A book blurb, or the book jacket description, summarizes the best part of your book in only 150 words yep. My stuff was completely wiped out including stuff i ve purchased the company still selling some of my books it can be found by. Mia is the only member of her family to survive, and she finds herself in a coma. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Most nonfiction books should consider having one to make you a real person to the reader. An easytofollow, practical guide to writing the best blurb to sell your selfpublished book, provided by ya author sarah juckes of completelynovel. How do i request an early checkin or a late checkout. She is the author of just one day and just one year, and the companion enovella just one night, as well as the new york times bestsellers if i stay and where she went. Plus, i find that it is much easier to stay focused on where my story is going if i have taken the time to write a blurb. But aside from offering the facts of what your book is about, consider this strategy. Like tersoro mentioned, one time that having that short synopsis is handy is when sending a query to an agent or publisher to get them to consider your book. Sep 12, 2018 how to write a book blurb in 4 steps the opening of your blurb has to be incredibly precise and dynamic, says editor rebecca heyman.
Get access to exclusive email offers when you join the blurb bookmaking community. She lives in brooklyn, new york, with her husband and daughters. The help is set in the early 1960s in jackson, mississippi, and told primarily from the firstperson perspectives of three women. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. And while ive outlined the basic premise above, im working on a stepbystep workbook that will guide you through the process. When i was looking to get blurbs for my first book, i had asked, lets say, twenty people, ten agreed, and out of those ten, only about five of them were able to actually deliver the blurbs in a timely mannerthat could be though because we were on a time crunch and i didnt start soon enough. Sometimes booksmart gets stuck in an open state, so its running in the background even though you cant see it open on your screen. Once you upload a book you have 15 days to order a printed copy once your book is ordered itll stay online until you the account owner delete it. If i stay is a gorgeous book that deals with death, family, love, and grief so as you can tell it is quite a complex novel that deals with complex issues that all happen between a really short time period. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. How much does it really cost to selfpublish a book.
I read the sample to see if it would be a good book to get for my friends birthday and it. Your best option for resolving your customer service issue is by going to their help desk. For novels, like the biography blurb, dont include one on or in your book if you dont honestly feel that it is going to help build your brand. Aibileen is a maid who takes care of children and cleans. A blurb is the description of the story found on the back cover of a book. How do i make a reservation using my marriott bonvoy points or free night award. If i stay by gayle forman, 9780142415436, available at book. Many authors find that one of the hardest parts of writing a book, is cramming their 80,000word novel into a descriptive 250word blurb. Nov 19, 2015 early blurbs can be key, but you need to remember that its a numbers game. They should expect to find out what happened to grant, vincent, and jacquespierre. Their technical staff is obtuse and they use a biased color profile. In this article, i offer 10 steps for writing a book along with 10 bonus steps. This book captured my heart so much so that i wanted to reach out and wrap my arms around van at every turn.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After 2 years of great sales with some books getting max rating, some incompetent, moron\\s decided, that my content is forbidden,despite selling the same content for so long, it seems ppl running the place went facebook. For example, to close this tag for bold text, you need to add, which prevents the rest of your content from appearing as bold text. To ask other readers questions about if i stay, please sign up. Theres some stiff competition, but i adored this book from joes doggie antics, to vans journey. If i stay is a novel that explores the kinds of sacrifices that inevitably accompany choices. This prevents the program from starting up the next time you try to use it. Jul 11, 2017 tips on how to write a good book blurb. Not since twilight have we seen as emotionally moving a book for a youth audience with this kind of crossover appeal. Gayle forman is an awardwinning, internationally bestselling author and journalist. Other than the cover, it is the other most important selling feature of a book. Here is a complete outline about how to write your book blurb that will help you to write that killer book blurb that will make people want to read your book.
Book blurbs is designed to help you navigate the sea of literature available to your children. With this devotional journal, i want to help you eliminate some distractions to. With a blurb, youre really sending a message to the bookseller that maybe this book is better than another book, shteyngart says. When trying to sell your idea for a nonfiction selfhelp or howto book to a literary agent, its important to cover the basic elements in your query letter book blurb. Tips on how to write a good book blurb by author tina.
A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and. If i s tay trailer the antagonist death the antagonist in this book is death. Indeed, if i see a selfpublished book with a blurb like that, i generally wont touch it. How to write a book blurb by far, the weakest part of many selfpublished books is the synopsis found on amazon and elsewhere. Tap or click the link above and we can advise you on how to best get there. Blurb is here to help you turn your ideas into professionalquality books, magazines, or ebooks. Oct 16, 2014 most nonfiction books should consider having one to make you a real person to the reader. As the bestselling author of five books, i can tell you without hesitation. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014.
Nov 15, 2019 blurbs are short descriptions that promote things such as movies, books, or other projects. Echo the tone of your book in your blurb so readers get a sense of how you write. The story follows 17yearold mia hall as she deals with the aftermath of a catastrophic car accident involving her family. Once you upload a book you have 15 days to order a printed copy. Jan 14, 2019 indeed, if i see a selfpublished book with a blurb like that, i generally wont touch it. Even if you only plan to release your work electronically, such a limitation will help keep you from giving too much of your story away. How to write the perfect blurb examples, formula, opening. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. My 4step process for writing a nonfiction book blurb that. Blurbs are short descriptions that promote things such as movies, books, or other projects. Once upon a time, such blurbs were printed on the inside cover flap for hardbacks, and directly onto the back of a paperback. The reader will probably move on to something else.
I laughed, cried, swooned, blushed and even got angry. The person who came up with the word blurb called it a flamboyant advertisement. Be as careful of the books you read, as of the company you keep. Nov 19, 2015 when trying to sell your idea for a nonfiction selfhelp or howto book to a literary agent, its important to cover the basic elements in your query letter book blurb. Your purchase helps us remain independent and adfree.
Early blurbs can be key, but you need to remember that its a numbers game. Ive heard many positive things about gayle formans if i stay so i was really tempted to read. Oct 04, 20 an easytofollow, practical guide to writing the best blurb to sell your selfpublished book, provided by ya author sarah juckes of completelynovel. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. To fix this, either restart your machine or manually shut down booksmart and try again. If i stay is a book that seemed simple when i read the synopsis but within the first few pages i realised that this would be a book that i loved mias family are simply fantastic, and i loved that she wanted to be with them as much as possible. Intensely moving, the novel will force readers to take stock of their lives and the people and things. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. If i stay if i stay, book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Basically, the name of the game with a blurb is to entice readers to buy your book. I couldnt help but fall in love with the characters in this book. I loved the storyline and cast of characters she introduced to us in this book.
For example, as a talented cellist, mia has to decide whether to pursue her study of the instrument at juilliard in new york city, or whether she will remain with her boyfriend, adam. They should also expect to see chastity dive into the working force, and the struggles that come with being a woman in a mans world. First of all it is very important you set the stage of the book. How to write an effective blurb for a selfpublished book.
My stuff was completely wiped out including stuff ive purchased the company still selling some of my books it can be found by. Although you dont need to follow the same formula for every book you write, it can help you remember what elements should be included. Click here to download a free guide with all 20 steps. Our portfolio photo book maker helps you customize and organize anything from art school drawings. To help prevent you from falling into this unfortunate group, weve put together a few tips that should help you write a winning book blurb, whether its for the latest fantasy novel or for a nonfiction self help guide. Now, the blurb for if i stay doesnt reveal too much, it just mentions choices and. Keep it short enough to fit on the back of a physical book. Give your howto or selfhelp book blurb a personal touch. If your book is a thriller, build suspense in your blurb. To help prevent you from falling into this unfortunate group, weve put together a few tips that should help you write a winning book blurb, whether its for the latest fantasy novel or for a nonfiction selfhelp guide. A special anniversary edition of gayle formans breakout bestseller, if i stay, in a brand new look and. If i stay follows the story of seventeen year old mia hall who is.
If i stay is one of those great rare books with a deeply authentic voice that can speak for and move a generation. To avoid formatting errors, please close your html tags. Writing a nonfiction book blurb isnt as difficult as some people make it out to be, but to write one that will sell your book, you must follow a proven system. Stay with me is a standalone novel and is a fun and entertaining read. If i could recommend only one book to read this summer, it might very well be stay. All throughout the book she has doubts about why she should even consider living and. Worse than the cover, worse than the writing in the book itself, there are a lot of blurbs on amazon that are pretty near atrocious. Telling us your specific issue on that page will also help us get you to the right blurb. A blurb also referred to as a synopsis or a glossary is the summary of the story found on the back cover of a book. It really cements the stories direction in my head. Blurb is a basic service useable for basic book printing. How to write a great ya fantasy or scifi book blurb. Jan 16, 2015 and of course, as i always say if a book makes you cry, it is a good book, therefore if i stay is an excellent read and i would definitely recommend it to those who are looking for a sad yet.
If a book isnt ordered within 15 days it will be automatically deleted. The help, kathryn stockett the help is a 2009 novel by american author kathryn stockett. And of course, as i always say if a book makes you cry, it is a good book, therefore if i stay is an excellent read and i would definitely recommend it to those who are looking for a sad yet. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As a teenager, mia is at the crossroads of many major life decisions. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. This page includes a complete list of html tags supported in the book description field. If youre wondering how to do that and where to start, it involves penning multiple drafts, lots of cutting, losing your sanity, and planning your blurb with the help of these steps. I enjoyed that she gave us a little bit of everything to touch on all of our emotions while reading this story. With blurb, you can create a professional portfolio book to showcase your most accomplished work. I have been a long time user but they are unable to print photo books true to the original images.
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