Does this have anything to do with terris memory loss. Bookwright allows you to create an ebook and a print book, all from one file. Long after you finish reading the novel, youll have visions of the secret garden, and the characters who made it. Terri wakes up with no idea of who she is, where she is, or how she got there.
In an extraordinary world, newborns are gifted with one of two enchantment tongues. 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. The cheery robin in the tree above, chirping happily. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. You have to check out these writing tips to crafting an irresistible book blurb that sells your book fast. Pdf the secret by rhonda byrne book download online. Check out these writing tips to crafting an irresistible book blurb that sells your book fast. Tags personal growth, stress management, self help. How to write a nonfiction book cover blurb that sells.
Frances hodgson burnett, the secret garden vintage childrens classics this book can be read by anyone over 9, advanced readers at around 7 or 8. In this article, youll find out why blurbs are critical to the success of your book sales and youll learn how to craft the perfect blurb. Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. Dec 04, 2006 regarded as a lifechanging read by many readers, the secret by rhonda byrne is a self help book that embarks to motivate the reader about a universal paradigm about success that can be achieved though it remains hidden for most people. If youre looking for great nonfiction book blurb examples, youve come to the right place. The serpents secret is fastpaced, funny, sweet, and completely compelling in every way. Each new book you write will need endorsements from fresh authors so its a chore you can look forward to again and again.
A number of exceptional men and women discovered the secret, and went on to become known as the greatest people who ever lived. Skeptical at first i now realize that many of these concepts have been true in my. The book cover design and the back cover blurb are just a key and a keyhole to a door of unimaginable hard work, tons of lost hours and a beautiful result if you dont bother to provide the key and the keyhole to the reader, he might break in, but very few do. A paranormal romance dragon secrets book 1 kindle edition by wylder, jasmine. It features quirky characters, intrigue, the first blush of romance, mystery, and a smart young woman who finds within herself strength and courage shed only barely imagined. I dont have a secret formula for getting an author to say yes, but i do have a few tips to make the process less frightening and, possibly, more successful. May 02, 2017 each new book you write will need endorsements from fresh authors so its a chore you can look forward to again and again. Echo the tone of your book in your blurb so readers get a sense of how you write. Producer of the global documentary film phenomenon the secret, paul is a company director, and writer and producer of. The worst thing is, nobody seems to take her memory loss seriously. There is something bewitching about a growing garden. Several years ago there was a lot of talk about the book the secret. Other than the cover, it is the other most important selling feature of a book.
The secret is a bestselling 2006 self help book by rhonda byrne, based on the earlier film of the same name. Theres a 5 day meal plan included and theres also 19 amazing low carb, zero sugar recipes to enjoy. How to write a blurb to sell your book writing tips pen. Posted on july 14, 2010 by sarahbethryther leave a comment. A lot of authors love their book so much that they want to place the whole plot on the back together with too many endorsements and a too large biography. I used to know the secret but its been a while since i did my last book.
The secret lake 811yrs karen inglis childrens books. Sign in help center english us deutsch espanol francais italiano nederlands portugues do brasil. 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. In the secret, she explains with simplicity the law that is governing all lives, and offers the knowledge of how to create intentionally and effortlessly a joyful life.
Fixedlayout ebooks are built seamlessly as you design the book, so no additional steps needed. This book jumps straight to the point for all things ketogenic. Rhonda byrne then explains by controlling your thoughts and ensuring that they are of a positive nature, anything, in any aspect of life, is achievable. He has no idea, and worse still, he doesnt know who he can trust. Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools. This book is so boring even our companys blurb writer wouldnt read it. Well done to the author for keeping me hooked right from the beginning. Jul 11, 2017 tips on how to write a good book blurb. I rely on the synopsis to tell me whether or not i would like to read a particular book. If youd rather have someone else write you an amazing blurb then let us know, but if you want to write your own or just want to know how its done.
A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and. Meet and learn about the secrets core creative team, who are dedicated to producing the very best lifetransforming books, films, and multimedia to help bring joy to billions. The living, breathing, teeming kingdom that exists in the dirt. Ive never written a blurb before and would love some help tearing this one apart to make it the best it can be. The secret, which discusses the law of attraction and how to use it in your life, rose to the top of many bestseller lists and inspired offshoots like the secret gratitude book, the secret daytoday calendar, and its own official website. Spying on kuon in the bathroom, yugo finds out his darkest secret. Back cover blurb let your reader in through the secret entrance. What i didnt like is the blurb i read about the book.
The third book might tell you why vaccinations should be mandatory or why nobody should be forced to be vaccinated advocacy. A book i cannot put down and one i will be thinking about for a very long time. If you can just manage to focus on the positive, ask for the things you want, and believe you will have them, you will receive wealth, health, love and success beyond or. The tiny green shoots sprouting up from winterworn ground and inflexible buds transforming themselves into magnificent blossoms. With a stroke of luck, she bumps into damion, a london bar owner, who takes her in and is determined to help her. 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. Usually we give some clues about the book on the cover, but in this case we think that would spoil the reading of the book. I can move the type up to close to a quarter of an inch away from the right edge of the orange box but then no further. The living, breathing, teeming kingdom that exists in the dirt tiny creatures and glossy leaves all squirming towards the sun. Edit a bookwright image container and view its size. It is about a young girl holland, aged 17 discovering her sexuality and what it is like to experience homophobia. I read this book when it first came out, when it was a new book at the public library.
Donna lawrence gracies secret is a definite pageturner of a read. Now rhonda byrne reveals the greatest power in the universe. Download secret keto klub ebook by marquittia bradford. You need to polish up your blurb and make it as robust as the actual book. Keeping you a secret is a young adult novel by julie anne peters. I have been a long time user but they are unable to print photo books true to the original images.
Ive never written a blurb before and would love some help tearing this one apart to make it. 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. It was on the best sellers list for a number of months. I wrote it when i first started the story, and now 125k words later, it falls a little flat. Jul 14, 2010 the secret garden is ripe with lessons that transcend any traditional age barrier. Download the secret pdf from below or purchase a copy from amazon. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
How to write a catchy backcover blurb that sells 2020. Yes, its still difficult and yes, its much harder to do for your own work, but it is possible. But if you want this to be the blurb at the back of the book, then dont mention that nessa is a cobalt. Here are my five favorites from the entries he received. Because you as an author are new to them, and they need help in understanding your product. Eleanors secret by caroline beecham is part mystery, part love story, and proved just right for a couple nights winter reading heres the blurb.
A blurb is the description of the story found on the back cover of a book. Find moos joyful secret by dr sam tan, dr eric tan at blurb books. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and quills. This seems to be the case concerning all the books. Blurb is a basic service useable for basic book printing. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. Their technical staff is obtuse and they use a biased color profile. How exactly does one get ones type to precisely range right left is easy enough.
The book has sold 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 languages. Mar 10, 2019 the author of the book the marriage code book suggests that the content of his book provides a solution to this problem and shows that divorce does not have to happen. Wishing for your children to grow up happy and emotionally healthy. Its briefno more than 100150 wordsand creates interest in the story without giving away major spoilers or the ending. It is based on the belief of the law of attraction, which claims that thoughts can change a persons life directly. Back cover blurb let your reader in through the secret. I dont have a secret formula for getting an author to say yes, but i do have a few tips to make the process less. Frances hodgson burnett, the secret garden vintage childrens classics this book can be read by anyone over 9. The secret is perhaps best summarized in an entirely separate work, the strangest secret, which is an audio presentation by earl nightingale where he demands you must control your thoughts. 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.
The other is in the amazon summary, where it is more acceptable. The nebula secret by trudi trueit on september 4th, blogs across the web are featuring exclusive content from trudi and the explorer academy team, as well as 10 chances to win a copy of explorer academy. If you are thinking about trying the keto lifestyle, this ebook is the best place to start. The secret lake 8 11yrs this is the first book i wrote and is really close to my heart im thrilled that it has now sold over 70,000 copies and has been hitting childrens best seller charts on amazon uk and 2018 2020. Im getting ready to publish my first book this next week and realized that i really need to go over my blurb again. London, 1942 when art school graduate, eleanor roy, is recruited by the war artists advisory committee, she comes one step closer to realising her dream of becoming one of the few female war artists. Secret keto klub ebook by marquittia bradford blurb books. A blurb also referred to as a synopsis or a glossary is the summary of the story found on the back cover of a book. Tips on how to write a good book blurb by author tina. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. Over the years, i began to believe that id just mashed together the memory of a beautifully enchanting cover from a random fantasy novel seen in a supermarket or a dream, a provocatively simple title that no 8 year old could resist secret, treasure and hunt in any order. In ebook and selfpublishing, a book blurb is whats used on the main online sales page. How to write a great ya fantasy or scifi book blurb.
Its ironic, after writing thousands of words to create your novel, that a 100200 word blurb pitching your baby to potential readers could completely stump you. A book blurb also called a backcover blurb or a book description is a short description of the books main character and conflict, usually between 100 and 200 words, that traditionally is included on the inside cover or on the back of a book. Moos joyful secret by dr sam tan, dr eric tan blurb books. In the blurb they spent more time telling how many awards the book had won, rather than give a synopsis of the book itself.
Basically, the name of the game with a blurb is to entice readers to buy your book. Regarded as a lifechanging read by many readers, the secret by rhonda byrne is a selfhelp book that embarks to motivate the reader about a universal paradigm about success that can be achieved though it remains hidden for most people. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Eight beautifully written erotic stories charged with sexual energy, describing hot fantasies from everyday life. Premarital strategies provides a simple yet thorough stepbystep strategy that will prepare couples as they go into their new marriage. In this book you will come to understand that all it takes is just one thing to change your relationships, money, health, happiness, career, and your entire life. Moos joyful secret by dr sam tan, dr eric tan blurb. The book introduced many people to the concept that their thoughts may influence not only their actions but the experiences that they. At the end well deconstruct blurb examples for books in seven bestselling nonfiction categories on amazon. Jun 12, 2018 a book i cannot put down and one i will be thinking about for a very long time. The secret of the blurb the curious diary of mr jam.
What starts out as a confusing girl crush becomes a discovery of hollands true feelings and coping. When a friend offered to lend me her copy, i decided i was curious enough to take it. The secret of the secret is the socalled law of attraction. It was first published in hardback in 2003, and later in paperback in 2005. Are you looking for the secret to how to write a book blurb. Adventure book for kids explorer academy the nebula secret. If youd rather have someone else write you an amazing blurb then let us know, but if you want to write your own. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. Dec 04, 2019 a book blurb also called a backcover blurb or a book description is a short description of the books main character and conflict, usually between 100 and 200 words, that traditionally is included on the inside cover or on the back of a book. With her rich descriptions and seamless dialogue, author frances hodgson burnett captures the beauty of growth in the literal and figurative sense. 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. How to write an irresistible book blurb pen and parent. Scott adams, the guy who writes the dilbert cartoons, asked members of the public to write his blurb instead of his publisher.
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