Sentences with phrase «book blurb author»

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(CNN)-- Authors are known to seek out glowing blurbs to help sell books, but they might consider courting a Vatican reprimand instead.

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Blurb's Eileen Gittins insisted that a book is not the «tada» moment many authors think it is but, in fact, the precursor to the next book, and the next one.

Another publishing platform, Blurb, had a strong sponsor presence, while the Frankfurt Book Fair, parent of Publishing Perspectives, sponsored a media breakfast early in the day and presented PP's «Authors Guide to the Frankfurt Book Fair.»

I had great cover blurbs / praises to pitch on my book and across my branding platforms (website & social media) from well - known authors, magazines, and critical reviews from professional editorial sources.

Blurb, a company that begin by producing limited print runs of graphics - heavy paper books before expanding into a digital publishing platform for self - published authors with a suite of user friendly tools, has been on a mission lately to acquire key products and support personnel to make their platform even more... [Read more...]

Two well - known names in book services, Reedsy and Blurb, are partnering to streamline the process for authors with ebook and POD services.

The back of the book required a variety of information from you, such as the «back of the book blurb,» an author bio and / or picture, a barcode with the ISBN, your publishing logo, and a testimonial or endorsement.

I read How to Format Your Book in Word just about a year ago when author Colin Dunbar asked me if I would write a blurb about it for the «Editorial Reviews» section of the book's Amazon sales pBook in Word just about a year ago when author Colin Dunbar asked me if I would write a blurb about it for the «Editorial Reviews» section of the book's Amazon sales pbook's Amazon sales page.

You've published your ebook, done book blog tours, pimped your work on Twitter and Facebook, and you even got such - and - such favorite author to provide a blurb.

Most authors selling to traditional publishing wouldn't know a good blurb that would help sell their book if their life depended on it.

This will include author bio, picture, 3D book cover created by Caleb and Linda Pirtle (if not provided), blurb, buy links, and excerpt.

Especially with self - published books, if the author has put in the effort to have a good cover and blurb, they must have some skills and / or some determination to do this right.

I posed a question a couple of weeks ago in the Author Biz Facebook group about book blurbs.

The point of those short testimonial blurbs from experts or famous people is to convince you to buy the author's book.

Things like having a great cover, having a well formatted book, having a well - written blurb (not to mention book)... these are all things you should already either know (or you can learn how to do that in my Indie Author Survival Guide).

Self - publishing services provider Blurb has launched a series of initiatives designed to help indie authors get their print books into bookstores, one of the hurdles self - published authors face in terms of developing a large audience and one of the main advantages traditionally published authors enjoy.

After you post the reviews, email the authors and say you've reviewed the book, and would they consider giving you a blurb or editorial review for your own book.

Whether you're a new author or a veteran with dozens of volumes on bookstore shelves, your back cover blurb will always be your best chance to convince a reader to buy your newest book.

Your book sales can be boosted by a foreword or even a blurb written by an award - winning or currently - popular author.

Now you can join in conversation on the Kindleboards and your book cover, author profile pic, and a short blurb about your book will show up every time you post.

A few of us got reviews, all got feedback on our blurbs and covers, but most saw only modest, if any, increase in sales, with the exception of one author who reported enough sales to boost her book well into the top 100 ranking area in several categories.

At least a blurbed book is a book that the author and publisher have taken the time, and expended the energy, to begin promoting.

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Besides which, we know that authors blurb each other's books so that, when they need endorsements for their own books, the authors whose books they blurbed will return the favor.

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Third, you have to have a blurb ready when you send the book to an agent — and your elevator pitch, etc. — and some publishers actually want an author's input on such things.

Inside the Book Title: GETAWAY Author: Maureen Brady Publisher: Bacon Press Books Pages: 230 Genre: Women's Fiction BOOK BLURB: After stabbing her abusive husband and leaving him dying on the kitchen floor, Cookie Wagner flees to remote Cape Breton, Nova ScoBook Title: GETAWAY Author: Maureen Brady Publisher: Bacon Press Books Pages: 230 Genre: Women's Fiction BOOK BLURB: After stabbing her abusive husband and leaving him dying on the kitchen floor, Cookie Wagner flees to remote Cape Breton, Nova ScoBOOK BLURB: After stabbing her abusive husband and leaving him dying on the kitchen floor, Cookie Wagner flees to remote Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Inside the Book Title: NIGHT, CHERE Author: Paulina Aurieux Publisher: Maybury and Gilliam Literary Pages: 49 Genre: Erotica BOOK BLURB: Arcadia is a seemingly forgotten stretch of road in deep Louisiana that breathes libation and sexual prowess in the Read Book Title: NIGHT, CHERE Author: Paulina Aurieux Publisher: Maybury and Gilliam Literary Pages: 49 Genre: Erotica BOOK BLURB: Arcadia is a seemingly forgotten stretch of road in deep Louisiana that breathes libation and sexual prowess in the Read BOOK BLURB: Arcadia is a seemingly forgotten stretch of road in deep Louisiana that breathes libation and sexual prowess in the Read More

Going through the process of getting blurbs, testimonials and reviews is one of the best exercises in feet - on - the - ground book marketing any author can have.

Inside the Book Title: 22 SCARS Author: Christopher North Publisher: Independent Pages: 288 Genre: YA BOOK BLURB: Raised with apathy and spite, Amy's life is a monotonous drone of deep despair, broken only by coffee and Read Book Title: 22 SCARS Author: Christopher North Publisher: Independent Pages: 288 Genre: YA BOOK BLURB: Raised with apathy and spite, Amy's life is a monotonous drone of deep despair, broken only by coffee and Read BOOK BLURB: Raised with apathy and spite, Amy's life is a monotonous drone of deep despair, broken only by coffee and Read More

Inside the Book Title: LAST PUFFS Author: Harley Mazuk Publisher: New Pulp Press Pages: 293 Genre: Mystery / Crime / Private Eye BOOK BLURB: Frank Swiver and his college pal, Max Rabinowitz, both fall in love with Amanda Zingaro, courageous Read Book Title: LAST PUFFS Author: Harley Mazuk Publisher: New Pulp Press Pages: 293 Genre: Mystery / Crime / Private Eye BOOK BLURB: Frank Swiver and his college pal, Max Rabinowitz, both fall in love with Amanda Zingaro, courageous Read BOOK BLURB: Frank Swiver and his college pal, Max Rabinowitz, both fall in love with Amanda Zingaro, courageous Read More

Blurb will make it easy for any author, anywhere, to create and publish picture books using its proprietary (free) software or a plug - in to your existing Adobe In - Design software.

Inside the Book Title: AT SHUTTER SPEED Author: Rebecca Burrell Publisher: Cranesbill Press Pages: 381 Genre: Women's Fiction BOOK BLURB: In the click of a shutter, #Resistance becomes more than just a hashBook Title: AT SHUTTER SPEED Author: Rebecca Burrell Publisher: Cranesbill Press Pages: 381 Genre: Women's Fiction BOOK BLURB: In the click of a shutter, #Resistance becomes more than just a hashBOOK BLURB: In the click of a shutter, #Resistance becomes more than just a hashtag.

For example: «I met [insert famous author name] at a writers» conference last week and he said that he would give me a blurb for my book.»

▪ Find fellow authors to read and comment on the book prior to publication so you can include their blurbs.

(this could be more, but we guarantee at least two) Posting of your book on our website with book cover, blurb, author photo, author bio, links to website and / or social media.

«Blurb BookWright and Blurb to Amazon distribution have both evolved from years of learning, absorbing customer feedback, and the internal desire to bring a fully featured book creation platform to all potential authors,» says Eileen Gittins, Blurb founder and CEO.

Blurb, who began as a limited print company who specialized in niche books like professional portfolios before expanding into genres like indie cookbooks and art books, announced today that it has a host of new features for authors, including free ISBN numbers, direct to Amazon distribution for print, and a new tool called BookWright that lets authors upload without having to have the expertise to submit files through Adobe's InDesign.

Carla King presents Blurb Offers New Tools for Color Book Authors posted at PBS MediaShift, saying, «Blurb recently added an offset color book printing service, warehousing and fulfillment, distribution to Amazon.com and Apple's iBookstore, with rumors of Ingram distribution to come sBook Authors posted at PBS MediaShift, saying, «Blurb recently added an offset color book printing service, warehousing and fulfillment, distribution to Amazon.com and Apple's iBookstore, with rumors of Ingram distribution to come sbook printing service, warehousing and fulfillment, distribution to Amazon.com and Apple's iBookstore, with rumors of Ingram distribution to come soon.

So today I not have the book blurb to share with you — again — but I also have a quick Q & A with the author, M.D. Waters.

Details needed for posts: — Author Bio (brief)-- Author Social Links — Author Photograph — Book Cover — Book Blurb — Guest Post (Inspiration for becoming a writer)-- Book Excerpt (optional)-- Book Trailer (optional)-- Book Buy Links — Giveaway details and restrictions — Any other promotional details (book tours Book Cover — Book Blurb — Guest Post (Inspiration for becoming a writer)-- Book Excerpt (optional)-- Book Trailer (optional)-- Book Buy Links — Giveaway details and restrictions — Any other promotional details (book tours Book Blurb — Guest Post (Inspiration for becoming a writer)-- Book Excerpt (optional)-- Book Trailer (optional)-- Book Buy Links — Giveaway details and restrictions — Any other promotional details (book tours Book Excerpt (optional)-- Book Trailer (optional)-- Book Buy Links — Giveaway details and restrictions — Any other promotional details (book tours Book Trailer (optional)-- Book Buy Links — Giveaway details and restrictions — Any other promotional details (book tours Book Buy Links — Giveaway details and restrictions — Any other promotional details (book tours book tours etc)

All covers will only be sold once, and we'll update the cover with your title and author name, and in case of a paperback cover, with your book blurb and author bio.

Some authors and publishers will add in praise, blurbs, or endorsements in their book description — typically at the end — but keep in mind there is a separate section on your product page where these can be placed.

It's not uncommon for traditional publishers to put nothing but blurbs or book reviews on a novel's back cover, especially if it's by an author who is already well - known.

Farland's comments have prompted me to declare my own policies about writing book reviews or «blurbs» for other authors, and seeking them for my own books:

Because the purpose of Spirit Authors is to offer self - publishing and marketing advice to authors, Shelagh came up with a brilliant idea that, instead of me interviewing Pat about her book, Shelagh would do an audio interview with me about the process of creating the book blurb and back coveAuthors is to offer self - publishing and marketing advice to authors, Shelagh came up with a brilliant idea that, instead of me interviewing Pat about her book, Shelagh would do an audio interview with me about the process of creating the book blurb and back coveauthors, Shelagh came up with a brilliant idea that, instead of me interviewing Pat about her book, Shelagh would do an audio interview with me about the process of creating the book blurb and back cover copy.

Basic Book Trailer with 1 book that will be at least 20 — 45 seconds in length that can contain an image of your book, your author picture, text (one - liners / blurbs) that will cover details about your book, specially selected background music, and your website URL displayed in the vBook Trailer with 1 book that will be at least 20 — 45 seconds in length that can contain an image of your book, your author picture, text (one - liners / blurbs) that will cover details about your book, specially selected background music, and your website URL displayed in the vbook that will be at least 20 — 45 seconds in length that can contain an image of your book, your author picture, text (one - liners / blurbs) that will cover details about your book, specially selected background music, and your website URL displayed in the vbook, your author picture, text (one - liners / blurbs) that will cover details about your book, specially selected background music, and your website URL displayed in the vbook, specially selected background music, and your website URL displayed in the video