At some point in your writing career, you will probably have to write a blurb. You know - the paragraph or two on the back of a book that tells a little about the story and, hopefully, entices people to buy it and read it.
- A good blurb doesn’t tell much of the story, and it shouldn't be a total spoiler.
- It introduces your protagonist (or hero and heroine in a romance) and the major conflict.
- Keep it brief, but make it strong — every word counts.
- It should leave the reader wanting more.
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Thanks for the links, Melissa! Just what I needed. :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too. I so need to write some blurbs. Don't even get me started on synopses...
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Thanks so much for these links! I'm always looking for help on how to condense an entire novel into a smaller summary. It's so difficult to do when we are completely involved and aware of the story as the writer. It took me months to do a synopsis because I needed the space of time to separate me from the work.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, and I totally agree. It's like we know too much, and that makes it so hard to condense. Thanks for stopping by. = )
Deleteworking on a pitch for an upcoming conference. this info will be helpful. thanks!
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DeleteI'm currently revising, and thinking I might try and write a blurb and a synopsis just to keep me on track :-)
ReplyDeleteI've read more than once the suggestion to write the blurb (or log line), and even the synopsis of the novel first, just to get organized and focused - then to go back and tweak it if needed after your done with the ms. I wrote a (lame - LOL) blurb for 'Come Back' when I submitted the first couple of chapters to a large crit group I belong to, but I've yet to write a synopsis. Those intimidate me.
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Thank you for pulling these posts together. I really struggle with writing blurbs. These will be very helpful.
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DeleteI'll be saving this post, knowing I need it several times over. Thanks so much!
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DeleteThanks for the post. Need to work on my blurbs soon so will definitely save this.
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