Have read other books by the same author like the jacket design like the sound of the book based on the blurb on the back what is a blurb. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. Even if you cant judge a book by its cover, the cover can definitely make a great first impression. In search of the perfect blurb an author tries a little creativity to get the right plug.
It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Writing a blurb at ks2 by jessica borges vaz on prezi. Think of a catchy way to hook in your reader, much like tv commercials do for upcoming shows. Sep 27, 2015 the curious history of book blurbs and why theyre still around those snippets of praise on book covers have been around for over 150 years at least. They often use three full stops at their ends an ellipsis to leave the reader asking questions. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information.
So if you are looking for a good book about how a tragedy can bring a father and a son closer, then hurricane song by paul volponi is the book for you. 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. When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. Format features make your custom photo book match your vision with the highest quality printing and paper options. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. Aug 08, 2009 examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. Bookwright is our latest and greatest book making app for designing and selfpublishing print and ebooks on your mac or pc.
Smartboard, projector, and class computer smartboard charts. How to write an irresistible book blurb in 5 easy steps. May 25, 2004 once drafted, the blurbs could be written on card to stand beside each book and be decorated in the style of each novel. It would have saved me many years in getting to the truth. For one week, the volume of traffic on nearby desert roads and at an otherwise sleepy airport rivals the operational volume at some of the largest highways and commercial airports in the country. Chuck arand from concordia seminary for making time to talk about my book. Looking at and writing blurbsfinal project for the readaloud of home of the brave katherine applegate teacher materials. Oct 19, 2010 printondemand book publisher blurb has introduced the bookify online book design tool. Book reports tend to be more commonly assigned in key stage 2 than in key stage 1, and it goes without saying that they will become longer and more in depth as your child progresses through primary school. This short video is brought to you by publishnation. Because bookwright is built with the latest technology, it runs smoother and faster, and incorporates new features that are not available in booksmart. Aimed at selfpublished authors, blurbings llc traffics in blurbs, the. It entices the reader to read a book by promising twists and turns but without giving away the ending. Writing a book blurb can be tricky and intimidating but with a little direction and some useful advice, you can nail your blurb in no time.
Grade 5 lesson on blurbsadapt by using whatever book your. Eve lives in a world that has been devastated by a deadly plague leaving countless children orphans. How to write a killer blurb that convinces readers to buy your book the book blurb is your sales pitch. 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. Share and sell your printed or digital photo books in blurb s bookstore, and extend your reach to audiences worldwide through. Great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book.
Ask the class if they know why blurbs are written for book covers. Writing a blurb the blurb is the writing on the back of a book. Each summer, tens of thousands of people journey to the nevada desert by land and by air to participate in a unique event. 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. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile, has to be engaging and alluring to attract passersby.
This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. Book blurbs 2010 hurricane song by paul volponi good stories about fathers and sons are few and far between. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. In this article, we will talk about some features of a good blurb and share tips on how to write a compelling book blurb. Entwined by heather dixon wallwork, the near witch by victoria schwab, the iron daughter by julie kagawa, eve by anna care. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know them. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more blurb blog. In the 1980s, spy ran a regular feature called logrolling in our time which exposed writers who wrote blurbs for one anothers books. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. But it read less like ubik than it did a bizarre sf version of one of those tedious features about rave culture that appeared in. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more.
I can see this book having two distinctive effects on people. Resources for managing small airports provides links to publications, websites, sample documents, checklists, and other tools that airport owners, operators, managers, and policy makers of small airports may find useful in meeting their responsibilities. The five s of blurb writing check these 5 awesome tips editage. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. The show not tell technique the lion, the witch and the wardrobe book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary. In reception, a book report might simply be a drawing inspired by the book, perhaps with a simple sentence written underneath. Setting conflict objective possible solution emotional promise. It is a short book set in new orleans during and after hurricane katrina. Henrietta lacks farmed tobacco in the south at a time when, culturally, racism was the. Users can also download the companys free design software application called booksmart or submit pdfs. A useful worksheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them write their own.
Ive come up with this easy acronym to help you create a book blurb. How to write a feature article nonfiction writing course. Booksmart was our first book making tool, launched in 2007. All stories involve characters who are in a certain setting at a certain. Pupils formulate their own blurb for the back cover of the novel using this worksheet. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. With blurb, you can create a professional portfolio book to showcase your most accomplished work. Like the sound of the book based on the blurb on the back what is a blurb. So it will come as no surprise to you that this week we are looking at how to write a feature article for a magazine. The curious history of book blurbs and why theyre still around those snippets of praise on book covers have been around for over 150 years at least. I wish a book like this was around when i first had my doubts about christianity.
All about the blurb worksheet worksheetirish, worksheet. Book blurb worksheet worksheet teacher made twinkl. Follow these five pointers and see if it works for you. The christian delusion is an incredibly powerful book thats a mustread for anyone whos ever had a doubt about godbelievers and nonbelievers alike.
On back covers of books there is usually a summary which attempts to get the reader interested. We have not looked at interview features in this course, but i will be doing so at a later date. Our portfolio photo book maker helps you customize and organize anything from art school drawings. Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp webresource 6. To create books using bookify, users need to add images either from flickr online photo sharing website or from their computer into available templates, and customize the layout to suit their needs. Its the perennial question of whether the blurbs on book covers are still meaningful or have become just background noise. Aug 17, 2008 a new company recently emerged on the publishing scene, offering writers the chance to buy and sell book endorsements. Brianna tappin introduce book s content include an exposition of how the book fits into the current thinking on the subject give the reader some idea of the authors thesis and how he or she develops it. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Once your title and cover have drawn the reader in, the blurb is what is going to make the difference between a missed opportunity and a sale. Book blurbs is where i give you an insight into the crazy world of the book nerds and everything booky, and yes the occasional made up words always are fun. I loved scrolling through herald archives on microfilm to find historic nuggets and treasures to share with sunday readers. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. The front cover can feature your book title, a subtitle, author name, and images you select.