How would you like a one on one with someone who actually knows how to write blurbs? To see your blurb being revised live on the screen, showing you the tricks of the trade as they’re being applied?
I’ve spent the last two years as a copy-writer for an independent publishing house, revising blurb after blurb after blurb. Over the past few months, I developed Blurb Writing 1:1, a service that does not only deliver better blurbs, it also shows you how it’s done.
How does Blurb Writing 1:1 work?
Through video conferencing, where we discuss and rewrite your blurb together.
Being in the same digital space:
- allows me to ask questions about your work wherever I see a gap;
- ensures that the revised blurb reflects your voice and the tone and content of your work; and
- enables me to share my screen with you, so you’ll see exactly what I’m rewriting as I explain the why behind my actions.
This personalised approach does not only get you a better blurb, it also teaches you a skill you can then apply to your other books.
A 90-day tweak period
Because writing is never final, Blurb Writing 1:1 comes with a 90-day tweak period. If the blurb isn’t living up to your expectations (or that of your readers), we’ll have another look.
Likewise, if you have an ‘Aha!’ moment after our meeting and want me to go over your blurb again, even if only for a quick proofread, you can just shoot me a message.
To sum it up
Blurb Writing 1:1:
- takes a personal approach,
- gets you a better blurb that fully matches your work,
- comes with a 45–90-minute video call,
- shows you the tricks of the trade, and
- offers a 90-day tweak period,
all for only €149.
Examples
As time passes, I’ll add more examples to the list. For now, please have a look at this recent blog post in which I offer a behind the scenes.
How do I book a spot?
- Send an email to marielle@mswordsmith.nl, including your preferred time frame for the video conference and your original blurb (so I can sneak a peek).
- Once we’ve set a date, I will send you an invoice.
- Once payment has cleared, I will send you the copy form, which is to be completed a week prior to our meeting.
And that’s it. We’ll have our meeting, we’ll revise your blurb, which you then get to test. If something comes up in the next 90 days, I’ll be here to edit or tweak your blurb some more.
Please note: by paying the invoice, you are agreeing to the terms & conditions.