With a great book blurb on your back cover!
I don’t know about y’all, but I read the back cover before I buy a book. If I’m downloading an ebook I read the excerpt too. What do you read before a book purchase?
Last week I posted links for those of you out there getting close to publishing.
The following article is a great follow-up.
I got more from the article than just writing a good back cover blurb. The way
The book blurb is broken down with an index card style that makes doing your own a breeze. She makes weaving in the hook and back story simple breaking it down into sentences and word count.
Christine then goes a step further with the help of a brave volunteer and adds a spreadsheet for everyone to use. I know I will. This article and spreadsheet will go hang out in my research file.
There is a ton of information! Head over and read…
How to Deconstruct Back Cover Copy to Write Your Own Blurb by Christine Frazier
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Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
Within this blog post is some excellent advice, shared by Jean Cogdell. and written by Christine Frazier. It seems it works quite well too, that’s what one of the authors says – and I’m sure he isn’t the only one. Make sure to click the link Jean provided and read the entire article.
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Thanks so much for the reblogg! You rock. Glad you found some good tips.
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It was my pleasure to re-blog this post I thought the tips are very useful. Thanks for your comment. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Kev's Great Indie Authors and commented:
Excellent advice here folks… this is what I’ve done with my upcoming release, Caboodle… thanks for sharing, Jean!
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Thanks Kev.
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Thanks, Jean, for sharing this helpful information. 🙂
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Hey Suzanne! Long time, hope all’s well.
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Great article! Followed you on FB and Twitter! Sent here by Chris The Story Reading Ape!!
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Thanks Patrick! Glad you enjoyed the post.
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
This is a fantastic find by Jean – be sure to click in the link she provides and read that great article – you might like to change YOUR ‘Back Page’ or Blurb 👍😃
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Thanks Chris. I’d not thought a lot about the back cover until this article. Seems every little bit of a book is important.
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Indeed it is Jean, every little thing that entices a potential reader adds to the prospect of an actual purchase being made 😃
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Great article, Jean!
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Hi Jean!
Thank you so much for sharing this post. I appreciate it! 🙂
Happy writing,
Christine
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