I noticed this on a friends blog (Love Reading X) and thought I’d have a go at ‘making’ my own virtual book.
What you have to do:
1. Go to ‘Fake Name Generator‘ The name that appears is your author name.
2. Go to ‘Random Word Generator‘ The word listed under ‘Random Verb’ is your title.
3. Go to ‘FlickrCC‘ Type your title into the search box. The first photo that contains a person is your cover.
4. Use Picnik or something similar to put it all together. Be sure to crop and/or zoom in.
5. Write a short synopsis to go along with it.
Here is my ‘book’
(Pictures with help from snazzy computer dad)
Run by Keira B. Barlette
Avalible in Paperback or Hardback…lol
The gunshot rang through my ears. I stood there, a bead of sweat trickled down my forehead. I fell against the wall behind me, too shocked to move. I watched as the limp body fell to the ground. A lump formed in my throat, making it even harder to breath. My brain felt like it was scattered into a millions pieces. What should I do? Where should I go? I pulled in a gasp of air. I knew one thing. That this was it. I was the only one left and they knew where I was hiding. All I could do was what I do best, what I was known for, the way I escaped out of everything and anything that life threw at me…
Run.
What do you think? Would you pick this up and want to read it in real life? Tell me in comments.
{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }
Your book looks amazing! So real!
I’ve tried this, it’s really fun
- Ria
Thanks, it took me ages and when I had finsihed it snazzy computer dad told me to pull this lever, turn that switch and press that button…after what felt like forever we came up with them. Ha ha.
I loved yours, Swirl! I saw your blog and decided to do mine. I was looking for Love Reading X ‘s post and actually scrolled past it thinking it was a real book! So they are very effective
Thanks for commenting,
Zoë x
Zoë, your book is really good! Love the picture you chose, and wow, it looks like a proper book! Your dad is very cool! You should definitely write the story for it.. :}
Iffath
xo
- Iffath
Thank you very much
Ha ha, yes my snazzy computer dad is the best xD
Aww, Thank you. I actually am thinking of doing that – Must find think up a story to go with it!
Zoë x
Hi
I’ve tried it and it’s awesome! But I can’t get it into book form. It’s just a normal picture. How do you do it?
I’d definitley buy your book.
Emma
- Emma
My snazzy computer dad did it and you need certain program to do it. I also don’t have a clue how he did it either so I’m not much help, Sorry.
Aww, Thank you
Zoë x
Dear Zoe,
This has absolutely nothing to do with your article but I was wondering if you have ever read Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin?
If you have i think you should review! It is one of my fave books of all time
Lov ya Nicole
P.S I would totally buy your book! lol
- Nicole
No I haven’t heard of it, Must check it out.
It’s OK, I do like recommendations.
Zoë x
P.S Thank you, it’s good to know there are a few people willing to buy the book
Hiya me again. Yes I would definatly by it. It sounds lovely and just a cool book.
- Camille
Ha ha, That’s good to hear. Thanks.
Zoë x
I would buy your book,
I made a book using your steps and its called:
Dance
By Gracie M. Holt
Heres my blog to check it out http://itsstardollgossipbyashleygirl82.blogspot.com/
Hollyy x
- Holly
Sounds fantastic. Keep going with your amazing writing skills – Someday you will be an amazing author!
Thank you for linking from your blog, it was very kind of you.
Keep up the writing!
Zoë x
Thaanks
I’ve never heard I was a good authour.
And its ok it makes your life easier
Holly x
I think your book is amazing. If I didn’t know it was by you, I would think a proper well know author had done it! Have any of your teachers ever told you that you are great at writing? Or to read your work out infront of the class? If not, you have rubbish teachers!!
- Katie
Thank you! Hmmm, Some teachers have said I’m good…ish. I think I write too much. They usually ask for short stories and you end up writing twenty pages and you’re still not finished – lol.
Thanks for the comment.
Zoë x