Visual Storytelling for Authors.

THE VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

Where every story begins to take visual form. Before we create any animation or trailer, we need to map the story visually. This is where we capture the emotional journey, colour palette, and visual language of your book.

BOOK MOODBOARDS

We create a complete visual world for your book through a story moodboard that captures the emotional journey, key symbolic moments, colour palette, and visual language of your story.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Full story analysis and emotional arc mapping

• 16-panel visual moodboard

• Colour palette development

• Key symbolic moments identified

• Visual language and atmosphere guide

PERFECT FOR:

• Authors preparing for launch

• Publishers needing visual direction

• Writers wanting to see their story visually

• Anyone building a complete visual identity for a book

CHARACTER DESIGN & VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

We create detailed, consistent character illustrations and world-building visuals that bring your story to life.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Character sheets with detailed descriptions

• Detailed image prompts for AI generation

• Background and world-building prompts

• High-quality digital illustrations

• Brand-matched colour palette

• PNG + JPEG files in HD

PACKAGES:

• 3 Characters + 2 World Scenes — $150

• 6 Characters + 4 World Scenes — $250

• 10 Characters + 6 World Scenes — $400

PERFECT FOR:

• Authors building a visual world

• Series with recurring characters

• Character-driven stories

• Visual branding across multiple books

CHARACTER & WORLD VISUAL PACKS

Your characters deserve to be seen—consistently, across every platform. We create detailed character profiles with complete moodboards that ensure your characters look right in every scene and on every platform.

We create story-driven whiteboard animations that explain, promote, and bring your book to life through engaging visual storytelling.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES:

• Full story analysis

• Scriptwriting (story-driven narrative)

• Character sheets + detailed image prompts

• Full scene-by-scene storyboard • Motion plan for each scene • CapCut Pro build (PC version)

• Voice-over (teen-friendly or premium cinematic tone)

• Sound effects, transitions, and pacing

• On-screen text and captions

• 1080p or 4K delivery

• Instagram Reel + TikTok-friendly cutdown

Video & Animation

WHITEBOARD STORY ANIMATIONS

STARTER PACKAGE — FROM $200

• Short explainer style

• 60 to 90 seconds

• 2 to 3 key illustrations

• Voice-over (teen-friendly)

• Instagram Reel + TikTok cutdown

STANDARD PACKAGE — $500 TO $700

• 2 to 3 minutes

• Full story breakdown

• Detailed illustrations

• Character sheets

• Premium cinematic voice-over

• 3 formats (wide, vertical, square)

PREMIUM PACKAGE — $700 TO $1000

• 4 to 5 minutes

• Multiple characters

• Deeper animation

• Full promo cutdowns

• Professional studio quality

PERFECT FOR:

• Launch campaigns

• Author brand visibility

• Increasing pre-orders

• Book summaries with personality

• Educational storytelling • Social media promotions

Bring your story to life through clean, engaging, narrative-focused visuals.

A movie-style trailer that captures the emotion and tension of your book.

STANDARD TRAILER — $350 • 30 to 45 seconds

• Scene-by-scene visual breakdown

• Complete voiceover script

• Full sound effects guide

• Image-to-video generation prompts

• Motion cues and timing

PREMIUM CINEMATIC — $500 TO $700

• 45 to 60 seconds

• Everything in Standard

• Cinematic transitions and lens effects

• Colour grading + ambience layers

• Sound design + trailer music

• Premium studio voice-over

DELUXE STORY TRAILER — $700 TO $1000

• 60 to 90 seconds

• Everything in Premium

• Multiple characters

• Deeper story exploration

• Full promo cutdowns

ALL TRAILERS INCLUDE:

• Story deep-dive call

• Trailer script with emotional pacing

• High-quality digital illustrations

• Background + character image prompts

• Cinematic transitions

• CapCut Pro cinematic build

• Colour grading • Sound design + trailer music

• Voice-over (premium studio style)

• 3 trailer formats (wide, vertical, square)

PERFECT FOR:

• Authors wanting a lifestyle feel

• Aesthetic visuals

• Story + persona mixed

• TikTok and Instagram trending styles

Cinematic Trailers

Live Action + Light Animation — A modern aesthetic blend.

HYBRID TRAILER — $350 TO $500

• 30 to 45 seconds

• Live action footage plan

• Storyboard + transitions

• Soft animations layered on real clips

• Text overlays in your brand style

• Cinematic music

• 2 versions for social media

HYBRID PREMIUM — $500 TO $700

• 60 to 75 seconds

• Everything in Hybrid

• Deeper animation

• Multiple live action scenes

• Full promo cutdowns

PERFECT FOR:

• Fantasy authors

• Romance authors

• Character-driven genres

• TikTok and BookTok aesthetic edits

Hybrid Trailers

We create short, emotional reels designed for constant social media presence and maximum engagement.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 3 to 10 short reels

• Story-driven captions

• Motion design

• CapCut templates for future edits

• Sound design

• Cinematic or aesthetic builds

PACKAGES:

• Starter: 3 Reels — $70

• Standard: 5 Reels — $100

• Premium: 10 Reels — $180

PERFECT FOR:

• Constant social media presence

• Book snippets and quotes

• Chapter teases

• Character introductions

• Building anticipation before launch

Social Media Content

STORY-BASED SOCIAL MEDIA REELS

Short, emotional, aesthetic content that introduces your book in seconds.

QUOTE CAROUSELS

Shareable content that resonates with readers. We create professional quote carousels that capture the emotional core of your book and drive engagement on social media.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 10-slide carousel

• Thematic quote selection

• Professional typography

• Matching colour palette

• Character portraits

• Ready-to-post format

PACKAGES:

• Single Carousel (10 slides) — $50

• 3 Carousels — $120

• 5 Carousels — $180

PERFECT FOR:

• Social media engagement

• Building emotional connection

• Creating shareable content

• Brand recognition

FULL LAUNCH CONTENT PACKAGE

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Cinematic book trailer

• Whiteboard story animation

• 5 to 15 reels

• Character and world visuals

• Launch day visuals

• Countdown posts

• Caption writing

• Matching colour palette

• Full promo strategy

CUSTOM PRICING 14 to 21 days delivery

PERFECT FOR:

• Authors launching a book

• Publishers building campaigns

• Authors wanting a complete visual strategy

• Anyone who wants to save time and money

Your complete book launch storytelling system.

COMPLETE VISUAL PACKAGE

A turnkey visual identity for your book.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 16-Panel Story Moodboard

• Up to 7 Character Profiles with Moodboards

• 60-Second Cinematic Book Trailer

• 50+ Thematic Quotes

• Social Media Assets (Reels, Carousels)

• Complete Visual Style Guide

• Commercial Rights

CUSTOM PRICING: 14 to 21 days delivery

PERFECT FOR:

• Authors wanting a complete visual identity

• Publishers needing consistent branding

• Anyone who wants everything in one delivery

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete a project?

5–21 days, depending on the service.

Do you read the book?

Not necessarily; it depends on what the author is willing to share. The blurb with intricate details from the author works just fine. Everything starts with understanding the story.

What if I don’t know which service I need?

No worries — book a Story Discovery Call and we’ll choose together.

What formats do you deliver?

1080p, 2K and 4K in MP4, plus social media cutdowns.

Do you work with all genres?

Yes — fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, YA, thriller, poetry, memoir, and more.

Ready to Bring Your Story to Life?

Let’s create visuals your readers will never forget.

For all inquiries, contact us at:

Thedoodlespine@gmail.com

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