You Tube is the #1 video resource. It’s the best place to track down book trailers, video interviews, news, and just about anything else under the sun.
You Tube is not alone though. These sites also feature videos:
Meta Cafe
Vimeo
Daily Motion
There are dozens of sites, including several social sites.
How many of you have a video or book trailer on You Tube or another site?
How many want one?
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You Tube is one area I really haven't explored much for promo. But I see many writers who have a whole channel of stuff up there (KM Weiland comes to mind).
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about those other video sites...thanks!
You tube never entered my mind for promotion, another outlet, Thanks for putting the information in your great Y post.
ReplyDeleteLoved the photo....very cute.
Yvonne.
Gotta love and use YouTube. Great 'Y' choice.
ReplyDeleteYoutube can keep me busy for hours
ReplyDeleteI don't have a video or a book trailer on YouTube or any other site.
ReplyDeleteThough it might be cool to have a book trailer one day.
My teenage son doesn't spend time on social media sites, but he lives on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteI put my book trailer on YouTube. Somehow having it there made it feel very official.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I was surprised how many video sites were out there when I started looking.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, doesn't it?
That DOES look like Yoda!
ReplyDeleteMy two book trailers are on YouTube!
ReplyDeleteYou tube is a great resource.
ReplyDeleteThat baby kitten is a Yoda candidate.
I love watching trailers on YouTube. It's a wonderful resource for writers because a lot of the younger generation may be attracted to reading a book after seeing a video on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of Youtube pieces, and also a few Vimeos of my Let's Talk! television interviews with fascinating people.
ReplyDeleteOh, man... I'm TERRIFIED of the whole video arena. I don't like to be seen, and the idea of trailers makes me nervous... I mean if I had a publisher that made one, that would be one thing, but ME making one? SCARY. I know I need to get over it--I have some stuff in the pike that could benefit.
ReplyDeleteI have a channel, I've posted a couple of videos including a book trailer done on a shoestring budget. Interestingly enough I've gotten some traffic off of it, but nothing impressive. But then again I haven't put much into it.
ReplyDeleteLee, she grew up to be a beautiful cat.
ReplyDeleteYoutube is still #1 though.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I'm going to do a book trailer or not. Too many of them aren't very good.
ReplyDeletePlus, I don't know how effective they are.
That makes perfect sense in today's 'video age'....great idea.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used YouTube for promotion but I sure can waste a lot of time on it. Addictive.
ReplyDeleteJay, if financially feasible, I say use every option.
ReplyDeleteI haven't thought about YouTube for promotion. Love that Yoda kitty picture.
ReplyDeleteLove that photo of Yoda! :)
ReplyDeleteI do have one book trailer posted on Youtube, which is easy to repost on Goodreads and my author page at Amazon. I didn't realize there were any other sites!
I have a book trailer for an out of print book that my kind and talented friends made for me. I'd like to do more.
ReplyDeleteI do have one book trailer on YouTube but it's still one area I need to use more.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a book trailer on YouTube, also a video of family antics. I subscribed to Vimeo, but never did anything with it. I think YT is enough.
ReplyDeleteforgot to mention how much that kitty looks like Yoda. So cute!
ReplyDeleteWell, if I could figure out how to do a video I'd LOVE to have a book trailer on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteYou video seems so professional and simple and yet it tells about FIVE books! Excellent.
Does look a bit like Yoda.
ReplyDeleteJO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
I have to get more involved in Youtube. Another great picture.
ReplyDeleteI don't really watch book trailers. I'd rather read a book jacket.
ReplyDeleteCute YODA!
Heather
YouTube...maybe one day. I would like to learn to make my own trailers. Love the new yoda kitty :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't considered putting my book on Youtube, thanks for that thought.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.lizbrownleepoet.com
I have trailers up on You Tube. You can learn about any craft imaginable on You Tube. :)
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteYouTube, a fantastic base for info and promotion. Liked your video and you know it's always good to get out of what can actually be an uncomfortable comfort zone. The music was so eighties.
Gary
YouTube is my favorite of them all.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane .. I'd love to do some audio using my English voice .. I'd have to ease into the YouTube .. perhaps I could do voice-overs!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you mentioned YouTube and the others ..
Cheers Hilary
I have never used Youtube of videos for anything other than fun. I guess I need to write a book first. :)
ReplyDeleteRhonda @Laugh Quotes
I'm on Youtube. Thanks for the other video sites. I'll check them out of consider putting my videos on them too.
ReplyDeleteJai