Join Me for ‘How to Write a Killer Book Blurb’ Workshop on March 15 + How to Submit Your Blurb

by John Byrne Barry

I’ll be leading a two-hour workshop on March 15 called “How to Write a Killer Book Blurb.” Register here — How to Write a Killer Book Blurb. 

Nothing except your book cover and title is more important in attracting readers to your book than your blurb.

This is a collaborative and hands-on workshop. We’ll start with a brief overview and some formulas and examples, and devote most of our time to strengthening and sharpening blurbs submitted by participants. We’ll share blurbs up on our Zoom screen and, together, brainstorm ideas and edit copy. We’ll cover fiction and nonfiction.

That means I need you to submit your blurb in advance.

Blurbs are due by Wednesday, March 12.

1. Send a blurb of 100 words or less to [email protected] by March 12. One blurb per participant.
2. Register for the workshop here — How to Write a Killer Book Blurb. It’s $25 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Members must log in to register. 

You need not submit a blurb to participate in the workshop, but you’ll probably appreciate it more if you do.

I look forward to working with you to make your blurbs better.