About This Book
A book blurb is typically a shorter promotional statement about you or your book. That’s why I think you need at least three blurbs. Since a blurb is usually only a sentence or two, I would curate a bunch and pick the best ones.
You’ll want some blurbs that promote the book and some that promote you. Here are a couple of samples from the nonfiction book The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean:
- “Fascinating… an engrossing journey [full] of theft, hatred, greed, jealousy, madness, and backstabbing.” – Los Angeles Times
- A true story of beauty and obsession
The first is a reviewer quote. These make terrific blurbs, and you’ll see most traditionally published books featuring some kind of review blurb on the cover. The second example is basically a subtitle; this brief statement outlines the story and tantalizes readers.
Your blurb is useful for marketing campaigns, social media posts, and on your website or blog. Writing a blurb requires you to distill your book’s essence into just a few words—no small task, but a powerful tool for catching readers’ attention in crowded online spaces.
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