Evermore books 9 ellis ave, mount roskill auckland 1041, new zealand phone. The pdf proof file should not be used for digital distribution because it is a lowresolution, watermarked copy. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. The back cover of your book is prime real estate for promoting your book. Examples of good fiction book blurbs when it comes to writing book blurbs, looking at genres is one of the best ways that you can figure out how a good blurb should go. Trim guides and page bleed in lightroom help center. Blurb definition, a brief advertisement or announcement, especially a laudatory one. Examples of good fiction book blurbs writing rights. Definition and synonyms of blurb from the online english dictionary from macmillan education.
Secondhand and used christian books evermore books. These may be used for an interview, a book jacket, or even an event program in. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Put simply, being concise is hard, and being concise about something you know insideandout can seem downright impossible.
I just focus on my book as he makes his way toward me since i know way too. Change your default dictionary to american english. Blurb definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Stephanie garber, new york times bestselling author of caraval debut author holland builds this world effortlessly. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able.
I should also mention that the book is written in first person and present tense which takes a little bit of getting used to but by the end of the book you probably wont notice it anymore. The first book in alyson noels extraordinary new immortals series. James van praagh, who taught me to look at the world in a whole new way. When rene rodriguez of the miami herald blogged about having seen and loved the departed in toronto. Sep 27, 2015 whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover if only in one respect.
Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. Your backofthe book blurb is the second thing a potential buyer looks at after your front cover. Blurb is an american selfpublishing platform that enables their users to create, selfpublish, promote, share, and sell their own print and ebooks. The final book in the trilogy of life lessons books produced by the living hour. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. Once your title and cover have drawn the reader in, the blurb is what is going to make the difference between a missed opportunity and a sale. Synonyms for blurb at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites.
Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. Relatable to almost every person in any time, this theme ties up the story, and in the main theme in the book. 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. Usually its in reference to a newspaper article that briefly mentions a barely newsworthy item.
A short description of a book that appears on the cover. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. You should not use the pdf proof for printing through blurb or anywhere else. Synonyms for blurb include ad, advertisement, announcement, brief, bumf, commendation, description, details, gloss and info. Seventeenyearold ever survived the car crash that killed her parents, younger sister, and their dog. Chuck arand from concordia seminary for making time to talk about my book. Processed images 20182019 by j nathaniel dicke at blurb books.
Blurb definition and meaning collins english dictionary. This is what youll see in lightroom when using the book module. This book contains over 180 processed images taken at. Publishers summary and recommendation of a book, printed usually on the front flap of the book s dust jacket, or in an advertisement or catalog. After a tragic car accident on a bridge leaves her orphaned from her parents, younger sister, and the family dog, she is forced to move from her home in eugene, oregon to live with her distant. The phrase thank you very much for this lovely blunt object that i will forevermore use as a weapon. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me. Nobody likes to make sacrifices, unless something good will come out of it for you or a loved one. Park, the international history of communication study page 268 edward r. Ignore the photo cells and filler text options for now. Our mission is to sell a great range of recent and out of print christian books at affordable and competitive prices. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on blurbs. Evermore quotes showing of 47 i guess by now i should know enough about loss to realize that you never really stop missing someoneyou just learn to live around the huge gaping hole of their absence.
If you want to purchase or sell a pdf version of your book, use our instant pdf option. Its the perennial question of whether the blurbs on book covers are still meaningful or have become just background noise. You need to make sacrifices for the people you love. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a book s contents. The new york times bestselling series jules ember confronts the girl who is both her oldest friend and greatest enemy in the highly anticipated sequel to everless, praised by new york times bestelling author stephanie garber as an intoxicating blend of blood, secrets, and haunting mythology. After a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteenyearold ever bloom can see.
Consider the blurb, one of the most pervasive, longestrunning and, at. The author captures a fierce and solid female protagonist in jules and surprising plot twists and unexpected villains make this series. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Make sure you supply me with a general synopsis as well. Top synonyms for blurb other words for blurb are advertisement, publicity and poster. Crushed evermore series book 1 kindle edition by smith, andrea. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Feb 10, 2016 how to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. I guess by now i should know enough about loss to realize that you never really stop missing someoneyou ju.
Definitely recommended for all lovers of the young adult paranormal genre. 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. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. After a horrible accident claims the lives of her beloved family, sixteenyearold ever bloom develops powers that allow. A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes. Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry book s overall success and reputation. Evermore was an immediate bestseller and, as of october 11, 2009, had spent 34 weeks on the new york times best seller list for childrens books. The blurb about a new book, film, or exhibition is information about it that is written. Page bleed and text safe area heres a page in a lightroom book with the guides turned on. Thats why we will be looking at some more good book blurbs in a few more genres a continuation of the examples of good fiction book blurbs part 1.
Their technical staff is obtuse and they use a biased color profile. Evermore was an immediate bestseller and as of august 11, 2009, it had spent 25 weeks on the new york times bestsellers list for childrens books plot edit. Okay so if you have been reading the blogs lately, people are trying to find the next big series. Blurb definition is a short publicity notice as on a book jacket. Processed images 20182019 di j nathaniel dicke tra i libri blurb. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading crushed evermore series book 1. Evermore, by alyson noel, is the first book in her series the immortals and it has the my vote for the next big literary craze. If you want instruction on how to write a professional biography from someone who actually cares.
Simply put, reverse harem, also known as rh, is a romance story that involves multiple love interests of 3 or more men. After a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteenyearold ever bloom can see peoples auras, hear their thoughts, and know someones entire life story by touching them. Now she lives with an aunt in southern california, plagued not only by survivor guilt but also by a new ability to hear the thoughts of all around her. Thanks also to rod horton for reading robert frosts poem birches at our bible study that morning. Blurb offers book making tools catering to diverse digital skills. Evermore is the story of ever and damen, and how time, distance and even death can not stop love.
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. This book contains over 180 processed images taken at man. Its reverse because it is focused on men instead of women as part of the group. Thanks to dale ward and the rest of the tech guys at the seminary for making the video. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school but everything changes when she meets. Keeping that in mind, the book is very enjoyable, the writing is fluent and the pacing is fast. I couldnt have written this book without the infinite generosity and wisdom of the following people. Here are some of the reasons you might need to write a book blurb. We know youll enjoy shopping at our store as it is also our mission for our customers to leave happy and satisfied.
Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. Evermore since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteenyearold ever can see auras, hear peoples thoughts, and know a persons life story by touch. Crushed evermore series book 1 kindle edition by smith. All you have to do is provide me with some information and i will write one undeniably catchy blurb. How to write an interesting bio blurb this is a satirical article.
Jules ember was raised hearing legends of the ancient magic of the. I enjoyed reading evermore and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys paranormal romance books. Embossing, foil stamping, and other customizations. How is it that a writer can write a story spanning tens of thousands of words but stumble at a 250300 word book blurb describing it. Im not saying those potential readers are unusual in any way.
The company was founded in 2005 by eileen gittins and funded by canaan partners and anthem venture partners. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Evermore jumped in right where everless left off jules is on the run, having just discovered her true identity. However, many self published authors treat it like the hellstrip in front of their house between the sidewalk and a busy street. Notice the opaque grey shaded area on the very outer edge the page bleed and the inner thin grey line the text safe. This book counts towards the finish the series reading challenge, the fantasy challenge, the speculative romance challenge and the tbr reading challenge. Everless gives new and terrifying meaning to the phrase running out of time. It can also mean the effusive endorsements of a book or a play, or a film that are usually printed on the cover or poster. Stephanie garber, new york times bestselling author of caraval in the kingdom of sempera, time is currencyextracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to ones own lifespan. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count. Blurb is a basic service useable for basic book printing. I have been a long time user but they are unable to print photo books true to the original images.
Blurb noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Evermore is a fantasy novel by alyson noel released in 2009. The definition of a blurb is a short advertisement, announcement or description. Murrow and other leading radio personalities blurbed the book, published in 1950 by oxford university press, and siepmann thanked paul lazarsfeld and herta herzog in his acknowledgments.
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