Cinder by marissa meyer lena duchannes is unlike anyone the small southern town of gatlin has ever seen, and shes struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. Twelve top tips for writing an academic book blurb. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her worlds future. Firstly, highlighting your success in the bookwriting world.
The secret is a bestselling 2006 selfhelp book by rhonda byrne, based on the earlier film of the same name. Inspired to rebel by major, an old boar, animals on mr. Ask any author, even a very successful one, how they feel about hunting for endorsements for their books and ugh, will be a common response. The shopkeeper told me that they have only one sample of this book and they didnt know how they imported this book. This book uses chaos and complexity theory to refute mechanical determinism, and goes on to explai. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The secret garden, novel for children written by american author frances hodgson burnett and published in book form in 1911 having previously been serialized in the american magazine. How to build the back of a book cover with template. A good book blurb is an essential element in selling your novel. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and.
Its crucial it be compelling, because readers make buying decisions from the book description. Find the secret lives of trees by shari linger at blurb books. Your books unique personality is the secret ingredient in your blurb recipe. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. Thrust into a tangled web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy. The secret lives of trees by shari linger blurb books uk. The secret is perhaps best summarized in an entirely separate work, the strangest secret, which is an audio presentation by earl nightingale where he demands you must control your thoughts. Sep 25, 2016 a simple outline for writing a killer book blurb september 25, 2016 september 25, 2016 kaitlin hillerich in my last post, i mentioned that ive been working on a novella and shared some reasons why you should write one of your own. The maze runner is an example of a book in the genre of teenage dystopian fiction that sets up a. In a nutshell, its the 200 odd words on the back cover of your book that describes the book to the reader. Jan 14, 2014 so now, as im planning to rerelease the first book in my series and the second book shortly after, i decided to examine the blurbs of some of my favorite ya fantasy and scifi novels. Katniss everdeen, the storys 16yearold narrator, sets out to meet her friend gale so they can do some hunting and gathering before the reaping that afternoon.
Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. In the secret, she explains with simplicity the law that is governing all lives, and. How to write a book description that sells with examples. If youd rather have someone else write you an amazing blurb then let us know, but if you want to write your own. The book shares other insights and specific strategies to use, gives a history of the use of the law of attraction, and provides examples on how its worked in the lives of various people, making it an interesting and informative read. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome prince kais, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. How to write a book blurb that sells with examples reedsy blog. A wellwritten blurb will showcase not only your book but also your writing style. Frances hodgson burnett, the secret garden vintage childrens classics this book can be read by anyone over 9, advanced readers at around 7 or 8. The secret stories 3 examples of the secret in my life. Copywriting is a completely different skillset to creating fiction, and im here to help you get that blurb in tiptop shape.
Try not to mention more than two characters names, and promise your audience a read they wont forget. To write a good blurb, you have to make it short and exciting, yet relevant. Purchase a swatch kit that contains samples of all the different blurb papers with photos and text printed on them. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me. But the real secret to a great blurb is to know your audience. I just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. Ive come up with this easy acronym to help you create a book blurb. Make them feel something emotional appropriate to the tone of your work.
Make it easy for them to choose your book over the one next to it. Examples of book blurbs outlander by diana gabaldon. Great blurb examples for nonfiction books cascadia author services. Secondly, introducing the protagonist in a way that creates intrigue without delving into details. Condensing an entire book into a brief sales pitch the.
While theres no perfect formula for writing the best blurb for your novel, there are some patterns worth noting. We can write your back cover blurb for you when we write your fiction book. Producer of the global documentary film phenomenon the secret, paul is a company director, and writer and producer of. The secret history, 1992 fiction scandal, youth, friendship, murder. This is my second time working with authoreva and she has given me another outstanding experience. The blurb described the book as a private detectives journey through personal betrayal to a form of redemption. Feb 10, 2016 how to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. Examples of blurbs and why they work, plus what could be tweaked. This article has helpful approaches to writing back cover blurbs.
They are loosely edited into ten different subject headings, or writers genre, with ten examples under each heading, except for the last one, where there. Whereas, if you can get the vp of macys to blurb your book even though no one outside of retail has any idea who she isthat. Animal farm is george orwells satire on equality, where all barnyard animals live free from their human masters tyranny. How to write a great nonfiction book blurb from polly letofsky of my word publishing. Here are some examples of character description in book blurbs. Because of the amazing quality of his book description and the fact that. When it comes to book design, your thoughts probably dont jump straight to a books back its not as sexy or attentiongrabbing as, say, the front. Well, asking for a favor can be awkward and this favor is rather large and rather important. Therefore, your first instinct is probably to make it dazzling. One key part of the process of writing and publishing an academic book is the blurb the text on the back of a book s cover that tells you what the book is about.
Writing book blurbs and synopses rayne halls guide not only shows you stepbystep how to perfect your blurb but also shows you five other short forms that help sell your book. The definition of a blurb is a short advertisement, announcement or description. Jun 11, 20 hopefully both my blurbs and shout lines tell the potential reader something about the book and make them want to find out more. If youre looking for great nonfiction book blurb examples, youve come to the right place. They simply tantalize readers with clever marketing copy to entice a purchase. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind.
Sample cover blurbs from this centurys most successful novels. Like an elevator speech, a blurb is key to creating interest in your book. Print on demand gives you fast and economical printing for small print runs, with volume order discounts starting at 4 books. How to get incredible book blurbs for your book medium.
Yes, its still difficult and yes, its much harder to do for your own work, but it is possible. Ten things you need to know about writing your book blurb whitefox. I was surprised at just how many blurbs for great books didnt hook me. Secrets come out, friendships are broken, and the boundaries. Thanks to the programming side of the kindlepreneur team, weve created a book description generator that anyone can use, without having to know html. Marketing graduates will argue theres far more to it than that and im sure im disrespecting an. Here is the email template we recommend using when asking someone for a blurb. Follow these five pointers and see if it works for you. For all intents and purposes, your publisher has written this. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. At the end well deconstruct blurb examples for books in seven bestselling nonfiction categories on amazon. Offset printing saves you money and gives you even more printing options for large print runs. I started by thinking about what types of people would convey credibility and help convince potential readers my book is worth their time and money.
An ebook is affordable, portable, and can be viewed. Before we get into why most authors hate writing their back book cover blurb, lets clarify what it actually is. I have a couple of shelves full of writingrelated books but none of them cover. Once youve taken in all of the above and gotten a feel for the promise you want to make to the reader, use the outlines below to write your book cover blurb. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. You will use blurbs everywhere, and i say blurbs plural because youll need more than one.
In fact, most of them dont even write the blurb they just approve it. By day, clumsy panda po works faithfully in his familys noodle shop, but by night he dreams of becoming a true master of the martial arts. Jun 01, 2015 the occult art of the poetry book blurb on taking up writing it had not once occurred to me that one of the tasks of being a writer might be to come up with those concise, quippy phrases on the covers of books. There is no rigid formula for a fiction cover blurb, as there is with query letters. When i went to that book store i did not find that book but i saw the secret book. Share read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells kindlepreneur. Your blurb needs to hook in those first few seconds, or theyll click on to another book. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a book s contents. How to write a great ya fantasy or scifi book blurb posted on january 14, 2014 by conjurors its ironic, after writing thousands of words to create your novel, that a 100200 word blurb pitching your baby to potential readers could completely stump you. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. All stories involve characters who are in a certain setting at a certain. Oct 21, 2019 sample books and paper samples we dont offer free books or free paper samples but you can view our paper and book customization options by doing one of the following.
The abstraction secret by andrew t seaman blurb books. The power of the forest and wilderness to promote peace, tranquility and a oneness with nature. In that vein, ill let you in on a dirty little secret. How to write a great blurb for your selfpublished novel with. When it was published, adam grant was fairly obscure academic, not well known outside of academic circles. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and quills. Jan 24, 2019 getting blurbs for structure your screenplay. How to get awesome book cover blurbs build book buzz.
Book summary the hunger games begins on the day of the reaping in district 12. The length of your book is the number of 250word, doublespaced pages your manuscript will have, and the number of illustrations it will have if you will use them. The 10 insights alone will accelerate your understanding and mastery of the law of attraction. Lets look at a few samples fiction cover blurbs from some of this centurys most successful novels so far. How to get awesome book cover blurbs posted on february 26, 2020 by sandra beckwith 21 comments affiliate disclosure. There is a big difference between writing a cover blurb for a novel and writing a cover blurb for nonfiction. In fact, most of them dont even write the blurbthey just approve it. How to get incredible endorsements and blurbs for your book. Bestselling book blurbs part two katie mccoach editorial. Find the abstraction secret by andrew t seaman at blurb books.
Donna tartts first novel is set in new england, but shes a mississipian, so well claim her for the delta. Meet and learn about the secret s core creative team, who are dedicated to producing the very best lifetransforming books, films, and multimedia to help bring joy to billions. Indian, not native american, is how his book blurbs describe him. The secret may be helpful for some but detrimental for others. How to write a great ya fantasy or scifi book blurb. Learn everything you need to know about mary lennox, colin craven, and more in the secret garden. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more. He gave me the address for a book store that was just 2 km away from my house.
Keep the blurb so short that the reader can absorb it in a few seconds. In this article, youll find out why blurbs are critical to the success of your book sales and youll learn how to craft the perfect blurb. So, this little book will hopefully provide you with some useful assistance along the way by offering up 101 actual blurbs written in short form and containing no more than 100 words. In this guide, ill walk you through how to write a book description, provide you a template, and include.
When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. The book has sold 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 languages. In this post, three publishing editors have shared their secret behind writing the best blurb for your novel. The space on the back cover of a book for blurbs, which are brief promotional paragraphs, is one of the more valuable spots for book promotion. Get free homework help on george orwells animal farm. Complete list of characters in frances hodgson burnetts the secret garden. But his work had been influential on many famous people, and he asked them to provide blurbs for his book. This is a nonfiction book, so i decided to look for experts or industry professionals to blurb my book. Back cover blurbs for books tips for wrting blurbs that. When youre refining your books blurb, there is a lot you can learn from guides and expert advice. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work.
For example, if you write a book about popup retail, and you happen to be friends with a famous politician who has nothing to do with retail or any connection, a blurb from her wont resonate with your audience. While this may seem difficult to craft, in this feature originally published on her website dr helen kara shares twelve top tips for writing an irresistible blurb. Create, print, and sell professionalquality photo books, magazines, trade books, and ebooks with blurb. This is a threepart series on getting a reader to buy your book.
How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more blurb blog. Most readers who browse online in search of their next read decide within ten seconds whether they want to find out more about this book or not. Rhonda byrne then explains by controlling your thoughts and ensuring that they are of a positive nature, anything, in any aspect of life, is achievable. The pastoral story of selfhealing became a classic of childrens literature and is considered to be among burnetts best work. With our ten tips, our basic template and bestseller examples, you can write a book blurb. Some people find writing book blurbs easy while others struggle with exactly what to say and how long to make their description. Chose from several free tools or use adobe indesign or adobe lightroom. Childrens book blurbs geo ashton a blog for aspiring.
Take a look at the blurb examples belowbella andre s, kiss me like this, donna tartts the goldfinch, and e l james fifty shades of grey. Blurbs are basically endorsements from other authors for your book, which go on the front or back cover. Want a costeffective way to share and sell your book. Youve written your book, but now you have to publish it and kdp has a box that you dread. A wellcrafted blurb can be the most important selling tool you have in your toolbox. For example, if you are a novelist, your book blurb is essentially a succinct yet dramatic summary of who the main characters are and the challenges those characters will face as the plot unfolds. Book cover blurb examples from good nonfiction books. It is based on the belief of the law of attraction, which claims that thoughts can change a persons life directly. Nov 11, 2015 an excellent example is a book you have probably heard about, give and take. The blurb is the text on the back of a book s cover which tells you what the book is about.
But dont give up your secrets and all the fun stuff. Aug 08, 2009 examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. If you are looking for someone to write a fresh blurb for your poetry book, you must hire her. She took my poetry samples and current book blurb and wrote something amazing. Your title is the secret meets how to win friends and influence people. In other words, blurbs dont reveal any of the secrets contained in the book. The occult art of the poetry book blurb rachael mead. For this reason some people find blurbs difficult, even distasteful to write. Steps to writing your own back book blurb and back cover. Lets look at a few bestselling blurbs and see what we can learn from their successes. Twelve top tips for writing an academic book blurb helen. The power of henrys imagination is a picture story book exploring one of the secret principles. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites.
The above amazon book description generator will help you to create those beautiful descriptions with just a couple of clicks of a button. How to write a fiction book cover blurb that can make your. But, in our opinion, there are few better ways to figure out how to do something than by seeing how the professionals do it. View it here as youll recall from our previous blog post, the second thing that sells a reader on your book is the cover copyyour book description. Explanations and back book cover examples for both fiction and nonfiction. Then they flip to the back of the book cover and its a boring solid background with no text. How to write a nonfiction book cover blurb that sells. Nonfiction readers might be a little more willing to work for it than fiction readers, but only a little. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing. Most run several paragraphs, but some publishers want them shorter or in a special format so be sure to check with your publishers guidelines before you begin work. How to write an irresistible book blurb in 5 easy steps. Twelve top tips for writing an academic book blurb lse. There are always examples to be found that break with these. Setting conflict objective possible solution emotional promise.