2022年10月10日 · An effective book back cover draws a reader in with a combination of the following five elements: tagline, book summary, teaser, author bio, and book reviews. The back cover of a book is an author’s most valuable tool for turning a browser into a buyer. It is an author's place to tell a reader what makes this book a must-read.

2024年12月18日 · But not to worry, we’ve compiled a beginner’s guide to creating a back cover of a book that wows. And we’ve included 16 examples to show how successful ones are done. The back of a book cover can make the difference between increasing book sales and losing the reader’s interest.

2020年4月14日 · The back-cover synopsis lays out the book's premise and piques reader interest. Here's how and why you should write one early and often.

2015年8月13日 · In today’s guest post, editor Jessi Rita Hoffman explains how to craft professional and compelling back-cover copy. So you’ve written your book, you’ve chosen your title and cover design, and you’re breathing a sigh of …

2022年8月8日 · Your description should be more than a summary or overview of your book. With fiction and nonfiction, you’ll want to write a hook at the beginning of your description to draw your reader in. Bring the reader into the plot line of your fiction book or give them guidance for a problem if writing nonfiction.

Back cover copy is sales copy, which means it has to be written with different considerations in mind than what you might put in a quick book summary. Because you’re so close to your book, it’s difficult to know what to include—and what to leave out.

2021年12月1日 · Writing a compelling blurb for the back cover is more challenging than one might initially think. Authors are wired to tell stories or disseminate information but are not necessarily adept at pitching their book to consumers. Consider these tips to aid you in the process of writing back cover copy: Start with a punch.

2024年2月1日 · The back cover of a book is the outer surface on the opposite side of the front cover. Its primary function is to provide a brief summary of the book, author information, endorsements and other relevant details to attract potential readers and give them a glimpse of the content before they decide to purchase or read the book.

2018年10月19日 · Back cover copy (also called flap copy) is the text that goes on the back cover of a book or on the back cover and flaps of a dust jacket. Your cover copy doesn’t just tell potential readers what your book is about–it’s a critical marketing tool.

2017年3月6日 · If your front book cover isn’t that great, you still have a chance with the back cover summary to convince a reader to give your book a try. I mean look at how many ways your book cover summary can be seen. On a book page or section on an author’s website.