I picked up this book on a whim based solely on its title and a quick scan
of the back cover.
I'm not normally a fan of book trailers — most of them are either cheesy or amount to little more than a dramatic reading
of the back cover copy, which doesn't thrill me.
Think
of your back cover copy like a movie trailer, giving enough details to interest readers, but not so much to spoil their fun.
Full description: You have up to 4,000 characters; this is the equivalent
of your back cover copy, Amazon description, or what you used at CreateSpace.
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.
The goal
of your back cover is to turn a book browser into a book buyer.
This package includes a professionally designed book cover, coordination with an editor if you are in need of one, an ISBN, copyright filing, development of keywords, choice of correct categories, creation
of the back cover description, layout of the book, publishing to KDP, CreateSpace, and IngramSpark, and coaching to make sure you know how to keep up with your book once we have launched.
It is normally in the bottom right corner
of the back cover.
You can also do much of this research on Amazon since most book listings feature the back cover copy, or an expanded version
of the back cover copy.
You won't have designed a full cover and therefore don't have the «real estate»
of a back cover to continue your message.
When people view a book online, they usually see just a tiny picture of the front cover and the first few sentences
of back cover copy.
You'll probably need several goes, so after each draft read another batch
of back covers like yours and refine.
The most recent episode as of this post is «The Horrors
of Back Cover Copy» and is a hilarious take on trying to sum up your story in a few hundred words.
Book description: You can use up to four thousand characters; this is the equivalent
of your back cover copy and will appear prominently on your book retail page on Amazon.
Unless there is a technical term difference for that part
of the back cover vs. the rest
of the back cover?
Put it at the top left
of your back cover or at the top left corner of your barcode box (notice the one above, and see below).
If you are having your cover designed elsewhere, I recommend leaving a 2 x 2 blank space on the bottom right
of the back cover so it can be easily placed on the book.
Lulu also reserves the right to (1) reserve a portion
of the back cover of a book of any published Content for placement of a unique identifying number and barcode (this number may be the Content's ISBN number, if an ISBN number is assigned), and (2) delete Content from Lulu's database after a defined period of time, as set forth in the then current policies of Lulu.
ISBN numbers are most well - known for being printed on the lower portion
of the back cover just above the book's barcode.
Share your excitement about the quality
of your back cover blurbs.
Lesson learned: when you hire your cover artist, make sure they agree to tweak final dimensions for the wrap - around cover and placement
of back cover text, etc..
You can help bookstores and libraries to decide where to place your book on their shelves by including the categories at the top
of the back cover or near the bar code.
The kobo has a little square spacer in the center
of the back cover; cut it off the piece you removed from the casing and glue this back to its proper spot.
Make your blurb or reviews the focus
of your back cover (since those are the elements most likely to push people over the edge and inspire a purchase).
Put the story description at the top
of the back cover and the author bio at the bottom
of the back cover.
Write a draft
of your back cover copy and get feedback so you can assess the impact of your words.
That's the anatomy
of a back cover.
The final ingredients
of the back cover are the bar code and publishing marks.
Our imprint (or yours if you provide an ISBN number) will go on the bottom left
of the back cover and the barcode (which we will supply, even if you provide your own ISBN) will go on the bottom right of the back.
The next section
of the back cover contains 1 - 3 short endorsements.
However, nonfiction authors must include an author bio as part
of their back cover copy to convince readers of their authority.
Published & Profitable is adding templates based on transcriptions
of the back cover of several books to help members move forward.
There are many ways to enhance the look and readability
of back cover text and interior layout.
This infographic explains leading and why it's an important part
of your back cover text layout.
Please note that the prepared cover does not require the ISBN barcode and CreateSpace will add the ISBN barcode for you in the bottom right
of the back cover.
Even the «white» version
of the back cover has a pearl color and its hue will change a little depending on the angle at which you look at it.
Our cover design fees also include preparation
of the back cover.
For a print book, also include it on the bottom right
of the back cover.
The most important piece
of the back cover is the book description.
Although the surface
of the back cover is somewhat dull it is by no means immune to fingerprints, especially if there is a little grease involved.
This is also helped in some respects by the finish
of the back cover which also adds additional grip.
At CreateSpace, they can add the ISBN barcode in the lower - right corner
of the back cover after you upload the PDF, but at Lightning Source the ISBN barcode must be added by you or your cover designer in the lower - center
of the back cover.
Additionally, they will place the ISBN barcode on the back cover when you upload the PDF
of your back cover / spine / cover.
There is on any button on its front panel, and its blue power button is arranged in the upper right corner
of the back cover for easy access and extra dealing, while the slightly curved and textured back lets you comfortably and firmly hold the eReader in your hand.
When I write my next book I will already have two
of my back cover quotes from you.just from your remarks today.
In the separation
of the back cover and the fuselage should be noted that the power button and the volume key cable on the back cover is still connected to the motherboard.
Oppo F5 features muted antenna lines present on top and bottom
of the back cover.
Speaking
of back covers, the LG G4 brings a slew of options to the table.
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro sports a metal unibody design with prominent antenna bands on top and bottom
of the back cover.
Using the phone regularly wasn't a hassle either due to the sturdy build and the material
of the back cover.