In my writers group this week, we were talking about book trailers when I conveniently got an email from our very own GGW member Joylene Nowell Butler announcing the book trailer for her thriller, Broken But Not Dead.
The video was produced by her publisher, Theytus Books. Take a look to get an idea of what you might want when the time comes for your book to be published.
And Joylene, if you have time, let us know whether your publisher weighed in with you regarding the look, feel and content of the video and what you think of the finished product. I liked the music and the eerie mood shots of the forest.
For others, what value do you, as a reader, place on book trailers? Do you ever watch them for other books you'd like to read?
And for those who are just entering the realm of the internet and all its possibilities, many of which are fast becoming staples of book marketing, consider perusing the book trailers posted on BookTrailers.com.
Which do you think succeed and why?
Happy writing!
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I was surprised by the trailer after the fact. They explained months ago that I wouldn't be asked to participate in the cover or the design, so not being asked about the trailer didn't surprise me.
I like it. I love the music. The blonde walking through the forest doesn't fit, but really who cares. The rest fits with the theme of the book. I worry that it may be too dark for most readers. Hope that isn't the case.
I don't think either the mood of the trailer or the images themselves are too dark.
Thrillers are supposed to be steeped in creepy, dire circumstances, so I really liked all of the eerie shots.
It's really like an extended version of looking at the books cover. Its not for me. I like to summon up my own interpretation of what the author has written.
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