Unfortunately, i often find myself describing my own fictional characters as if im ghostwriting for a young adult series. Characters are especially important in the novel sold by patricia mccormick. Buck gradually evolves from a pampered pet into a fierce, masterful animal, able to hold his own in the cruel, killorbekilled world of the north. Who are the main characters in the book cut by patricia mccormick. There are so many examples of how book descriptions lead to huge changes in sales. A pretty native of a rural mountain village in nepal, lakshmi is at the tender age of when the novel begins, and lives with her mother and stepfather. May 25, 2016 the main characters dress can be relevant, for scene setting, but their speech and responses to one another identify their character traits for the reader. Crown publishing purchased the rights and rereleased it. Monica wood helps you squeeze the greatest flavor from the language. The narrator of the novel, lakshmi is fourteen when she is unknowingly sold into sexual slavery by her stepfather. It was adapted for a film starring gillian anderson and david arquette, released in the united states in 2016. How to assess the condition of books sold by sabda members based on the book descriptions.
The book description, often overlooked as a means to drive traffic to your page, is also a great place to use keywords. I just provided a quick summary, copied and pasted something from my conclusion, and called it a day. Barack hussein obama ii is the first biracial president and is a comic book character. Character development is an essential element to literature and can easily be lost if not paid attention to. One of the people lakshmi shares a room with is pushpa, a woman who came to happiness house after. In todays show, bryan cohen and i deconstruct book sales descriptions in detail. Solomon northup, aka platt a free black man who lived in the northern united states in the 1800s, solomon was kidnapped in 1841, at age 33, and sold into slavery in the south, where he lived until he was rescued by friends in 1853. There are few opportunities to be lighthearted and silly while reading a book on such a. It is as a result of this characters debts and extravagant lifestyle.
Amazon descriptions can be up to 4,000 characters usually around 600700 words, and i kept mine under 2,000 characters. But then you have to turn that into a few hundred words to sell it to readers. Character description generator fantasy name generators. The story is told through the main character lakshmis. See more ideas about teaching reading, reading workshop and teaching. Book descriptions on amazon can be up to 4,000 characters around 1,000 words. The saddest part of the book is the girls werent working for money even. Gypsy the youngest member of the family at 3 year sold. Heres a screenshot of this book, how to sell a truckload of books on amazon. Perry edward smith, richard eugene hickock, herbert clutter, bonnie clutter, nancy clutter, kenyon clutter, bobby rupp, alvin dewey, harold nye, roy church, clarence duntz, tex john smith, susan kidwell, williejay, floyd wells, lowell lee andrews, mr.
But these standard descriptions can sound generic, and they dont really help the reader picture your characters. Subway tile garnered almost 7 percent more, and 63 days faster. The kindred study guide contains a biography of octavia e. You may have to add linking sentences between the different sections. I read kristina mcmorris last book, the edge of lost, the day my preorder arrived, which was the day before thanksgiving 2015. So, ok, your book description has to push people into hitting that look inside feature.
How to write your book sales description with bryan cohen. Like many peripheral characters in the novel, krishna serves to contextualize lakshmis life in the village. This study guide consists of approximately 32 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of sold. Curious to know another total nerd secret about me. This uber nerd got to work on one of his favorite books and help so it will sell better. Self publishing skills series 2 kindle edition by webb, gary. Butler, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The novel is written in a series of short, vignettestyle chapters, from the point of view of the main character. How do you write amazon book descriptions that really sell the book and compel the reader. Keywords are the breadcrumbs you leave that allow readers to find your book, and they play an especially important role in the blurb where you explain what your book is about. Although lakshmi distrusts him because of the stories anita has told her, the first american who is blond and blueeyed to visit her persists in trying to communicate with lakshmi. Make your descriptions fresh and theyll move your story forward, imbue your work with atmosphere, create that tang of feeling that editors cry for and readers crave. Note whether the best selling descriptions in your genre focus primarily on story, setting, characters, or the books attributes. Description is most powerful when its visible, aural, tactile. A young nepalese girl is sold into sexual slavery in india. In 1999 retail sales from entertainment and licensing were worth an astonishing. She is thirteen years old when the novel begins, and is sold into sexual slavery. Character description generator this character description generator will generate a fairly random description of a belonging to a random race. Although written for teenage readers, it is one of those books that can and should crossover into the adult market. The sold community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
Check out which masterclass i took after checking out. If youre doing business in real estate, one of the greatest skills you can acquire is the ability to create compelling property listings that sell properties quickly. The idea of selling is something that scares a lot of people out of the real estate business. Its hard enough to write thousands of words for a book. The martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by andy weir. Sold originally published in 2006 was a national book award finalist, a quill award winner, and an american library association top ten best book for young adults. American library association, top ten list, best books of the year, 2006. Physical description when you create characters bookbaby blog. May 11, 2017 note whether the best selling descriptions in your genre focus primarily on story, setting, characters, or the books attributes. Describe characters personalities using appearance. Lakshmi is the main character, principal protagonist, and narrator of the novel sold by patricia mccormick. One of my favorite stories is for jt mccormicks book, i got there. Strong character descriptions work on multiple levels. Sold is a devastating little book written in free verse.
How to write a book description that sells with examples. I used to hate the idea of being a real estate salesman because of all the negative connotations that came with the territory in. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Apr 20, 2018 keywords are the breadcrumbs you leave that allow readers to find your book, and they play an especially important role in the blurb where you explain what your book is about. Jan 12, 2016 how writers can optimize their books description on amazon jane friedman if youre an author, you may not like thinking about your published books as products, but thats what they are. Character description examples from famous books now novel. The sold community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list. It tells the story of a girl from nepal named lakshmi, who is sold into sexual slavery in india. Police sketches of 5 literary characters based on their book descriptions. But, at the end of the book mibs says his savvy is not giving up on anyone or. The book description is the pitch to the reader about why they should buy your book. Arranged marriages are common, and although lakshmi thinks she will return to her village eventually after working for a time in the city, theres no guarantee that krishnas parents will uphold the arrangement.
Here are 7 character sketches from famous novels that show how to create physical and emotional character description. However, some aspects of the descriptions will remain the same, this is done to keep the general structure the same, while still randomizing the important details. A book description should draw the reader in, but authors tend to get too flowery with these. Sold is a 2006 young adult novel by american author patricia mccormick. Lakshmi loves her impoverished mountain village in patrica mccormicks novel sold, a book the author traveled to understand. Where love interest is likely to develop you need to give your main characters male or female characteristics, mannerism, style and dress sense that will interest and excite the reader. This character is a welldressed and wealthy woman who engages in. This is the book i have waited over two years for, the one i have most anticipated this summer. It should focus on your book, rather than on you unless youre a global. Bernard and half sheepdog, who is stolen from a california estate and sold as a sled dog in the arctic. Describe any book thanks to my friends on facebook for submitting these adjectives. One of the people lakshmi shares a room with is pushpa, a. Told in a series of short vignettes from the perspective of the main character, it is the.
Read, readers, kindle, author, series, kids, ages, learn, and illustrations are all high on the list. I give height, hair color, eye color, and body shape. They werent even planning on having darren come along, but he found out what they were doing, and they had to let him join, so that they wouldnt tell swindle. But sometimes, as in the book, they are sold just because the male wants a new winter. Can you guess these classic fictional characters just by their description.
Sep 14, 2015 its hard enough to write thousands of words for a book. The cruel, despotic owner of happiness house, and the main antagonist of sold, mumtaz forbids lakshmi from leaving the house claiming her family debt she needs to work off, yet she never allows her to keep her money that she earns, forcing her into a cycle of work with no reward. Sold is a novel by patricia mccormick, published in 2006. And the description section on your books product page is the most important selling tool you have. Crown publishing purchased the rights and rereleased it in 2014. Learn killer strategies for writing book descriptions to make bestselling books. Madonna louise ciccone is an american singer that sold 200 million. Sep 01, 2006 but sometimes, as in the book, they are sold just because the male wants a new winter coat and a girl is just money wasted in feeding her when she could be sold for cash and no expenses in the future. Childrens book descriptions are by necessity directed at adults, so many of the dominant terms involve the books themselves. May 15, 2006 character licensing is a huge worldwide business.
Characters character list buck a powerful dog, half st. This assignment is designed for students to practice following character development throughout a novel. Although lakshmi distrusts him because of the stories anita has told her, the first american who is blond and blueeyed. But sometimes, as in the book, they are sold just because the male wants a new winter coat and a girl is just money wasted in feeding her when she could be sold for cash and no expenses in the future. It is as a result of this characters debts and extravagant lifestyle that the protagonist is sold into sexual slavery. Sticking with mark dawsons book descriptions as an example, here is part of a blurb from another one of his thrillers. Jeff oneal apr 14, 20 one of literatures weaknesses is visualization. Jan 30, 2017 character description examples from major authors give us useful lessons in how to write characters. How to write real estate ads that sell properties fast. Another popular kitchen feature, farmhouse sink helped homes sell for 8 percent more. In a slew of good news for stacey lee, the downstairs girl has been named a 2019 best book of the year from the washington post, publishers weekly, school library journal, the new york public library, bookpage, and is also a booklist editors choice nominee. How writers can optimize their books description on amazon. Crispin the main character, an outcast, orphan, and the illegitimate son of lord furnival. Darren is the one who does all the heavy lifting and later serves to be a vital part of the team.
The main characters dress can be relevant, for scene setting, but their speech and responses to one another identify their character traits for the reader. Her savvy is to be perfect at everything she does, including making perfect mistakes. And thats how i wrote the book description for a super famous book that i happen to love. How writers can optimize their books description on amazon jane friedman if youre an author, you may not like thinking about your published books as products, but thats what they are. Who are the main characters in the book cut by patricia. Your description should sound like its written by a publisher. Apr 14, 20 can you guess these classic fictional characters just by their description. Consider how prominently author credentials are featured in your categories descriptions. Until summer 2015, i didnt pay much attention to my amazon book descriptions. Can you guess these classic fictional characters just by.
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