Homework #7 - Writing Copy

Rewrite or edit the back cover copy for one of the five books you know well. What did you change?

 Wings of Fire – Book 1

Original

"A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!

 The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy—a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.

 Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select five escape their underground captors to look for their original homes, what has been unleashed on the dragon world may be far more than the revolutionary planners intended…

Revised 

"A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!

 War has devastated the seven dragon tribes for generations over an ancient, lost treasure.

 Clay, one of five dragonets prophesized to end the conflict, must decide between finding his home or fulfilling his duties. These selected five have been set apart at birth and hidden in a secret cave by The Talons of Peace, a group determined to carry out the prophecy. Anxious to flee from their captors, the dragonets escape unleashing far more to the world than their guardians intended.

Write or rewrite your back cover copy using what you’ve learned.

 Born different, elephant prince Little Squishy dreams of being a hero in the mystical Tanglevine Jungle. But with a disability that makes him doubt himself, how can he live up to his father's legacy?

 When an ancient voice sends Little Squishy on a magical treasure quest to stop the evil snake sorcerer King Saygon, he assembles a quirky team: his wise sloth mentor Dr. Jiggles, his best friend Obie, the prince of the Gorilla Kingdom, his bully cousin Bart, and the mysterious white tiger princess. Braving booby-trapped temples and his deepest fears, Little Squishy discovers that being a hero means embracing his unique gifts.

 Can Little Squishy trust his destiny, save the jungle, and become the hero within?

 Perfect for fans of classic quests and anyone who's felt out of place, Little Squishy's heartwarming adventure will inspire middle-grade readers to celebrate what makes them special.

Write out five to ten possible headlines for your website.

1.     The Prince That Can't Be King: A Young Elephant's Struggle

2.     A special story for amazing kids.

3.     A one-of-a-kind book.

4.     Special heroes come in all sort of shapes and sizes.

5.     Follow Little Squishy discover his true strength and the hero within

6.     Disability and Destiny: Can Little Squishy Overcome the Odds?

Take your existing copy on one to two of your website pages and rewrite them. What did you change? What did you discover?

·        I changed the focus of the Launch Team recruiting page (https://cgbaerga.com/launch-team/) to include the following elements:

o   Highlight the cause behind the launch

o   Labeled the launch team as exclusive to give a sense of uniqueness.

o   Included some of the elements discussed in this section in the “About the book section”