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Overview
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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Pitch List
- Start by explaining the basic information about the book in straightforward language:
- Primary genres
- Audience
- Tone
- Main character
- Core conflict
- Comparative books, TV shows, movies, or video games
Ask yourself interesting que...
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Redesign
Approached my concept redesign from three angles:
- Plot Redesign
- Character Redesign
- Setting Redesign
In redesigning your blurb, look at the feedback you received:
- List the concept’s strengths and weaknesses.
- What aspects intrigued readers ...
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Test Drive
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 c...
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Blurbs vs. query letters
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 ...
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CURATED FROM
How to Write a Strong Story Concept (Reverse Book Blurb Exercise)
quotidianwriter.medium.com
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