Sep 12, 2018 creating a book blurb, while still technically writing, is closer to a science than an art. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. This is a guest post by the talented author and editor, kelly exeter of level up your writing. You have one shot at introducing your story to your reader make it count.
This is an interactive story containing 900 chapters. Sign up for my newsletter, beneath the oake tree, here. Sep 25, 2016 a simple outline for writing a killer book blurb september 25, 2016 september 25, 2016 kaitlin hillerich in my last post, i mentioned that ive been working on a novella and shared some reasons why you should write one of your own. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Wolf brother combines elements of fantasy, prehistoric fiction.
A generic planning document for ks2 creative writing. Blurb needs to provide a means for editing and revising an existing book as it is really not a good practice to require an author to have to repurchase another hard copy book upon revisions. Writing a blurb at ks2 by jessica borges vaz on prezi. Aug 29, 2017 joanna penn has a great how to write back blurb for your book some more writing tips on crafting a blurb for your book. Discover more than 1,000 writing prompts designed to get your creative fires burning. Apr 28, 2017 when it comes to writing the back blurb for a book, the struggle is real. Writing advice writing resources writing help writing a book writing prompts writing ideas writing corner writing fantasy story inspiration ashlyn m. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should.
Crowns peter and the wolf cut and tell peter and the wolf dabber activities peter and the wolf exit tickets peter and the wolf flap book peter and the wolf matching card game peter and the wolf vocal. By chance, i caught site of the words the last wolf and i instantly reached for this slender black book. Book 2 from the bestselling author of wolf brother chronicles of. Great discussion topics to have with kids about respecting nature, technology, friendship and.
A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. The blurb that appears on the back cover of your book, and on your amazon page, will either. Youve written your book, but now you have to publish it and kdp has a box that you dread. Wolves are majestic creatures, and writing about them is fun and rewarding.
Students will sharpen their writing skills by charting the actions and settings that. Great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book. Jun 12, 2015 the back cover book blurb can be the hardest part as an author condensing your book into a few, short paragraphs in a way that makes your book impossible to overlook. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb september 25, 2016 september 25, 2016 kaitlin hillerich in my last post, i mentioned that ive been working on a novella and shared some reasons why you should write one of your own. I personally like making it at least visually impressive as. Malcolm gladwell hands out book blurbs like santa does. This is because writers dont really understand what a blurb is meant to do. Download and read online for free wolf brother by michelle paver. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading writing awesome book blurbs a modern indie authors guide. Best quotes, writing a book, writing tips, writing prompts, apollo aesthetic, pretty words.
July 17, 2012 as i said in the first post of this short series, i will take a few areas of publishing and compare them across, from indie to traditional. Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry books overall success and reputation. Writing a blurb the blurb is the writing on the back of a book. Each chapter tells part of the story and often ends with multiple choices. Jul 19, 20 writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Make sure you supply me with a general synopsis as well. Read this article closely, follow its advice, and watch your career reap the rewards. Looking at the map from the introduction to the novel, and having read the. Wolf brother chronicles of ancient darkness wiki fandom. We will add our teaching ideas to the members section of the site soon. Many writers find writing book blurbs really difficult. Mar 02, 2016 great ideas to write a blurb that works for your book.
Torak is the protagonist, or main character, in the story. Writing awesome book blurbs a modern indie authors guide kindle edition by terra, evo, moriarty, jeff, conlin, karen. Only twelveyearold torak and his wolfcub companion can defeat it. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and. Jan 01, 2006 wolf brother chronicles of ancient darkness, book 1 paver, michelle on. A simple outline for writing a killer book blurb ink and quills. Buy the full book of 1,000 character writing prompts on amazon.
Com, its affiliates and its syndicates will not be held. Trust me, a book with a bad blurb on it wont sell at. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Bookwright will automatically check for updates each time you open it as long as your computer is connected to the internet. Consider each prompt a match of sorts, capable of starting anything from a tiny blaze a short story to a raging inferno a novel. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. British books challenge 1 wolf brother north somerset. Lone wolf by kathryn lasky, prince of wolves by quinn loftis, nightshade by andrea cremer, the sight by david clementdavies.
The author obviously did an enormous amount of research to make this book realistic and full of details from nature making it a great story that i read to my son. Full to the brim with wonderful landscape descriptions and potent writing, this really is a must read. Wolf brother chronicles of ancient darkness, book 1. Peter and the wolf set of 7 worksheets and writing prompts. On reading the blurb, i knew this was the perfect book for me. I think paver could not have woven together a better story. Set 6000 years ago, this is a world ruled by the elements and fear. Just a book of cool and fun prompts to help get ideas for a new story or inspiration for an existing one. How to write a blurb for your novel peter reys blog.
One nice thing about the book is that each person belongs to a clan eg. How to write an effective blurb for a selfpublished book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This short video is brought to you by publishnation.
It entices the reader to read a book by promising twists and turns but without giving away the ending. Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. Its also given me lots of ideas for my new series of books about toraks adventures in wonderland. The series is set 6,000 years ago and focuses on the story of torak. The hospital staff overpowered the wolf, but the damage had been done, spreading the infection to her. Wolf brother by michelle paver is one of the latter. A generic planning document for ks2 creative writing supporting children as they explore the characters and the context of the story of wolf brother the aim of this planning is to support a visit to chiltern open air museum where we will explore character and context with the children. In your vocabulary book jot down any phrases you enjoyed so that you can use them in your own writing. This lesson will teach you all about what happens in the book.
See more ideas about writing, writing a book, nonfiction books. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. Creating a book blurb, while still technically writing, is closer to a science than an art. Writing awesome book blurbs a modern indie authors guide. The first book in michelle pavers hugely popular chronicles of ancient darkness series, wolf brother is a gripping and original adventure story. How to write a killer blurb that convinces readers to buy your book. But it is the single most important piece of writing you will do on your book. The blurbery revisited writing a book blurb eric lahti. Fox emm shares how to write an effective book blurb for your memoir, or any piece of writing. Then, write 12 additional sentences that explain the plot of the story in a general way. Answer the following questions in as much detail as you can. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. Thats why, if youre serious about your writing, you should devote a bit of time to learn how to write a blurb.
The images can also be printed to provide prompts for writing activities. Wolf brother is the first book in michelle pavers new series, chronicles of ancient darkness. Their journey together takes them through deep forests, across giant glaciers, and into dangers they never imagined. Here are some tips on what you can do to boost a books sales with its blurb. Work by convincing readers to take a chance on it, or. Click a choice and move to the next chapter in your story. Look at samples go to amazon and click on the bestsellers in your genre. For my romantic suspense novel, guardian angel, i wrote this long blurb. Review after reading the book, discuss the following. You can be in a throng of people, but if youre afraid, youre on your own. Com, the content rating may or may not be accurate and the site makes no guarantees as to the accuracy. Scholastic book fairs curriculum connections wolf brother. Wolf brother is beautifully written the language is rich and evocative, full of details about toraks life and surroundings.
Wolf brother by michelle paver at the best online ebook storage. The story is a rich tale full strong with the themes of survival, magic and folklore. All you have to do is provide me with some information and i will write one undeniably catchy blurb. 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 the art of blurbwriting. For more on writing a great book blurb, check out the 5 core elements of a book blurb, or for more help with your books exterior try get your book cover right or lose sales. Here are some tips on what you can do to boost a book s sales with its blurb. Done with character writing prompts about werewolves. All topics all writers digital newspaper archive facebook twitter. Many authors write the book blurb as an afterthought. Since i have a lot of readers who write fantasy novels, i thought id do a list of idea starters for them. No doubt, for your book, having an intriguing blurb is as important as having a great cover, an intriguing title and your story professionally edited.
Wolf brother combines elements of fantasy, prehistoric fiction and facts, to make a brilliant book. Read free book excerpt from wolf brother by michelle paver, page 1 of 6. Wolf brother follows the story of torak, an orphan boy who is injured and on the. The plot of wolf brother is all about a boy named torak and his adventures. I have seen nonfiction blurbs that are more about the author than the content of the book and i have seen fiction blurbs that are a synopsis of the story and even tell the reader the ending.
Your book is foremost about one person so that person must be part of the book description. While other creative writing prompts want you to do a small exercise or to master a technique, these are designed to spur your creativity into writing a full story. Common core skills can be addressed with this resource. As she grows up, how will being a werewolf affect her life.
Excellent questions to ask yourself when making a system of magic in your world. 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. The prophecy of nanuak based on wolf brother by michelle paver grades. Wolf brother is the first book of six and begins the chronicles of ancient darkness by michelle paver.
Jan 01, 2004 wolf brother by michelle paver is a wonderful kids book about a boy, torak, and his wolf and their quest to keep a promise he made to his dying fa. Added to which, it explores a world that was virtually unknown to us with real insight and authority. Back book blurb back cover how to write blurb book writing tips author. It can be a daunting task, so heres pins giving you a step by step approach for creating your fiction or nonfiction book blurb.
Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Finish by sharing ideas about what has been learned about. Another distinction between this story idea generator and others. Every blurb writer needs to know their audience and what the reader is looking to buy. Wolf brother by michelle paver is a wonderful kids book about a boy, torak, and his wolf and. Your confidential guide to the perfect book blurb click to tweet. Writing and the benefit of setting goals and creative intentions that can motivate you to achieve meaningful interactions with your readers, or other authors. Copywriting is a completely different skillset to creating fiction, and im here to help you get that blurb in tiptop shape. Com images are ed and may not be copied modified in any way.
My master plots list called 50 romance plot ideas is one of my most popular posts of all time, and ive gotten so much positive feedback for the plot ideas for stories and writing prompts in my book master lists for writers. Most fiction book blurbs start with a situation a, introduce a problem b and promise a twist c. Wolf brother by michelle paver goodreads share book. Every blurb needs a standout, meat, and an emotional payoff. I wanted to print a photo book with blurb for a long time, and finally ordered my first blurb photo book in june 2014. Show focuses on creative writing, and last week we were introduced to the joy of f. Steps to writing your own back book blurb and back cover. Book 1 in the millioncopyselling series chronicles of. This really is a book that stands out from the crowd.
Wolf brother teacher support pearson education limited 2006 introduction synopsis wolf brother follows the story of torak, an orphan boy who is injured and on the run from an evil he does not understand and which killed his father. Now, before i give the synopsis of this story, i will say that im about to mention some things that sound like. Six million copies sold of the series in 35 territories worldwide. His father is dead, slain by a demon in the form of a great bear. But if you, like many, live in the city, then wolf nonfiction is harder than wolf fiction. In that sense, a good blurb is anything but subjective. When you need to write a blurb for a movie, book, or other project, start by writing a clever and catchy hook that introduces some of the characters and setting of the topic.
Wolf brother is a book about a boy named torak and his adventures during the new stone age, which was over 6,000 years ago. Before we get into why most authors hate writing their back book cover blurb, lets clarify what it actually is. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. It has the three qualities of a classic childrens book. The three terms below are often used interchangeably, but there are important differences between them. I do encourage you to share your ideas in the comments as most readers have done and i thoroughly enjoy them. Wolf brother takes place 6001 years ago during the middle stone age, and tells the story of twelveyearold torak, a boy of the wolf clan. Before we get into why most authors hate writing their back book cover blurb, lets clarify what it. Joanna penn has a great how to write back blurb for your book some more writing tips on crafting a blurb for your book. Writing advice writing resources writing help writing a book writing prompts writing ideas story inspiration writing inspiration story ideas. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dustjacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. However, since this story is created by members, writing. Wolf brother is the first book in the series chronicles of ancient darkness by michelle paver.
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