Do you have to have a whole series of books before you can make money as an author? Keep reading to find out... A lot of book sale advice is geared toward people who have a series of books. Intuitively, this makes sense; when readers love one book … [Read more...]
Should I Put a Content Warning On My Blurb?
If you write about sensitive topics, you might have heard that you should consider putting a content warning on your blurb. A content warning lets readers know what to expect so that they aren’t shocked, upset, or thrown off after reading your work. … [Read more...]
Why Writing Your Blurb Before Your Book Can Help You Sell More Books
Most people write their book and then they write their blurb. But, if you're eager to sell more books, there's wisdom in doing this backwards. Learn why the market research you gain from writing a blurb can help you sell more books. Amazon is … [Read more...]
The Power of Blurbs: Why 200 Words May Be Worth More Than Your 80,000-Word Novel
Your blurb matters. Learn why these few snippets of text can make or break your sales as an author. Dive deeper in the power of blurbs. A lot of authors hate writing blurbs. It feels impossible to sum up their epic tale that has taken an entire … [Read more...]
5 Common Mistakes Authors Make Writing Blurbs
A good book blurb can increase your sales. But writing one can be a challenge. Here are five common mistakes authors make when writing sales copy like a blurb. A good book description is not a summary or synopsis of your book. If you want to … [Read more...]
How Can I Tell If My Sales Are Coming From Amazon Ads?
You're selling books, that's great. But, are your Amazon ads actually leading to those sales? Or is it something else? Here are three reasons your sales are likely from your Amazon ads, even if the data isn't conclusive. Once you’ve launched your … [Read more...]
Save it for the Book: 4 Details to Leave Out of Your Book Description
You can't cram everything into your book's blurb. To help you make the most of the short space you have, here are four details to leave out of your book description. So you’ve written an amazing novel. The characters are deeply drawn, the plot is … [Read more...]
Matching Your Blurb with Your Book: How to Nail Your Novel’s Tropes in the Book Description
If you want people to buy your book, you've got to nail the tropes in your book description. Keep reading to learn how. You’ve done it! You’ve finished writing the perfect mystery. It’s full of fascinating characters, a vile villain, and a great … [Read more...]
How to Fit Your Book’s Hook into a Super Short Amazon Ad
Learn how to turn your book's hook into an effective marketing tool... Creating a 200-word book description from a 60,000-word novel is hard enough. How on Earth can you make it even shorter?! But this is the challenge facing all authors … [Read more...]
Blurb Writing is Editing: How to Make Your Book’s Main Character Stand Apart by Leaving Details Out
Ready to sell more books? These tips can help you with the blurb writing process. If you’re like many writers, you put a lot of work into creating your characters. They have a background, some of which may never even make it into the story. But … [Read more...]