In 2015, I self-published The Organized Bride’s Thank You Note Handbook. I can now scratch ‘write a book’ off my personal Bucket List!
Shortly after it’s publication, I came across a quote that I now believe to be true: “If you thought writing a book was hard, try marketing it!”
It has been a challenge getting the word out about The Organized Bride’s Thank You Note Handbook, especially because it does not have much in common with my day-to-day home and virtual organizing business. I’m a Professional Organizer–not a Wedding Professional. With this book, I straddle the fields of organizing and weddings–marketing it has been quite a learning experience.
I’ve let the world know about my book via social media, Facebook Ads, giveaways, guest blogging, being included in ‘wedding product roundup’ articles, (and a little bit of begging–I’m not proud) and recently decided to give video a try. Articles on book marketing point to video as the way to go in marketing today. They say a book trailer is an important piece of an author’s media kit. I’ve done a few Facebook Live videos and I’m slowly growing my YouTube channel so I thought I’d give it a try. I had never used iMovie before but I thought, “If my twelve year old can use it, so, can I!”
It took about a week of learning from articles and YouTube videos and a few brainstorming sessions in solitude but I did it! I created my first book trailer using Canva, iMovie, and some loyalty-free music from YouTube.
Presenting…the book trailer for The Organized Bride’s Thank You Note Handbook.
Thanks for watching! If you know a bride with a house full of wedding gifts who could use some writing tips and help with their wedding thank you note wording, please share The Organized Bride’s Thank You Note Handbook book trailer with them. For more information, go to the Organized Artistry website or Amazon.com.
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Stacey is a Professional Organizer, Virtual Organizer, and Author in Bergen County, New Jersey specializing in home organizing, time, and paper management. She is the author of The Organized Bride’s Thank You Note Handbook: Let Systems and 101 Modern Sample Thank You Notes Take You From Overwhelmed to Organized.
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Congratulations on creating your book trailer! You did a wonderful job. I liked everything about it from the copy you chose to include to the upbeat music to the compelling reason to buy it. As someone that has bought and read your book, I can honestly say it’s a “must get” item for any brides to be. You give thoughtful suggestions for writing a meaningful thank you note. And even if you’re not a bride, you can learn a thing or two about the art of crafting a nice note. In today’s era of digital this and digital that, it’s great to get some help with good communication. Wishing you all the best with your promo piece…and hope it helps to sell many more books!
Thanks, Linda. You’re.The.Best! I appreciate your kind words about my book and book trailer. Your comments made my day!
Even though I’m generally pretty tech savvy, I have very little experience with video. You make it look pretty easy!
Thanks, Janet. It actually wasn’t easy. It was my first time using iMovie and I had no knowledge about how to create a book trailer. I did a lot of research on storyboarding and what to include in the trailer including visuals, music, and ‘movement.’ There was some trial and error but eventually a video was born!
Videos are the “hot” medium so I know this will garner great results. As a mother of a recent bride, your book is a great little idea- a perfect gift for a bride to be! I’ve been learning the video medium myself. Your video is very professional and well done. Hope it turns into lots of sales:)
Thanks so much, Seana! I know you’ve been incorporating video into your business–I hope you have found success with it.