Blurb Your Enthusiasm

A dazzling dictionary of book blurbs, filled with writing tips, literary folklore and publishing secrets

About the author

Louise Willder has been a copywriter at Penguin Books for twenty-five years. During this time, she estimates she has produced about 5,000 blurbs. She doesn’t follow people round bookshops, willing them to buy books she’s written the copy for. Really, she doesn’t. 

Summary

A dazzling dictionary of book blurbs, filled with writing tips, literary folklore and publishing secrets

Product details

• Authors: Louise Willder
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9780861546169
• ISBN: 978-0-86154-616-9
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Literature: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; HUMOR / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, LITERARY CRITICISM / Books & Reading, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Editing & Proofreading, Humour, Gift books, Writing & editing guides, Social and cultural history, Writing and editing guides, Literary companions, book reviews & guides, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade, Literary companions, book reviews and guides