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I came across this book trailer for the novel, Cinema of Shadows by Michael West.
It views more like a film than a standard book trailer. Even a 'twist' at the very end.
I think it's pretty darn well done. Give it a view and see what you think.
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That's sure different from other trailers I've seen. It is well done. I often wonder how effective book trailers really are. Do you think they are worth the effort? I'm wondering about making one for my book.
ReplyDeleteI think a decent trailer helps. They're another tool, but one alone I don' think sells very many novels. I can say of all the folks who've contacted me about Flank Hawk, two said the trailer is what sold them. A few more said it got their attention to look further. I can tell you how I created mine--wasn't overly difficult.
ReplyDeleteI think Michael West's is a lot better than mine, however and I suspect it'll be far more effective in garnering interest.
Wow! That's seriously creepy. But hell it got my attention. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy general take on book trailers is they're a waste of time and money based on their return. But this one is definitely an attention grabber. I think it works because it shows rather tells. Far too many book trailers are all tell - which is kind of ironic when you think about it.
ReplyDeleteMisha, it is an attention grabber!
ReplyDeleteVR, I agree, it's not worth big bucks in most instances for the payoff. But if an author can spend a few hours creating a decent one, it's a tool that can supplement. The observation about show vs. tell is right on target.