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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInitial hook (1-2 lines tops)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nThe hook is, arguably, the most important part of the blurb. It\u2019s what catches the reader\u2019s eye when they first start reading about your book. The hook needs to summarize what your story is about in about 1 to 2 sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some examples from my works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nFreedom comes with a price, even among the skies.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\nDragons aren\u2019t the answer to all the world\u2019s problems, but they certainly help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\nWhen the King of Hell comes to call, you answer.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThey\u2019re all short and tell what the book is about from the beginning while being catchy, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduce MC and briefly the setting<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nThis is where we tell the reader who they should be rooting for, and where the story takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTessa is the only child of the Winderian royal family. She\u2019s grown up sheltered in a world where magic is taboo. On the other hand, James is the sky pirate captain of Coincidence. He has the freedom of a mostly law-abiding civilian.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThis one starts with Tessa, one of the point of view characters. It also explains where she\u2019s from and has some small information on the setting. Then we learn about James, and learn that there are sky pirates in this setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nRueben has just been promoted to Captain of the Royal Guard\u2026Avery the High Paladin struggles to balance the demon attacks and the kingdom tearing away from the Church.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nWe learn in Serenity\u2019s second part that Rueben and Avery are the main characters. We also learn Serenity\u2019s setting is the kingdom and Church.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nDakota Halloway is a witch in Silver Valley, Nevada. They own a successful metaphysical shop downtown, and they live with their demon companion named Lou. The city is teeming with all sorts of supernaturals\u2014both known and unknown.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nFor Sandalwood, Dakota is the main character. The reader learns witches exist in this setting, alongside demons and other supernatural creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduce stakes<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nHere we tell the reader what threatens the main character(s) of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIt is one thing that Tessa\u2019s betrothed is an evil sorcerer that wants to take over Winderia by any means necessary, but what she does with that knowledge is much more complicated.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTessa\u2019s betrothed is an evil sorcerer. What does she do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nYoung and eager to prove himself, [Rueben] sets out to wake a long-slumbering dragon and bring an end to the demon killing spree\u2026With the help of the rest of the Council, he puts pressure on the king to maintain the connection between the kingdom and The Way.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nRueben plans to summon a dragon to defeat demons killing his people. Avery has to contend with the king of the setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSomething is killing witches around town. Dakota is positive it\u2019s a demon doing the killing, and has taken it upon themself to investigate the murders without the help of the police.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nDakota wants to stop the person\/thing killing the witches in their area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heighten stakes<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nNow we take the stakes and heighten them. What happens to make the story more dangerous\/interesting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nRunning away gets her nowhere; not with James set out to bring her back to her parents.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTessa runs away from home\u2014from her betrothed\u2014but is brought back home. How does she deal with the sorcerer now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTheir different approaches will bring them closer to the demons than either of them ever wanted\u2014Rueben with the demons, and Avery with the man who\u2019s summoning them.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIn Serenity, Rueben and Avery come face-to-face with the demons and the man who\u2019s summoning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThen the King of Hell arrives and makes Dakota his new pet. He insists on being in every facet of Dakota\u2019s life, including the murder investigations.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nDakota gets a visitor\u2014the King of Hell\u2014who complicates every aspect of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final hook (1-2 lines tops)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nThe final hook summarizes the complications of the story. It should be short\u20141 to 2 lines at most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPerhaps, together, they can find a way to save the kingdom\u2014and her freedom.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTessa and James team up to save the kingdom and give her the freedom she wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTogether, they have to face down the demons or risk losing everything they\u2019ve worked for.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nRueben and Avery have to work together to take down the demons and the man summoning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCan Dakota strike a new balance in their life while avoiding becoming the next victim?<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nDakota has to find a balance in their life between the King of Hell and the thing killing witches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that\u2019s it! I hope this article helps other writers build their blurbs effectively. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInitial hook (1-2 lines tops)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nThe hook is, arguably, the most important part of the blurb. It\u2019s what catches the reader\u2019s eye when they first start reading about your book. The hook needs to summarize what your story is about in about 1 to 2 sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some examples from my works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nFreedom comes with a price, even among the skies.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\nDragons aren\u2019t the answer to all the world\u2019s problems, but they certainly help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\nWhen the King of Hell comes to call, you answer.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThey\u2019re all short and tell what the book is about from the beginning while being catchy, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduce MC and briefly the setting<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nThis is where we tell the reader who they should be rooting for, and where the story takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTessa is the only child of the Winderian royal family. She\u2019s grown up sheltered in a world where magic is taboo. On the other hand, James is the sky pirate captain of Coincidence. He has the freedom of a mostly law-abiding civilian.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThis one starts with Tessa, one of the point of view characters. It also explains where she\u2019s from and has some small information on the setting. Then we learn about James, and learn that there are sky pirates in this setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nRueben has just been promoted to Captain of the Royal Guard\u2026Avery the High Paladin struggles to balance the demon attacks and the kingdom tearing away from the Church.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nWe learn in Serenity\u2019s second part that Rueben and Avery are the main characters. We also learn Serenity\u2019s setting is the kingdom and Church.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nDakota Halloway is a witch in Silver Valley, Nevada. They own a successful metaphysical shop downtown, and they live with their demon companion named Lou. The city is teeming with all sorts of supernaturals\u2014both known and unknown.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nFor Sandalwood, Dakota is the main character. The reader learns witches exist in this setting, alongside demons and other supernatural creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduce stakes<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nHere we tell the reader what threatens the main character(s) of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIt is one thing that Tessa\u2019s betrothed is an evil sorcerer that wants to take over Winderia by any means necessary, but what she does with that knowledge is much more complicated.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTessa\u2019s betrothed is an evil sorcerer. What does she do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nYoung and eager to prove himself, [Rueben] sets out to wake a long-slumbering dragon and bring an end to the demon killing spree\u2026With the help of the rest of the Council, he puts pressure on the king to maintain the connection between the kingdom and The Way.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nRueben plans to summon a dragon to defeat demons killing his people. Avery has to contend with the king of the setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSomething is killing witches around town. Dakota is positive it\u2019s a demon doing the killing, and has taken it upon themself to investigate the murders without the help of the police.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nDakota wants to stop the person\/thing killing the witches in their area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heighten stakes<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nNow we take the stakes and heighten them. What happens to make the story more dangerous\/interesting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nRunning away gets her nowhere; not with James set out to bring her back to her parents.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTessa runs away from home\u2014from her betrothed\u2014but is brought back home. How does she deal with the sorcerer now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTheir different approaches will bring them closer to the demons than either of them ever wanted\u2014Rueben with the demons, and Avery with the man who\u2019s summoning them.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIn Serenity, Rueben and Avery come face-to-face with the demons and the man who\u2019s summoning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThen the King of Hell arrives and makes Dakota his new pet. He insists on being in every facet of Dakota\u2019s life, including the murder investigations.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nDakota gets a visitor\u2014the King of Hell\u2014who complicates every aspect of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final hook (1-2 lines tops)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\nThe final hook summarizes the complications of the story. It should be short\u20141 to 2 lines at most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPerhaps, together, they can find a way to save the kingdom\u2014and her freedom.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTessa and James team up to save the kingdom and give her the freedom she wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTogether, they have to face down the demons or risk losing everything they\u2019ve worked for.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nRueben and Avery have to work together to take down the demons and the man summoning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCan Dakota strike a new balance in their life while avoiding becoming the next victim?<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nDakota has to find a balance in their life between the King of Hell and the thing killing witches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that\u2019s it! I hope this article helps other writers build their blurbs effectively. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Freedom comes with a price, even among the skies.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Dragons aren\u2019t the answer to all the world\u2019s problems, but they certainly help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity When the King of Hell comes to call, you answer.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re all short and tell what the book is about from the beginning while being catchy, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where we tell the reader who they should be rooting for, and where the story takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tessa is the only child of the Winderian royal family. She\u2019s grown up sheltered in a world where magic is taboo. On the other hand, James is the sky pirate captain of Coincidence. He has the freedom of a mostly law-abiding civilian.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This one starts with Tessa, one of the point of view characters. It also explains where she\u2019s from and has some small information on the setting. Then we learn about James, and learn that there are sky pirates in this setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rueben has just been promoted to Captain of the Royal Guard\u2026Avery the High Paladin struggles to balance the demon attacks and the kingdom tearing away from the Church.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity We learn in Serenity\u2019s second part that Rueben and Avery are the main characters. We also learn Serenity\u2019s setting is the kingdom and Church.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dakota Halloway is a witch in Silver Valley, Nevada. They own a successful metaphysical shop downtown, and they live with their demon companion named Lou. The city is teeming with all sorts of supernaturals\u2014both known and unknown.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n For Sandalwood, Dakota is the main character. The reader learns witches exist in this setting, alongside demons and other supernatural creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here we tell the reader what threatens the main character(s) of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is one thing that Tessa\u2019s betrothed is an evil sorcerer that wants to take over Winderia by any means necessary, but what she does with that knowledge is much more complicated.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Tessa\u2019s betrothed is an evil sorcerer. What does she do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Young and eager to prove himself, [Rueben] sets out to wake a long-slumbering dragon and bring an end to the demon killing spree\u2026With the help of the rest of the Council, he puts pressure on the king to maintain the connection between the kingdom and The Way.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity Rueben plans to summon a dragon to defeat demons killing his people. Avery has to contend with the king of the setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Something is killing witches around town. Dakota is positive it\u2019s a demon doing the killing, and has taken it upon themself to investigate the murders without the help of the police.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Dakota wants to stop the person\/thing killing the witches in their area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we take the stakes and heighten them. What happens to make the story more dangerous\/interesting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running away gets her nowhere; not with James set out to bring her back to her parents.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Tessa runs away from home\u2014from her betrothed\u2014but is brought back home. How does she deal with the sorcerer now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their different approaches will bring them closer to the demons than either of them ever wanted\u2014Rueben with the demons, and Avery with the man who\u2019s summoning them.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n In Serenity, Rueben and Avery come face-to-face with the demons and the man who\u2019s summoning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then the King of Hell arrives and makes Dakota his new pet. He insists on being in every facet of Dakota\u2019s life, including the murder investigations.<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Dakota gets a visitor\u2014the King of Hell\u2014who complicates every aspect of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final hook summarizes the complications of the story. It should be short\u20141 to 2 lines at most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps, together, they can find a way to save the kingdom\u2014and her freedom.<\/p>\n\u2014To the Sky<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Tessa and James team up to save the kingdom and give her the freedom she wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, they have to face down the demons or risk losing everything they\u2019ve worked for.<\/p>\n\u2014Serenity<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Rueben and Avery have to work together to take down the demons and the man summoning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can Dakota strike a new balance in their life while avoiding becoming the next victim?<\/p>\n\u2014Sandalwood Dakota has to find a balance in their life between the King of Hell and the thing killing witches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And that\u2019s it! 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