Unfortunately life and exams got in my way, and i couldnt read as much as i wanted to. This is the foundation of a good book blurb, because if you appeal to the. If your signin credentials are incorrect you wont be able to upload your book. Am i normal yet is the first book in the spinster club series by holly bourne. Sign in using either your email address or blurb username, and your blurb password. The insight it gives the reader into the mind of someone suffering from ocd. If you previously downloaded and installed bookwright, theres no need to download it again to get the latest version.
Evies general situation is one to which many will relate, and the authors narrative voice is natural and authentic. In short, am i normal yet is a raw and realistic story about mental health, recovery and relapse, told from the perspective of a stubborn 16 yo. Try not to mention more than two characters names, and promise your audience a read they. We have the funds for am i normal yet trac and numerous books collections from fictions to scientific research. If im not mistaken, the series was formerly called normal series. In this video series, i will introduce you to blurb s latest book line and show you how to make a blurb book with blurb s bookwright software, adobe. If you want the spine text to be orientated with the book title and yet flow down the spine your only option is a rotated font. An incredibly honest and involving look at feminism and friendship, this ya novel takes a very funny yet poignant look at ocd, secrets and recovery. A book that will make you feel like you are playing the main protagonist. It was a nice way to reward myself once i got some of my exam results back 2. I dont even have a book blurb for that series yet, but i need one. Download full am i normal yet book in pdf, epub, mobi and all ebook format. Apr 09, 2018 blurb is a selfpublishing company that was created by eileen gittens, in 2006. To view pdfs two pages at a time like a printed book see this help center article.
There are three major things that i like about am i normal yet by holly bourne. Jul 25, 2015 but with holly bournes new book, am i normal yet. Read the first chapter of holly bournes next book, how hard can love be. Jan 28, 2021 then click download file on the order details page. Bookwright will automatically check for updates each time you open it as long as your computer is connected to the internet. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing. Blurbs short testimonials of the book and they are featured on the front and back covers of books. If your book is a comedy, the blurb should be light with a touch of humour. That being said, the blurb under my book is not the correct one and i need to update it. The narrative is very humanistic and light hearted, which made this book such a joy to read. This series welcomes lottie, the teenage feminist heroine, who has started a spinster.
My 4step process for writing a nonfiction book blurb that. Just click on the below link to download am i normal yet. If youre wondering how to do that and where to start, it involves penning multiple drafts, lots of cutting, losing your sanity, and planning your blurb with the help of these steps. Doubleclick the install blurb booksmart icon to launch the installation wizard, and follow the directions. The program allows you to import photos and text and is incredibly easy to learn. Charlotte crisp, age 14 i really enjoy the tone and voice of the book. Mar 22, 2021 once you update booksmart try uploading your book again. Create, print, and sell professionalquality photo books blurb.
By holly bourne read by charlie sanderson first book of the spinster club series all evie wants is to be normal. The back cover of your book is prime real estate for promoting your book. The first book in the spinster club series, am i normal yet. They use a downloadable book design and creating software. And now that shes almost off her meds and at a new. First line of am i normal yet by holly bourne it started with a house party. Log in to your blurb account booksmart will prompt you to sign in before you can upload.
The groundbreaking and bestselling first spinster club novel from ya star holly bourne a brutal and brilliant takedown of how we. For romance, a blurb will generally make some reference to the physical characteristics of a lead character, and setting often makes an. And now that shes almost off her meds and at a new college where no one knows her as the girl who went. Your book blurb must be wellwritten to get a readers attention.
If its a dark, tense thriller, then the blurb needs sentences that are tight and punchy. Shes almost off her meds and at a new college where no one knows her as the girlwhowentcrazy. Like, whatever is going on in her head, is also going on in my head. Its probably on your desktop, unless you specified a different location. Its tough being a girl, but luckily for todays teenagers, holly bourne is here to help. By clicking the download button, you agree to the end user license agreement. How to write a blurb for your fiction book self publishing lab. But relationships can mess with anyones head something evies new friends amber and lottie know only to.
Blurb has a unique feature that sets them apart from the rest of the selfpublishing companies online today. I am very touched by this story and i think holly bourne did a great job portraying such a hard subject. My theme for all my writing is hopewhether its fiction or nonfiction. Ten things you need to know about writing your book blurb. After reading am i normal yet, the first thing that came to my mind was. And now that shes almost off her meds and at a new college where no one knows her as thegirlwhowentnuts, theres only one thing left to tick off her list. However, many self published authors treat it like the hellstrip in front of their house between the sidewalk and a busy street. How to write an irresistible book blurb in 5 easy steps. Here are four steps for writing a blurb to boost your books success.
Am i normal yet by holly bourne slammed me to the ground with all the feels. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Besides the fact that its important and deals with serious. Download blurb bookwright, a powerful and free publishing software anyone can use. Book blurbs are one of those things that many selfpublishers dont even realize are a thing because they are so fully integrated into the book reading process that we dont notice them until they arent there. It broke my heart, made me roar with laughter, made me determined to fight more about feminist issues and most of all enlightened me about ocd. This book is a stigma buster and i love it for that. But if the blurb fails to hook them and they click back to search results, your book never gets a chance. How to download and view your digital book help center. The spinster club is a feminist series, but it also focuses on other important aspects such as mental health awareness. Audiobook download free by holly bourne published by usborne publishing ltd. Both hilarious and heartrending, this is evies noholdsbarred story of struggling to live a normal teen life in the grip of ocd, from the acclaimed author of the manifesto on how to be interesting.
Mar 19, 2021 if you previously downloaded and installed bookwright, theres no need to download it again to get the latest version. The company was created to help authors and photographers to selfpublish and sell their books. Blurb s bookwright software is a simple bookmaking program that allows for templatebased page design as well as freehand drag and drop. Obviously, the end goal of using the software is to get you to buy or sell the book you just made, but the.
Design and publish beautiful photo books, trade books, ebooks, wall art, and more. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Sell your book in the blurb bookstore, through amazon, or in the global retail network of over 38,000 retailers, libraries, and schools. Jan 10, 2020 a book blurb, or the book jacket description, summarizes the best part of your book in only 150 words yep.
Pdf files can be downloaded and read on almost all computers and most mobile devices. Childrens general story books, romance books for teenagers. Blurb has made the art of bookmaking accessible to photographers across the globe with beautifully printed and bound, yet inexpensive books and tools that make book creation fun and simple. Design your books, both printed and electronic, and publish them via blurb.
Print as you go sell one copy at a time and let blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell inperson. How you open your ebook depends on which device youll use. Try the latest version of blurb booksmart 2011 for windows. Apr 16, 2010 i am planning on making my first photobook from pictures i took during my 4 months of travel. It is simple, powerful, versatile and completely free to use. To write a good blurb, you have to make it short and exciting, yet relevant.
Teenagers and young women current and former about this book. Your backofthe book blurb is the second thing a potential buyer looks at after your front cover. Create, print, and sell professionalquality photo books. Hollys first two books, soulmates and the manifesto on how to be interesting, have been critically acclaimed and translated into six languages. The constant references to and exploration of feminist ideas and theories. The trouble is, if evie wont tell them her secrets, how can they stop her making a huge mistake. Books that acknowledge or explore mental health issues can help to increase awar. For romance, a blurb will generally make some reference to the physical characteristics of a lead character, and setting often makes an appearance too. Sep 16, 2019 look at most books the spine text flows down the spine at 90 degrees to the book orientation. I am narrowing down the number of photos hoping to finish this week, but i think it will still be more than 1,300.
Rotate text in lightroom classic blurb book module adobe. Shes almost off her meds and at a new college where no one knows her as the girl. Bette davis holly bourne, an english bestselling author, pens an incredibly funny, enlightening yet powerful young adult novel, whats a girl gotta do. Then click download file on the order details page.
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