Book Trailer

[rflong]

So here is a question - what does a writer with a novella coming out in two months do when procrastinating from all the other writing/editing she is supposed to be doing.

Yes, she makes a book trailer.

Quite fun actually. Probably not the greatest ever made but the bug certainly bit me and I will be trying some more in times to come. (i.e. as soon as everything is approved for The Scroll Thief and I am twiddling my thumbs trying to think of things to do so I don't actually have to do work). I have to admit, everyone in my house is sick of the tune now, but I quite like it.

Do book trailers work? I don't know. I did buy one novella because I saw the book trailer and had I merely seen the cover I might not have so its worked for me as a reader. I am easily influenced and watch a lot of tv. But I don't have one of those paint roller thingies with extra edge rollers if you order now! But they do appear to be gaining in popularily. It's also a terrific way of doing some internet promo while you yourself are offline.

And hey, they're fun.

So, without further ado...

Feel free to comment. Yes, it is aimed at a particular market. Why do you ask? :D

eta: I wanted to add that I don't yet have the cover but when I do I will be changing this to include it. Any other tweaks will also happen then.

Comments

[aliettedb.livejournal.com]

I like it a lot--especially that final image of the wolf, it's awesome. But I'm a bit worried it's too wordy, and that words might be going fast a little too quickly. I haven't had any problems following things, but I know I'm a fast reader (I suspect the BF, who isn't much of one, would have been lost).

I wonder if you couldn't cut some text? Just an idea.

[david-de-beer.livejournal.com]

you did that yourself? very nicely done. some of the text scrolls a bit faster than I'd like, but the music and the images are very cool. good job:)