Comments on: Why you need cover blurbs

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:02:21 +0000

Dave, I would move it to either the front or back cover, but if it’s on one of the first few pages of the book, people can see it on the “look inside” function on Amazon, at least, right?

And put it in a prominent position on your website.

Sandy

P.S. Been thinking of you…hope you’re hanging in there.

By: David Freeman

David Freeman — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:52:48 +0000

Sandy,
We have a wonderful testimonial for our motivational children’s book series from School Administrator/Psychologist/Author, that we have included inside every book. Sounds like our placement was a mistake.

No one will see the recommendation until AFTER they’ve purchased the book. Note to self: “Move it to the back cover”.

Back to the edit function. Thanks!

Dave

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 14:37:26 +0000

In reply to Sally De Smet.

That’s great, Sally! I’m sure that made you happy. And your advice to “go for it” is excellent. Thank you for sharing!

Sandy

By: Sally De Smet

Sally De Smet — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:08:15 +0000

My book had a lot of psychology and although I did a lot of research, I was nervous. One brave weekend I wrote six psychiatrists, asking if they would read the book. One responded, read the book, loves it, and wrote a testimonial. Always go for it! Nothing to lose!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:51:08 +0000

In reply to Karen.

Karen, your advice is GOLDEN! Thank you!

I am soooooo glad you approached this task with such intelligence and wisdom, and that you got such a positive response. I’m thrilled for you!

Thanks for sharing,

Sandy

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:00:25 +0000

Sandy, I’m a debut author (release is May 2017), and if I’ve learned anything about the writing community it’s ASK. I made a list of several influencers and authors and sent a “fan” letter basically…explaining how their work impacted me as a person or their books influenced me as a reader or writer. Then I briefly explained that I am a debut author and asked if they would be willing to review and blurb. I sent approximately 30 emails. Most replied, most declined. But (7) accepted! One is a NY Times bestselling author with over 30 books, some of which are movies, and another is an author who also writes a newspaper column and has a weekly radio spot. I’m a “nobody” living in a small midwestern town, teaching at a high school with a student population of 350. I had nothing to offer except genuine appreciation for their work and/or writing–and a request that seemed absolutely absurd to me! But (7) said yes!So my advice is ASK. 🙂

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:37:59 +0000

In reply to Rita Toma. How do you feel about them, Rita? Sandy

By: Rita Toma

Rita Toma — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:12:49 +0000

There’s mixed feeling about blurbs. I’ve done both and have used a tag line as well.