Book Trailers
- Film & Video Category
Book Trailers
Short promotional videos for books—crafted to hook readers fast, build anticipation, and drive clicks to your book page.
Service Overview
Synotic Entertainment’s Book Trailers are designed to help authors and publishers market a book the way audiences consume content now: visually, quickly, and emotionally. We create short promotional videos that spotlight your premise, tone, and key selling points—without giving away the whole story.
Choose an Animated trailer, a Live Action style, or a hybrid approach depending on your genre and brand. We can handle scriptwriting and voiceover, and we can add custom graphics for a more premium, branded look. You’ll receive a finished video file in MP4 or MOV, with a typical turnaround of 7–12 days and 1 revision included.
What's Included?
A book trailer that looks professional, sounds polished, and makes your story feel irresistible.
- Creative kickoff to align on genre, tone, audience, and CTA
- Trailer concept built around your book’s hook (premise, stakes, vibe)
- Messaging structure optimized for short-form attention spans
- Scriptwriting (included as a package option when selected)
- Voiceover (included as a package option when selected)
- Visual build in your chosen style: Animated / Live Action
- Basic editing for pacing, flow, and impact
- Music/sound support to match mood and genre (where applicable)
- Optional custom graphics for titles, quotes, and branded elements
- Delivery as a finished video file
- Export formats: MP4 and/or MOV
- 1 revision included (timing, text tweaks, minor visual adjustments)
Why Choose Synotic for Book Trailers?
Because a strong trailer doesn’t just “describe” your book—it sells the feeling of it.
Genre-true storytelling
We match the pacing, tone, and visuals to your genre so the right readers lean in.
Animated or live-action flexibility
Choose the format that fits your brand, budget, and audience.
Script + voice support
If you’re not sure what to say (or how to say it), we can build the message for you.
Marketing-ready delivery
Clean exports in MP4/MOV built for websites, ads, and social sharing.
- Our Book Trailers Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing Built Around Your Goals
Book Trailer — Animated
Best for:
Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, YA, stylized promos
$599
- Animated trailer
- Edit
- Voice Narration
- Mix/master
- MP4/ MOV delivery
- Turnaround: 5–14 days
- Revisions: 1
- Business & Broadcast License
Book Trailer — Live Action
Best for:
Author brand videos, cinematic teasers, grounded genres
$499
- Live-action style trailer
- Edit
- Voice Narration
- Mix/master
- License Free Stock footage
- MP4/ MOV delivery
- Turnaround: 5–14 days
- Revisions: 1
- Business & Broadcast License
Add-ons / Extras
Full scale marketing for maximum impact
$100
- Rush delivery (expedited timeline)
- Custom graphics (titles, review quotes, branded elements)
- Music
- Extended Time
- Voice Narration
- Additional revision rounds
Flexible Licensing Options
Select the license that matches your intended use. Licenses apply per song/project unless otherwise stated. Pricing may vary based on distribution scope, ad spend, broadcast region, or requested exclusivity terms.
Personal Use License - For non-commercial use only (personal listening, gifts, private sharing). No monetization, no ads, no streaming release, and no broadcast.
Creator Commercial License (Online Content) — For creators using the music in monetized online content (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, websites). Covers multiple posts/videos under one brand/channel.
Business & Broadcast License (Marketing + Paid Media) — For businesses running marketing campaigns and wider distribution (paid ads, brand promos, corporate media, radio/TV placements).
Exclusive Buyout / Ownership Transfer (Work-for-Hire Option) — For clients who want exclusive control and ownership transfer per contract (master and/or composition). Best for brands, labels, or high-value campaigns.
- Frequently Asked Questions about this Service
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
1. What is a book trailer used for?
Book trailers are used to promote your book on social media, author websites, ads, email campaigns, and retailer pages—helping readers quickly understand the vibe and click through to buy.
2. How long should a book trailer be?
Most effective trailers are short and punchy. We’ll recommend a length based on your platform goals (social vs. website vs. ads).
3. Do you write the script, or do I provide it?
Either works. If you want us to handle it, choose the Scriptwriting package option. If you have copy already, we can adapt it for trailer pacing.
4. Can you provide voiceover?
Yes—Voiceover is available as a package option. You can also provide your own voice track if you prefer.
5. What’s the difference between animated and live-action trailers?
Animated trailers are great for stylized storytelling and genre atmosphere. Live-action trailers feel more cinematic and “real-world,” and can work well for author branding or grounded genres.
6. What do you need from me to get started?
Your book cover, blurb/synopsis, key themes, any must-include quotes or awards, your preferred style (animated/live), and where you want viewers to click (Amazon link, website, etc.).
7. How many revisions are included?
You get 1 revision included for minor changes like text edits, timing adjustments, or small visual tweaks.
8. Can you rush a trailer for a launch date?
Sometimes—expedited delivery may be available depending on schedule. Share your deadline and we’ll confirm what’s possible.