Book blurbs for children

I downloaded writing book blurbs and synopses out of genuine need. Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. On back covers of books there is usually a summary which attempts to get the reader interested. How to write a book blurb that sells with examples reedsy blog. Bear in mind that such blurbs are often read in crowded places particularly beloved of pickpockets, with shoppers jostling round you whilst your other purchases dangle from your other hand, and that books are often heavy and thus difficult to hold for a. On fridays i post fff to be intentional about recounting blessings of the previous week. William dougherty, john almquist, richard sklar, james duncan lawrence, thomas mulvey and richard mckenna.

But i did find a number of blurbs that were incredibly compelling, and i analyzed what was working in these cases. This article has helpful approaches to writing back cover blurbs. The next thing you do is read the back blurb, or if you are online, you read the first excerpt which is usually the same thing. Once drafted, the blurbs could be written on card to stand beside each book and be decorated in the style of each novel. Entwined by heather dixon wallwork, the near witch by victoria schwab, the iron daughter by julie kagawa, eve by anna care. The book blurb should arouse curiosity, rather than provide answers.

Sequels are the most popular factor, followed by familiarity. My children were introduced to his work in the 1980s by their bookloving granny, my motherinlaw. A book blurb is there to entice a purchase, not to justify a lifelong career or calling. I do a share time on friday mornings where the students can get up and talk to the class about the book they are reading. Make reading fun for that special child in your life with a childrens book from blurb. Jan 14, 2014 but i did find a number of blurbs that were incredibly compelling, and i analyzed what was working in these cases. In the blurb online bookstore, you can find unique childrens books for babies, toddlers, and kids from selfpublishers around the world. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. Below are the tips that ive gleaned from awesome ya fantasy and scifi book blurbs. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. Marc has published 125 scholarly articles on the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. Back cover blurbs for books tips for wrting blurbs that. The job of a book blurb is to whet the readers appetite to buyread the entire book.

I could really afford to produce 20 books, one for each student in the class in. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any. Its impossible not to think of lee childs superselling jack. 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 for a lot of firsttime authors, i think theres an instinct to make sure readers understand everything that happened in the books universe before the beginning of the actual story. 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 for a lot of firsttime authors, i think theres an instinct to make sure readers understand everything that happened in the books universe before the beginning of the actual story. I have two ebooks indiepublished, and i quickly realized that i needed help beguiling the reading public. Meg, jo, beth and amy march, are part of a poor but loving family. A childrens book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. The new york times best sellers may 24, 2020 authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre. 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. With their father off to war they have only their mother.

He normally gets 150 to 250 manuscripts a year and blurbs about eight. The blurb, though, is probably the most important element, and i wondered how often people thought about what makes up a blurb, what makes a good blurb, and whether all blurbs follow a pattern. How to write a great ya fantasy or scifi book blurb. Childrens book blurbs geo ashton a blog for aspiring. Then ensure you incorporate them into your back book jacket blurb. Dec 20, 2012 jonathan franzen, author of the corrections and freedom and one of the nations most revered writers, tells me that hes been on a blurb sabbatical since april, after realizing that hed already written five book blurbs during the first three months of 2012. Nov 19, 2010 you pick up a book because the cover or title looks interesting. Log in to download resource take part to download this resource similar resources. Log in to download resource take part to download this resource. Popular great blurbs books meet your next favorite book. Echo the tone of your book in your blurb so readers get a sense of how you write. How to get awesome book cover blurbs build book buzz.

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. One of my claims to fame is that i wrote a book cover blurb that appears next to one written by mlb network sportscaster bob costas. Reviews to help you choose picture books, childrens literature, young adult fiction, fiction and nonfiction. The best childrens book agents 2020 as recommended by their writers and illustrators. How to write an irresistible book blurb in 5 easy steps writers write. For teen readers, celebrity endorsements, cover and flap blurbs, and awards have little influence on picking a book. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Blurbs dont have much to work with, so a pithy potted summary of scope maximises the potential of something catching my attention, whereas a detailed synopsis is a waste of time id rather read the book. Publishers can put more information here to persuade us to buy the book in the form of a blurb or brief summary of the. As the head book buyer at kramerbooks, he decides what stocks the shelves at the washington, d. Front covers are carefully designed by publishers to attract our attention see my previous post here, but the back cover can be a quick way of telling whether a book will interest us or not. Selfpublish a childrens book make a childrens book blurb. May 26, 2017 the weird world of book blurbs by barbara browning may 26, 2017 in barbara brownings charming, erudite, and. Ask the class if they know why blurbs are written for book covers.

In the blurb online bookstore, you can find unique children s books for babies, toddlers, and kids from selfpublishers around the world. The weird world of book blurbs by barbara browning may 26, 2017 in barbara brownings charming, erudite, and. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. Blurb definition is a short publicity notice as on a book jacket. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. There is value in young readers learning that an author. Make reading fun for that special child in your life with a children s book from blurb. Light touch on the plot, hook me with whats different about the book rather than whats the same. I am definitely going to add in your book blurbs though.

He is the illustrator or authorillustrator of more than 30 childrens books. A children s book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. Jonathan franzen, author of the corrections and freedom and one of the nations most revered writers, tells me that hes been on a blurb sabbatical since april, after realizing that hed already written five book blurbs during the first three months of 2012. The five s of blurb writing check these 5 awesome tips editage. I knew i needed to shorten my blurbs, but every time i tried it, the new blurb lost its punch. Print one children s book at a time or print in volume with offset for deeper discounts and a lower per unit cost. Like the sound of the book based on the blurb on the back what is a blurb.

Three publishing experts show you how to write a book blurb and optimize it for. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. Working primarily in watercolor on paper, his art is whimsical, detailed, and clever. A useful worksheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them write their own. Soliciting blurbs is part of the publishing process, so much so that editors often expect to see a list of potential blurbers in an authors book proposal. Louisa may alcott, little women oxford worlds classics four sisters. In this post, we tell you how to write a book blurb that readers will like in five easy steps. On world book day, our year 6 pupils did an amazing activity in class, which has brought about amazing results. 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. Hopefully both my blurbs and shout lines tell the potential reader something about the book and make them want to find out more. Spy in sunrise avenue by marg mcalister childrens fiction. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on blurbs.

They made up titles for their own books and then designed covers and blurbs for them. A printable quiz for middleupper primary challenging pupils to match sentences from childrens book blurbs with their front covers. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you. Be as careful of the books you read, as of the company you keep. Sell your selfpublished childrens book or ebook on your own website and on social media through blurb, or sell through amazon. Buy children s books online at blurb and open a world of imagination. This short video is brought to you by publishnation. You pick up a book because the cover or title looks interesting. Print one childrens book at a time or print in volume with offset for deeper discounts and a lower per unit cost. Here is an example of a shout line, taken from one of my own books. Reviews to help you choose picture books, children s literature, young adult fiction, fiction and nonfiction. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you prefer. Well, a blurb is also a tagline that is meant to sell a productyour book.

The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. Book blurbs is designed to help you navigate the sea of literature available to your children. The curious history of book blurbs and why theyre still. Before writing your back book blurb, choose 35 of the bestselling books in your genre and make a note of stylistic similarities. Writing a childrens book how to publish a children. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book. Sep 27, 2015 as the head book buyer at kramerbooks, he decides what stocks the shelves at the washington, d. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. I love blurbs that are character, setting and premise with a promise of something unusual. I decided to have a look at a range of wellknown children s books to see how they sell themselves. Examples of book blurbs outlander by diana gabaldon.