Here you’ll find a collection of articles about the art and science of book descriptions.
- Words as Symbols: a Review of Blurbs That Sell Books by Chris Fox
Blurbs That Sell Books is the tenth book in Chris Fox’s popular Write Faster, Write Smarter fiction-writing series. And, being someone who has spent an unhealthy amount of time around blurbs, I naturally grabbed a copy of Blurbs That Sell Books as soon as I heard about it. - 5 Types of Book Description Hook (and How to Use Them)
Your hook is the single most important part of your book description. You have about two seconds to grab your prospective readers’ attention, otherwise you risk them clicking away and finding something else to read. No pressure, right? The good news is you don’t need to invent a completely original hook from scratch. After writing… Read more: 5 Types of Book Description Hook (and How to Use Them)