Having a good book blurb can make or break your book. A good cover design pulls potential readers to your book. A well written book blurb helps seal the deal.
Here's a few resources to help you create a winning book blurb:
http://www.blurb.com/blog/writing-blurbs-for-novels has a good list of dos and don'ts, along with some examples. They state that a good book blurb should "Introduce your main character, create intrigue, and don’t give it all away."
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2010/11/16/how-to-write-back-blurb-for-your-book/ also has a good list of elements to include.
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/4-easy-steps-to-an-irresistable-book-blurb/ says creating a great book blurb comes down to just 4 steps.
http://www.selfpublishingadvice.org/how-to-write-an-effective-blurb-for-a-self-published-book/ also has a good list of points to consider.
http://marilynnbyerly.com/blurb.html offers some examples of book blurbs for different genres.
Know of another good resource for information and tips about writing book blurbs? Leave the link below.
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