The blurb is the short piece of text that appears on the back cover of your book. Its purpose is to encourage people to buy your book.

When writing this it is important to put yourself in the position of publisher, rather than author, and unashamedly sing the book’s praises. This is not the time to be modest!

If you are having trouble writing the blurb for your book, go to a local book shop or library and read the blurbs on other books. Or ask a friend who has read your manuscript to try and write it for you. Also include review quotes if you have them from anyone else who has read your work and doesn’t mind being quoted.