on the theme of your book.<\/p>\n5. Artistic<\/h2>\n
Depending on the type of book you’re writing, you can also let that speak for itself. My artistic brother just made a really nice booklet with his own poems and illustration by different artists. I am jealous of the promo video he made. He even wrote, played, and sang the music himself! Get inspired.<\/a><\/p>\n6. About the Author<\/h2>\n
Your video can be about your book, about the theme of your book, or about the author. Then it becomes more of a profile of the writer,<\/a> as Warren Adler has done in this video.<\/p>\n7. Q&A session<\/h2>\n
You can also answer frequently asked questions about your topic<\/a> in your promo video like this author does. His video is very long, but that might be related to his topic: Was the Moon Landing faked?<\/p>\nAre you inspired and do you want to try something yourself?<\/h2>\n
On Fiverr.com<\/a>\u00a0 you can find people who can create a book trailer for you for a few bucks. Take a good look at their offer, their examples, and especially the reviews before you hire somebody.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Are you serious about writing your book?<\/h2>\nDon\u2019t reinvent the wheel, like I did. As the author and co-author of more than 30 books<\/a>, writing coach for hundreds of people<\/a> and organizer of 30 writing retreats, I have finally found the best system for writing a good book: the \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019 method<\/a>. If you begin at the end and create a good structure before you start writing, you will be able to follow your energy, instead of the page numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nLearn all tips & tricks in the \u2018idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/h2>\n
Everything you need to turn your idea into a bestseller: practical advice, examples, and inspiration about writing, publishing, and promoting your book. Check out the \u2018from idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"werboek](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/werboek-back-front-cover-1.jpg\" "\\"werboek")
<\/span><\/div>\nPersonal guidance<\/h2>\n
I have trained a GPT with all my book writing knowledge, to help you get started, answer your questions and give feedback on your writing. Try out EstherAI<\/a> for free!<\/p>\nPrefer personal 1 on 1 coaching? Private writing coaching is a unique opportunity to work on your book with my personal guidance and support. Book a single strategy session or plan a series of 1-on-1 calls. Do you want the best for your book?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nA writing retreat in an exotic location?<\/h2>\n
During the online writing retreat@home<\/a> or an all-inclusive retreat<\/a> in one of my favorite locations, you will work with like-minded people and get 1-on-1 guidance. The daily workshops help to get started, followed by focused writing time, delicious food, and personal guidance & feedback. Where will we go?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/h2>\n
Learn my Reverse Writing method (start with the back cover) in my super-comprehensive book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/a> and the companion workbook. You will find a step-by-step explanation, lots of examples, inspiration, and practical tips about writing, promotion, and publishing your book.<\/div>
Did you know that you should already start your book promotion while you are still writing? For many writers, that sounds vague and scary. One of the options you have to promote your book is a book trailer video, which is actually very concrete and even fun to think about.<\/p>\n
You can use your book trailer video on your website, on social media and you can even send it to the online bookstores where your book is sold, along with the description. It is important to keep your video short (1.5 minutes max) and to really make the link with your viewers\/readers.<\/p>\n
Here are 7 possible formats for your book trailer video, a number of examples, and a tip where you can have such a video made for a reasonable price.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>1. Basic and simple<\/h2>\n
For those who don’t want to make it too difficult, and don’t want to spend a lot of money<\/a>, but do want a nice video for their book (moving images simply attract more attention), this type is fine. Includes the cover of your book and some sample pages you want to show.<\/p>\n How about creating a summary with existing material, for example from interviews, podcasts, and original videos. You can even include testimonials from customers or readers. You can make it as complicated or expensive as you want. Michele Obama’s book trailer<\/a> for her book ‘Becoming’ features excerpts from her interview with Oprah, and photos from the book. The video is only 30 seconds short; that’s only for authors with a whole promo team and budget\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n This format is becoming increasingly popular among authors. Check out this example<\/a>. There are a number of providers who can make such a video for you for only $5. You take care of your book cover and the text, they make a (standard) movie trailer for you, which can often look quite impressive.<\/p>\n For my first few books, I simply recorded a short video, in which I introduced the book in a minute and a half. This is the video for my first book ‘What is your excuse?’<\/a> You just share the ‘elevator pitch’ for your book and add some text and photos. This is a tried and tested format, which still works well. You can also focus a little more on the problem you’re solving for your readers, so don’t focus on your book, but on the theme of your book.<\/p>\n Depending on the type of book you’re writing, you can also let that speak for itself. My artistic brother just made a really nice booklet with his own poems and illustration by different artists. I am jealous of the promo video he made. He even wrote, played, and sang the music himself! Get inspired.<\/a><\/p>\n Your video can be about your book, about the theme of your book, or about the author. Then it becomes more of a profile of the writer,<\/a> as Warren Adler has done in this video.<\/p>\n You can also answer frequently asked questions about your topic<\/a> in your promo video like this author does. His video is very long, but that might be related to his topic: Was the Moon Landing faked?<\/p>\n On Fiverr.com<\/a>\u00a0 you can find people who can create a book trailer for you for a few bucks. Take a good look at their offer, their examples, and especially the reviews before you hire somebody.<\/p>\n<\/div> Don\u2019t reinvent the wheel, like I did. As the author and co-author of more than 30 books<\/a>, writing coach for hundreds of people<\/a> and organizer of 30 writing retreats, I have finally found the best system for writing a good book: the \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019 method<\/a>. If you begin at the end and create a good structure before you start writing, you will be able to follow your energy, instead of the page numbers.<\/p>\n Everything you need to turn your idea into a bestseller: practical advice, examples, and inspiration about writing, publishing, and promoting your book. Check out the \u2018from idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n I have trained a GPT with all my book writing knowledge, to help you get started, answer your questions and give feedback on your writing. Try out EstherAI<\/a> for free!<\/p>\n Prefer personal 1 on 1 coaching? Private writing coaching is a unique opportunity to work on your book with my personal guidance and support. Book a single strategy session or plan a series of 1-on-1 calls. Do you want the best for your book?<\/a> During the online writing retreat@home<\/a> or an all-inclusive retreat<\/a> in one of my favorite locations, you will work with like-minded people and get 1-on-1 guidance. The daily workshops help to get started, followed by focused writing time, delicious food, and personal guidance & feedback. Where will we go?<\/a> Learn my Reverse Writing method (start with the back cover) in my super-comprehensive book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/a> and the companion workbook. You will find a step-by-step explanation, lots of examples, inspiration, and practical tips about writing, promotion, and publishing your book.2. Compilation<\/h2>\n
3. Movie trailer<\/h2>\n
4. Talking head<\/h2>\n
5. Artistic<\/h2>\n
6. About the Author<\/h2>\n
7. Q&A session<\/h2>\n
Are you inspired and do you want to try something yourself?<\/h2>\n
Are you serious about writing your book?<\/h2>
Learn all tips & tricks in the \u2018idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nPersonal guidance<\/h2>\n
A writing retreat in an exotic location?<\/h2>\n
The book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/h2>\n
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