If written effectively, the book blurb may just push that reader to buy the it. However, if it's too vague, uninspired, or convoluted, they may leave the book sitting on the shelves. What is a book blurb? Placed on the back cover, the blur...
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Write your blurb first. Yes, before you write the manuscript. Perfect the blurb. Make it so drool-worthy that everybody will want to buy a copy of your book. Then, and only then, write the manuscript that fulfills the promise. Chances are, you will write a better book if you let ...
The Plot:Follow with a paragraph or two describing the overarching plot, but never copy the ‘blurb’ that came with the book. Use your own words to tell who and what the book is about, and a general sequence of events. Include the main character's name here. ...
Book blurbs An eye-catching cover design is the key to getting a shopper to zero in on a particular book and check it out. The blurb they’ll find on the back or inside the jacket convinces them to take the next step. A good book blurb should pique a reader’s interest strongly enou...
The two most important chapters of your book are the first and last chapters and your first page should be written as carefully as ablurb. Amazon readers or any online retailer will judge your book by that first ‘Look Inside’ or preview. On the strength of those first few paragraphs, yo...
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Most but not all blurbs are written in third-person present tense, regardless of the novel’s narrative POV. This tense creates a sense of immediacy and engagement. Remember: your blurb is speaking to someone who might be standing in a bookstore, sifting through the small stack of printed ...
Show People the Value of Your Book Through Your Blurb It may seem like a small and insignificant thing, but an informative book blurb can mean the difference between someone reading your book or moving Read More » The Nuts and Bolts of Structuring Your Business Book If you’re thinkin...