Boomerang books australias online independent bookstore. 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. While i cant confess to have read any of her other books, of which there appear to be many, and while i think her unique relationship to bundy is what sets this book apart. Bookwright from blurb, i made 5 identical books, differing only in their paper type, and of course their cover title to differentiate them easily.
When rene rodriguez of the miami herald blogged about having seen and loved the departed in toronto. An important figure in the blurb universe is the professional wedding photographer, which is why we reached out to one of our favorites, ukbased claire. Inside the doomsday machine, his bestselling 2010 book about the fiscal crisis. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. So there are 1,000 photos id have to skim through while also looking back at my blog posts to see which photos go to which post. 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. Being able to write a good blurb for your book is an important skill to have, whether its for your website, a query to an editor or agent, or for your selfpublishing book. They are not stored on blurbs site until you upload them for ordering. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
As a guy, i typically dont go for romance novels, but i enjoyed this one. The text focuses on the themes discussed in his previous book, the big short, and is based on the articles that lewis. Blurb test book paper comparison film photography blog. If purchasing, however, make sure the seller is including the boomerang that is supposed to come with the book. There is one big difference though between a book blurb and a synopsis. 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. Wedding photo book tips from photographer claire cordier blurb. Download blurb bookwright, a powerful and free bookpublishing software anyone can use. The brides farewell is her first historical novel, set in the 19th century, and has been widely compared with hardy. Jul 05, 2011 blog to book eventually settles into the standard blurb bookmaking software routine, where you can move content, swap around images, play with facing pages, choose numerous layout and text combinations, etc. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. But after the madcap beginning, the book abruptly shifted to high drama. Youve written your book, but now you have to publish it and kdp has a box that you dread. Fiona lowe captures the australian spirit perfectly and matches it to american humour with a style and flair that will keep you smiling all the way through.
Then theres the blurb which is only other writers praising the book or. Enrollment in the blurb to amazon program is free, for now, and includes getting an isbn number, the barcode that. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on blurbs. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. To write a good blurb, you have to make it short and exciting, yet relevant. All books are stored locally on the computer you originally used to create the book. Thanks also to rod horton for reading robert frosts poem birches at our bible study that morning. The intractability of the debt crisis, with europes sickliest economies in a seeming death spiral, makes later passages in boomerang both urgent.
Think of the book blurb not as an annoying step between you and selfpublishing, but instead as an opportunity. Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. Chose from several free tools or use adobe indesign or. Consider the blurb, one of the most pervasive, longestrunning and, at. Boomerang books was founded in 2008 by alumni of byu and uvu, with the purpose to provide a place for students to buy, sell, and rent textbooks. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you. When i first read the cover blurb of this book, i was equally intrigued and leery. Get it from the library or like me just read a few chapters in the book store. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. It is a very good beginners boomerang as it is easy to throw, and does not break when it hits the ground. Thanks for speaking with boomerang books blog, nikki.
The characters were written very well, with their own flaws. To find your book on the computer you created it with, open booksmart on that computer and you should see your book in the list under open a book or open book project. Booktopia fiona lowe books on the booktopia fiona lowe author. The petite bride stood stockstill, her chapellength beaded train sagging in the damp gutter while her white fingers clutched a a twotiered wedding cake. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Boomerang books is australias online independent bookstore. Founded in 2002, boomerang books is australias online independent bookstore, with a distinct focus on australian books, australian authors and australian publishers. Thats not to say the blurb is an actual spoiler, but that the blurb hits all the same notes as usual and leaves very little to the imagination a jointhedots blurb that is so obvious the ending might as well be on the back. Boomerang bride is a delightfully witty read that you wont want to put down. The books blurb states that rule is the worlds number one crime writer, however such a thing is determined. Then theres the blurb which is only other writers praising the book or the authors previous work. Thanks to dale ward and the rest of the tech guys at the seminary for making the video.
Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools. Boomerang bride mira tradesize kindle edition by lowe, fiona. Copywriting is a completely different skillset to creating fiction, and im here to help you get that blurb in tiptop shape. 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. We were the first brick and mortar store to rent textbooks in utah. From the blurb i expected more of a romantic comedy. Blurb definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Boomerang bride paperback january 1, 1981 by margaret pargeter author visit amazons margaret pargeter page. Boomerang books is based in australia, is whollyaustralian owned, employs australians and pays australian taxes. Mar 17, 2020 well, that first book that i made with blurb was printed in 2010.
Blurb blurb is a creative platform and community that enables and encourages people to make books of the things they love. Fantasy book blurbs summary or tease, which do you prefer. Like the book cover is one of the biggest selling points for any book, a book blurb helps sell the idea of the book to those who are in search of reading something either new or out of their usually picked genres. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Theres nothing worse than reading a book where the protagonist is perfect. Perhaps one of the most user friendly boomerang books out there.
Your book blurb must be wellwritten to get a readers attention. Boomerang bride is a story about marc and matilda, two people from opposite sides of the world. It was a gift for friends, and im told that they look through it on a weekly basis. Design and publish beautiful photo books, trade books, ebooks. Create, print, and sell professionalquality photo books. In this post, we tell you how to write a book blurb in five easy steps. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. The intention is the same as a book blurb to pique the potential bossclients attention. Travels in the new third world is a nonfiction book by michael lewis about macroeconomic consequences of cheap financing available during the 2000s.
Whats the difference between book blurb and synopsis. In a nutshell here is the whole book different countries misused cheap credit and had different reactions to the bust. Shed left australia to be with barrythe man who had swept her off her virtual feet. Here are some of the reasons you might need to write a book blurb.
However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. Boomerang bride mira tradesize kindle edition by lowe. An easytofollow, practical guide to writing the best blurb to sell your selfpublished book, provided by ya author sarah juckes of completelynovel. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. They are not stored on blurb s site until you upload them for ordering. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. The book could not be more timely given the worries about europes deepening debt crisis and the recent warning issued by christine lagarde. Chuck arand from concordia seminary for making time to talk about my book. Matilda was a pitchperfect australian navigating her way through midwestern culture and a crushing romantic blow. Well, that first book that i made with blurb was printed in 2010. Blog to book eventually settles into the standard blurb bookmaking software routine, where you can move content, swap around images, play with facing pages, choose numerous layout and text combinations, etc. Blurb create, print, and sell professionalquality photo.
Multi published, fiona is very excited about her upcoming 2020 release, just an ordinary family feb 24th 2020, a novel about family. To date, blurb authors have created more than two million books since the company started, with a new book created every minute. 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. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Matilda was a pitchperfect australian navigating her way. Park, the international history of communication study page 268 edward r. See more ideas about blurb book, scrapbook page layouts and scrapbooking layouts. Buy a cheap copy of boomerang bride book by fiona lowe. How to write an effective blurb for a selfpublished book. Whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover if only in one respect.
We are owner operated, which means we provide the most knowledge and experience to help you. Blurb brings selfpublished books to amazon usa today. Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. Its the perennial question of whether the blurbs on book covers are still meaningful or have become just background noise. Create, print, and sell professionalquality photo books, magazines, trade books, and ebooks with blurb. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book.
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