Short-Form Vertical Videos

Video content built for short attention spans.

Short-form video runs on quick pacing, hooks, and native platform conventions rather than the longer structure of a traditional trailer. It's designed to work within feeds where viewers decide in seconds whether to keep watching.

Authors turn to short-form content when they want a presence on platforms where readers already discover books, and need video built specifically for that format rather than a repurposed trailer.

What we can create

• Hook-First Scripting

  Write short scripts designed to capture attention in the first seconds.

• Vertical Video Production

  Produce video in the vertical format short-form platforms use.

• Trend-Aware Formats

  Adapt content structures common to short-form platforms to fit your book.

• Batch Content Sets

  Produce a set of short videos for ongoing posting rather than a single piece.

• Caption & On-Screen Text

  Add captions and text overlays suited to sound-off viewing.

Built around your book and your audience.

• Authors building a presence on short-form platforms
• Fiction and non-fiction authors alike
• Authors who need a steady stream of video content
• Debut authors introducing themselves to new readers
• Authors supporting a launch with ongoing short content

How it works

1. 01

   Tell us about your book

   Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

2. 02

   We review your goals

   Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

3. 03

   We recommend the right approach

   You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

4. 04

   We create or execute the work

   Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

5. 05

   We review the next steps with you

   We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

Phoenix looks at your project as a whole and discusses the support that fits your goals. Contact us to discuss the service, requirements and next steps.