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Book Video Trailer Services
A good trailer gives readers a taste of your book in under a minute. We create short, shareable videos that work on social media, your website and your retailer page.
- Short videos built for sharing
- Script, visuals and music included
- Formats for each social platform
- Revision rounds in your quote
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Tell us about your project. We reply within one working day.
About this service
What our book video trailer service involves
Video is the format that people scroll to first. A well-made trailer makes your book feel like an event, whether it is a thriller with a ticking clock or a business book promising a better way to work. It also gives you reusable content for months of posts.
Our team writes a tight script, selects visuals, adds music and text, and edits everything into a polished trailer. We produce versions for different platforms, such as widescreen, square and vertical, so your video looks right wherever you share it.
Why authors ask for this
Short, shareable trailers for social media and your sales page.
Every project starts with a free conversation and a written quote, so you know the scope, the timeline and the price before any work begins.
Amazon Publication is an independent company. You keep your rights, your accounts and your royalties.
Benefits
Six reasons to choose our book video trailer service
Made for each platform
We export versions sized for video sites, social feeds and stories.
Reusable content
Cut-down teasers and quote graphics can come from the same project.
Professional polish
Music, pacing and typography are handled by editors who do this daily.
Licensed assets
Footage, music and images are properly licensed for promotional use.
Approvals at each stage
You review the script and a rough cut before the final export.
What is included
- A short creative brief
- Script or storyboard for approval
- Selection and licensing of visuals and music
- Editing with titles and your book cover
- Rough cut review
- Final trailer in the formats you need
- Optional short teaser versions
Who it is for
- Fiction authors with a strong hook
- Non-fiction authors launching a new book
- Children's authors who want a read-aloud style video
- Authors running pre-order campaigns
- Anyone who wants more to share than a cover image
How it works
Our book video trailer process in 5 steps
- 1
Brief
You tell us about the book, its mood and the audience.
- 2
Script
We write and share the script and visual plan.
- 3
Rough cut
You review a first edit and send notes.
- 4
Polish
We refine pacing, text and sound.
- 5
Deliver
You receive the finished trailer in each format.
What to expect when you work with us
When you request book video trailer from Amazon Publication, you speak to a real person first. A publishing consultant listens to what you want for your book, looks at what you already have and tells you honestly whether this service is the right next step. If it is not, we say so.
You then receive a written quote that lists the scope, the number of revision rounds and an estimated timeline. Once you approve it, a project manager becomes your single point of contact. Your feedback goes to the right specialist, progress updates arrive in plain language and nothing is added to the bill without your agreement.
Throughout the project you keep ownership of your work, and any retailer or platform account stays in your name. We never promise bestseller rankings, guaranteed sales or fake reviews, because honest work is the only kind that lasts.
Ready to start with book video trailer?
Tell us about your book and get a clear plan within one working day.
FAQ
Questions about book video trailer
How long is a book trailer?
Most run 30 to 90 seconds, which suits social media and keeps viewers watching to the end.
Does the trailer include a voice-over?
It can. Many trailers use text and music alone, and we advise on the best style for your book.
Where can I use the trailer?
On video platforms, social media, your website and many retailer pages. Check each platform's rules for video.
Can you use footage of me?
Yes. If you want an author message, we can build it into the trailer from footage you supply.
Do I own the finished video?
You receive the right to use it for promoting your book. Licence details are explained in your agreement.
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Book Marketing
Pre-launch and post-launch campaigns that put your book in front of readers.
Script Writing
Scripts for film, video, trailers and audio, written for the screen and the ear.
Author Website
A professional website with your books, bio, blog and email sign-up.