The story follows 17yearold mia hall as she deals with the aftermath of a catastrophic car accident involving her family. Includes a biographical sketch, interviews, and more. That about sums up the mindset of the main characters in close to famous by joan bauer. Mia is the only member of her family to survive, and she finds herself in a coma.
Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. A horrible car accident that kills almost the entire family instantly. How to purchase and download a pdf of your book help center. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a books contents. Use it for a mission vision statement or add a tagline. Book cover rubric 5 4 3 2 1 front cover the cover is creative and vividly depicts the story. The intention is the same as a book blurb to pique the potential bossclients attention. 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. An easytofollow, practical guide to writing the best blurb to sell your selfpublished book, provided by ya author sarah juckes of completelynovel. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. This novel is filled with love, decisions, friendship, and acceptance gayle forman.
It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Complete your project using one of our book making tools and upload it when youre ready to order. But, if you have caught a potential readers attention, the blurb is what will sell. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more.
Back cover the back cover tells a great deal more about the story. I have seen nonfiction blurbs that are more about the author than the content of the book and i have seen fiction blurbs that are a synopsis of the story and even tell the reader the ending. Once you upload a book you have 15 days to order a printed copy once your book is ordered itll stay online until you the account owner delete it. When the novel begins, the main character, twelve year old foster and her mom have been driven away from their home in memphis to culpepper, west virginia by an abusive elvis impersonator, huck. Oct 22, 2015 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. Original and exciting, it is a novel about relationships, life and the people involved in both. The characters name, their favorite color, and their choice of companion give an impression about the character, the world. If i stay is a gorgeous book that deals with death, family, love, and grief so as you can tell it is quite a complex novel that deals with complex issues that all happen between a really short time period. Many writers find writing book blurbs really difficult. Visual is somewhat relevant and relates loosely to plotline. Thanks also to rod horton for reading robert frosts poem birches at our bible study that morning. I really enjoyed the wit, charm, and at times, laugh out loud style of her writing.
Oct 04, 20 an easytofollow, practical guide to writing the best blurb to sell your selfpublished book, provided by ya author sarah juckes of completelynovel. Through this coma, however, mia has an outofbody experience. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples.
However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. If i stay is a book that seemed simple when i read the synopsis but within the first few pages i realised that this would be a book that i loved mias family are simply fantastic, and i loved that she wanted to be with them as much as possible. 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. Snow days should be less bloody, but mia doesnt have a choice yet. Cinderella sang a dream is a wish your heart makes. 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 harry crews online bibliography features information about american author harry crews b. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites.
Visual is relevant and strongly relates to plotline. On the order screen, select the pdf option under digital book formats. Left, inside flap 15 book summary your summary should be 3 to 5 sentences long and include information about the. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Blurb definicion y significado diccionario ingles collins. If you dont want to order a printed copy of your book, set the print book quantity to zero.
This is because writers dont really understand what a blurb is meant to do. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Includes no passive voice, awkward sentence constructions, or other grammatical errors very minimal problems with punctuation no spelling or capitalization errors contains minor passive voice problems and a few awkward sentences, but otherwise only a few. The characters are tangibly real, the plot is fascinating and will cause. How to write an effective blurb for a selfpublished book. May, 2010 if i stay is a book that seemed simple when i read the synopsis but within the first few pages i realised that this would be a book that i loved mias family are simply fantastic, and i loved that she wanted to be with them as much as possible. Soon to be a major motion picture, starring chloe moretz. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a book s contents. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. If i stay book report presentation by hope yi on prezi. It is a great way to promote the love of reading in your classroom.
Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Chuck arand from concordia seminary for making time to talk about my book. The book is based upon mia reflecting over her life and what shes accomplished and achieved and answering the ultimate. 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. If i stay summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes.
Review of background information does not aid in answering questions and goals of. Think of the book blurb not as an annoying step between you and selfpublishing, but instead as an opportunity. Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. Seventeenyearold mia hall lives in a small town in oregon with her mom kat, dad denny, and eightyearold brother, teddy. Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry book s overall success and reputation. Mia and her family get to enjoy a snow day at the beginning of if i stay. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. If i stay if i stay, book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access.
When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. To ask other readers questions about if i stay, please sign up. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. But, if you have caught a potential readers attention, the blurb is what will sell your bookand convert readers. My heart rather sank when i saw the blurb for this book. On one snowy morning, school is cancelled, leaving mia and teddy, as well as their father, an english teacher, with the day off. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more blurb. Times, sunday times 2012 you can read the blurb, and if it interests you, dive deeper into the story. Make this space your own by placing text in this area.
A novel continuing mias story, where she went, was published in april 2011. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel from gayle forman, author of where she went, just one day, and just one year. The heroine, the beautiful dancer amy sanders is vibrant, kind, loyal, feisty, caring, bubbly, a ray of sunshine to all she meets, and hilarious. If i stay is a young adult novel by gayle forman published in 2009. Here are some of the reasons you might need to write a book blurb. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. Thanks to dale ward and the rest of the tech guys at the seminary for making the video.
Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. Their banter, their personalities and their bond as a family really had them under my skin. If i stay by gayle forman overdrive rakuten overdrive. If i stay is my first book from tamara morgan and will definitely not be my last. Book cover rubric category 4 3 2 1 required textual content cover includes all elements. If i stay is one of those great rare books with a deeply authentic voice that can speak for and move a generation.
No descriptive words doesnt tell us who should read this book. The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. I mean, it takes real talent to really think outside the box like the author has ayesha. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. Mias mom decides to take the day off from her job at. Using the setting the stage printable, have students imagine the opening to a great movie. So, for example, after digging through a slew of 5s for tom sharpes porterhouse blue i came across a 1 that started off, this book is probably. If youd like for me to read the entire book instead of just. After a deadly car accident, causing the death of her family, mia needs to face a very blood freezing choice. Make sure you supply me with a general synopsis as well.
Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Doesnt give information about the characters doesnt give this information. Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry books overall success and reputation. I mean, it takes real talent to really think outside the box like. You should regularly maintain your bio on places like your bookbub author profile so fans and potential readers seeking you out can learn more about you and why they should pick up your latest book. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Complete your project using one of our bookmaking tools and upload it when youre ready to order 2. Plainville public schools 68 messenger street plainville ma 02762. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and quills when writing, its important that everything you include serves a purpose. Highlights crews novels, short stories, anthologies, and nonfiction writings.
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