The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should know. Byrd in the mysterious land beyond the poles the true origin of the flying saucers dedicated to the future explorers of the new world that exists beyond north and south poles in the hollow interior of the earth. Hollow earth researchers have presented evidence, based on their research of how planets are formed, that our earth is not solid as our textbooks have taught us to believe. The 5 core elements of a book blurb and why you should. Hollow earth begins with some choppy scene transitions. This book is about the greatest revelation in history by stating that not only is the earths core hollow, but it is inhabited. For example, does he subscribe to the argument from design. Reynoldss speeches and writings would in turn inspire the young edgar allan poe to write ms. Ill print a limited edition of twentyfive colorillustrated hardbacks of the the notes. The long and curious history of imagining strange lands, fantastical creatures, advanced civilizations, and marvelous machines below the earth s surface hardcover. Writing a short book blurb is not only fun, but great practice for writing promotional copy of any kind. We believe these sightings of land is actually a doubly inverted mirage of land that actually exists within the neck of the polar opening, as jan so well described in his book. Youve written your book, but now you have to publish it and kdp has a box that you dread.
How to write a great nonfiction book blurb from polly letofsky of my word publishing. Hollow earth is the debut novel from sibling writing pair john barrowman and carole barrowman which was published in the united kingdom on 2 february 2012 by buster books. See more ideas about hollow earth, earth and ancient aliens. In 1836, mason algiers reynolds leaves his familys virginia farm with his fathers slave, a dog named arf, and a mule named dammit. How to write a blurb definition, examples, and more blurb blog. All the demons, devils, and evil creatures ever imagined are trapped for eternity in the world of hollow earthtrapped unless special powers release them. Any references to historical people, events or places are used fictitiously. The plot, meanwhile, sees sinister forces aligning to exploit the childrens. Writing a book blurb is harder than you think, and is an excellent way of getting yourself noticed.
In addition to the example provided in lesson one of a wellwritten book blurb, im including a few examples from bestselling memoirs which have their blurbs perfected. Bernard says this is the true home of the flying saucers. Many lovers of the paranormal and the unexplained are familiar with the theory that the earth is hollow. Their extraordinary abilities are highly sought after, particularly by a secret group who want to access the terrors called hollow earth. He claims that ufos come from the interior of the earth. Blurb definition in the cambridge english dictionary. This book is about the greatest revelation in history by stat. As the the book progresses the transitions smooth out and plotlines interweave making it a riveting read by the culmination and pulling the readers into the next iteration. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. But the villains will stop at nothing to find hollow earth and harness the powers within. Your book blurb aka online description, like your dating profile. The earliest hollow earth theory seriously set forth by an important scientist seems to be by edmond haley. Any resemblance to actual places, events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Your book blurb must be wellwritten to get a readers attention. Notes for return to the hollow earth, by rudy rucker. Tales of a hollow earth in antarctic exploration and. But fear not, because theres a secret science to writing the perfect book blurb. Copywriting is a completely different skillset to creating fiction, and im here to help you get that blurb in tiptop shape. If you want to have a great introduction to the hollow earth that hits the high spots of this controversial subject read this book. Our modern specieshistory is one of remorselessly accelerated extraction, accompanied by compensatory small acts of preservation and elegiac songs.
Yawn of south africa in his 1998 book, hollow planets. Any other names, places, events or characters are products of the authors imagination. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I became genuinely interested in the plot and the imaginary world of hollow earth. Blurbs are the second most important selling tool you have for your book, so. A book blurb should be a fair representation of the style of the book. Bookwright allows you to create an ebook and a print book, all from one file. The idea is based on the ancient legends of many cultures, which claim that there are races of people entire civilizations that thrive in subterranean cities. Hellboy novelist golden and his longtime writing partner sniegoski wrote the story with regular input from mignola. Even today, there is a small cadre of hollow earth believers who are fighting valiantly to validate their ideas through books, websites, meetings and some extremely ambitious travel plans. The hollow earth, subterranean civilizations, agartha. For nearly forty years, teed promoted his idea in pamphlets and speeches. For all intents and purposes, your publisher has written this.
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 books front cover. Standishs approach relies heavily on plot summaries of novels by the likes. The hollow earth the greatest geographical discovery in history made by admiral richard e. Popular hollow earth books showing 150 of 250 hollow earth. Earths glorious future they are what we shall become. Oct 16, 2014 writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author. Edit a bookwright image container and view its size.
A memorial for an outsider theorist who believed that the planet is actually hollow. Youll also find some useful links to websites with further information. How is it that a writer can write a story spanning tens of thousands of words but stumble at a 250300 word book blurb describing it. Tales of a hollow earth in antarctic exploration and fiction. 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. Byrd s flight for 1,700 miles into the north polar opening leading to the hollow interior of the earth, the home of a super race who are the creators of the flying saucers will startle the world.
Us publication hollow earth was published in the us on 30 october 2012 by aladdin books, the childrens division of simon and schuster, and is now available from all good book stores and online retailers. 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. However, this task typically comes just when youre at your least able. Phd presents many historical, myths and legends along with anomalous findings to present a case for a hollow earth. 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. He even founded a cult called the koreshans koresh is the hebrew equivalent of cyrus. Because the interior of a hollow earth would lack strength and rigidity, these seismic waves would not behave as they are currently recorded. H in about 1691, haley was trying to explain why the earth has a magnetic field, and. The hollow earth is a concept proposing that the planet earth is entirely hollow or contains a substantial interior space. Hollow earth by john kinsella meet your next favorite book. This legendary land seen by many arctic explorers today exists on no map.
Writing a book blurb is a little like online dating, i suppose. The hollow earth, subterranean civilizations, agartha who told him that we are living on the inside of the hollow earth. The novel is about twins matt and emily em calder who share an ability that allows them to make artwork come to life, due to their powerful imaginations. When you hear about authors being asked to blurb a book, its this endorsement theyve been asked to provide. Youre setting the expectation for the book in the blurb, so make sure that your themes, ideas, and issues match. The blurb of your book is the second thing a potential reader will look at after the coverso take the time to get it right. Raymond bernard, is one of the strangest books ive ever read its full title is actually the hollow earth. Edgar rice burroughs also wrote an innerearth series of books. Notably suggested by edmond halley in the late 17th century, the notion was disproven, first tentatively by pierre bouguer in 1740, then definitively by charles hutton in his schiehallion experiment around 1774 it was still occasionally defended through the mid19th. A number of authors of fiction use this starting point of a hollow earth to provide a framework and a notional locale for their settings. Dont confuse my snarky tone with dismissal, though. Interesting story, awesome premise and great plot that kept me turning the. Three issues long, it was written by mike mignola, christopher golden and tom sniegoski with art by ryan sook and curtis arnold.
Branded a murderer, he finds sanctuary with his hero, frustrated genius edgar allan poe, and together they embark on an extraordinary expedition to the south pole, and the entrance to the hollow earth. The long and curious history of imagining strange lands, fantastical creatures, advanced civilizations, and marvelous machines below the earths surface by standish, david isbn. Youve snagged a prospective date by your alluring cover, so now youve got to show theres more than just surface appeal. Today, the notion of a hollow earth is laughable, but from the 1600s to the. I used this guide this week to write a blurb for a client and it worked a charm. The sequel to hollow earth, bone quill, will be published in the uk on 7 february 20. In this post, we tell you how to write a book blurb in five easy steps. Byrd in the mysterious land beyond the poles the true origin of the flying saucers. Very often, these dwellers of the world below are said to be more. Finished the final revision of the novel on may 26, 2018. Writing the blurb for your selfpublished book is one of the privileges of being an indie author.
A blurb is the book description you find on the back of a book or online to describe a books contents. Giants, germans, and paradise all await within the hollow earth. The earth and crystals earth is showcase of milky way galaxy. The greatest geographical discovery in history made by admiral richard e. He includes the idea that this is the true origin of ufos. Byrd in the mysterious land beyond the poles the true origin of the flying saucers yeah. Hollow earth book 1 written by john macallen davis this book is a work of fiction. This is considered the classic book on the hollow earth. Fixedlayout ebooks are built seamlessly as you design the book, so no additional steps needed. Book cover front back scan edit notes foreword 1 the weird world inside the hollow earth 2 mystery of the hole in the poles 3 the secrets of shamballah 4 doc anderson pyramids, tunnels, and tibet 5 subterranean tunnels and treasure vaults 6 the coming race and vril power. John and carole e barrowmans first novel for young adults was published by. Notes for return to the hollow earth is the length of a novel, and includes about 40 illos, many in color, plus my writing notes over the year it took to write return to the hollow earth. Its got a nice clear font, and the slightly gray pages are easy to read on my ipad in low light.
The hollow earth is filled with giants, germans, and a. This article gives you simple steps to follow to write a book blurb, and gives examples of both fiction and nonfiction back cover blurbs. When writing a novel, there are few selling tools as important as a solidly written book blurb. In his book, the hollow earth 1969, the ideas of reeds are exemplified. Byrds flight for 1,700 miles into the north polar opening leading to the hollow interior of the earth, the home of a super race who are the creators. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download. Oct 21, 2015 a memorial for an outsider theorist who believed that the planet is actually hollow. The hollow earth raymond bernard the classic and fully distributed published first in the 1960s is in every geology section of your neighborhood or university library. Interesting story, awesome premise and great plot that kept me turning the pages not. The book has a similar layout and look to the other hollow earth expedition products a nice fullcolor cover and map of the rom mars in the endpapers, and color character example pages, but grayscale drawings throughout the rest of the work. Find the true adventures of nathan and austin lms by nathan and austin hall at blurb books. Your blurb will be an important part of your marketing.
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