A question - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T06:26:09Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/a-question?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A237817&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDon't give away too much, you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-10:537324:Comment:2378172010-06-10T22:42:33.401ZLaura Roothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mallard
Don't give away too much, you don't want it to be a spoiler, it should be more of a teaser. I don't like to find out something on the back cover that doesn't happen till say 2/3 of the way through the novel.
Don't give away too much, you don't want it to be a spoiler, it should be more of a teaser. I don't like to find out something on the back cover that doesn't happen till say 2/3 of the way through the novel. In most cases, the blurb on t…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-07:537324:Comment:2372872010-06-07T23:21:16.694ZBobhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Bob24
In most cases, the blurb on the back cover is created by the publisher's marketing team. They write to sell. We write to tell a story. They are much better at that sort of promotion than most authors.<br />
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If your talking about writing a cover letter or query letter, it takes a similar form (sell) but is targeted at the agent with the intent of having them ask to see more.<br />
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Smiles<br />
Bob
In most cases, the blurb on the back cover is created by the publisher's marketing team. They write to sell. We write to tell a story. They are much better at that sort of promotion than most authors.<br />
<br />
If your talking about writing a cover letter or query letter, it takes a similar form (sell) but is targeted at the agent with the intent of having them ask to see more.<br />
<br />
Smiles<br />
Bob Start with the most interesti…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-07:537324:Comment:2372142010-06-07T12:38:17.759ZJack Getzehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
Start with the most interesting line you've got. Forget the order.
Start with the most interesting line you've got. Forget the order. Not at all. I wouldn't go too…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-07:537324:Comment:2372102010-06-07T10:57:14.879ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
Not at all. I wouldn't go too much into background that isn't plot. Cut right to the chase.
Not at all. I wouldn't go too much into background that isn't plot. Cut right to the chase. Thanks!
Your answers are much…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-07:537324:Comment:2371892010-06-07T04:47:10.772ZChristine Hammarhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChristineHammar
Thanks!<br />
Your answers are much appreciated.<br />
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Yes, I've looked at some back covers and came up w 290 words for it.<br />
But the question remains: does it have to be written in the same order as the story i.e. if there's a murder at the end of chapter one, do I start with the murder and go on to describe the MC, setting & circumstances, or do I start w the descriptinof the MC, setting a.s.o.?
Thanks!<br />
Your answers are much appreciated.<br />
<br />
Yes, I've looked at some back covers and came up w 290 words for it.<br />
But the question remains: does it have to be written in the same order as the story i.e. if there's a murder at the end of chapter one, do I start with the murder and go on to describe the MC, setting & circumstances, or do I start w the descriptinof the MC, setting a.s.o.? It's advertising. Make it a t…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-07:537324:Comment:2371532010-06-07T00:48:54.611ZJohn Desjarlaishttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnDesjarlais
It's advertising. Make it a tease. Give just enough info about the premise and the stakes for the protagonist so the reader will open the book. Most buyers look at the cover, read the cover copy, and then read the first page or a random page near the middle. You'll probably use that cover copy a lot - in media releases, web site and blog, in social space postings, brochures - lots of places in the marketing campaign.
It's advertising. Make it a tease. Give just enough info about the premise and the stakes for the protagonist so the reader will open the book. Most buyers look at the cover, read the cover copy, and then read the first page or a random page near the middle. You'll probably use that cover copy a lot - in media releases, web site and blog, in social space postings, brochures - lots of places in the marketing campaign. Establish the conflict of the…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-06:537324:Comment:2371352010-06-06T23:25:18.500ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
Establish the conflict of the novel. If a reader can't tell what needs to be resolved, they won't be curious to see how it all ends.
Establish the conflict of the novel. If a reader can't tell what needs to be resolved, they won't be curious to see how it all ends. Maybe look at a few of the bo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-06:537324:Comment:2371252010-06-06T23:07:00.837ZJon Loomishttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonLoomis
Maybe look at a few of the books you've got lying around to get a sense of what people do. You're basically trying to set the hook.
Maybe look at a few of the books you've got lying around to get a sense of what people do. You're basically trying to set the hook. Nothing to add to this. And y…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-06:537324:Comment:2371202010-06-06T22:40:52.683ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Nothing to add to this. And yes, they are hard as hell to write because you need to praise yourself. Short of doing that, make the plot sound exciting but leave some mystery.
Nothing to add to this. And yes, they are hard as hell to write because you need to praise yourself. Short of doing that, make the plot sound exciting but leave some mystery. Write it to entice the reader…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-06-06:537324:Comment:2371102010-06-06T21:44:07.308ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
Write it to entice the reader to dig in. Suggest. . . . but do not declare. Cater to the reader's natural curiosity. If it is a mystery. give'em a mystery.
Write it to entice the reader to dig in. Suggest. . . . but do not declare. Cater to the reader's natural curiosity. If it is a mystery. give'em a mystery.