This isn’t me, but pretty close…
Someone once suggested that book blurbs should be written first, before the book.
A novel idea?
Sorry about that; I couldn’t help it…
I haven’t had the opportunity to try this until now, as blurbs are usually an afterthought for me.
Blurbs are very hard to write, at least I think they are, whenever I attempt to write one.
So, while I was busy promoting one of our other books, an idea sprung into my head that I should try to write the blurb for my new WIP, Swan Song.
This turned out to be quite a challenge, as this story, like all new beginnings, is sketchy at best, and I thought I was wasting my time. But I had a go anyway, and somehow, it seemed easier than usual. It even made me think about the story in more detail, and I came up with many ideas I hadn’t considered.
I can see that it would prevent those annoying or dull gaps in the middle of the story, as by already having the blurb written, you have a blueprint to go by…
Maybe there is something to say about putting the cart before the horse?
P.S: ” I would print it here, but it needs a tagline ! “
This is my cheat for Six on Saturday… Sorry Jim!
You’re right, it’s only three, but they are lovely…
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