{"product_id":"better-blurb-writing-for-authors-9781777688059","title":"Better Blurb Writing for Authors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrite better blurbs. Get better readers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting book descriptions for genre fiction (or blurbs, as some authors call them) requires a completely different skill set from writing full-length novels. For many authors, blurbs are a last distasteful obstacle they must overcome before they're allowed to sell their book-but it doesn't have to be that way! Writing blurbs is far easier with a step-by-step guide and a bit of helpful advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this short, accessible book, you will learn how readers select their next novel, and how to aim your blurb at the \u003cem\u003eright\u003c\/em\u003e readers. You'll also learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaster the art of blurbs as movie trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompile a one-click list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewrite a tempting hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eend your blurb on an invisible question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"tell, don't show\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse reader feedback in your blurbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide comes complete with several examples of real blurbs, both before and after editing, with clear explanations of every change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn \u003cem\u003eBetter Blurb Writing for Authors\u003c\/em\u003e, and take the stress out of blurb writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Olivia Atwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/31\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781777688059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.17d","brand":"Olivia Atwater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112136933557,"sku":"9781777688059","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5fa8c489-c931-45bb-a9c9-e769d3cf29f8.jpg?v=1693929497","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/better-blurb-writing-for-authors-9781777688059","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}