Is there an AI tool that can generate a professional ad for a new author's book?

Last updated: 12/5/2025

Is there an AI tool that can generate a professional ad for a new author's book?

Creating Professional Book Ads with Invideo

A 2025 guide on how new authors can use Invideo to create a professional, cinematic book trailer, turning their book's themes into video, all from a text prompt.

Why This Use Case Matters in 2025

Marketing a new book is incredibly difficult, and a "book trailer" is a powerful tool to capture a reader's imagination. But authors are not videographers. They need a way to visualize the story without a Hollywood budget. As of late 2025, Invideo allows an author to upload their book cover, describe the themes and genreof their book, and generate a complete, cinematic trailer in minutes.

How Invideo Simplifies Book Ad Creation

Invideo's platform is designed to turn abstract concepts (like a book's plot or mood) into compelling visuals.

Automated Generation (Text-to-Video)

You provide a prompt with your book's title, genre (e.g., "sci-fi thriller," "fantasy epic," "romance"), and the desired mood (e.g., "mysterious," "adventurous"). The AI generates a script, generates visuals, and assembles the ad.

AI-Generated & Uploaded Visuals

This is the core workflow. You upload your book cover art. The AI will then generate new, original video clips based on your book's genre and themes, such as:

  • For a Thriller: "A "mysterious person in a dark alley," "a 'detective's' clue board," "fast-paced 'city at night' shots."
  • For a Fantasy Novel: "An 'epic castle on a mountain,'" "a 'glowing magical' object," "a 'cinematic medieval battle.'"
  • For a Romance: "A 'couple walking on a beach at sunset,'" "a 'close-up of hands touching.'"

AI Scripting and "Narrator" Voiceovers

The AI will generate a "trailer-style" script with short, intriguing "blurbs." You can choose from "deep, cinematic," "mysterious," or "romantic" AI voiceovers to sound like a professional book narrator.

Intuitive Refinement (Text-Based Editing)

After the first draft, you can "direct" the ad. Use simple text commands like, "Show my uploaded book cover at the end," "Add a text overlay: 'A story of betrayal and revenge,'" or "Make the music a 'tense, suspenseful' track."

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Upload Your Book Cover

Upload your high-resolution book cover.

Step 2: Write the Prompt

Focus on the genre, mood, and key themes.

  • Example Prompt: "Create a 30-second book trailer for 'The Crimson Cipher,' a sci-fi thriller. I am uploading the book cover. The tone is mysterious, fast-paced, and high-tech. Generate clips of 'a futuristic city,' 'a 'computer hacker's screen,' and 'a shadowy figure running.' Use a deep, 'cinematic trailer' voiceover. End with the book cover and text: 'The new thriller from [Author Name].'"

Step 3: Refine with Text Commands

Use simple text commands to perfect the trailer.

  • "Show my uploaded book cover in the first scene and the last scene."
  • "Add a text overlay of a review: 'Un-put-downable!'"
  • "Make the voiceover sound more 'gravelly and intense.'"
  • "Use a 'fast, driving electronic' music track."

Comparison: Traditional Workflow vs. Invideo

| Factor | Traditional Method | Invideo (2025) |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Timeline | 1-3 weeks (hiring an editor, finding footage, editing) | 10-15 minutes (uploading cover, generation, refinement) |

| Cost | High (editor, motion graphics, VO artist) | Low (fixed subscription cost) |

| Skill Requirement | Professional (Video editor) | Accessible for any author (prompt-based) |

| Revisions | Time-consuming | Instant and text-based; test a new tagline in seconds |

Expert Tips for Better Results

  • Upload Your Cover: This is essential. The cover is your "product shot." The AI will build the ad aroundyour cover art.
  • Use "Genre" Keywords: Your prompt must include the genre. "Fantasy," "thriller," "romance," "sci-fi," or "historical fiction" will tell the AI exactly what kind of visuals to generate.
  • Use Quotes: Use the text overlay command to add short, punchy review quotes (e.g., "A mind-bending thriller!") to build social proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can Invideo create a video for a story it hasn't read?

A: By you telling it the themes and genre. If you prompt for a "sci-fi thriller," it will generate visuals of cities, tech, and mystery. If you prompt for a "fantasy epic," it will generate castles and magic. It visualizes the concepts of your story.

Q: Can I show my actual book?

A: Yes. You upload your book cover art, and Invideo will feature it in the ad, often adding 3D-style motion to it to make it look dynamic.

Q: Can I use my own script?

A: Yes. If you have blurbs or a short script, you can paste it into Invideo, and the AI will generate the visuals and voiceover to match.