Do video ads work - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T11:28:04Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/do-video-ads-work?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A197296&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMatt
Good point about using…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-06:537324:Comment:1972962009-05-06T13:51:10.746ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
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Good point about using videos to keeping you in the minds and imaginatins of your readers. In other words, a good video now about the current book might guarantee a sale down the road on the next book.
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Good point about using videos to keeping you in the minds and imaginatins of your readers. In other words, a good video now about the current book might guarantee a sale down the road on the next book. I've done a video for each of…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-06:537324:Comment:1972742009-05-06T06:23:23.904ZMatt Reeshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MattRees
I've done a video for each of my three novels so far -- you can see them on my Crimespace page. While I can't be sure they help sales, I believe they secure your place in the mind of those who DO read your books more firmly. For example, I've had emails from readers who say they've enjoyed seeing some of the locations from my books in the videos. That's useful to me, because my books are set in Palestinian towns where few readers are likely to venture. But I think it'd be an important factor…
I've done a video for each of my three novels so far -- you can see them on my Crimespace page. While I can't be sure they help sales, I believe they secure your place in the mind of those who DO read your books more firmly. For example, I've had emails from readers who say they've enjoyed seeing some of the locations from my books in the videos. That's useful to me, because my books are set in Palestinian towns where few readers are likely to venture. But I think it'd be an important factor even for a novel that took place in NYC or LA. I expect video, like blogs, DOES help sales somewhat. More important, though, is that it keeps you in the minds and imaginations of your readers in between books. I agree. I'm a reader not a w…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-01:537324:Comment:1967442009-05-01T15:35:22.377ZK Barretthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KBarrett
I agree. I'm a reader not a writer. I've only ever seen two book videos - Michael Connelly's 'Overlook' and a funny one on YouTube satirizing an author's phone conversation with his publisher about how the publisher wants to author to do all his own publicity.<br />
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What I USE is the first chapter found somewhere online, whether its at Amazon or the author's web page. Doesn't matter to me. I want a sampling else I won't buy.<br />
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Finding the author is the problem. The internet is a BIG place.…
I agree. I'm a reader not a writer. I've only ever seen two book videos - Michael Connelly's 'Overlook' and a funny one on YouTube satirizing an author's phone conversation with his publisher about how the publisher wants to author to do all his own publicity.<br />
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What I USE is the first chapter found somewhere online, whether its at Amazon or the author's web page. Doesn't matter to me. I want a sampling else I won't buy.<br />
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Finding the author is the problem. The internet is a BIG place. Participating (or more appropriately sifting through the crap) in forums, e-lists, blogs etc is hard and one has to know the people who participate in those places in order to figure out if their tastes match yours. Hence the need for a first chapter someplace like Amazon or an author's web site. Naomi
No, my expectations ar…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-28:537324:Comment:1964442009-04-28T18:00:36.496ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
Naomi<br />
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No, my expectations are not very high. When it comes to publishing and selling books. . . I try not to have expectations; just a, 'Let's try it and see what happens' attitude.
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No, my expectations are not very high. When it comes to publishing and selling books. . . I try not to have expectations; just a, 'Let's try it and see what happens' attitude. I'm just not into them. Unles…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-28:537324:Comment:1964042009-04-28T15:53:52.085ZNaomi Hiraharahttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/gasagasagirl
I'm just not into them. Unless they are extremely funny and/or clever, they are not going to have a far reaching effect. Book trailers may be better suited for self-help or trend books and not fiction. If a writer has a big and loyal fan base, you can do something more interactive, like Laurie King having readers create digital films representing her books. If it's something that you enjoy doing, go for it. Fun is an important incentive. But your expectations, in term of sale results, should be…
I'm just not into them. Unless they are extremely funny and/or clever, they are not going to have a far reaching effect. Book trailers may be better suited for self-help or trend books and not fiction. If a writer has a big and loyal fan base, you can do something more interactive, like Laurie King having readers create digital films representing her books. If it's something that you enjoy doing, go for it. Fun is an important incentive. But your expectations, in term of sale results, should be fairly low. Right on! I do think a web si…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-28:537324:Comment:1963342009-04-28T14:08:54.237ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Right on! I do think a web site is a good thing. At the very least, readers can look up information about authot and agent, what books are available, when the next book will be released, how to contact the author, and -- last but not least -- read a sample chapter.<br />
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All of which is available on my web site (<a href="http://www.ijparker.com">www.ijparker.com</a>).
Right on! I do think a web site is a good thing. At the very least, readers can look up information about authot and agent, what books are available, when the next book will be released, how to contact the author, and -- last but not least -- read a sample chapter.<br />
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All of which is available on my web site (<a href="http://www.ijparker.com">www.ijparker.com</a>). I can't say I've watched a lo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-28:537324:Comment:1962152009-04-28T03:25:17.600ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
I can't say I've watched a lot of book trailer videos. But the ones I have seemd cheaply made and sparked no compelling interest in the least for me to find the book. But then . . . what if? What if a video could be made that just blows your mind with the possibilities of a good read? Is it possible?<br />
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That 'what if' is what's making me want to do a video. I think there is a vast potential out there that hasn't even been remotely approached by any video so far. Sure, maybe I'm wrong. If I am I…
I can't say I've watched a lot of book trailer videos. But the ones I have seemd cheaply made and sparked no compelling interest in the least for me to find the book. But then . . . what if? What if a video could be made that just blows your mind with the possibilities of a good read? Is it possible?<br />
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That 'what if' is what's making me want to do a video. I think there is a vast potential out there that hasn't even been remotely approached by any video so far. Sure, maybe I'm wrong. If I am I can live with it. Speaking for purposes of this…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-28:537324:Comment:1961812009-04-28T01:00:42.459ZJ. F. Juzwikhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Crimewriter
Speaking for purposes of this discussion as an avid reader, on other sites I belong to, writers have done video ads for their novels and I have watched them. First of all, the only reason I knew they were there was because the author included a link. Normally, I wouldn't seek out anything like that. I will say though, that while the ads were, at times, extremely well done and interesting, they did nothing to entice me to purchase the book. Maybe it's just me, but what draws me to a book, in…
Speaking for purposes of this discussion as an avid reader, on other sites I belong to, writers have done video ads for their novels and I have watched them. First of all, the only reason I knew they were there was because the author included a link. Normally, I wouldn't seek out anything like that. I will say though, that while the ads were, at times, extremely well done and interesting, they did nothing to entice me to purchase the book. Maybe it's just me, but what draws me to a book, in this order, is a) the cover, and b) the little plot summary on the inside or back cover. I will admit I am immediately drawn to books by particular authors, but just because I like a particular author doesn't mean I'll buy everything they write.<br />
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Now, the ads I've seen for various novels, I have not purchased any of them because I haven't seen the actual book or read any sample chapters. That's something that can really get me hooked; reading a chapter or two of a novel. That gives you a taste of the writer's style and a little taste of the storyline.<br />
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It is very hard though. Where do you make these available? The internet is a BIG place, and if you search by genre or something neutral like that, you'll get a million sites, and no one is going to glance through each one. There has to be marketing in some other form that will reach a large number. Now what that might be is a whole other question. Thanks, Pepper, for the link.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-27:537324:Comment:1961622009-04-27T21:31:04.950ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Thanks, Pepper, for the link. Publishers need to wake up to the fact that most of the things authors can afford to do will not work -- especially not in the crowded cyberspace. I'm convinced they make those demans because a) it doesn't cost them anything and may actually sell a few more books, and b) because they can blame failure on the author.
Thanks, Pepper, for the link. Publishers need to wake up to the fact that most of the things authors can afford to do will not work -- especially not in the crowded cyberspace. I'm convinced they make those demans because a) it doesn't cost them anything and may actually sell a few more books, and b) because they can blame failure on the author. There were a couple of intere…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-27:537324:Comment:1961532009-04-27T21:11:06.123ZPepper Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
There were a couple of interesting posts at the Murderati blog that you might want to give a look at, in regard to the efficacy of book trailers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.murderati.com/blog/2009/2/18/the-heretic.html">The Heretic</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.murderati.com/blog/2009/3/4/the-heretic-ii-the-reckoning.html">The Heretic II: The Reckoning</a><br />
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Some interesting thoughts from other authors and readers.
There were a couple of interesting posts at the Murderati blog that you might want to give a look at, in regard to the efficacy of book trailers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.murderati.com/blog/2009/2/18/the-heretic.html">The Heretic</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.murderati.com/blog/2009/3/4/the-heretic-ii-the-reckoning.html">The Heretic II: The Reckoning</a><br />
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Some interesting thoughts from other authors and readers.