How many authors do you know who have YouTube Channels? I know quite a few, although it still seems to be a rarity in some author circles.
I’ve had my own channel for some time now, and every new book of mine that comes out provide the opportunity to upload more videos, as I have created book trailers for each of my books. I hear varying opinions on whether creating a book trailer is a worthwhile thing or not. Some people seem to think they’re a waste of time, others think they’re extremely useful. If nothing else, mine have been fun to make, and a visual tool like that can really appeal to many readers.
When I had my book launch last week, I asked my husband to video me talking about the real-life armed robbery that inspired the story of Once Confronted. Although I blogged about the story a few weeks ago, I thought some people might prefer a video version of it, and as I was planning to tell the story at the book launch, it seemed like a good idea to film it and put it up. If you haven’t seen it yet, the link is below.
I’m not sure if this kind of content will have a lot of appeal. Certainly, the video is a little on the long side, which might put some people off, but I think hearing me tell the story like this might have more appeal for some than just reading about it. After all, my video performance is a ‘warts and all’ one, not a carefully edited one, like my blog post. Perhaps this realism may hold a greater appeal to some. What do you think?
Here is the link to my talk about the real-life event that inspired me to write Once Confronted.
Hi Lynn, I’ve only just ventured into creating my YouTube channel to post a visual presentation of my poem Special Clearance/Exposed for a recent online anthology launch. I found the whole experience worthwhile and I’m already thinking about what to create next.Your post has given me timely confirmation and encouragement. Mazzy.
Thanks, Mazzy. I think it’s a good thing to have.
Hi Lynne – great idea to video your talk. I’m still working out what to do with my youtube channel – good to see you make good use of yours.
Yes, sometimes it’s hard to work out what we should put on it.
Hi Lynne, Book trailers can’t hurt. It’s another way to promote your books.
I enjoyed your video about your real life event. You have a strong voice–a great speaker. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. 🙂