Nowadays, a blurb is a short description of your book that appears on the back (or tucked inside in the case of dust jackets), on online sales pages, and on promotional materials. Think of it as a sales pitch in
The roadmap below outlines what steps we’ll take to write and publish a children’s book: Questions to Consider Before Writing a Children’s Book Will parents want to buy this book? For books marketed to younger audiences, you need to know that parents will want to buy this book. Childr...
There isn't one correct way to write a comic book, but there are several methods that work. Often writers imagine that they should begin with dialogue. However, in order to create the clearest possible diagram for the artist who will use images to bring your story to life, you'll need ...
How to write a good blurb Pique your reader’s attention with a blurb Book blurb FAQ 1. Outliers: The Story of Success Stick to a short, crisp blurb, like this one for Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers: The Story of Success: Learn what sets h...
After all, I had written a quite extensive series entitled HOW TO WRITE A BOOK PROPOSAL (beginning here) as recently as…wait, did that date stamp say August of 2005? As in within a month of when I started this blog? More to the point, since before I sold my second nonfiction book...
When you have a personal story to tell and don’t want to write an entire book, a narrative essay may be the perfect fit. Unlike other types of essays, narrative essays don’t need to stick to certain requirements or include a bibliography. They have a looser structure, more creative lan...
1. Write A Compelling Hook Just like a great cover design captures your eye immediately, every good book description you see is interesting from the first line. People are always looking for a reason to move on to the next thing. Don’t give it to them. Make the first sentence something...
1.How long does it take to write a novel? A lifetime. It will pull from you everything you know and everything you are. It takes as long as necessary. I know those answers sound flippant, but remember, speed is not the point. ...
How to Write a Book Description That Will Captivate Readers (And Sell Books!) Publishing Resources Once you've finished writing a book, how do you get it published. Here are some resources to help. Amazon KDP.Self-publish your book on Kindle to the world's biggest book marketplace. ...
The introduction to a book report is an invitation for the reader to join you in exploring the book of your choice. This section provides bibliographic information and a brief glimpse at the content of the book without giving away too many details as to