Need a Blurb?
If you write books, you probably need that little bit of text that tells readers about your story, without actually telling them your story.
For some reason, authors capable of writing thousands upon thousands of words for their novels, often find themselves stumped by the 200-odd words needed for their blurbs! I get it. Summarising a book you’ve poured blood, sweat and tears into for a marketing spiel readers will go crazy for, is hard!
Lucky for you, I LOVE writing blurbs, especially blurbs for romance novels! It’s my favourite genre to read, write and gush about in fewer than 200 words!
If you’re an author in need of scintillating back-cover copy, consider hiring the Language Alchemist to write your blurb.
Fees
50 000 or fewer words = R600 per blurb with two revisions.
50 000 to 100 000 words = R750 per blurb with two revisions.
100 000+ words = R850 per blurb with two revisions.
Terms and Conditions
Blurbs are 200 words or less, and you will need to provide me with a copy of your novel or a full synopsis of the completed novel to read before I can write the blurb. For longer novels, blurbs may be extended to up to 350 words if needed.
Up to two revisions are offered on blurbs, provided requests are received within a week of delivery of the first option.
Turnaround time is 14 business days from receipt of the manuscript/synopsis and deposit.
Please specify your target market when requesting a blurb.
Blurbs remain copyrighted to me and may not be used by the client for any reason until such time as payment is received in full.
A non-refundable 50% deposit is payable with delivery of the manuscript/synopsis in order for the work to be accepted.
I reserve the right to turn down a job request for any reason.
Genres
I only write blurbs for the following genres:
– Romance (excluding dark/mafia romance and cozies)
– Fantasy
– Sci-fi Fantasy (excluding dystopian/horror/apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic subgenres)
– Young Adult (excluding the sub-genres already listed above)
Please don’t ask me to write a blurb for books outside of these genres. They aren’t my preferred areas of reading and therefore the blurbs I could write for them would (probably) suck despite my best efforts. Blurbs should be awesome, so you’re better off finding someone who loves reading those genres to help you out.
Testimonials
A Blurb from Nicky is one of my best Pre-Order investments. She takes the time to read the story, which means she doesn’t need a summary from me. Not only that, but she can easily work with my deadline. This is a definite purchase with every book I write.
~ Naomi McKay
Romantic Suspense Author
I’ve been a client of Nicky’s for over a year now and 100% endorse her. She has a knack getting to the heart of your story and distilling it right down to its essence. Her blurbs are succinct and spot on, every single time. 10/10 would recommend.
~ Dorothy Ewels
Operation Checkmate Series