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How to Write a Book Jacket Cover

Sunday, April 11th, 2010
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Manuscript Editing Services How to Write a Book Jacket Cover Last week I covered the ‘Why’ of writing book jacket copy, so now let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the ‘How’.

What is copy?

Book jacket copy isn’t about summarizing your project or providing the reader with a clear synopsis or plot spoiler; it’s about   sales.   Book copy should be short, succinct, and send a message. It should grab the reader and tell them why they should pick your   book rather than the thousands of other titles packed into the shelves. (more…)

Why Every Author Should Know How to Write a Book Jacket Cover

Sunday, April 4th, 2010
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publication Why Every Author Should Know How to Write a Book Jacket CoverThe saddest truth in book sales is that even the greatest story on the shelf can’t sell itself without solid packaging. Book marketing is a big business, and most publishing companies have staff devoted to book design above and beyond the editorial team, including graphic designers, cover artists, and copywriters.

Typically, a copywriter crafts the text that appears on the book jacket or paperback cover. A copywriter may either be on the staff at the publishing house, or the publisher may contract out, or outsource, (more…)

How to Get Testimonials for Your Book Jacket Cover

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
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technicalwriting How to Get Testimonials for Your Book Jacket Cover If thousands of titles are published every day, how are you ever going to make your book stand out? I’ve read that the average person spends 8 seconds looking at the front cover and 15 seconds on the back. The fact of the matter is that good testimonials can, and do, sell books. The reader is looking for a reason to purchase your book. It’s up to you to hook them.

Testimonials are short blurbs, sales pitches, or reviews of a book by people with credible links to the content. Big-name blurbs carry weight and can move books like nothing else. Below are a few tips on how to solicit strong, credible blurbs for your book. (more…)



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