Book Video Trailer
Short, shareable trailers for social media and your sales page.
Learn more about Book Video TrailerScript Writing for Video, Trailers and Audio
Writing for the screen or the microphone is a different craft from writing a book. Our script writers shape your idea into dialogue and scenes that work when performed.
- Formats for video, film shorts and audio
- Dialogue written to be spoken
- Timing planned to your target length
- Revision notes welcomed
Request a quote for Script Writing
Tell us about your book and we will reply within one working day.
About this service
What our script writing service involves
A script has one job: to tell a performer, a director or an editor exactly what the audience should see and hear. It must be lean, visual and paced to the second. Our writers know the conventions of each format, from the compact narration of a promotional video to the layered dialogue of an audio drama.
We often work with authors who want a script based on their own book, such as a trailer, a series pitch or an audio adaptation. We keep your characters and message intact while rebuilding the story for a new medium, so the result feels faithful without feeling like pages read aloud.
Benefits
Six reasons authors choose our script writing
Written to be performed
Dialogue is tested for rhythm and breath so actors and narrators can deliver it naturally.
Visual thinking
Scenes describe what the viewer sees, which helps editors and animators work faster.
Right length every time
We write to your running time, whether that is a thirty-second teaser or a ten-minute short.
Adaptation experience
We know how to turn chapters into scenes without losing the heart of the story.
Clean industry formatting
Scripts follow standard layouts so producers and voice talent can use them immediately.
Flexible revisions
Notes from you, a director or a narrator are folded into the next draft.
Our approach
How we handle script writing
Scripts are blueprints, so we write them to be used. A video script separates what the viewer hears from what the viewer sees, so editors and animators know exactly what to build. An audio script includes sound cues and pauses, because silence and background sound carry meaning when there are no pictures.
Length is the first constraint. We read dialogue aloud and time it, then trim until each line earns its place. This keeps your trailer or short sharp and respectful of the viewer's time, and it avoids the expensive problem of shooting or recording material that gets cut in the edit.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
- Reading the book aloud. Prose written for the page often sounds stiff when spoken. Scripts need shorter lines and more direct speech.
- Too much in too little time. A thirty-second piece can hold one idea. Trying to include the entire plot confuses the audience.
- No call to action. A good script tells the viewer or listener what to do next, whether that is visiting a page or joining a list.
What is included
Everything in our script writing service
Your written quote lists the exact scope. As a guide, this is what a typical project includes:
- Brief and goals call
- Treatment or beat outline
- Full script in standard format
- Voice-over or dialogue pass
- Timing check against your target length
- Revision rounds
- Final script in PDF and editable file
- Notes for narrators or directors
Who it is for
Is this service right for you?
This service is a good fit if you are:
- Authors who want a video trailer script for a new book
- Creators building a podcast or audio series
- Brands producing explainer videos
- Writers adapting a novel for a short film pitch
- Course creators who need lesson scripts
How it works
Our script writing process in 5 steps
Brief
We learn the purpose, audience, format, length and tone of the piece.
Treatment
A short outline shows the shape of the script before full writing starts.
First draft
The full script is delivered with scene and dialogue notes.
Revisions
You comment, and we adjust story, timing and wording.
Final delivery
You receive a production-ready script in the formats your team needs.
Ready to start your script writing project?
Tell us about your book. We reply within one working day with a clear plan and a written quote.
FAQ
Questions about script writing
Do you produce the video or audio too?
Script writing is separate from production. For book promotion we also offer video trailers and audiobook production if you want them.
Can you adapt my novel into a script?
Yes. We can adapt a full book, a single chapter or the central story into a short script, trailer or audio drama.
What formats can you write?
Short film, explainer and promotional video, trailer, podcast, audio drama and narrated lessons.
Will the script be registered for me?
The rights are yours. Registration with a copyright or writers' body is something you may choose to do, and we can explain the options.
How long is a typical script?
That depends on the format. We confirm the target running time and page count in your quote.
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