Book trailers
Short videos that capture your book's mood
A well-made trailer can convey your book's atmosphere in seconds. We script, design and edit trailers using licensed visuals and music, in the formats each platform needs.
- Concept and short script
- Visual direction matched to your cover
- Licensed footage, imagery and music
- Motion graphics and typography
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Overview
Story first, effects second
The strongest trailers do not try to summarise the whole book. They focus on a single hook — a question, a mood or a moment — and leave viewers wanting more. We start with a short script that captures that hook in a few lines.
Visuals, typography and music are then chosen to match your cover and genre, so the trailer feels like part of the same brand. All footage and music come from properly licensed sources.
What's included
What goes into a trailer
Script and concept
A concise script built around your book's central hook.
Visual direction
Imagery, colour and typography consistent with your cover.
Licensed audio
Music and sound chosen to fit the tone, with licence details recorded.
Editing and motion
Pacing, transitions and animated text that keep viewers watching.
Formats we deliver
- Widescreen (16:9)
- For your website, video platforms and presentations.
- Vertical (9:16)
- For short-form video and stories on social media.
- Square (1:1)
- For social feeds where square video performs well.
- Short cut-downs
- Brief versions suitable for advertising.
Workflow
Production steps
Concept
We agree the hook, tone and length, and draft the script.
Storyboard
Visual direction and key frames are shared for your approval.
Edit
The trailer is edited with music and motion graphics; you review and request changes.
Export
Final versions are exported in the formats you need.
Who it's for
Is this service right for you?
Book Trailer Production is a good fit for:
- Authors launching a new release
- Fiction authors in visual genres
- Authors running social media advertising
- Authors adding video to their website
Not sure this is the right service?
Many authors need a combination of services, or a different starting point than they expected. Tell us where your book is today and we will recommend the best next step.
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Questions about Book Trailer Production
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Ask a questionHow long should a book trailer be?
Shorter is usually better. Social media versions are typically very brief, while a website version can run slightly longer.
Do you use actors?
Most trailers use licensed footage, imagery, typography and motion graphics. Live-action production can be discussed for specific projects.
Can I use the trailer in ads?
Yes, subject to the licence terms of the footage and music, which we explain.
Want a trailer for your book?
Tell us about your book's genre, tone and where you plan to share the video.