Blurb allows you to submit your manuscript, market your book, and get your book into the hands of the people who are most likely to read. Most of them focus on one aspect of a particular thing, but the ultimate self help book will teach you how you to take charge so youre empowered to change your life. Learn more about timelines for updates to published books. Oct 08, 2018 home library the pros and cons of selfhelp. Three publishing experts show you how to write a book blurb and optimize it for. Many different self help groupings exist and each has its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. Pdf the present research investigates the generic rhetorical, move structure of blurb sections in motivational selfhelp books. Selfpublishing book blurb selfpublishing post navigation. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. But aside from offering the facts of what your book is about, consider this strategy. Likewise, the intrigue and suspense and hints at plot twists used in fiction book blurbs will not assure shoppers looking for selfhelp books that your book holds the solutions to their problems.
In april 2010, blurb launched the blurb bookshow widget. Which brings us to our final tip, give your blurb a plot. This offer is good for five uses, and cannot be used for digital purchases and the story of your dna books on 23andme or combined with volume discounts, custom orders. Learn how to easily overcome the barriers standing between you and your goals. Mar 16, 2018 self publishing with blurb is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to make money from home. Share your vision and find everything you need to create, print, and sell your book with blurb s free and easytouse tools. If you use indesign, have a pdf, or need a free tool, we can help you create and selfpublish a book. Blurb was founded by eileen gittens, a highly successful business woman with us global companies kodak and wall data amongst others on her cv. At the end well deconstruct blurb examples for books in seven bestselling nonfiction categories on amazon. For those of you who dont know, blurb is an independent publishing platform that allows users to create books, magazines and ebooks in single copies, meaning oneatatime, or in as high a volume as needed. Selfhelp, or selfimprovement, is a selfguided improvement1economically, intellectually, or emotionallyoften with a substantial psychological basis. In ebook and selfpublishing, a book blurb is whats used on the main online sales page.
When trying to sell your idea for a nonfiction self help or howto book to a literary agent, its important to cover the basic elements in your query letter book blurb. For some reason, the page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to. I immediately made a test book using the blurb software, sent it off and promptly forgot about it. Self help, or self improvement, is a self guided improvement1economically, intellectually, or emotionallyoften with a substantial psychological basis. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. Blurb tutorial how to publish a book in ebook, hardcover. Likewise, the intrigue and suspense and hints at plot twists used in fiction book blurbs will not assure shoppers looking for selfhelp books that.
For instance, if you want to get a price on how much a book will cost to print, the first thing you need to know is the size. 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. We read selfhelp books to help us get past problems in our lives, so show us that you know how to get us out of our ruts. In that sense, a good blurb is anything but subjective. Sell your selfpublished childrens book or ebook on your own website and on social media through blurb, or sell through amazon.
The secret is a bestselling 2006 selfhelp book by rhonda byrne, based on the earlier film of the same name. One of the most common questions i get from new selfpublishers is, what do i put on the page. Set up for sale you can promote and sell your book in a range of ways, including in the blurb bookstore, on amazon, and with worldwide online retailers. Blurbs biggest differentiator from other online photo book sites is their ability to help get your book out to others friends, family and the general public.
How to write a killer query letter for selfhelp and howto. Print one copy at a time, or buy many up front for a lower price per unit. Dont be afraid, a selfhelp book on reducing fear, is the first to say that the promotional blurb on the jacket of his book is. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Feb 19, 2014 blurb is the cuttingedge place to publish your book. 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 self help guide. How to write a book blurb by far, the weakest part of many self published books is the synopsis found on amazon and elsewhere. Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. 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.
For your nonfiction book 03232012 by anthony leave a comment following the article how to write a blurb for your fiction book is writing a blurb for a nonfiction book. Give your howto or selfhelp book blurb a personal touch. As someone who dreams of having a book published one day, i am intrigued by blurb, an established independent selfpublishing service. Great blurb examples for nonfiction books cascadia author services. How to win friends and influence people by dale carnegie, the subtle art of not giving a fck. Creating a book blurb, while still technically writing, is closer to a science than an art. Pdf the generic structure of selfhelp book blurbs researchgate. Discover how to be happy, feel calmer, more confident, with increased self esteem, and a greater sense of connection to life. How to write a blurb for your nonfiction book blurb blog. How are you supposed to condense an entire novel into a few lines or paragraphs. The secret is a bestselling 2006 self help book by rhonda byrne, based on the earlier film of the same name.
Sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell your selfpublished book inperson. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells kindlepreneur. A well tuned blurb wont try to sell everybody on the book it will help. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. Bullet points that work well in business book descriptions wont compel readers to read a romantic novel. September 25, 2016 september 25, 2016 kaitlin hillerich. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. 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. In this refreshingly entertaining howto guide, bestselling author and worldtraveling success coach, jen sincero, serves up 27 bitesized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy. Mar, 2019 we read self help books to help us get past problems in our lives, so show us that you know how to get us out of our ruts. A complete guide for developing your gift and finding your sense of self judy dyer. She studied photography in her younger days and set up blurb as on line selfpublishing solutions company to serve the needs of both photographers and authors. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of.
The blurb experience puts you, the author, in control. Share your vision and find everything you need to create, print, and sell your book with blurbs free and easytouse tools. Thats a template that i personally like very much and use for all my selfpublished work. The blurb equation how to write a kickbutt blurb youtube. Blurb is the cuttingedge place to publish your book. You must make your selfdescription blurb as interesting. In this refreshingly entertaining howto guide, bestselling author and worldtraveling success coach, jen sincero, serves up 27 bitesized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word, helping you to. Once youve taken in all of the above and gotten a feel for the promise you want to make to the reader, use the outlines below to write your book cover blurb.
It is based on the belief of the law of attraction, which claims that thoughts can change a persons life directly. Please type your blurb in ms or open office word, print it, and bring it to class on thursday. How to write a catchy backcover blurb that sells 2020. A 25% discount is applied toward your product total with no minimum or maximum order amount. Jan 14, 2017 fast forward several years and numerous publications. A practical guide to overcome negativity and better manage your feelings mastery series book 1 thibaut meurisse. If all of this sounds daunting, consider hiring an editor or marketing writer to help you craft your books backcover copy in the most compelling way possible. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Sep 18, 2017 this video from new york times bestseller alessandra torre details why your book s blurb is crucially important and shares her easy equation for creating one.
Whether youre a beginner or a pro, we offer complete control with our free bookmaking software and tools for all skill levels. Sign in help center english us deutsch espanol francais italiano nederlands portugues do brasil. Blurb does both printondemand and offset printing and offers a wide range of paper, software options and even the ability to make books via your mobile phone. If you use indesign, have a pdf, or need a free tool, we can help. How to write a blurb for your fiction book self publishing lab. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Came across this exchange of comments this year which i believe is fair and finely balanced on blurbs book quality.
I even turned up on a selfhelp book i hadnt read the publishers took my name and helped themselves. Selfpublishing with blurb is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to make money from home. There are reasons to use a pay to publish company, instead of selfpublishing. My wife, who is also in the photography industry, attended a trade show in new york and came home with a flyer from a new company called blurb. Choose a book from your dashboard, and click sell my book. Let us feel that you understand where we are, and give us hope that things will get better. 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.
If youre looking for great nonfiction book blurb examples, youve come to the right place. Many different selfhelp groupings exist and each has its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and. 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. In the third and final part of what the hell is a book blurb and how am i supposed to write one, we explore the genres of short stories from both famous and less famous authors. Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools. This diy selfpublishing engine remains an excellent tool and avenue for the new enthusiast to selfpublishing. A blurb is a brief summary of your life and work experience. For two simple reasons, self publishers on amazon should care about their back book cover blurb because. Everything from how you make your book to how you sell it distribute through amazon, to retailers around the world, or sell in the blurb bookstore to how you promote it free social sharing tools is designed with you in mind. The great thing about using blurb to sell besides not having a garage full of books and being out a big investment upfront is they deal with all the backend logistics like shipping. If you are founding a company, and hiring freelancers, and getting an isbn block from your national isbn agency, then thats selfpublishing.
How to write a book blurb by far, the weakest part of many selfpublished books is the synopsis found on amazon and elsewhere. Jan 15, 2010 thanks for your help and i hope you still monitor this link. Blurb makes it easy for everyone to put their creative skills on show to the world in a beautiful, professional quality book. Oct 28, 2009 wednesday, 28th of october write your own self introduction blurb. How to pick the size of your book as soon as you get serious about self publishing a book, you are confronted with the choice of what size your book ought to be. Selfpublish a childrens book make a childrens book blurb. Worse than the cover, worse than the writing in the book itself, there are a lot of blurbs on amazon that are pretty near atrocious.
Its got many options for creating a book, publishing the book and even printing various sizes of paper books. Wednesday, 28th of october write your own selfintroduction blurb. The book has sold 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 languages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Nov 19, 2015 when trying to sell your idea for a nonfiction selfhelp or howto book to a literary agent, its important to cover the basic elements in your query letter book blurb. When trying to sell your idea for a nonfiction selfhelp or howto book to a literary agent, its important to cover the basic elements in your query letter book blurb. 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. The blurb that appears on the back cover of your book, and on your amazon page, will either. Hugh howeys selfpublished scifi phenomenon, wool, is set in an. If you publish on createspace, youre going to need. What about including a facebook link on my self published book, well not a link, but starting a new. How to make money selfpublishing with blurb workersonboard. Work by convincing readers to take a chance on it, or. Print one childrens book at a time or print in volume with offset for deeper discounts and a lower per unit cost.
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