Using YouTube to promote your book

Have you considered creating a video to promote your book? Millions of people access YouTube looking for information or entertainment so why not create something that will direct people to your book.

Don’t be put off if you hate the idea of being in front of the camera or don’t like the sound of your recorded voice, just start off with a simple presentation set to music or ask someone else to provide the voiceover.

Follow the hints below to create your video or presentation and start to see your book sales increase.

•          Create something informative, ultimately you want viewers to buy your book however the viewer wants to learn something or be entertained.
•          Stress the benefits of this information to the viewers; what are they going to get out of watching your video.
•          Read aloud a short section from your book.
•          If you have written a fiction book then create a video about some of the places that inspired you.
•          Keep the video short. For a first video aim for between two and five minutes. As you gain a following you can increase the length.
•          Make it personal – tell the viewers a bit about yourself.
•          Hint at what the next video will be about.
•          Include a link to your website so viewers can purchase your book.

Have fun using this and use your creativity in new ways.

Happy writing.