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Why Readers Walk Away After Reading Your Blurb
You spent months (or years) writing your book...
...and then gave yourself fifteen minutes to write the blurb.
We see it all the time. Authors pour everything into their manuscript, only to rush through the one piece of sales copy that convinces readers to pick it up, or put it back on the shelf.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, we're breaking down what actually makes a great book blurb, why AI-generated blurbs usually land somewhere between "fine" and "forgettable," and how to edit them into something that truly sells your story.
A book blurb is not a summary.
It's not your query letter.
And it's definitely not the place to explain every twist in your plot.
It's a promise to your reader.
Join us as we walk through the five essential elements of a compelling blurb, the biggest mistakes authors make, and practical ways to test whether your blurb is encouraging readers to click Buy Now... or quietly walk away.
Resources Mentioned
Build a Brilliant Blurb Worksheet (Free)
https://learning.printtopro.com/build-a-brilliant-blurb/
Bryan Cohen – Amazon Ads & Book Blurb Resources
(no we don't have any affiliate links with Bryan. We just think he is a swell individual)
https://selling-for-authors.teachable.com/p/author-ad-school-unlimited
Join our author community on Skool - The P2P Author Business Harbor
https://www.skool.com/p2p-author-business-harbor/about
If you're serious about publishing professionally, building a sustainable author business, and creating books readers can't wait to recommend, you're in the right place.
Like, subscribe, and join us every week as we talk writing, publishing, and everything in between.
#BookBlurb #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing #WritingTips #IndieAuthor #AuthorMarketing #BookDescription #AIWriting #PublishingAdvice #ProsTalkingProse
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By Stacey SmekofskeYou spent months (or years) writing your book...
...and then gave yourself fifteen minutes to write the blurb.
We see it all the time. Authors pour everything into their manuscript, only to rush through the one piece of sales copy that convinces readers to pick it up, or put it back on the shelf.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, we're breaking down what actually makes a great book blurb, why AI-generated blurbs usually land somewhere between "fine" and "forgettable," and how to edit them into something that truly sells your story.
A book blurb is not a summary.
It's not your query letter.
And it's definitely not the place to explain every twist in your plot.
It's a promise to your reader.
Join us as we walk through the five essential elements of a compelling blurb, the biggest mistakes authors make, and practical ways to test whether your blurb is encouraging readers to click Buy Now... or quietly walk away.
Resources Mentioned
Build a Brilliant Blurb Worksheet (Free)
https://learning.printtopro.com/build-a-brilliant-blurb/
Bryan Cohen – Amazon Ads & Book Blurb Resources
(no we don't have any affiliate links with Bryan. We just think he is a swell individual)
https://selling-for-authors.teachable.com/p/author-ad-school-unlimited
Join our author community on Skool - The P2P Author Business Harbor
https://www.skool.com/p2p-author-business-harbor/about
If you're serious about publishing professionally, building a sustainable author business, and creating books readers can't wait to recommend, you're in the right place.
Like, subscribe, and join us every week as we talk writing, publishing, and everything in between.
#BookBlurb #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing #WritingTips #IndieAuthor #AuthorMarketing #BookDescription #AIWriting #PublishingAdvice #ProsTalkingProse