Book Trailers and Promo Video Basics
Making a simple promotional video for your book using free tools, no budget or experience required.
Getting Started
A short, simple video can be just as effective as a polished one, especially when shared on social platforms where authenticity matters more than production value.
Free Tools
Canva offers a free tier with ready-made video templates that work well for a simple book trailer, combining your cover image, a short blurb, and stock or royalty-free music.
Keep It Short
A book trailer of 30 to 60 seconds is usually enough. Focus on a single compelling hook from your book rather than trying to summarise the whole story.
What to Include
Your cover image, a striking line or two from the book, your name, and where to find the book are usually all a short promo video needs.
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