Writing Book Blurbs with Jessie Cunniffe

Alchemy for Authors

English - September 10, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 44 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this episode, I talk with book blurb coach, Jessie Cunniffe.

Topics we discuss include:

· How Jessie went from being a music teacher to a book blurb expert.

· Why so many authors find blurb writing hard.

· Why a book blurb is NOT a summary of your book!

· The four things a reader is looking for in your blurb.

· Some of the most common pitfalls authors make when writing a blurb.

· The difference between hooks and taglines.

· How to write a stellar blurb that converts browsers into buyers.

· And how to start a fight on social media over writing blurbs!

If you’re someone who has struggled with writing blurbs for your books, then this episode is for you! Jessie shares a wealth of advice and tips for making your blurbs sparkle and entice new readers.

Visit Jessie’s website here: www.bookblurbmagic.com

Download your FREE blurb cheat-sheet here.

Email Jessie at [email protected]

Follow Jessie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bookblurbmagic/

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Use the coupon code “ALCHEMY” to get 10% off the following Book Blurb Magic products:

Book Blurb Magic The Spicy Blurb Playbook 1:1 Blurb Audit Custom Book Blurb by BBM

Sign up for Carissa Andrews’ latest Author Revolution course, Four Books, Five Days: Mastering AI-Enhanced Series Planning, here.

* Please Note: I am an affiliate for Carissa’s Four Books, Five Days course and Jessie’s products. I only recommend resources I enjoy, engage in or use myself. As an affiliate I get a small kickback at no extra charge to you.

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