Writing a blurb photo credit nasa goddard space flight center reto stockli the blurb is the writing on the back of a book. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Sign up for my newsletter, beneath the oake tree, here. A useful worksheet to help your children understand book blurbs and help them write their own. Students encounter different forms and functions of the use of blurbs. You can make me a nice cup of tea for a start, grandma said to george. Creative writing 618963542516842949 words to describe hair. Mar 01, 2017 indie authors often say that writing the blurb for the back cover of their selfpublished book is the most difficult part of the whole process, so were glad to bring you this simple and straightforward set of guidelines from fred johnson of alli partner member standout books to help you triumph over this troublesome task.
When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. Like the sound of the book based on the blurb on the back what is a blurb. How can parents help their children find books that are not too hard and not too easy but instead are just right. Get the inside stories on his books direct from the author.
Ask children to help you list some of the bathroom products that george used in his. Clive kings classic book, stig of the dump, is always a popular choice. Jun 11, 20 the blurb is the short description on the back of 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 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. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. If it is the first time your child has read the book, look at the cover and title with them to predict what they think the book might be about. If you have no idea what to include in your blurb, this simple outline of the musthaves will help. Book blurb worksheet worksheet teacher made twinkl. It is about a caterpillar that is really hungry and all the things that he is eating. Explore myths and legends with your class using this handy guide from storytime magazine. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. Oct 04, 20 an easytofollow guide to writing a cover blurb to help seal that sale to your target reader, by ya author sarah juckes from alli partner member completelynovel. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know.
Now with an awesome story to tell, we need to tell it just as well and for that we need narrative drive, because thats what readers of spy books want. We get so caught up in delivering an enthralling story or a big idea. Elements and principles of art lessons tes teach middle school art. The wreck of the zanzibar teachit primary website describe the storm. 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. Jul 14, 2016 a simple guide to writing the blurb of a book. A free resource allowing students to both design their own book cover and blurb or also help to create a poster on a favourite book. The explorer teaching resources ks2 literacy resources. A frame for children to write the blurb for their own autobiographies, including invented quotations and endorsements.
Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. Children find it easier to write about things they know about, have seen and experienced. Help children to inhabit the world of the story through book discussion. How to write a great book blurb with images writing a. Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry book s overall success and reputation. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more. Invite children to write their own magic medicine poem on resource 3. How to write an effective blurb for a selfpublished book. Others cant seem to find that initial spark of inspiration. Create your own book cover or my favourite book is template. One child can be writing a letter home from the trenches of the first world war, another can be persuading people to join a treacherous antarctic voyage and another can be turning a truelife event into a creative short tale full of heart and humour. Maybe this story will remind you of a time that you were.
It entices the reader to read a book by promising twists and turns but without giving away the ending. Not only will it be the second thing a potential reader looks at cover is the. 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. 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. Jul 14, 2016 blurbs lesson plan template and teaching resources. Then ensure you incorporate them into your back book jacket blurb. Instantly you are drawn to this marvelous cover, and then you read the synopsis and you think. This short video is brought to you by publishnation.
An easytofollow, practical guide to writing the best blurb to sell your selfpublished book, provided by ya author sarah juckes of completelynovel. Great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book. Make sure you supply me with a general synopsis as well. World book day 2017 resource pack the world book day resource pack for primary schools is packed with inspiration, resources, games, videos, and information about our use of cookies our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and enhance your user experience. But, if you have caught a potential readers attention, the blurb is what will sell your book and convert readers. If youre teaching your children about myths and legends, download our pack of teaching, activity and display resources. Apr 28, 2017 when it comes to writing the back blurb for a book, the struggle is real. Examples of blurbs to share in your classroom to help students get a sense of a book before choosing one. Give children the opportunity to write about things they know about. Aqa history paper 2 full guidance and question structure strips. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count. It can be difficult to get this right, thats why writing a short synopsis of power is here to help you.
Students can enjoy writing blurbs for books they read. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. A simple approach in response to the 2016 ks2 reading test ive spent quite a bit of time researching and rethinking my approach to teaching reading. A powerpoint presentation with sound buttons, images, text references and vocabulary to help pupils write their own description of a storm. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. Trendy church games for kids bible lessons ten commandments sunday.
When it comes to writing the back blurb for a book, the struggle is real. Morris gleitzman is one of australias funniest and bestloved authors for young people. How to improve your childs creative writing in literacy. The explorer by katherine rundell from his seat in the tiny aeroplane, fred watches as the mysteries of the amazon jungle pass by below him. Writing a blurb at ks2 by jessica borges vaz on prezi. Cinderella around the world lesson 6 recipe for a cinderella story lower ks2. Have read other books by the same author like the jacket design like the sound of the book based on the blurb on the back what is a blurb.
Examples of blurbs to share in your primary classroom. Here are some of the reasons you might need to write a book blurb. They show the most common words from the first two pages in the book, and from. As well as writing picture books and novels, fleischman writes poetry for several speakers which he describes as chamber music for voices and playscripts. Choose one of the main events of the story and write a diary entry about it from barneys point of. 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. A set of sheets that can be assembled into an a5 folded booklet to give to pupils. Ppt what is a book blurb powerpoint presentation free to. Give them time to flick through the book and read the blurb. Make links to other books read with similar themes, the same characters andor similar authorsillustrators. Use the images provided below to support your diary writing. All you have to do is provide me with some information and i will write one undeniably catchy blurb.
Download a huge pack of resources to help your children write their own adventure stories. Here is an example of a shout line, taken from one of my own books. Before writing your back book blurb, choose 35 of the bestselling books in your genre and make a note of stylistic similarities. Use leaflets and websites of castles and tourist sites to provide examples of many different text types. Design a new machine to help barney lower his gifts down to stig. So its not surprising to find him writing a text entirely in dialogue but such a text is unusual in a picture book, and certainly worth exploring with your class. On back covers of books there is usually a summary which attempts to get the reader interested. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Learn how to draw on the core books to teach writing, for example, if you are. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. Sep, 2015 writing lesson on story blurbs michelle ware. This has resulted in the creation of a few resources which ive already blogged about. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. How to write a killer blurb that convinces readers to buy your book the book blurb is your sales pitch.
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