A book description, often referred to as a back cover description, is a pitch to the reader about why they should buy your book. If you ask most people what a book description is, they will tell you that it is a summary of your book, usually appearing on theback of the bookand on ...
Start thinking of the description as a book marketing tool now. And read on for a few other tips on how to write a book description. The book description and book cover get your reader in the door. Your first pages will make the sale. “ Your book description isn't a summary of your...
you can write a book and publish it for free, making it accessible to billions of people. This moment is unique to human history, and I think everyone who has a story to tell should take advantage of it. To help get you started, in this post I’m going to give you ten simple step...
we can learn how to write good endings, in part, by reading as many books and stories as possible. Guy Gavriel Kay’s stand-alone fantasy novel,Tigana, has one of the finest endings of any book I’ve ever read. It is haunting and beautiful and — surprisingly — uncertain. But it is...
Look, you need to keep the momentum going, you need to make sure that the energy is going from the beginning to the end of your description. Because the synopsis is like a shark: if it stops moving it is going to stop getting oxygen. ...
How to Write a Book Proposal [+ Template] (Click here) Now that you’re done blowing your own horn, let’s turn to one final thing that could push yourbook description over the top: a reference to similar books. 5. Name appropriate comp titles ...
But it can also be challenging. There’s a reason I write historical fantasy instead of straight-up historical fiction. But in this article, I’ve done my best to show you some of the techniques I use, as well as a lot more I’ve researched that can definitely help you write an amaz...
So you want to write a book. Becoming an author can change your life—not to mention give you the ability to impact thousands, even millions, of people. But writing a book isn’t easy. As a 21-timeNew York Timesbestselling author, I can tell you: It’s far easier to quit than to...
This helps the editor, agent, and any other beta readers know that they’ve read the complete book and aren’t missing anything. How to format chapters in Word Even once you know how to write a book in Word, formatting chapters can seem confusing if you’ve never done it before. But ...
Write the Perfect Book Proposalby Jeff Herman. I like this one because it contains ten real-life proposals that sold. The Literary Agent’s Guide to Writing a Non-Fiction Book Proposalby Andy Ross. This one’s short and to-the-point, and the last time I checked it was only $3.99 on...