People ask me all the time where they can put their book videos (aka booktrailers, book trailers, book peeks, book previews, etc.) online. Here’s what I’ve found. 1. YouTube: Definitely post your video here. It’s easy, you’ll pop up in searches, and they provide you with “embed code” so that you can add the video to your web site without actually, well, putting it on your web site. You just cut and paste the code onto your page (or...

It was a joy and a privilege to do a book trailer for Mary Alice Monroe. She’s a truly lovely person, and she has such an amazing voice! I think from now on I’ll only get her books in the audio version. She recorded the voice-over for the trailer, and I love listening to it. Swimming Lessons by Mary Alice...

I love the music for this trailer. Apparently other people do, too, because I’ve had the question come up in the comments section on YouTube. It’s one of the “Jingles” that came with iMovie HD (imagine clip art, only sound effects and music). They don’t credit the artist, but it’s called Motocross. Love it! Leaving Paradise by Simone...

In this video, I shot original footage for the first time. Now, I’m not saying I have a career ahead of me as a cinematographer, but I think it turned out well. The only downside is that it will likely make me more ambitious on future projects. I used the video feature on my digital camera. Turns out good lighting and a steady camera are the two most important elements in beginner filmmaking. Once I had the footage, I used several...

Nothing like a little suspense thriller to focus your attention. I really enjoyed making the trailer for Martha Powers’ Death Angel. You’ll have to let me know if it builds enough suspense and makes you want to buy the book. Death Angel by Martha...

Just one more reason to love my iMac. Turns out iMovie is the perfect tool for making book trailers (or book previews, or book peeks, or whatever you want to call them…). Check it out: How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone...