But, isn't that the easiest part? I mean, writing the book itself is so time consuming! True, but not only does the blurb need to be relatively short, but it must capture the essence of your story while drawing the potential reader in. Now, why am I going on and on about this? Well, if you are an indie author, more likely than not you are writing your own blurbs. We want to make sure it is going to be an enjoyable read and worth the money we are about to spend. Most of us (if not all of us) take time to read the blurb before we buy the book. What are we looking for? The blurb of course! The nice little one-to-three paragraph snippet that tells all about the story without giving anything away. If the title and cover look intriguing (oh come on, we're all guilty of picking up a book because the cover is pretty), we'll pick the book up and flip it over. Next, you might gravitate towards the new releases or recommendations based on your buying history. First, you'll probably head over to the section that displays the name of your favorite genre (sci-fi/fantasy, romance, historical, non-fiction etc.). Oh the joy of buying a new book! Let's say you're browsing your local bookstore and/or favorite website looking for a new read.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |