So you’ve written your first book, but now you must decide how best to describe it in the blurb. The book blurb gives readers a first look into your work, providing them with the necessary information to decide whether your book is worth their time. A good book blurb describes the content in an engaging way that reveals just enough to get readers interested, without spoiling or providing too much information. As a first-time author, your book blurb is an important part of completing your work, so it’s ready to go out to your readers. The following tips can help you write an effective blurb that will encourage readers to choose your book as their next read.
- Grab their attention – A book’s blurb is the main source of information on what your book is about. The first line in your blurb should be attention-grabbing, making readers want to know more.
- Make it the right length – Generally, blurbs should be between 100 and 200 words. This word count allows you to provide just enough information to let readers know what your book is about, without spoiling it.
- Consider your genre – Different genres require different content in book blurbs. Look at blurbs from other successful authors who write in your genre to see what they include in their blurbs.
- Draw on personal experience – Read the blurbs of some of your favorite books. Consider what made you want to read them. Use this information to create a blurb that will appeal to those most likely to consider reading your book.
- What to include – Blurbs should include some information about characters, conflict, and what makes your book unique. Avoid spoilers and don’t include too many details that could make readers feel like they already know too much about the story.
Writing your blurb is one of the final steps in completing your first book. Take time to write a blurb that will be effective in drawing readers in and making them feel like they must know more. Your blurb should tell just enough about your story’s characters and conflict to entice readers to choose your book over all the other options available.