There is a misconception amongst some writers that a summary of your book for a query letter is like writing a back of the book blurb. However, while there are some similarities, these summaries cannot be swapped one for another. They have different purposes and a different way of presenting Read more
I’ve covered the aspects and tips of writing book blurbs for readers, and now I want to give a little advice for composing synopses for editors and agents. These professionals will need more than just an emotional reaction to your story. If you’re trying to pitch to them for the Read more
As I mentioned last week, the point of the book blurb is to elicit an emotional reaction and make people want to read more. We already talked about the five main parts of a blurb, and this week I want to focus on tips to strengthen the reader’s emotional response. Read more
There are several ways to get people to read your book. The title, cover art, and book review quotes are just a few ways to hook the readers. One of the best ways to get them to open the book is the blurb you put on the back cover. These Read more