Learn the secrets to hooking readers in seconds with Book Blurbs Made Simple.
This valuable mini course helps fiction and nonfiction authors to master their blurbs so they can draw in readers and sell more books.
If you’re like most writers, the task of crafting a book blurb may feel as pleasant as eating beets or anchovies. While you may not mind those foods, they’re probably not your go-to when you’re looking for something delicious to enjoy.
Similarly, authors often procrastinate on writing blurbs because of several factors:
❌ Limited space: After spending countless hours crafting a full-length book, it can be challenging to condense the storyline and key selling points into a couple hundred words or less.
❌ High stakes: The back cover copy is one of the most crucial marketing tools for a book. It’s often the first thing potential readers see, so the blurb must capture their attention and accurately represent the book’s contents while also being engaging and well-written.
❌ Lack of distance: As writers, we’re often too close to our work to focus on the main points that will appeal to readers. It’s easy to get bogged down in subplots and supporting characters and lose sight of what makes the book unique.
Even if you’ve published several books, it can still be challenging to write a compelling blurb for your latest project. But what if there was a better way? What if you could:
✔️ Write a blurb faster and more effectively without the struggle?
✔️ Avoid common mistakes and use proven techniques to make your blurb stand out?
✔️ Follow a simple formula that you could use every time you need to write a blurb?
Fresh approach for Blurbs
“There was a lot of good stuff—I think the downloads will be helpful, particularly the Adjective Inspiration List. It felt like a fresh, not too time-consuming approach, and I will be revisiting the course and handouts to write my future blurbs. This is an easily dippable-into resume of the important aspects of blurb writing.” Alistair Gardiner
Easy-to-digest
“It clarified several aspects of the process and was easy-to-digest with short lessons and a workbook. My biggest takeaway was the importance of research.” Natalie
Creating a captivating book description can feel like an impossible task for many authors. Boiling down the essence of your story into a few short paragraphs that will draw in potential readers and convince them to purchase your book is no easy feat.
Fortunately, help is at hand. Book Blurbs Made Simple: How to Write Back Cover Copy That Stands Out and Hooks Readers is the mini-course you need to guide you through every step of the process.
With valuable insights and techniques, you’ll learn how to create killer book descriptions that entice readers and leave them eager for more.
Whether you’re pursuing traditional publishing or self-publishing, a strong blurb is essential. Remember, you only have seconds to make a first impression. If your description doesn’t grab readers’ attention, your book may never get a chance to find its audience.
Enroll in Book Blurbs Made Simple and discover:
✔️ 5 book description rules you need to know to make an impact
✔️ 5 big mistakes to avoid when writing your blurb
✔️ 5 preparation steps to help you sidestep common pitfalls
✔️ 5 tagline tips to hook readers and leave them wanting more
✔️ 2 printable roadmaps for easy reference
✔️ And much more!
Here’s exactly what you’ll get inside of the classroom.
🖊️ Immediate access to 5 bite-sized videos with closed captions
🖊️ 6-step roadmap for fiction blurbs listing the must-include ingredients
🖊️ 6-step roadmap for nonfiction blurbs that outlines the most essential elements
🖊️ Cheat sheet recap to keep what you learned at your fingertips
🖊️ Adjective Inspiration List to help make your book description sizzle
🖊️ Examples and written analysis of 7 successful book blurbs from various categories
🖊️ 50-page workbook that will guide you through the preparation and writing process
How is this only $9? What’s the catch?
There’s no catch.
I may charge more for this course in the future, but I’m introducing it at $9 because the content is transformative and I’d like to make it affordable. I’m also a freelance editor and offer other courses for writers. This gives you a chance to sample my teaching style.
Hi, I’m Stacy.
I help fiction and creative nonfiction writers of all levels who want to simplify the writing and editing process so they can save time and money. I do this through my online courses for writers and freelance developmental editing service.
I’m also a mom of two teens and have more than 700 books on my Kindle, an obsession with the TV show Supernatural, an addiction to doing the daily Wordle, and a bizarre fascination with office supplies and planners.
I created Book Blurbs Made Simple because so many of my clients, students, and Facebook group members were struggling with their blurbs. I can’t wait to share my strategies with you.
Follow my 3-step framework
Watch the videos.
Save time by discovering essential tips for writing a powerful book description and the common pitfalls to avoid.
Do your research.
I’ll lead you through my foolproof research process so that you learn the secrets to hooking readers in your category.
Write and revise.
Draft a blurb and then use the workbook, cheat sheets, and adjective inspiration list to help you revise.
Testimonials for my courses
SHORT AND INSIGHTFUL
“I learned more than expected in such a short period of time. I found the material easy to comprehend and helpful in ways I wasn’t expecting. It has left me eager to go through my current WIP and fix a few issues that were pointed out. Will definitely be recommending this mini-course.” Maegan Fielder
Priceless!
“The emotions cheat sheet will be a valuable resource in my edit of this novel and especially in the second that is in progress. The section on how to use the cheat sheets is a valuable resource in and of itself. Of course the actual sheets on each emotion are priceless. They went into areas that I had never considered when I wrote my first novel.” Daryle Lefler
Will keep my imagination flowing.
“Having the toolkit at my disposal will give me material to reference back to and keep my imagination flowing. It will be a huge relief to not stop my writing process to ponder over how to describe nonverbal communication. I look forward to adding my own notes to the new binder I’ve just added to my shelf.” M.F. Adele
Staggering!
“The completeness of the attachment file is staggering. There’s something for every emotion!” J.T. Rath
Useful tool!
“Now that I am at the editing phase, I will be looking to replace my ‘telling’ with ‘showing’, thanks to this course and Cheat Sheets. Thank you for putting together such a useful tool to add to my toolkit!” Bobbie Carlton-Hess
Keeps your writing fresh and unique
“I appreciate the organized emotion lists. These definitely make writing faster and more engaging. It’s easy to get lazy with writing, especially when an idea is desperately trying to get out with lightning speed. This tool keeps your writing fresh and unique.” USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Proebstel
Are you ready to write an irresistible book blurb? Enroll today for only:
$9
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I’ve had a passion for writing and reading my whole life, and I love working with kindred spirits who have stories to tell. I want to help you tell the stories burning inside you and get you closer to your goals. I truly believe the Book Blurbs Made Simple is an incredibly useful tool, and I guarantee it is a high-quality resource.
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Have a question before ordering? Let me help.
Q. My book isn't finished yet. Should I wait to get the course till later?
A. Crafting a book description is an essential part of the writing process, but it’s often overlooked or left until the last minute. Unfortunately, this can lead to manuscripts that are unfocused and go off on tangents as the author didn’t spend enough time identifying the main points. That’s why I recommend writing a blurb in the early stages of writing a book.
Whether you’ve just started writing your book or have a completed draft, my course will help you improve your blurb-writing skills and create a more accurate representation of your book.
Also, I’m not sure how long this product will be available at this price, so it’s a good time to buy.
Q. What will happen once I click the buy button?
A. Purchases will be made through the Shortcuts for Writers Thrivecart Learn platform. You will receive two emails: an invoice and a message directing you to set up a password. Then you will be granted access to the classroom where you will find the lessons, videos, and downloadable high quality PDF files.
Q. How is this different from other courses and books on the market?
A. There are lots of great resources on writing book descriptions, but this class is for the writer who wants to get the job done quickly and efficiently without reading a 200+page book or watching hours of videos. There are no frills. I tell you exactly what you need to know and then give you a workbook and cheat sheets to make the process as simple as possible. The course also gives tips for both fiction and nonfiction writers. Some books and classes only focus on one.
Q. Can I share this course with my writer friends or clients?
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Learn how to craft a captivating book description and get resources you can reuse for every blurb you write.
Unlock instant access to:
🖊️ 5 bite-sized videos with closed captions
🖊️ 6-step roadmap for fiction blurbs listing the must-include ingredients
🖊️ 6-step roadmap for nonfiction blurbs that outlines the most essential elements
🖊️ Cheat sheet recap to keep what you learned at your fingertips
🖊️ Adjective Inspiration List to help make your blurb sizzle
🖊️ Examples and written analysis of 7 successful blurbs from various categories
🖊️ 50-page workbook that will guide you through the preparation and writing process
If you’re ready to simplify the blurb-writing process and learn the tips and tricks that will help you create a professional, persuasive, and engaging book description that entices readers, then this course is for you.
Sign up for Book Blurbs Made Simple and let’s get that book description written!
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