How To Write a Blurb | Book Blurb Example

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How To Write a Blurb
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1. Keep it short and simple

• Remember these golden keywords when you want to
  learn How to write a blurb?. If you want your
  blurb to be effective then keep it as simple and
  as short as possible. The author should keep it
  in mind that his book is read by a variety of
  readers across the demographic divisions. So, the
  language should be simple, using unconventional
  vocabulary in blurb is a big negative point.
  Whereas a short and compact story idea is the
  most effective way to write down a blurb. As when
  a reader is at a bookstore he/she has a few
  seconds to minutes to go through the books blurb
  to decide whether he/she wants to buy it or not.
  At that time a good blurb helps the most.

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2. Introduction of the main characters of the
story

• Well, the trick here is to introduce the main
  characters of the story in such a manner that the
  reader knows whats inside the book. In brief
  they know the writing style of the author with
  the help of characterisation. The main character
  of the story also helps in understanding the
  genre of the book. But that doesnt mean you have
  to give away too many details. Sometimes the most
  precise intro of your characters are more than
  enough for e.g. Maya, the enchantress or Daniel,
  an insipid looking young teenager. At times the
  introduction of the characters also helps in
  differentiating between different genres like
  whether a book belongs to fiction or nonfiction
  genre.

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3. Then comes the main plot of the book

• Once the author has given a brief view of his
  central characters then comes the plot of the
  book. The plot is very essential for readers as
  it is a horror, mystery, comedy, etc. The plot
  also reveals the setting of the story like the
  time period, place, etc of the story.
• 4. Include the main selling point
• Besides all the points every book has a unique
  selling point which can range from a phrase to a
  dialogue or monologue or any event of the story
  that is the highlight of the story. For example
  this blurb from Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
  About three things I was absolutely positive.
  First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a
  part of him and I didnt know how dominant that
  part might be- that thirsted for my blood. Third,
  I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love
  with him.

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Book Blurb Examples

• 1. KILLING FLOOR By Lee Child
• Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher is a drifter.
  Hes must passing through Margrave, Georgia, and
  in less than an hour, he is arrested for murder.
  Not much of a welcome. All Reacher knows is that
  he didnt kill anybody. At Least not here. Not
  lately. But he doesnt stand a chance of
  convincing, Georgia. Not a chance in hell.
• In this blurb, we can clearly see all the points
  which we mentioned above in the section How to
  write a blurb? It is a short and simple blurb.
  It talks about the central character with the
  genre and theme. Plot is pretty clear in the
  blurb. Then comes the selling point which is,
  that its a murder mystery and in the end it
  leaves its auidence intruiged that how he will he
  prove himself innocent for this murder.

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2. THE HUNGER GAMES By Suzanne Collins

• In the ruins of a place once known as North
  America lies the nation of Panem, a shining
  Capito surrounded by twelve outlying districts.
  Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol
  and were defeated. As part of the surrender
  terms, each district agreed to send one boy and
  one girl to appear in an island televised event
  called The Hunger Games , a fight to the
  death on live TV. sixteen year old Katniss
  Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and
  younger site , regards it as a death sentence
  where she is forced to represent her district in
  the Games. the terrain, rules, and level of
  audience participation may change but one thing
  is constant kill or be killed

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3. THE DIVINE COMEDY by Dante Aligheri

• Nowadays, whos got the time for poetry, what
  with everyone gearing up for the Renaissance? But
  this laugh-out-loud comedy is a must read.
  Perfect for the beach one when taking a break
  from your fresco.
• 4. PARADISE LOST by John Milton
• Call off the search party paradise found, right
  here in the pages of this heart breaking,
  wet-yourself, order-for-fathers day publishing
  sensation. Milton puts the magnum into magnum
  opus. If this doesnt make the shortlists,
  someone seriously needs to start a new literary
  prize.

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