EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 6 MIN
How to Write a Killer Blurb
from The Novel Writing Podcast · host Colleen Mitchell
Have you ever tried to write your book's blurb and felt like throwing up instead?Blurbs don't have to be hard, but authors make them hard without meaning to. They're a different skillset from writing a book, and they're never going to look perfect with the first draft.So stop beating yourself up over having a weak or nonexistent blurb and listen in for some tips on how to craft a killer one.Learn more about writing blurbs: 5 Steps to Better Blurbs, by Julie C. GilbertSend us Fan MailWhat to do next…Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate LinkRead Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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Have you ever tried to write your book's blurb and felt like throwing up instead? Blurbs don't have to be hard, but authors make them hard without meaning to. They're a different skillset from writing a book, and they're never going to look perfect with the first draft. So stop beating yourself up over having a weak or nonexistent blurb and listen in for some tips on how to craft a killer one. Learn more about writing blurbs: 5 Steps to Better Blurbs, by Julie C. Gilbert Send us Fan Mail W...
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