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Media • Book Series Videos

Story / Theme Videos

Videos built around your book's central ideas, themes, and emotional core rather than plot summary alone.

The ideas behind the story.

Story and theme videos focus on what a book is really about — its central conflicts, emotional core, and ideas — rather than a straightforward plot summary. They give readers a sense of what the book explores, not just what happens.

Authors use this format when a book's themes are part of its appeal, or when they want video content that speaks to readers looking for a particular kind of story or message.

What we can create

  • Theme-Led Concepts

    Identify the central themes or ideas the video should communicate.

  • Mood & Tone Videos

    Build a video around the emotional atmosphere of the book.

  • Quote & Excerpt Videos

    Pair passages or lines from the book with matching visuals.

  • Discussion-Style Content

    Create videos framed around the questions or conversations a book raises.

  • Genre-Specific Treatments

    Adapt tone and pacing to suit your genre and readership.

Built around your book and your audience.

  • Literary and upmarket fiction authors
  • Non-fiction authors with a strong central message
  • Authors whose books explore a specific theme or issue
  • Book club and discussion-oriented titles
  • Authors wanting content beyond a plot-based trailer

How it works

  1. Step 01

    Tell us about your book

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

  2. Step 02

    We review your goals

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

  3. Step 03

    We recommend the right approach

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

  4. Step 04

    We create or execute the work

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

  5. Step 05

    We review the next steps with you

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

Why Phoenix

We look at your book as a whole, not one task in isolation. The same team can connect story / theme videos with the editing, publishing, marketing or media work around it, so each piece supports the next. We explain what we recommend and why, agree the scope with you before starting, and never promise sales, rankings, coverage or reviews.

Custom packages available

Built around your project.

Every author, book, audience, timeline and goal is different. Tell us what you're trying to accomplish and we'll recommend a suitable approach.

  • Your book
  • Manuscript length
  • Number of assets
  • Campaign scope
  • Timeline
  • Platforms
  • Audience
  • Geographic markets
  • Level of ongoing support
Get a Custom Quote

Start with a conversation

Tell us about your book. We'll help you decide what you need.

Share your book, your goals and your timeline. Our team will review it and recommend the right services with a custom quote.