For some reason, the page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to mention all those mysterious numbers. Books specifically for children existed at least several hundred years ago. Jun 11, 20 3 you dont need to describe the whole plot in the blurb, just give the reader an idea of what the book is about and the main character or characters. Buy childrens books online at blurb and open a world of imagination. Mar 17, 2015 children s literature is for readers and listeners up to about age 12. Childrens literature is for readers and listeners up to about age 12. 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. But in truth, many offset printed books arent that good either. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose.
Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. To honor the books that have inspired a lifelong passion for reading, weve compiled some beautiful illustrations from classic childrens stories. Then ensure you incorporate them into your back book jacket blurb. Followed by what theyll get or how you will solve the problem your big promise and why they should make their tiny investment to buy it and read it now. C harlottes web is about a girl named fern, a pig named wilbur and a spider called charlotte. But, if you have caught a potential readers attention, the blurb is what will sell your bookand convert readers. They cant compare directly with offsetprinted photography books. Writing a childrens book how to publish a childrens book blurb. Sign in help center english us deutsch espanol francais italiano nederlands portugues do brasil. 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.
Before writing your back book blurb, choose 35 of the bestselling books in your genre and make a note of stylistic similarities. Sarah kettle, creative copywriter with puffin explains how to write a blurb read a. Before you begin, start a collection of what you consider the. Blurb blurb is a creative platform and community that enables and encourages people to make books of the things they love. Oct 16, 2014 most nonfiction books should consider having one to make you a real person to the reader. As paperback publishing developed, readers began seeing the blurb appearing on the back cover.
The market for childrens books is potentially huge, and while most authors approach this enormous opportunity by trying to sell their books through. So youve written your book, youve chosen your title and cover design, and youre breathing a sigh of relief. We tend to look at the best examples when doing comparisons. Just as the title says, the author, quentin cope, provides one hundred and one examples of both the short blurb and the single sentence for a variety of topics. Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom.
I could really afford to produce 20 books, one for each student in the class in. Mar 02, 2016 great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book. Create, print, and sell professionalquality photo books, magazines, trade books, and ebooks with blurb. Blurb create, print, and sell professionalquality photo. Personalised photo books make custom photo albums blurb. Feb 4, 2017 children s authors and illustrators week is celebrated annually on the first week of february. Sell your selfpublished childrens book or ebook on your own website and on social media through blurb, or sell through amazon. Childrens book blurbs geo ashton a blog for aspiring. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both.
Making illustrated books for children requires storytelling as well as illustration skills. Feb 4, 2017 childrens authors and illustrators week is celebrated annually on the first week of february. How to write back cover blurb for your nonfiction book. First look at a childrens book i recently illustrated and sent to blurb for printing. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. It tells the reader to expect the book to be different from other books in the genre, and it makes the deliverable explicitthrills and entertainment. Millions of books have been published, and that means making your book stand out among the crowd without a solid book marketing and publishing plan can be more challenging now than ever before but when it comes to book marketing, putting in the work to produce a powerful book synopsis or book blurb is the best way to sell more books and make more fans. 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. The book blurb s main purpose is to lure readers in and captivate them enough to buy the book. This post lists examples of prospective buyers for childrens books. All the bright places by jennifer niven is a heartbreaking book about mental illness and its powerful effects on the person suffering from it, and the people around them. Authors and publishers should always contact the website andor publication first.
New authors sometimes rush this decision, writing the first. Enter to win an advance copy of birdie and me by j. A keepsake photo book that gets photos off a screen and onto pages by pulling from a personal instagram account. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. This short video is brought to you by publishnation. Return to writing for children printmobilefriendly version. Ive seen books from blurb before, and they look quite good considering they are digital. Michael siemsen is the usa today bestselling author of 6 novels, including the dig, a warm place to call home a demons story, and exigency. This blurb surely conveys my ignorance of zombie books, but it offers a synopsis of the plot.
One of the most common questions i get from new selfpublishers is, what do i put on the page. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. Learn how to write a back book cover blurb that not only intrigues readers but gets them to buy. He strongly suggests we read the blurbs of other authors to get a feel for what we want to say. C harlotte s web is about a girl named fern, a pig named wilbur and a spider called charlotte.
Whether you are looking for examples for your own portfolio, a particular artist, or just to spice up your coffee table, blurbs online store has the perfect portfolio for you. A useful worksheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them write their own. In todays guest post, editor jessi rita hoffman explains how to craft professional and compelling backcover copy. He lives in northern california with the wife, the kids, the dog, that cat, and he occasionally wears pants. In the blurb online bookstore, you can find unique childrens books for babies, toddlers, and kids from selfpublishers around the world. Traditionally, it would be found on the inside back cover of a hardback. Print one childrens book at a time or print in volume with offset for deeper discounts and a lower per unit cost. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more. 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. Browse through a wide selection of unique portfolios online from selfpublishers around the world. Sell your selfpublished children s book or ebook on your own website and on social media through blurb, or sell through amazon. Print one children s book at a time or print in volume with offset for deeper discounts and a lower per unit cost.
Make reading fun for that special child in your life with a childrens book from blurb. Make sure lines have the same syllable counts and rhythms. With their help, weve created two alltime lists of classics. 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. Collection of my architectural design projects completed at roger williams university in rhode is.
He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast. Print 1 or 1,000 print one copy at a time, or buy many up front for a lower price per unit. Find further examples from the class reading books to act as inspiration. For ebooks, the description is posted on a book s purchasing page, along with the book cover and price. 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. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells kindlepreneur. This is by no means an exhaustive list but should stimulate your thinking to find new places in which to sell your book. Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a book s contents.
More able writers could be given the challenge of completing each in exactly fifty words. Writing a childrens book how to publish a children. The best childrens book agents 2020 as recommended by their writers. Three publishing experts show you how to write a book blurb and. Spy in sunrise avenue by marg mcalister childrens fiction. The blurb is the short description on the back of the book. Generally, 150200 words are more than enough for a full blurb. How to expand your market to sell childrens books bookbaby. I have 2 books which i need to photocopy 3 to 4 pages out of each one of them, and send it to a very well know university in the uk. We get so caught up in delivering an enthralling story or a big idea. Great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book. How to write a childrens book in 9 easy steps complete. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. About the author examples that youll actually want to read.
Sell your selfpublished childrens book or ebook on your own website and on social media through blurb, or. Read more for tips on writing picture books for children. Blurb definition is a short publicity notice as on a book jacket. October 22, 2015 by diana urban writing your author bio can be a daunting task, but a wellcrafted bio can help readers learn more about what makes you and your books so interesting. The term is used in senses that sometimes exclude youngadult fiction, comic books, or other genres. Most run several paragraphs, but some publishers want them shorter or in a special format so be sure to check with your publisher s guidelines before you begin work. How to write a childrens book writing a kids book blurb blog. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. Chose from several free tools or use adobe indesign or adobe lightroom.
Childrens book descriptions and poetry book descriptions are whole other fields. Browse and buy self published books blurb bookstore blurb. If you decide to write your book in rhyme, you need to make the rhyme very, very good. Most nonfiction books should consider having one to make you a real person to the reader. Students write brief attentiongrabbing blurbs for their favourite books. Browse and buy self published books blurb bookstore. 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.
You can promote and sell your book in a range of ways, including in the blurb bookstore, on amazon, and with worldwide online retailers. To honor the books that have inspired a lifelong passion for reading, weve compiled some beautiful illustrations from classic children s stories. Now you have to decide what goes on the back cover. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a books contents. Entwined by heather dixon wallwork, the near witch by victoria schwab, the iron daughter by julie kagawa, eve by anna care.
The little blue truck and llama llama books are excellent examples. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. They should be aimed at engaging children their own age. Blurbs are a brief description of a book typically found on the back of a book or within the book sleeve of a hardcover book. Bda australia photo book 2017 is a tantalizing glimpse at range of projects designed and documented by members of the association. The five s of blurb writing check these 5 awesome tips editage. Jul 30, 2015 first look at a children s book i recently illustrated and sent to blurb for printing. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Aug, 2015 in todays guest post, editor jessi rita hoffman explains how to craft professional and compelling backcover copy. I decided to have a look at a range of wellknown childrens books. Back cover blurbs for books tips for wrting blurbs that. Apr 02, 2020 this post lists examples of prospective buyers for childrens books. Blurb examples by chrisrichards teaching resources tes.
Selfpublish a childrens book make a childrens book blurb. A blurb is a short description of a book that is written for promotional purposes. Easily design, print and sell your childrens book online with blurb. There is value in young readers learning that an author.
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