15 second trailers. Don’t laugh. They are worse than a query.

I’ve been spending a lot of time on Instagram. It’s been great talking books with readers. Tons of fun.

But of course, I’m also there to mention my book once in a while. Mostly this is with pictures of my book, or with snappy memes.

But I’ve also started enjoying 15 second or less mini-trailers.

Hey, you thought querying was bad!

This has been a huge challenge, and I have to admit… a little bit of fun.

Think it over… how can you entice a reader to check out your book in 15 seconds or less. It’s flash fiction, with videos!

For the next few weeks I’ll be showing these videos here on Fridays. I hope you enjoy them!

Here’s number one. This was really an experiment to see how it was received. I took for granted most people have at least heard of my book (Because they followed me)

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FIRE IN THE WOODS 15 second teaser trailer. What do you think? Do you like stuff like this, or are still pictures better?

A post shared by Jennifer M. Eaton (@jennifermeaton) on Dec 12, 2014 at 8:55am PST

What do you think?

16 responses to “15 second trailers. Don’t laugh. They are worse than a query.”

Jilanne Hoffmann | January 10, 2015 at 6:25 pm |

I love the visuals and everything you’ve got so far, but I’m waiting for a third beat.
- Jennifer M Eaton | January 10, 2015 at 9:10 pm |
  
  A third beat?
  - Jilanne Hoffmann | January 11, 2015 at 12:04 am |
    
    What I mean is, when it says 1) “what would you do” 2) “if you found a boy in the woods?” and 3) ……..
    
    To me, it feels like there should be a third piece to this to amp up the tension.
    - Jennifer M Eaton | January 11, 2015 at 12:08 am |
      
      Ohhhhh. I get it. One of the later ones does this. This one was mostly an experiment on wether I COULD do it, and how well it was received. Kind of trial and error. Great feedback. Thanks!
Widdershins | January 10, 2015 at 1:06 am |

Cool! 😀
- Jennifer M Eaton | January 10, 2015 at 12:46 pm |
  
  Thanks Widder!
  - mihrank | January 10, 2015 at 1:06 pm |
    
    Indeed a great presentation and post!
Let's CUT the Crap! | January 10, 2015 at 12:54 am |

I like the immediacy of intrigue.
“What was THAT about?” That’s the question. Love it more than the longer ones. Almost like those Theatre / drive-in-type commercials to GO buy popcorn…and a Coke…etc.
Believe it or not, I think these are more attention-getting (until everyone else catches on). ❤
- Jennifer M Eaton | January 10, 2015 at 12:46 pm |
  
  Yeah, right now I think I’m the only one doing it. Part of me DOESN’T want to be a trend setter in this. But honestly, it take three minutes to do a picture, and over an hour to do a simple 15 second video. More if there are a lot of transitions. I’m not sure tons of people would be neurotic enough to take the time. (Yes, I just called myself neurotic) 🙂
  - Let's CUT the Crap! | January 10, 2015 at 5:56 pm |
    
    Go forth and go good, Jennifer. Only my opinion, but this wowed me. ❤
    - Jennifer M Eaton | January 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm |
      
      Awwww. You rock!
      - Let's CUT the Crap! | January 11, 2015 at 12:41 am |
        
        Ditto! 😀
char | January 10, 2015 at 12:08 am |

Cool idea!
- Jennifer M Eaton | January 10, 2015 at 12:53 am |
  
  Thank you Char!
jamieayres | January 10, 2015 at 12:04 am |

I like it!!
- Jennifer M Eaton | January 10, 2015 at 12:53 am |
  
  Thanks Jamie!