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Book Trailer Discussion

What aspects of book trailers do you and do you not like?

For example, I like ones that aren't too long (under 2 minutes, usually) but I usually dislike voice overs. Share your opinions and thoughts :)

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Permalink Reply by Marlayne Giron on August 5, 2011 at 4:33pm

I'm with you on both counts. I saw a trailer with nonstop talking that was almost 4 minutes long. BORING and ANNOYING.

I actually create book trailers for other authors. I started making them for myself and then started getting requests from others to do them. I cost half of what the typical companies do.

Feel free to rate my trailers if you like: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Promotional-Book-Trailers/15142478826...

Permalink Reply by Gary Val Tenuta on August 6, 2011 at 3:32am

I think it depends on the narrator and whether or not the story being told is compelling enough to keep a viewers interest. Like Marlayne, I also create trailers at a relatively low cost and I try (albeit with limited technology) to emulate the trailers that are made to promote movies. I think I usually succeed but I would welcome some honest feedback. Here are a couple examples:

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