Video Book Trailers
Video book trailers that make readers curious
A good trailer does for a book what a movie trailer does for a film: it creates a feeling and makes people want more. We script, design and edit short trailers for social media, your website and your author pages.
- Scripted around your book's hook, not a plot summary
- Formats for social media, web and retailer pages
- Music and motion graphics cleared for use
- Subtitles included for silent viewing
Give your book a moving first impression
Most people scroll past text but pause for motion. A short trailer gives your book a way to interrupt the scroll, evoke the mood of the story or the promise of the argument, and point viewers to where they can buy or read more. For authors without a large marketing budget, a trailer can be one of the most reusable promotional assets they own.
We start with the hook. The best trailers do not summarise the plot. They raise a question, build a feeling and leave viewers wanting the answer. We write a short script, usually under a minute, then choose visuals, typography, music and motion to match your genre: moody and cinematic for a thriller, warm and playful for a children's book, clean and confident for a business title.
Because most social video is watched without sound, every trailer includes on-screen text and subtitles that work silently. We deliver versions sized for the platforms you use, such as vertical for short-form feeds and landscape for websites and video platforms, along with thumbnails for sharing. All music and stock footage are licensed for promotional use, and we tell you what was used.
Why authors choose our video book trailers service
Hook-first scripting
We write around the question or feeling that makes your book compelling, rather than retelling its plot.
Designed for silent viewing
Clear on-screen text and subtitles mean the trailer works in feeds where videos play without sound.
Right format for every platform
Vertical, square and landscape versions suit short-form feeds, social posts, your website and video platforms.
Licensed music and footage
Music, stock footage and fonts are cleared for promotional use, and we document what was used.
On-brand with your book
Colours, type and imagery draw on your cover, so the trailer and the book feel like one project.
Reusable promotional asset
One trailer can anchor your website, author pages, newsletters, ads and social posts for months.
What is included
- Short creative brief and concept discussion
- Script and storyboard for your review
- Visual design and motion graphics in your book's style
- Music selection with licensing for promotional use
- On-screen text and subtitles
- Versions for vertical, square and landscape viewing
- Thumbnail image for sharing
- Revision round as set out in your written scope
Who it is for
- Authors launching a new book who want a promotional asset
- Authors with a backlist who want to re-promote older titles
- Children's book authors who want a lively way to show illustrations
- Non-fiction authors and speakers who need a video summary of their book
- Authors running paid or organic social campaigns
How it works, step by step
Find the hook
We discuss your book, your readers and the feeling you want viewers to take away.
Script and storyboard
You review a short script and a frame-by-frame plan before any editing begins.
Design and edit
We build the trailer with motion graphics, music and text, matched to your cover and genre.
Review
You watch a draft and request changes. We refine pacing, text and music until you are happy.
Deliver versions
You receive final videos in the formats you need, plus a thumbnail and subtitle file.
Ready to start with video book trailers?
Share a few details about your book and we will send a clear, written quote within one working day.
Questions about video book trailers
How long is a book trailer?
Most are between 30 and 60 seconds, which suits social feeds. We recommend a length based on where you plan to show it.
Do you use my cover and illustrations?
Yes. With your permission we use your cover and artwork as the visual foundation, then add motion, typography and music around them.
Can I use the trailer in advertising?
Music and footage are licensed for promotional use. If you plan paid advertising, tell us in advance so we select assets with the right licence.
Do you use voice-over?
It is optional. Many effective trailers use text and music only. If you want narration, we can include a voice-over, which we scope separately.
Will a trailer guarantee more sales?
No honest provider can promise that. A trailer gives you a strong promotional asset, but results depend on your audience, distribution and the wider marketing around the book.
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