tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post6856765829894701878..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: BLURBS ... HOW IMPORTANT ARE THEY? ... REALLY? ...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-13713895541128262582013-09-16T23:10:04.374-05:002013-09-16T23:10:04.374-05:00Excellent Michael :D
I love the artistic touches i...Excellent Michael :D<br />I love the artistic touches in your blurb. I hope you are doing better~<br />YOU have a gift writing blurb!<br /><br />Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87831712046575453482013-09-15T23:36:08.178-05:002013-09-15T23:36:08.178-05:00A good blurb is extremely important in the process...A good blurb is extremely important in the process of selling a book to a reader. Like you say, the cover has got to catch the eye. After I've been intrigued by a cover and a book's title, I look at the blurb to see what the book's about. That's the point where I continue looking for more about the book or put it back on the shelf. Your blurb infused life into the "what's it about" process.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-30265160996832965782013-09-14T16:07:23.271-05:002013-09-14T16:07:23.271-05:00Blurbs ARE important. I will have to evaluate mine...Blurbs ARE important. I will have to evaluate mine and see if it is strong enough. <br /><br />Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519655950073446857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32277938771518746782013-09-14T09:17:04.300-05:002013-09-14T09:17:04.300-05:00I see how your blurb is much better!
Excellent ad...I see how your blurb is much better! <br />Excellent advice.<br />Thank you!Manishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857511512553871277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81912446436986021512013-09-13T20:56:10.778-05:002013-09-13T20:56:10.778-05:00I personally loved Julie's anyway, and it defi...I personally loved Julie's anyway, and it definitely made me want to read the story. But it didn't give me any hint of something supernatural, which I think is quite significant. Your blurb does a better job of giving that away - and is definitely super-eerie and gave me chills! Great job!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-58792879799981502422013-09-13T18:34:05.119-05:002013-09-13T18:34:05.119-05:00Hi Michael,
I think that's a worthy endeavour...Hi Michael,<br /><br />I think that's a worthy endeavour of yours. No doubt and Julie vouches for this, you did an admirable job for her.<br /><br />I also believe that brevity with impact and character identification, by those reading the blurb, is conducive to the appeal. <br /><br />And yes, I thought a blurb was some kind of indigestion :)<br /><br />A peaceful weekend to you.<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-12257882070697944172013-09-13T16:05:37.055-05:002013-09-13T16:05:37.055-05:00Hello Beautiful!
Firstly, congrats on your new ...Hello Beautiful! <br /><br />Firstly, congrats on your new writer services, what a brilliant idea! Secondly, I do love a great blurb - and both here are very different approaches, its good to see the contrast, and I think yours definitely adds a great atmosphere to the final version. My curiosity is peeked as they say. :-)<br /><br />Have a fab weekend, my friend! XOTaleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-66757768705254166822013-09-13T00:01:31.047-05:002013-09-13T00:01:31.047-05:00It's amazing how different the two blurbs are....It's amazing how different the two blurbs are. Impressive work.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-61317326604465135082013-09-12T20:40:26.604-05:002013-09-12T20:40:26.604-05:00I'm convinced the shorter the word count, the ...I'm convinced the shorter the word count, the harder the task. I thought writing a full manuscript was difficult - until I tried to write the blurb and query! So much harder!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515397829167775263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-91813889044248363952013-09-12T08:38:01.465-05:002013-09-12T08:38:01.465-05:00You have a wonderful talent for writing blurbs! I...You have a wonderful talent for writing blurbs! I read another one of your "makeovers" on someone else's blog. I'll keep you in mind if I ever need a stellar blurb for my work!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37651061977607135512013-09-12T03:19:31.451-05:002013-09-12T03:19:31.451-05:00Hi Michael and Julie - great to read the two takes...Hi Michael and Julie - great to read the two takes ... and I can see having a different spin would and does make a difference and bringing the story to life, rather than leave it as a detective novel .. though I have to say I bought Julie's book anyway - as I loved the premise of the Arctic and Alaska ... <br /><br />Cheers to you both ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-59057371781484042602013-09-11T20:33:22.187-05:002013-09-11T20:33:22.187-05:00You definitely have a way with words, Michael. I l...You definitely have a way with words, Michael. I love reading what you write. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23733775740644028622013-09-11T17:44:05.747-05:002013-09-11T17:44:05.747-05:00I find most of US blurbs dreadfully and painfully ...I find most of US blurbs dreadfully and painfully bad :) Which is why we always change them here in my country. I usually write new, filmtastic :) blurbs for all the books I translate and the difference is huge. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-12297236594533330992013-09-11T16:57:14.954-05:002013-09-11T16:57:14.954-05:00Wow - what a difference. Not that anything's w...Wow - what a difference. Not that anything's wrong with the first blurb, but this one certainly makes it stand out. Well done! Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-64308582316608906452013-09-11T16:41:16.939-05:002013-09-11T16:41:16.939-05:00It's always so interesting to read your perspe...It's always so interesting to read your perspective on things! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39881646000832811902013-09-11T13:33:21.792-05:002013-09-11T13:33:21.792-05:00Oh the dreaded blurb. I've been trying to re-v...Oh the dreaded blurb. I've been trying to re-vamp mine. You are so right- it is what readers see and what they make their final decisions on. Love your re-write...loads of talent!Rebecca Green Gasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487755367578898689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-27419154833527816372013-09-11T12:06:18.502-05:002013-09-11T12:06:18.502-05:00I caught this on Julie's blog the other day Mi...I caught this on Julie's blog the other day Michael and just loved it. Fantastic work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21068481314039295132013-09-11T11:20:33.513-05:002013-09-11T11:20:33.513-05:00Great post Michael! I'll save to my Favorites ...Great post Michael! I'll save to my Favorites as I'm putting together blurbs for my latest MS.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87777090662867099782013-09-11T10:54:54.151-05:002013-09-11T10:54:54.151-05:00A good blurb really can make a big difference! Lik...A good blurb really can make a big difference! Like what you did here. Best wishes with your new service. It's a great idea!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21628472829420341712013-09-11T09:14:25.577-05:002013-09-11T09:14:25.577-05:00I'm almost at the point where I need to worry ...I'm almost at the point where I need to worry about the blurb. It's so difficult to get everything interesting about a story into so few words...Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-14324328574826840512013-09-11T04:29:34.890-05:002013-09-11T04:29:34.890-05:00I read both the blurbs. Yours just sucked me into ...I read both the blurbs. Yours just sucked me into the story instantly. I could feel the immortal essence's presence beside me.<br /><br />Michael, I hope you are feeling better now. Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-68143405705299609612013-09-10T21:18:46.752-05:002013-09-10T21:18:46.752-05:00Nice job on the blurb, Michael! Very catchy!
Hope ...Nice job on the blurb, Michael! Very catchy!<br />Hope you're feeling better these days. Looking forward to seeing you when you come down. :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21671923059625894202013-09-10T19:37:52.073-05:002013-09-10T19:37:52.073-05:00Blurbs are often what sell the book, so yes, they ...Blurbs are often what sell the book, so yes, they ARE important. You did an excellent job, too, making it personal and immediate. <br /><br />I love the cover, too!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69546750942641313572013-09-10T17:37:13.181-05:002013-09-10T17:37:13.181-05:00Julie's blurb is good, but Michael your blurb ...Julie's blurb is good, but Michael your blurb is enthralling. Totally drew me in. Amazing!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-72697782566453710822013-09-10T09:50:23.960-05:002013-09-10T09:50:23.960-05:00Great job Michael!Great job Michael!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.com