Today on the show, Jim and Abigail tackle author-submitted blurbs to rip them to shreds and build them back up, one line at a time. Here are this episode’s read-along selections:
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--Blurb:Author: Melissa Cushman Banczak
Title: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal: Mystery Edition
Over 6000 combinations to jumpstart your writing.
Is your imagination stuck? Tired of staring at a blank page? Looking for a new way into your stories?
The Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series will bring the fun back to your writing. Each book features 30 sets of elements that, with the roll of a dice, will create over 6000 prompts per journal. From the book:
Character
Roll 1 Number
District Attorney 2. Toll booth worker 3. Aerobics instructor Meteorologist 5. Mural painter 6. Computer coder
Word
Roll 1 Number
Emotion 2. Nil 3. Gossip Wacky 5. Dull 6. Vague
Scenario
Roll 1 Number
Séance 2. In the audience of a talk show 3. On a moonlit walk Waiting for a machine at the gym 5. Stuck in the middle seat on a flight 6. Drone crashes nearby
The paperback includes 5 worksheets per set. The ebook version includes a downloadable PDF. With over 6000 possible combinations, it's the perfect way to get your creative juices flowing. Buy your copy today!
--Abigail's Targeted Tip:
For nonfiction books, it’s important to establish what your book offers that similar books lack. Do your research on your competition. Find your niche.
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