Today a strong social media presence is essential for authors to effectively promote their books in today's digital landscape. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube provide opportunities to connect with readers and raise awareness of new releases. YouTube, the second most visited website globally, has surpassed Facebook as the leading social media platform based on daily user engagement. With over one billion videos viewed daily, it can be a powerful tool for promoting children's books, nonfiction, sci-fi, mysteries, and other genres. 

Video trailers are a proven marketing tactic for book new launches. They generate higher engagement than static posts across social media, websites, and email campaigns. An effective trailer need not be an elaborate production - it can be as simple as a compelling snippet showcasing the true essence of the story. A well produced compelling snippet not only enhances your reader's interest, but showcases your book in the best light possible. View our book trailer page for rich contrasting examples of these types of snippets that will pique your readers' interest, leaving them hungry for more..... More than mere text, book trailers transform a textual narrative of your boook into a captivating multimedia experience for any reader. Videos strengthen an author's presence on websites, Amazon pages, and beyond.

We produce compelling book trailers that average 15 seconds, and feature the cover, descriptive text, and interior images. We provide a commercially licensed soundtrack so authors need not obtain additional assets. As today's visual media landscape continues to expand and grow, in the future there will be an ever increasing number of  platform  share your book trailer video.

A book trailer video helps promote your book by:

•   creating buzz and excitement about your book
•   gaining a new audience by sharing on social media
•   informing fans about your latest release
•   embedding on your website for new visitors
•   turning new Youtube viewers into subscribers

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your videos SEO optimized?
All our videos are SEO optimized with keywords and hashtags that will give your video maximum exposure. Your video is also listed free of charge in the virtualpagesbiz authors network.

What video formats do you use?
Our video packages can be produced in all the major formats, from Youtube to Facebook to Instagram and more.

How do I share my videos?
Once your video is complete, you can share it on social media, your website or by sending the link to people who are interested in interviewing you about your book. Another method is to find out who the influencers are in your genre.  These people usually have an interest in a new book related to their topic of interest. You can also seek out platforms that interview experts and get a guest speaker slot on their program.

What is your revisions policy?
Acceptable changes include:
- Simple text changes
- Changes in font or image size
- Corrections or additions to book and author information
- Changes to audio levels
- Changes to background music
- Changes to voiceover
- Image changes 

What types of media do you use?
  All trailer videos include enticing background music

• Media Search
•  Stock Video
•  Stock Music
•  Dynamic Text
•  Special FX Motion Graphics  
•  1 Revision
•  Animation revealing your book cover
•  Video Length: Average of 15 seconds, just enough time to grab attention
•  Perfect for sharing on social media
•  Includes a free 3D mockup of your book
•  Book Cover displayed at the end of video
•  Your website or contact info displayed in video
•  Hosted for FREE on the VirtualPagesBiz Author Network Video Channel
•  Link for easy sharing on social media
•  Designer Thumbnail
•  Turn-around time: 9 to 10 Business Days

• Script Development
•  Media Search
•  Stock Video
•  Stock Music
•  Dynamic Text
•  Motion Graphics
•  2 Revisions
•  Professional Voiceover. View our Voiceover Page for Examples
•  Video Length: 45 seconds to 1 minute
•  3D mockup of your book
•  Book Cover displayed at the end of video
•  Your website url displayed in video
•  Hosted for FREE on the VirtualPagesBiz Author Network Video Channel
•  Designer Thumbnail
•  Link for easy sharing on social media
• Turn-around time: 10 to 14 Business Days