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Book blurb — an attention-grabbing summary that’s between one hundred and three hundred word
Writing a blurb ahead of time can provide a clear focal point — and prevent the story from meandering or spiraling out of control.
My blurb-writing process has three steps: a pitch list, test drive, and redesign.
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Ask yourself interesting questions:
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Inject the summary with a touch of narrative voice that matches the protagonist’s personality or the overall tone of the story. It should included:
Character: Who is the main character? What do they want? What do they stand to lose if they don’t achieve that goal? What is compelling about their personality and narrative voice?
Plot: What is interesting about the story world or setting? What’s the inciting incident? What obstacles stand in the way of the protagonist’s goals?
Originality: What new twist or feature does the story add to this genre? What is the “unique selling point” of this book?
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Blurb: You just need to pinpoint one or two specific details about the protagonist and conflict.
Example...
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Query: They’re aimed directly at someone in the publishing industry.
Example...(Query of the above blurb)
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Approached my concept redesign from three angles:
In redesigning your blurb, look at the feedback you received:
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