As you may have learned over the years on this blog, I love technology. I like playing around with programs, learning how to do new things. Generally, have fun. Recently, I’ve been playing with the lovely little program that came with my laptop, Windows Movie Maker.
For those of you not familiar with it, the program itself is very easy to use. You can add pictures, videos, titles, music and blend them together into something fun. I’ve been toying with the idea of making a few book trailers for my novels. I’ve made other videos with the program and I’m thrilled at how they turned out.
Now, this isn’t free. I need to buy the music and any stock images I need, but I don’t mind that. What I’m curious about is if it’s worth the time.
As a reader, do book trailers make a difference? Would it sway you to buy a book?
Authors, if someone was willing to do the work for you, how much would you be willing to pay?
I actively won’t watch book trailers. The few I’ve tried to watch have given me migraines. I don’t know why; it’s definitely a weird thing.
Meh. I’ve seen some, enjoyed them,… but never actually bought a book because of one.