General FAQs
How long should a book trailer be?
30-60 seconds is the industry standard. It’s a good idea to have versions at 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. 90-second book trailers are also effective.
What do book trailers cost?
The slideshow variety book trailers run anywhere from $99 to $1000. Live-action cinematic book trailers range between $2500 all the way up to $50,000 in some cases.
What is a book trailer definition?
A book trailer is a video that’s similar to a movie trailer but for a book. However any sort of video that promotes a book or an author can be considered a book trailer.
What should a book trailer include?
Images that are connected to the plot and The themes of the book, snippets of scenes in cinematic form, a cinematic interview with the author, short blurb reviews woven into the video. These are just a few of the things to consider when producing a book trailer.
Are book trailers effective?
Book trailers are a visual way to draw readers and build author fanbases. They’re similar to movie trailers except book trailers promote a book throughout its shelf life.