Who in the world would use a video to promote a book!? Turns out a lot of smart folks! So, since I have a background in film making, I figured, why not?! I mean, how hard could it be… well… as it just so happens, when you try to take an entire book and condense it into a concise trailer that grabs people’s attention, it’s a lot more work than you would think… What did I want the trailer to convey… how much of the story do I give away… how do I balance flash and substance… how do I stay within my non-existent budget?! That was a fun, and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to everyone who pitched in and made this possible… but I’ll save that for a little later.
So without further ado, let’s dive into the process!