Author marketing
Book trailers & promotional videos
Short book trailers and promotional clips for social media, your website and ads.
In short: a book trailer is a short video, usually 15 to 60 seconds, that gives readers a feel for your book and tells them where to get it. We script, edit and deliver it in the shapes each platform needs: vertical for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, and widescreen for YouTube and your website.
Who is it for?
Authors with a published or upcoming book who want a shareable video for launch, ads or social media. Businesses can use the same process for video ads.
What's included
- A short script built around one hook and a clear call to action
- Your cover and book mockups, with licensed stock footage, images and music
- On-screen text and captions, so it works with the sound off
- Exports in the agreed formats (for example 9:16 vertical and 16:9 widescreen)
- Revision rounds as stated in your quote
What you'll need to provide
- Your cover file and book description
- Release date and where the book is sold
- Any quotes or reviews you have permission to use
How long it takes
Your written quote gives a confirmed delivery date. The time needed depends on the length, the number of formats and whether a voiceover or AI-generated footage is included, and on how quickly feedback comes back between rounds.
What's not included
Paid advertising spend, filming on location, actors, and music or footage without a licence. If AI-generated visuals or voice would help, see AI-assisted video production.
Price
Where packages are shown on this page, they are our standard prices. Prices depend on length, the number of versions, and whether you need custom animation or a voiceover. For a standard package you can request an invoice: we confirm the scope first, then email the invoice, and nothing is charged online. For anything else, request a free quote that lists exactly what's included before you commit.
What you gain
Platform-ready formats
Vertical, square and widescreen versions.
Licensed assets
Music and footage cleared for use.
On-brand
Matches your cover and author style.
How it works
- 1
Creative brief
We agree the length, platforms, tone and key message.
- 2
Script and storyboard
We write the script and plan each scene for your approval.
- 3
Production
We assemble the video from licensed footage, music and your cover art (and your own footage if supplied).
- 4
Review and delivery
You review a draft; we revise within the agreed rounds and deliver files for each platform.
Questions
How long should a book trailer be?
Which format do I need for TikTok and Instagram Reels?
Is the music licensed?
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