Whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover if only in one respect. Aibileen is a maid who takes care of children and cleans. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing. The host is probably one of my favorite films, i absolutely love max irons, i think hes gorgeous, and while i was watching the film, i also couldnt help but admire the actor who played ian. Their process is much easier, the royalties are better, the costs are less, and the resultsquality are equal or. Black maids raise white children, but arent trusted not to steal the silver is the first line that you read on the blurb of the help and this rings through not only in the book but in history too. Apr, 2010 the host is a science fictionromance novel by stephenie meyer. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. If you are already familiar with the process, you can start your application using the button below. If youve been too busy to read, you deserve respite from the cold, cruel world, and a cookie. Ive used them as an author and as a tour host and you wont find a better organised site. In this post, we tell you how to write a book blurb in five easy steps. Before you shop, find a fair to give a portion of your purchase back to a school.
It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Other than the cover, it is the other most important selling feature of a book. From creating a successful listing, to stocking the perfect kitchen, to decorating tips that put guest comfort first, this book will help you go from accidental host to kick ass host in no time. To write a good blurb, you have to make it short and exciting, yet relevant. For example, why do guests get an overall rating that is an average of their individual. How hosting a blood drive works if you are already familiar with the process, you can start your application using the button below. The help is set in the early 1960s in jackson, mississippi, and told primarily from the firstperson perspectives of three women. Why is writing a book blurb harder than writing an actual. The accidental airbnb host by veronica tercan blurb books. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. The co host feature allows the host to share hosting privileges with another user, allowing the co host to manage the administrative side of the meeting, such as managing participants or startingstopping the recording. How hosting a blood drive works american red cross.
The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. From my initial list, this is what i came up with for the blurb of portergirl sinister dexter, the third book in my series. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. The host was released on may 6, 2008 with an initial print run of. 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. The host is a science fictionromance novel by stephenie meyer. Once a book is created through blurb, authors may choose to create an isbn, name a price and list the book for sale with the online retailer. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose.
Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. They give more than enough time to their tour hosts to prepare and they gently prod them if the post isnt forthcoming. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Book clubs should be a place where people are the most sympathetic if you havent found time to read. This handy book is a tool that will help you draw in readers and one you will want to keep nearby when you are ready to promote your latest work.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Most nonfiction books should consider having one to make you a real person to the reader. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. Mar 01, 2020 if your space is too small for the number of guests you want to host, we can help pair you with a co host, or suggest an appropriate venue for your dinner. The help by kathryn stockett meet your next favorite book. There is no limitation on the number of cohosts you can have in a meeting or webinar.
Sign in help center english us deutsch espanol francais italiano nederlands portugues do brasil. From creating a successful listing, to stocking the perfect kitchen, to decorating tips that put guest comfort first, this book will help you go. You wouldnt be the first host to grovel for 5 stars, but its an awful idea. Blurb is a basic service useable for basic book printing. Blurb, an online selfpublishing platform for photo books, is announcing a new program that will allow books created with its online tools to be sold on amazon. Host and cohost controls in a meeting zoom help center. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. When you finish designing your book in booksmart, you will upload it to blurb,so that it can be ordered and printed on demand. 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. I have been a long time user but they are unable to print photo books true to the original images. The book describes one souls predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover.
The novel introduces an alien race, called souls, which takes over the earth and its inhabitants. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me. Get free practical, doable tips on how to tell your story in a way that makes people and the press want to listen at. How to write an irresistible book blurb pen and parent. It is a 2page spread with 5 photos on it and has a quite a lengthy page caption. In closing, he stresses how important the blurb is if you want to successfully market your book.
A blurb also referred to as a synopsis or a glossary and is the summary of the story found on the back cover of a book. A large open room with enough space to ensure donor privacy. Im a huge fan of stephenie meyer, shes one of the authors that made me want to start writing, but i couldnt possibly be as skilled of a writer than she is. The last step is to upload your book to blurb so that we can print it or create a digital version for you. The only stipulation is that the book you choose must not have been used in the past six years. Fixedlayout ebooks are built seamlessly as you design the book, so no additional steps needed. If your space is too small for the number of guests you want to host, we can help pair you with a cohost, or suggest an appropriate venue for your dinner. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. Learn to speak in sound bytes, write a killer press release, woo journalists and become a media magnet is slated for release this fall. Put simply, being concise is hard, and being concise about something you know insideandout can seem downright impossible. Their technical staff is obtuse and they use a biased color profile.
Ive only had experience with mine, so ill share how ours is organized and why i believe weve had such endurance. 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. At the time of writing this isnt the final version of the blurb as the book is currently going through its final polishing stages with the publisher, so we will probably end up with something that looks considerably slicker than this. Blog to book eventually settles into the standard blurb bookmaking software routine, where you can move content, swap around images, play with facing pages, choose numerous layout and text combinations, etc. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a books contents. I have been trying for days and still unsuccessful. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Here are some of the reasons you might need to write a book blurb. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. Bookwright allows you to create an ebook and a print book, all from one file. 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. Early blurbs can be key, but you need to remember that its a numbers game.
Tips for running a successful, sustainable book club. 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. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count. I make sure they know it is no bother at all, and that i am happy to answer any question. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. Having to approach other authors, some with weighty reputations, and ask for the timeconsuming favor of writing a blurb can be an unexpected source of anxiety. To show you the upload process, ive opened a fresh copy of the file that ivebeen working on throughout this chapter. Oct 16, 2014 most nonfiction books should consider having one to make you a real person to the reader. I have problems trying to upload my 224 pages large landscape book to blurb. This is a good spot for you to proofread your book page by page. If i encountered this sort of language as a guest, id actually feel inclined to lower my ratings if only as a counterweight to the thumb that youd seem to be putting on the scale. Jul 05, 2011 blog to book eventually settles into the standard blurb bookmaking software routine, where you can move content, swap around images, play with facing pages, choose numerous layout and text combinations, etc. Blurb distinct from the back book cover blurb is this 12 line endorsement of a book by a celebrity or another author that sits on the books front cover.
Blurb charges a base price per book to cover printing, and amazon charges a fee based on list. Get started making an ebook with blurbs ebook creator. 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. The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. Jan 21, 2018 from my initial list, this is what i came up with for the blurb of portergirl sinister dexter, the third book in my series. Enchanted book promotions are one of the hardest working blog tour sites out there. Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on.
Blurb create, print, and sell professionalquality photo. 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. The goal of the blurb forums is to create a place where you and your fellow blurbarians can ask questions, give answers, offer improvement suggestions to our products and generally learn more about the book making processes from an author perspective. A debut author shares her experience with part of the publishing process that many writers dont talk about. Many authors find that one of the hardest parts of writing a book, is cramming their 80,000word novel into a descriptive 250word blurb. Wanda gets glowered say that five times fast at by aunt maggie and a whole host of people who are farming in the garden room. 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. The help, kathryn stockett the help is a 2009 novel by american author kathryn stockett.
How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. How to write a blurb to sell your book writing tips pen. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. This book guides brandnew hosts with roombyroom tips for a 5star, smoothrunning rental. Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. The host is a science fiction romance novel by stephenie meyer. For more on writing a great book blurb, check out the 5 core elements of a book blurb, or for more help with your books exterior try get your book cover right or lose sales. Consider the blurb, one of the most pervasive, longestrunning and, at. How is it that a writer can write a story spanning tens of thousands of words but stumble at a 250300 word book blurb describing it.
How to plan a blood drive red cross blood services. The book is about earth, in a post apocalyptic time, being invaded by a parasitic alien race, known as souls, and follows one souls predicament when the consciousness of her human host refuses to give up her body. If you are in a book club and have some ideas to share, id love to hear from. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. Your book blurb must be wellwritten to get a readers attention. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work.
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