Back Cover Blurbs

Our November meeting dealt with writing the Back Cover Blurb.  Many writers compose these before they start to write their books.

The members read the handout and began to write a blurb for their manuscript, which wasn't easy.

Here is the handout material, click on the title to go to the website:

How to Write a Blurb (Back Cover Copy) by Marilynn Byerly (with different genres)

And here are some more articles that should expand your knowledge. And be sure to read the comments...lots of good info there.

Why writing a blurb is so important by Dean Wesley Smith and David Vandagriff

The Formula for a Novel Blurb by JW Manus

Don’t Let Aunt Edna Write Your Book Description by JW Manus

5 Top Tips for Writing a Compelling Book Blurb by Amy Wilkins

Tips on Writing an Engaging Book Blurb by Leslie L. Sanders

Writing Tip: How to Write a Winning Blurb by Donald Bastian

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