Smart Bitch Sarah, of Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Books, has written a really helpful article on web design, with some ideas, tips, and examples I hadn’t seen before:
If the site is to promote an author, product product product front and center.
Entries from July 2007 ↓
Smart Bitches Web Design
July 31st, 2007 — Website Design
Book Trailers with Power Point
July 27th, 2007 — Book Trailers
My friend and fellow author Leigh Barbour has written a great article on how she made her book trailer using Power Point:
Now, when you’re satisfied with the way your trailer looks and sounds in PowerPoint slide show, most of the work is done. At this point you need to convert the .ppt format (PowerPoint) to video format.
I use a tool called PowerVideoMaker…. It has a free version that you can use or you can purchase it.
Book Trailers for the Faint of Heart
July 18th, 2007 — Book Trailers
I must admit that I’ve been putting off doing a book trailer. Why? Looking at all those darn instructions makes my head spin. So here are a few samples I’ve made from web-based software programs (all free, of course, because I’m totally cheap) and my comments on their usability:
One True Media
The website sure is pretty, but the quality of the final product kind of sucks. Check it out:
Slideroll
If you’ve never used a clip editing program before, there’s a bit of a learning curve. The help files are a little cryptic too, but the end product is worth the hassle:
More to come as I play around with slideshow editors…
If you’re completely at a loss, don’t forget to check out paid book trailer makers. Here’s a partial list:
Allie Boniface – $75 for the complete book trailer package, email Allie for details
Preview The Book
And here are some places where you can show your book trailer:
Preview The Book
Watch The Book
As always, please leave suggestions for other book trailer stuff in the comments.
