Book Trailers

I’ve read a couple of posts recently about book trailers. They’re not something I’ve even really considered before and certainly not something I’ve searched out when deciding on a book to buy, so I thought I’d have a bit of a trawl through what’s online and see exactly what was involved in these trailers.

The first thing that is clear is that there are many ways to produce a book trailer.

This one is a full theatrical production and although it is very good, I wonder how many books would be thought worth this kind of effort.

This one is much simpler, but in its way, just as effective.

Once again, a lot of effort was put into this one and it is quite beautiful.

And this one, although it’s short, really gives you a feel for the book  – but you would expect so with such a high profile author.

I still can’t imagine I’ll go looking through the trailers for something to buy, I would much prefer a personal (by that I include blog) recommendation than a glitzy trailer.

How about you?

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The Winner

For anyone who was wondering about the results of the Under the Dome competition, you can read the winning entry here.

Commonwealth Short Story Competition

Fancy writing up to 600 words that will be recorded and listened to around the Commonwealth? Well, then, you’d better enter the Commonwealth Short Story Competition.

Click here for details.

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Interesting article here on how our heroes have changed in TV drama over recent years.