The point of view (POV) in a query letter would seem to be obvious. The letter is written from the viewpoint of the letter writer: the author. However, the book blurb section (or summary) of a query letter is written in a style similar to the back jacket of a book....
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A Sample Letter For Writers Requesting A Book Endorsement
Before you write a letter to an author requesting a quote, endorsement, or blurb for your book, take a look at our sample letter shown below. Reviewing our example will help you write your own book cover quote request—but don't copy this sample letter word for word....
How To Get A Famous Author To Endorse Your Book
Having a book blurb—aka a book jacket or an endorsement—from a famous (or even semi-famous) author is a marketing strategy that can have a positive impact on your book sales. But, whether you're a new writer or a veteran, asking someone for a cover quote may seem...
How To Write A Killer Query Letter For Self-Help And How-To Books
Writing a query letter for your self-help or how-to book? Follow this step-by-step template to craft a great blurb or summary and the ultimate persuasive pitch! 1. Introduce the primary problem. Start by explaining the main problem that your book addresses. By...
Query Letter Synopsis: Maximize Your Main Conflict
Writing the query letter blurb (or mini-synopsis) for your book isn’t easy. And sometimes the difficulties with query writing stem from the fact that you as the author may not have the best perspective on your own book because you’re too close to it. You want all your...
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