The Novel Writing Podcast

How to Write a Killer Blurb

Colleen Mitchell Episode 209

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Have you ever tried to write your book's blurb and felt like throwing up instead?

Blurbs don't have to be hard, but authors make them hard without meaning to. They're a different skillset from writing a book, and they're never going to look perfect with the first draft.

So stop beating yourself up over having a weak or nonexistent blurb and listen in for some tips on how to craft a killer one.

Learn more about writing blurbs: 5 Steps to Better Blurbs, by Julie C. Gilbert

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