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Writer’s Tips – All about Making our Books Stand Out
This week’s edition of Writer’s Tips, I’m sharing some great articles I came across for authors and their books. Learn about eye-catching blurbs, the role of beta readers, how to use Amazon author central to spruce up our blurbs, and what makes a book great.
All about making our blurbs for our books be the best from Sacha Black
Book hooks and blurbs – Can you catch a reader? #Mondayblogs
The importance of using beta readers for our books
Great help article on how to add to your book’s product description (blurb) by using author central on Amazon, not your KDP dashboard.
Source: Making Your Book’s Description POP on Amazon | Celebrating Independent Authors
Excellent article on Joanna Penn’s (Creative Penn) blog on how to write our books with ‘greatness’
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28 Comments
Norah Colvin
Thanks for these links, Debby. I appreciate that you curate these articles for us. I always know where to turn when I want writerly advice.
dgkaye
Oh thanks so much Norah. I’m glad you appreciate them. 🙂 x
Christy B
Another fantastic roundup! Lovin’ these shares of articles that help authors. Happy Friday, Debby!
dgkaye
So glad you find them helpful Christy <3
Adele Marie Park
Love these links, sis, thank you. <3
dgkaye
My pleasure <3
Kevin Cooper
Thanks for sharing, Debbie!
dgkaye
My pleasure Kev 🙂
Colleen
Great links, sis. Thanks for your help, always! <3
dgkaye
Thanks Sis. My pleasure <3 (And yay, your comment came through!) :) x
Marian Beaman
Your list of tips made me feel good. Why? It shows I’m doing some things RIGHT. First of all, I have taken advantage of about a half dozen beta readers’ expertise in helping me shape the structure of my book. Also, I took some cues from Amazon and other memoir writers’ books to help my blurb sound less bland, more zingy. I can’t tell you how many times I revised that 150-word blurb. Golly!
Like Norah and others, I appreciate your “hunting and gathering” for us writers. Thanks, Debby!
dgkaye
Good for you Marian. It’s a process for sure. And any self published author will tell you – the blurb is the hardest part to write because we’re condensing our whole book into one or two short paragraphs to convey the story, stir curiosity and desire to read more. 🙂
sally cronin
Fantastic links Debby thank you… always useful to keep on track…. we get into bad habits over time and good to get a fresh perspective from time to time.. ♥
dgkaye
Exactly my thoughts Sal. It never hurts to read up and refresh! <3 xx
Jacqui
Two great bloggers, Deb. I always pay attention when they talk. Thanks.
dgkaye
Me too Jacqui, that’s why I’m happy to share for those who’ve missed out. 🙂
Robbie Cheadle
Lovely Debby, you certainly do ferret out some great posts to share.
dgkaye
Thanks Robbie. I read many blogs and articles and save the ones to draft which I think my fellow authors and bloggers will find useful too. 🙂
Pamela
These are TERRIFIC!! Thanks much. xo
dgkaye
So glad you found these helpful Pam 🙂 <3
Marje
Thanks for the links and tips Debby. Btw your blog loads with no problem. 🙂 x
dgkaye
Oh double thank you Marje!!!! 🙂 <3
John Maberry
Wow, REALLY good stuff this week. I will definitely make use of most of these!
dgkaye
Great John. This issue was tailored more for published authors and those who plan to. 🙂
Olga Núñez Miret
Thanks, Debby. I’ll pass them on.
dgkaye
Thanks Olga. Much appreciated <3
Vashti Quiroz-Vega
This is great! A very helpful post, Debby. Thank you! 😀 xo
dgkaye
Glad you found it helpful Vashti. Happy weekend! <3 :)