Creating a book trailer can be a great way to add some extra attention to your book. And the good news is it doesn’t have to cost a lot (or anything) to make a professional-looking trailer. Here are some tips on how to get started:
Decide on Content. Before you start creating anything, decide on the message you want your trailer to communicate. Will you use clips of book excerpts? Interviews with the author? Interviews with other readers? A simple explanation of the plot?
Choose Your Audio. Using a popular public domain tune or original music composed by a friend or family member can add a great soundtrack to your trailer. You can also create some cool sound effects for extra ambience.
Create the Visuals. Choose footage, still images, and text that convey the tone of your book. If you’re not a video guru, there are plenty of free and inexpensive stock footage sites out there.
Put It All Together. Check out a user-friendly video editing platform like Adobe Premier Pro Elements or iMovie. Both have basic editing features and simple interfaces for the novice video maker.
Making a book trailer for your book can be a great way to engage potential readers and get the word out about your book. With these tips and some creativity, you can create a great book trailer at an affordable cost.
