Do you have an explanation ? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T00:47:14Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:98443?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A99418&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI followed your advice and as…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-12-01:537324:Comment:994182007-12-01T15:46:50.644ZBernd Kochanowskihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/bkjanolaf
I followed your advice and ask the ladies about the blurb. They answered pronto (I was much impressed) and wrote that the blurb was indeed written after an earlier outline. They saw the mistake on the proof and informed the publisher but, alas ...
I followed your advice and ask the ladies about the blurb. They answered pronto (I was much impressed) and wrote that the blurb was indeed written after an earlier outline. They saw the mistake on the proof and informed the publisher but, alas ... Blurbs are written by editors…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:991782007-11-30T22:38:38.575ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Blurbs are written by editors or editors' assistants. Sometimes they pass them by the author. I prefer it if someone else peppers the summary with words like "riveting," "brilliant," and other flattering adjectives. Those I generally leave alone (unless they are too ridiculous) but I do correct factual errors.<br />
Come to think of it, those blurbs were generally the ones that went into the sales catalogs. The book blurbs were much better. No complaints here anyway.
Blurbs are written by editors or editors' assistants. Sometimes they pass them by the author. I prefer it if someone else peppers the summary with words like "riveting," "brilliant," and other flattering adjectives. Those I generally leave alone (unless they are too ridiculous) but I do correct factual errors.<br />
Come to think of it, those blurbs were generally the ones that went into the sales catalogs. The book blurbs were much better. No complaints here anyway. If i tell you about the trail…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:991732007-11-30T22:13:53.385ZJohn McFetridgehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
If i tell you about the trailer for my book on YouTube is that BSP?<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7a-ngoGOsA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7a-ngoGOsA</a><br />
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For some reason I don't mind so much when books fail to live up to the blurbs, I just don't like it if I miss a good one because the blurb or summary didn't really get it right. I guess I don't usually put much stock in them on their own.
If i tell you about the trailer for my book on YouTube is that BSP?<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7a-ngoGOsA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7a-ngoGOsA</a><br />
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For some reason I don't mind so much when books fail to live up to the blurbs, I just don't like it if I miss a good one because the blurb or summary didn't really get it right. I guess I don't usually put much stock in them on their own. By the same token, a book can…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:991682007-11-30T21:39:17.708Zterry bowmanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/foolesgold
By the same token, a book can fail to live up to its blurb. Movies don't live up to their trailers all the time. Speaking of trailers, has anyone else seen the new trend towards "book trailers?"They're showing up on youtube now.
By the same token, a book can fail to live up to its blurb. Movies don't live up to their trailers all the time. Speaking of trailers, has anyone else seen the new trend towards "book trailers?"They're showing up on youtube now. Sure, every book can be reduc…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:991082007-11-30T18:16:42.597ZJohn McFetridgehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
Sure, every book can be reduced to a sentence. What I mean is, often books are far better than the one sentence, or one paragraph, description make them sound. 'Cause you know, the devil is in the details...;)
Sure, every book can be reduced to a sentence. What I mean is, often books are far better than the one sentence, or one paragraph, description make them sound. 'Cause you know, the devil is in the details...;) I disagree, John. I think you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:990812007-11-30T15:31:06.509ZJude Hardinhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/festus
I disagree, John. I think you shold be able to summarize the central premise of any book with one sentence.<br />
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<i>An FBI trainee enlists the help of a killer in captivity to gain insight to the motives and possible location of one on the loose.</i><br />
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We expect complications, twists and turns, etc., but the central premise is simple and easily stated.<br />
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For a book to work, IMO, it should be possible for the "big picture" to be seen in very few words.
I disagree, John. I think you shold be able to summarize the central premise of any book with one sentence.<br />
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<i>An FBI trainee enlists the help of a killer in captivity to gain insight to the motives and possible location of one on the loose.</i><br />
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We expect complications, twists and turns, etc., but the central premise is simple and easily stated.<br />
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For a book to work, IMO, it should be possible for the "big picture" to be seen in very few words. Most of the really good books…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:990782007-11-30T15:02:53.384ZJohn McFetridgehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
Most of the really good books I've read in my life have been ones that are very difficult to summarize. Usually easy to summarize means, "high concept," and I say leave that for Hollywood. The beauty of books is that they can be long and complicated and take many twists and turns.<br />
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This might be an interesting topic, though, what are the best back cover descritions you've ever read?
Most of the really good books I've read in my life have been ones that are very difficult to summarize. Usually easy to summarize means, "high concept," and I say leave that for Hollywood. The beauty of books is that they can be long and complicated and take many twists and turns.<br />
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This might be an interesting topic, though, what are the best back cover descritions you've ever read? I must confess, that I find m…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:990402007-11-30T11:09:23.785ZBernd Kochanowskihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/bkjanolaf
I must confess, that I find most blurbs terrible. I buy books because of recommendations ect. and there are several books which I liked, but wouldn't have bought, if the blurb would be my criterion for buying a book. I would guess that it takes a lot of time to make an interesting, correct and "cloudy" text.<br />
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<i>"[...] repeated by numerous reviewers, all of whom also presumably read the book"<br />
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Frustrating isn't.
I must confess, that I find most blurbs terrible. I buy books because of recommendations ect. and there are several books which I liked, but wouldn't have bought, if the blurb would be my criterion for buying a book. I would guess that it takes a lot of time to make an interesting, correct and "cloudy" text.<br />
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<i>"[...] repeated by numerous reviewers, all of whom also presumably read the book"<br />
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Frustrating isn't. Maybe one of the sisters wrot…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-30:537324:Comment:989582007-11-30T00:35:49.876Zterry bowmanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/foolesgold
Maybe one of the sisters wrote the book, the other did the jacket blurb (I'm kidding).
Maybe one of the sisters wrote the book, the other did the jacket blurb (I'm kidding). Mistakes happen all the time…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-29:537324:Comment:987252007-11-29T13:02:20.367ZJude Hardinhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/festus
Mistakes happen all the time in publishing. When the paperback version of Tess Gerritsen's <i>The Mephisto Club</i> was released, some of her pages were actually replaced by another author's. It happens.<br />
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It's no secret that PJ Parrish is a pseudonym for sisters Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols. Kris handles most of the online stuff, so if you're really curious you can write to her and ask. Her contact info is on the website.<br />
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Paperback originals often have huge print runs, so finding a first…
Mistakes happen all the time in publishing. When the paperback version of Tess Gerritsen's <i>The Mephisto Club</i> was released, some of her pages were actually replaced by another author's. It happens.<br />
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It's no secret that PJ Parrish is a pseudonym for sisters Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols. Kris handles most of the online stuff, so if you're really curious you can write to her and ask. Her contact info is on the website.<br />
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Paperback originals often have huge print runs, so finding a first edition a year or two after release isn't a reliable indication of how well it sold.