Thats not to say the blurb is an actual spoiler, but that the blurb hits all the same notes as usual and leaves very little to the imagination a jointhedots blurb that is so obvious the ending might. They rose from the earth in a hundred different sizes, green with trees and grass, dotted with the occasional house or lighthouse tower. In the twentyfirst century the most important aspect of getting any point across is the use of the internet, and particularly social media. Writing a novel is an extremely challenging task, as it requires sometimes. The book was made into a 2006 film starring robbie coltrane and alex pettyfer. How to write a blurb back cover copy marilynn byerly.
Eiwyn is the chosen one, but i want the focus to be more on ronyk first pov character, only 1stperson pov, etc. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. The reunion occurs unexpectedly in a public location. How to write the perfect blurb examples, formula, opening. Conference programme pages will list the workshops, with links to a single page to this. Stormbreaker by anthony horowitz january 4 2009 1 december 1 friday, february 5, 2010. Identifying a novels themes using the title and the blurb. But when fourteenyearold alex finds his uncles windshield riddled with bullet holes, he knows it was no accident. As an adult well, to look at anyway and a long term fantasy reader i was pleasantly surprised when i read jonathon strouds the amulet of samarkand. Grade 5 lesson on blurbsadapt by using whatever book. Being able to write a good blurb for your book is an important skill to have, whether its for your website, a query to an editor or agent, or for your selfpublishing book.
While an interesting premise, and not badly executed, the plot really left something to be desired in terms of believable details. Ideally, you should put the 150 word blurb on the back cover and the 250 300 word description in the amazon book description field. Back cover copy is the blurb on the back of a book. The state library of queensland has a page that lists online book clubs and interactive sites for readers check out some of the options. Storm breakers by james axler meet your next favorite book. If youre looking for great nonfiction book blurb examples, youve come to the right place.
The blurb, on the other hand, is like a 30second sales pitch. Mar 04, 2017 the vocabulary of this book carries weight, as many have testified how this book either drew them closer to god or was even the best theology book they have ever written. Plainville public schools 68 messenger street plainville ma 02762. Grin, an excircus knife catcher, and yassen gregorovich, professional hit man. Dec 29, 2014 the title and the blurb tagteam for the most crucial role in book promotion. Compare yourself to other writers or your book to other books. Contribute to storm bookexamples ch04spouts development by creating an account on github. So, im going to do it first of all with this and all this is going to do is make a template that is at the appropriate size. How to write a catchy backcover blurb that sells 2020. 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. Oct 01, 2009 stormbreaker is the first book in anthony horowitzs bestselling alex rider series. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you. Thats not to say the blurb is an actual spoiler, but that the blurb hits all the same notes as usual and leaves very little to the imagination a jointhedots blurb that is so obvious the ending might as well be on the back.
The book is about a 14 year old boy, alex rider, who is puzzled by the mysterious death of his uncle ian rider. An earlier draft had eiwyn as more of the focus, but it was. Copywriting is a completely different skillset to creating fiction, and im here to help you get that blurb in tiptop shape. Great blurb examples for nonfiction books cascadia author services. I will explain that they can bring out the theme theyve picked by using a small moment, a problem or decision a character faces, or an important development in the story. Firstly, highlighting your success in the book writing world. An earlier draft had eiwyn as more of the focus, but it was said to come off as ya so i wanted to have ronyk and his definitely nonya story to be the first one before eiwyns.
Sally becomes angry and storms away, leaving jimwho still doesnt recognize herfeeling confused. The content and style vary depending on the type of. Victor and eli started out as college roommatesbrilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. Isa maxwell escapades book 1 kindle edition by spoke, ana, sexton, lu. Alex is confused by the police office claims, had your uncle worn a seatbelt, he would have had. Mar 20, 2014 i will reread and refer to the ending sentence of the hunger games blurb to show that it is important to refer to a books big ideas in a blurb. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more blurb blog. What he doesnt know yet is that his uncle was killed while on a topsecret mission. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Youll find the word count and a little bit about why we like these blurbs.
What are the similarities and differences between alex rider and yassen gregorovich. They rose from the earth in a hundred different sizes, green with. When alex enters sayles compound in port tallon, he discovers a strange world of secrets and villains including mr. Alex is confused by the police office claims, had your uncle worn a seatbelt, he would have had a chance to survive. They get a bit of thesame thing for the next 4 book. Sample workshop web page this is a specexample for the small web page advertising a workshop at hci2002. It also hints at the plot, genre, or a central idea to the story. Make this space your own by placing text in this area. Join us at this district 6 conference to be part of a confident leadership prepared to gain deeper insight and acquire. Its a good read, filled with action and decent writing.
Jan 01, 20 james axler is a house pseudonym used by gold eagle books, the action adventure imprint of harlequin enterprises ltd. When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. Sep 04, 2000 this book is about a boy named alex rider, who has been a regular boy all his life until he is called by m16, the british secret service, to be on a secret mission to investigate a computer called the stormbreaker. I will reread and refer to the ending sentence of the hunger games blurb to show that it is important to refer to a books big ideas in a blurb. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a book s contents. But when fourteenyearold alex finds his uncles windshield riddled with bullet. Explanations and back book cover examples for both fiction and nonfiction. While theres no perfect formula for writing the best blurb for your novel, there are some patterns worth noting. Keep tweaking your story blurb until its intriguing again, by using a question or exclamation to end the blurb, or by ending it with ellipses. Steps to writing your own back book blurb and back cover. 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.
Purchase a swatch kit that contains samples of all the different blurb papers with photos and text printed on them. Read our novel samples to understand how to write one on your own. After the death of his uncle, the 14yearold schoolboy alex rider is forced by the special operations division of the uks secret intelligence service, mi6, into a mission which will save millions of lives. Stormbreaker is the first book in anthony horowitzs bestselling alex rider series. For a lot of firsttime authors, i think theres an instinct to make sure readers understand everything that happened in the book s universe before the beginning of the actual story. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you prefer. The five s of blurb writing check these 5 awesome tips editage. I wonder what employment would have looked like during the industrial revolution if we put more of an emphasis on bike manufacturing over the model t ford. Keep in mind at all times the blurb is what sells the book, so. In case you dont have this plugin, which is a free download from.
Book blurbs are an oftoverlooked part of a writers marketing planafter youve spent so much time writing a new book, it can feel. When you buy a swatch kit, your confirmation email will include a discount code equal in value to the price of the kit to use on your next. Stu stormbreaker is the best, they get good up book 3, skeleton key. I also have a list of good and bad blurbs, because theres nothing better than learning from example, so lets see how authors do it. Alex rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. Its strong, concise, and meant to grab a readers attention. In this post, three publishing editors have shared their secret behind writing the best blurb for your novel. Go to your nearest gold coast branch library for book club times and dates or check our events guide for more info. The water was pretty, but dave thought the hills surrounding it were maybe the coolest things hed ever seen.
In this article, youll find out why blurbs are critical to the success of your. 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. Youve written your book, but now you have to publish it and kdp has a box that you dread. Novel samples writing a novel is an extremely challenging task, as it requires sometimes years to finish. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. Use it for a mission vision statement or add a tagline. 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 book s front cover. His works include the alex rider series, sherlock holmes and james bond novels and foyles war for television. May 07, 20 its worth noting that the abna award asks for a 300 word pitch, which makes it a more elaborate book blurb.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shizzle, inc. This book required the sort of willing suspension of disbelief that i do not naturally possess. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this article, we will talk about some features of a good blurb and share tips on how to write a compelling book blurb. Stormbreaker by anthony horowitz my latest book is the first book of the alex rider series, stormbreaker. Join us at this district 6 conference to be part of a confident leadership prepared to gain deeper insight and acquire the skills necessary to build an engaged, invigorated zonta. 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. The danger of false teaching the scriptures are replete with warnings about false teaching and false teachers, including 2 timothy 3. 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. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a books contents. Then the jason steed seriesmore stormbreaker is the best, they get.
Recurring character series central group of characters premiseplot series setting series combination of these list your series ties will frequently help you figure out what needs to be included in the series blurb. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Ideally, you should put the 150 word blurb on the back cover and the 250 300. I have about 60 pages left of the book, and i totally understand why many of my middle school students are into this particular series. To each genre their own, one thing to keep in mind when it comes to writing book blurbs.
Mar 30, 2014 in the twentyfirst century the most important aspect of getting any point across is the use of the internet, and particularly social media. Here are some of our favorite examples listed by genre. Graphic novel examples slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. One using the blurb book creator plugin and then one just doing it from scratch within indesign. Then theres the blurb which is only other writers praising the book or the authors previous work. In your mind, why does mi6 choose alexa fourteenyearold with no. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. I started reading this book and could not put it down. How to write a book blurb that sells with examples reedsy blog. It should introduce your main characters, give an insight on conflict, depict genre and arouse interest. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. The pseudonym was first used for the deathlands series, which began in 1986 with pilgrimage to hell, created by christopher lowder under the pseudonym jack adrian and cowritten with laurence james who continued deathlands until retiring from the series in 1995. There is a great deal of standard trope here, with pretty much the entire plot forecast from the beginning. Nov 08, 2009 graphic novel examples slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Series and story blurb development series blurb step 1. By warren ryan elder at wichita bible church and charles heck teaching pastor at wichita bible church the story the book centers around a man by the name of mack. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells kindlepreneur. 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. Its worth noting that the abna award asks for a 300 word pitch, which makes it a more elaborate book blurb. Creating the cover using the blurb book creator plugin. Grade 5 lesson on blurbsadapt by using whatever book your. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. Being able to write a good blurb for your book is an important skill to have, whether its for your website, a query to an editor or agent, or. The novel provides bang after bang as alex experiences and survives unbelievably dangerous episodes and.
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