All you have to do is provide me with some information and i will write one undeniably catchy blurb. 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. By day, clumsy panda po works faithfully in his familys noodle shop, but by night he dreams of becoming a true master of the martial arts. Some fortunate individuals, along with many traditionally published authors, will have professionals employed to write blurb for them, but the rest of us simply have. Through most of the book, i have triedand largely succeeded, i thinkto minimize my authorial presence. Whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover if only in one respect.
In this post, we tell you how to write a book blurb in five easy steps. Mccandlesss strange tale struck a personal note that made a dispassionate rendering of the tragedy impossible. Purchase a swatch kit that contains samples of all the different blurb papers with photos and text printed on them. Below are some preface examples to give you an idea on how to write a preface for your book. A beautiful road trip in the rocky moutains of alberta. Book summary because author jon krakauer presents the events of into the wild out of chronological order, establishing what happened when can challenge the reader. Soapstone occasion after writing a short newspaper article in the outside about mccandlesss tragic tale, a spark caught in krakauers interest to discover and write more about this boy. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. In april 1992 a young man from a welltodo family hitchhiked to alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of mt.
Into the wild nonfiction, biography by jon krakauer. Make an ebook from an existing print book help center. Stampede trail, the route chris mccandless followed into the wilderness. Warriors into the wild summary by rossie gonzalez on prezi.
The intention is the same as a book blurb to pique the potential bossclients attention. National bestseller in april 1992 a young man from a welltodo family hitchhiked to alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of mt. I think i passed the 50 book mark a couple years ago. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing. Think of the book blurb not as an annoying step between you and selfpublishing, but instead as an opportunity. Make sure you supply me with a general synopsis as well. Analysis of into the wild by john krakauer 9 words 6 pages. It uses twilight as an example, but dont hold that against me. A journey into the minds abyss in jon krakauers into the wild.
Two years earlier in may 1990, mccandless graduated with high honors from emory university. In the book into the wild written by john krakauer, chris mccandless plans to abandon his life and live off the land, traveling from south dakota all the way to las vegas and many other remote locations in the u. In each snap book club download youll find a short summary of the plot of the book, a recipe for a food that ties to a theme or character from the book, ideas for decorations or other additions, plus discussion questions and scriptures that relate to the story. Find into the wild by bust it away photography at blurb books. Blurb are a wellrenowned printondemand company, and they offer numerous book printing options, with a variety of paper types, book bindings and other options. Give at least three examples from the story, which demonstrate chris mccandlesss wilderness knowledge and. Into the wild is a nonfiction book by jon krakauer that was first published in 1966. 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.
The blurb darkness threatens the wild pack in this thrilling new survivors adventure. I contacted blurb to try to find out if it was my fault or theirs, that was on the 26th april. How to write a blurb back cover copy marilynn byerly. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Chris mccandless loved the road, the unadorned life, the tolstoyan call to asceticism. Kim does not turn away from the history but takes it into herself, making poems that give it indelible voice. I loved the writing style to the point where i immediately downloaded samples to all her other series to give them a go. This is a collection of choose your own adventure stories written by the 6th grade class at. Writing in supple, electric prose, krakauer tries to make sense of mccandless while. A list of important facts about jon krakauers into the wild, including setting, climax, protagonists, and. Throughout the book, doyle remains open and candid, whether shes admitting to rigging a high school. Into the wild english version by gekkozilla blurb books.
Find into the wild english version by gekkozilla at blurb books. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed. Portrayal of the character of chris mccandless aka alex supertramp in the novel into the wild by jon krakauer. For the sake of clarity, this timeline rearranges the books episodes in the order in which they occurred, rather than the order in which they appear in into the wild may 12, 1990. Into the shadows survivors by erin hunter wiki fandom. A walk in the woods by bill bryson into the wild by jon krakauer eat, pray, love by. The occult art of the poetry book blurb rachael mead. Its safe to say that a wellwritten blurb is absolutely essential to your poetry books overall success and reputation. Into the wild summary from litcharts the creators of. The primary genre krakauer uses in this novel is a fairly new form of writing. When you buy a swatch kit, your confirmation email will include a discount code equal in value to the price of. Then ensure you incorporate them into your back book jacket blurb.
Book clubs are a great opportunity to bring women together and have some fun. Subject purpose audience krakauer wrote for a general audience. Into the wild is a 1996 nonfiction book written by jon krakauer. The writing is so engaging that although it is already clear from the beginning. I dont know if blurbs plan is to kick this into the long grass in the hope that ill go away but i do know this is very poor customer service. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. Secondly, before venturing into the alaskan wild, mccandless gave all his savings to charity, abandoned his car, burned all the cash he had in his wallet and resolved into his new form of life. Into the wild, jon krakauer into the wild is a 1996 nonfiction book written by jon krakauer. Sell epub3 fixedlayout ebooks on blurb or in the apple ibooks store. My initiation into the world of the blurb came when i was about to have a poetry collection published.
The movie adaptation of wild will be released by fox searchlight in december 2014. How to create a back book cover blurb that sells i just published a guest post which goes into this with some examples. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail is a 2012 memoir by american author cheryl strayed, describing her 1,100mile hike on the pacific crest trail in 1995 as a journey of selfdiscovery. Make it clear to the reader why they should read the book. Investigating the potato seeds further, krakauer theorizes that mccandless died of swainsonine poisoning after consuming wild potato seeds laced with a toxic mold. Into the wild is a biography by jon krakauer about the life and death of chris mccandless, who moved to alaska in the hopes of living a. Into the wild is a photography book that showcase the scenic landscape of sydney australia against the soft and smooth skin of our model kedori. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. The book contain original quotes and passages for us to reflect upon and see things in different perspective. Blurb provide multiple options for creating books, allowing you to use either their booksmart software, webbased bookify, a plugin for adobe indesign, or you can do your own thing. An analysis of the book, into the wild by jon krakauer. We dont offer free books or free paper samples but you can view our paper and book customization options by doing one of the following. The book was adapted to film in 2007, directed by sean penn with emile hirsch starring as mccandless christopher johnson mccandless 1968 1992, a young, and wise man left his family and friends and headed off into the wilderness.
Look at samples go to amazon and click on the bestsellers in your genre. To write a good blurb, you have to make it short and exciting, yet relevant. Writing a book blurb for your back cover, and other promotional uses, is one of the hardest steps for many authors. This is this greatest act of folly that one can commit in life.
Forget the book, have you read this irresistible story on. Before writing your back book blurb, choose 35 of the bestselling books in your genre and make a note of stylistic similarities. Having solved the mystery of mccandlesss death, krakauer accompanies chris parents, walt and billie, to pay their respects at the bus where chris died. Most run several paragraphs, but some publishers want them shorter or in a special format so be sure to check with your publishers guidelines before you begin work. Into the wild is a narrative that not only constructs the plot of what happened to. Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. The power and luminosity of jon krakauers storytelling blaze through every page. Blurb is a basic service useable for basic book printing. Into the wild by jon krakauer meet your next favorite book. Concept art book of my fake warrior cats video game trailer. It begins with the descent of the soul into flesh, which is also the descent into the catastrophic, tormenting history of family and nation.
Into the wild by john krakauer essay example 557 words. And you can set your discount book by book, unlike some vendors, where you have to pick one discount and use it for all your books. Their technical staff is obtuse and they use a biased color profile. This study guide consists of approximately 73 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of into the wild. The last wild is a whimsical tale, the story of a boy discovering his voice. Most fiction book blurbs start with a situation a, introduce a problem b and promise a twist c. Into the wild by bust it away photography blurb books. Secondly, i wanted to let you know that you can put a photo on the back just make sure you are in the double spread view when you are making the book and the front and back cover will show up so you can drag and drop a photo into the box.
A promising talent makes her electrifying debut with this unforgettable novel, set in the alaskan wilderness, that is a fusion of psychological thriller and comingofage tale in the vein of jennifer mcmahon, chris bohjalian, and mary kubica. New selfpublishing options from blurb and book design. He began his journey into unknown to be found dead only after four months in the wild. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter. At first, mccandless is content with the isolation, the beauty of nature, and the thrill of living off the land. A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a books contents. Most books will convert in a few minutes, although some can. Blurb create, print, and sell professionalquality photo. Your book blurb must be wellwritten to get a readers attention. Essays on into the wild at the college or university, you may be asked to write essays on into the wild nonfiction book by john krakauer which has become an international bestseller and has been translated into 30 languages. Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools.
Before i could plot a logical course through the icefall, the wind came up. The key with fiction is to excite and engage your reader. Through most of the book, i have triedand largely succeeded, i thinkto minimize my. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. We get so caught up in delivering an enthralling story or a big idea. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. Wild was chosen by oprah winfrey as her first selection for oprahs book club 2. I have been a long time user but they are unable to print photo books true to the original images. Celebrating prezi s teacher community for teacher appreciation week. Joanna penn has a great how to write back blurb for your book some more writing tips on crafting a blurb for your book.
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