Tag: video

  • Endangered Species Day: Book Trailer

    Today, May 16th is Endangered Species Day. It’s a day to remember the dangers to our environment if we can’t help endangered species survive. Here’s a not-so-serious look at my latest book trailer. It’s a spoof of DirectTV ads. If you can’t see this video, click here. The ABAYOMI eBook is on sale for $0.99…

  • Unique Book Marketing for Only $5

    Do you have a new book coming out and you’re dying to try a book trailer, but you can’t really afford it? Here’s a great option. If you can’t see this video, click here. This video was created by MadMoo at Fiverr.com At Fiverr, people post an offer to do something for just $5. For…

  • DOGGONE FEET! Making a Book Trailer

    Guest post by Leslie Helakoski For more on the book, see this post on Shutta Crum’s blog today. I drag my feet when it comes to marketing my books. The exception is when it comes to making a book trailer. Book Trailers don’t take a ton of work, they aren’t expensive if you do it…

  • Winner: How to Promote Your Book

    Last week, I posted about Katie Davis’ new book, HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOK. You posted a link to your favorite book trailer to win a free copy of this book. And the winner is Caroline Starr Rose for this video about her book, May B. If you can’t see this video, click here. Thanks,…

  • You Need a Series of Book Trailers

    I’m still celebrating the publication of my picture book, PRAIRIE STORMS, by creating another video. This time, I attended the AETN-PBS Family Day event in Conway, AR, where I talked with parents and kids about reading and books. I invited the kids to be “You Tube” Stars by answering a simple question: What is a…

  • Book Trailers: On Facebook and About Aesthetics

    Want to put YouTube videos on your Facebook? ReelSeo has a couple tutorials for you: How to Add a Video to Your Facebook Welcome Page The Definitive List of Video Apps for Facebook Pages Book Trailers: Is It Budget or Aesthetics that Matters? On my sister-site, BookTrailerManual.com, I’m having a discussion with Melissa from YABookshelf…