A front cover will often be the first thing a reader will see when they stumble across your book and possibly the only thing youve needed so far, if youve. Writers use the term blurb to describe the text on the back of the book. Testimonials are incredibly persuasive in transforming potential readers into readers. The skipped 3 chs count as 1 sk ch, 1 ch1sp and 1 turning ch. You can either place a direct order or request a modified book cover. Kittrich stretchable jumbo book cover fits books up to 8 x 10 lot of 2 new. But its not just any description as you have approximately 200 words depending on your font type to grab the reader.
Instead he uses the boat to disappear for hours at a time, exploring the forbidden swampy surroundings of his gulf shore home. And if that doesnt happen, then a convention will ask for a headshot to go on the program book, or a short story market will want one for the website. Its academic premium jumbo book cover xxl color gray. The book cover is the most important part of a book which gives a basic idea about the content. Think of your back cover copy like a movie trailer, giving enough details to interest readers, but not so much to spoil their fun. For nonfiction, establishing yourself as an expert and differentiating your book from the others written about the same. Its important for writers to market while they write. Our friends at bookbub carried out an ab test in which they sent group a a book description with a testimonial and group b a version without a testimonial. Jun 01, 2015 the occult art of the poetry book blurb on taking up writing it had not once occurred to me that one of the tasks of being a writer might be to come up with those concise, quippy phrases on the covers of books. Save on printer ink and toner to keep your office efficient and productive.
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Fourmile is the story of twelve year old foster of rural south alabama. Back cover copy includes the book summary and author bio. May 17, 20 every author knows the importance of a welldesigned book cover can never be overstated. See more ideas about handmade books, book making and leather books.
This book can serve as a keepsake for couples as each question has space for spouses to write their answers. Dos and donts of books cover design ive seen a few bad covers. When a buyer picks up your book in a bookstore or book signing event, he or she will usually look at the front cover first, then flip to the back to learn more about it. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn. A boring back cover text will cause the reader to lose interest and put the book back on the shelf. Feature your photos in a glossy laminate on the front and back cover of this durable hardcover book option. If its a novel, you must include the storys most engaging plot points. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Failure to realize the value of the back cover seems to equate with the failure to realize that the text for the finished back cover can always be changed before the printing of the book. Although it should give a broad overview of the story, it should never contain spoilers for the book. That may sound a little conflicted, but i do think fourmile might be a good fit for some 5th through 8th graders as well as for readers in their teens, especially boys. It is a great gift for weddings and other special occasions. Fourmile and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
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 book s front cover. At least, the very beginning of this historical novel reads as. Prices shown are for ebook front covers not for print and are suitable for popular online retailers. Searching by isbn ensures that you find the exact edition you are looking for when buying textbooks. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing. For a nonfiction book, authors should make a bullet point list of the book s main features and actually put that list on the back cover. How to choose the right book cover dimensions in 3 simple.
Old fashioned paperback book cover a free pattern perfect for gift giving to book lovers click to tweet book cover. I thought id put together an informal grouping of some of the best dust jackets and paperbacks in my collection, and the best book covers that ive seen but dont own. Also on your back cover, youll include a description of your book. Fourmile watt key adventure books for young readers. After you select the design options that are right for you and save your quote, you.
Its not writing the book but writing the back cover text. You might also consider ending the summary paragraphs with a compelling, tantalizing question that makes the reader want to learn more like author kerry fisher does for her book, the. Front and back cover copy for book covers cover design studio. How to design your books back cover ny book editors.
From various colors to different materials, youll be able to find one that suits your preferences. What is the summary written on the cover at the back of a. When you consider purchasing a book, either in a store or online, what do you notice first. Utilize our custom online printing and it services for small. A wide variety of back covers for redmi 4 options are available to you, such as xiaomi, apple iphones, and huawei.
Knowing all the options for battery covers for samsung galaxy s4. Simply the book cover depicts the sketch of the plot. A place to come for indepth discussion of your or anybody elses book cover designs. Old fashioned paperback book cover crochet pattern. Some informative blog posts have addressed techniques for creating an effective front cover, but an often overlooked aspect of book cover design is the back of the book. Dont squander this moment by going into a blow by blow of what happens in your book. The third example shows how part of the back cover copy the author bio, in this case can show up on the inside flap of a hard cover book. Build your marriage one day at a time is an important guide for every couple who wants to fall more deeply in love. Isbn codes are usually listed on a book s back cover, bar code, or page. After that, you might flip inside to read the first few sentences of the book, and then venture to the back cover online the back cover is displayed as the description. See more ideas about cover, book cover design and cover design. An example lets look at the back cover of my first book. Below are a few examples of back cover copy for fiction. Its success stems from its haunting, haunted nature, its surrealism, and the way it captures the mood of the book.
It talked about a life of a boy or foster who lost his dad. Youve hooked them with your great title and subtitle, now give them a reason. Nonfiction back cover copy for nonfiction, establishing yourself as an expert and differentiating your book from the others written about the same topic will help sell your book. Here are six rules to be mindful of before you put pen to paper on your back book cover blurb. I will warn you up front that this is a gritty book, pretty violent by mg standards.
But for fiction, the hooks include the storys most engaging plot points. They move at a steady rhythm and pace because their creators know they only have one minute to convince you to go watch a two hour movie. Your book back cover copy must be 300 words or less. For fiction, this is your opportunity to introduce characters, setting, plot, and the overarching themes of the book, usually framed around the main characters driving goal throughout the story.
At wise ink, we believe that one of the most important things we do is help indie authors put their best foot forward when marketing and selling their book. Fold the top and bottom flaps down underneath the cover. This is where you either make the sale or end up back on the shelfin a store or online. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Oct 26, 2018 the back of a book cover is the perfect place to put this social proof. Your back cover copy is the salespitch that will either draw in new readers, or make them put your book back on the shelf. Kerouacs comment on the foreign editions of his books, 1966. As with a nonfiction book, your fiction book back cover copy should include hooks.
Then a mysterious stranger arrives at their alabama farm, a former army ranger in iraq rambling across the country, and foster believes he has found an ally against dax. They are going to ask you for a photo of you to put on it. You also know that you have only two or three seconds to attract a potential reader with your front cover. Your guide to exceptional books bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Read fourmile by watt key for free with a 30 day free trial. Whether they see it online or in print, theyll flip it over or click to read the back cover text. You have a few paragraphs about the book andor its author on the back about 100 to 200 words to hook the potential. If anne frank had been a boy, this is the story her male counterpart might have told. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book plain blue cover with medallion holder. A terrible accident leaves foster and his mother wanting to put the pieces off their lives back together. Mallory i think the saddest part of the book fourmile, was probably the part where the dogs were getting sick and. Whether you are looking for a replacement for a broken samsung galaxy s4 battery cover or you just want a completely different one, youll be happy to know that many options exist.
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Foster spends a lot of time with the his moms boyfriend and he starts to feel like somethings wrong with him. Draft diy covers, final covers, premade covers, ebooks, print just about anything on the subject of book covers is welcome. Choose a voice for your back cover that matches your book and fuel it with emotion. Keeping tape off the cover makes it easier to replace the cover in the. Book covers are some of the most stunning pieces of art around, and how many times have you picked up a book simply because of a killer jacket. Most upgrades can be selected on the book tab when editing your project. Book sleeve cover for novel, autumn foliage pattern style, hard books cover for paperback, washable fabric, book protector padded, book case cover for adult 5. After his dad died, fosters mom finds a boyfriend who turns out to be bad but seems nice at first. Come and watch scotland v england in the 6 nations in the back room at the smiddy tonight, kick off 4. From watt key, the author of one of the most highly acclaimed childrens survival adventures of the last decade, comes fourmile, a tautly wound new novel.
A hardback book s pages are sewn or glued into a case made of cardboard which is then covered with cloth or paper. Ez covers guarantees the best quality school book covering for the best price, with an array of protective, practical and welldesigned sleeves that will fit all your exercise books. Create powerful and compelling back cover copy that sells. Fourmile by watt key was a book that talked about the life of a boy who lost his father.
Hideout twelveyearold sam has been given a fishing boat by his father, but he hates fishing. A selection of front covers of various editions of on the road click on thumbnail to enlarge when im old, you know what im going to do. However, moments after being engaged by your cover, readers are going to flip your book over to read the back cover. Find books like fourmile from the worlds largest community of readers.
Actually, this book made me reach way back into my memory for a book. Not only will it appear on the book itself, but youll probably use it as your amazon description. Created by spanish artist francis cugat for the book s initial printing, it pretty much is the book now, visuallyspeaking. The book blurb is a very concise collection of what is important essential to say. She adds, waiting for testimonials is generally the reason the back cover of a galley is left blank. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. How to write kickbutt bcc back cover copy the wise. Nov 15, 20 it goes without saying that the cover of your book is key.
Lets look and learn from 50 fascinating book cover designs. Think of the movie trailers youve seen for the films you love. Our custom book cover design will get your book or ebook noticed. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Browse our range of school book covers above and place your order today. Back cover definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Fourmile by watt key is a middle grade suspenseful adventure book. I dont know any web sites on the topic, but i think good design for a book is one that enables a reader to do the following. Books with great back cover texts usually go up in high sales. Twelveyearold foster knows in his gut that dax ganey, the man dating his widowed mother, is a bad seed. Twelveyearold foster knows in his gut that dax ganey, the man dating.
Its the essence of your book s most exciting features, distilled into a few hundred words. Book cover designs premade and custom book covers home. Isbns are 10 or digit codes identifying specific editions of a book. How to build the back of a book cover with template reedsy. The occult art of the poetry book blurb rachael mead. Fourmile is a heartwrenching story that is ultimately about fathers and father figures, good and bad.
Battery covers for samsung galaxy s4 for sale ebay. Middle schooler foster and his mother have been barely getting by since his fathers death a year ago. Fold the top and bottom flaps under the cover and tape the plastic down. However, most books on amazon have the look inside feature, allowing the potential reader to view the back of the book before ordering. From basic office supplies, such as printer paper and labels, to office equipment, like file cabinets and stylish office furniture, office depot and officemax have the office products you need to get the job done. Garys secret past comes back to haunt him, but not before gary fights back against dax. It typically serves as the foundation for your online book descriptions, as well as any press releases or pitches you make to the media. The more the boy spends time with his mothers boyfriend the more he sees the bad side of the boyfriend.
Featured products premade ebook cover designs by rachelle. How to write effective, compelling book back cover copy. Then tape the side flaps to the front flap so no tape touches the book cover. You already know that, in fact, everyone does judge a book by its cover. From watt key, the author of one of the most highly acclaimed childrens survival adventures of the last decade, comes fourmile, a tautly wound new novel reminiscent of classic westerns, about a boy caught in the middle of a clash that may turn out to be his own battle to fight. Jumbo book sox stretchable fabric book cover 9 x 11 black. The book cover is the most important part of a book which gives a basic idea about the content of the book.
Its so tempting to think if everyone is doing x and i do y, then ill stand out from the crowd. In general, illustrated titles such as photography, art, and cookery books tend to have a wider trim which lends itself to the imagery. And although practically every cover stands out and is amazing, i couldnt pick just one, therefore i dont have one in my top favorites. The top two thirds of the back cover should be reserved for information pertaining to the book in hand, but the lower section can promote other items related to the book. Not to mention, once your book arrives, the back layout can color readers expectations as much as the front cover. Everyone who sees your book will do the same thing. Alcoholics anonymous aa big book large print founders green vinyl cover. After his father died, the boys mother finds a bad boyfriend who seems nice at first.
But once that reader picks up your book and flips to your back cover, this is your chance to sell your book. Simply select your book s trim size, cover style, book binding style, cover finish, print type, paper stock, as well as your design preferences in the addons section. Although your back cover is critical to your book s marketing plan, your author bio is another key aspect to building your reputation and making money as a selfpublished author. If you dont have a print version of your book and its only sold online, everything in this article about back book blurbs can be applied to your book description in online listings. Then he discovers a boy named davey, mysteriously alone, repairing an abandoned cabin in the deep woods. Someone, at some point, is going to need your author photo.
The backcover copy also functions as the primary ad for your book. Family conflict, hero worship, loss of a parent, dangerous characters twelveyearold. They can make a boring looking book or folder more colourful and attractive in no time. The goal of this group is to help authors especially indie selfpublished authors createor acquirebetter book covers. The back of a book cover is the perfect place to put this social proof.
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