The e-book is a book in electronic form that can be read on an electronic device such as a laptop or a tablet. The e-book allows authors to self-publish and to reach a wider audience than traditional print books, which is why it has become so popular in recent years.
An e-book description is different from an ordinary book description in several ways. First of all, the e-book description should not be too long, otherwise the reader will lose interest and the potential sale will drop significantly. The second difference is that an e-book description should not contain big words, because the average person reading it won’t have the same meaning for those words as the author does. Third, an e-book description should not include any spoilers – we don’t want people to read the book and be surprised by events that happen in it.
There are several excellent tools that can be used to format and write the description for an e-book, including tools such as Draft, which is a widely used writing app, and Fiction, a free online fiction editor.
The goal of this article is to teach you how to write a good short description for your e-book. It will cover the following topics:
Pick A Suitable Title
This is the most important part of writing a good e-book description. If you want to attract potential readers to your e-book, you should pick a title that is both interesting and catchy. It should not be too long, so that it fits on one page, and it should not be too short, as you will lose the reader’s interest if it is difficult to understand. If you are writing in first person, try to find a title that reveals something about the author. If you are writing in third person, look for a title that is a mouthpiece for the character you are writing about.
Once you have picked a title, use it in all your writing – both in the description and in the book cover – to establish a connection with the reader. You can also include it in your social media posts to spread the word about your e-book.
Craft An Interesting And Imaginative Hook
The hook is the first part of your e-book description and it is used to draw the reader into the text. Generally, a good hook will pique the reader’s interest and make them want to learn more. You can use a variety of techniques to craft an interesting and imaginative hook, including, but not limited to:
- An intriguing title- this is a good place to start
- An intriguing blurb- a short paragraph that describes the e-book and its concept
- A short but interesting summary of the book- shorter is always better
- A short but interesting description of the main characters- these are the people you are writing the book for
- A short but interesting description of the setting- where the story takes place
- The history of the conflict that the book is based on
- An amazing twist at the end- something that you didn’t see coming
- An amazing revelation- something that you learned that changes everything
- A quick pitch for the book- why should the reader care about your book?
- Painful yet brilliant- something that you learned that makes you think about the world differently
- A list of useful tips- something that you learned that helps the reader
There are many more techniques that you can use to craft an interesting and imaginative hook, but these are the most widely used, so you should know what they are. Once you have your hook, you can start developing the rest of the description.
Develop The Characters
The characters are the heart of your story, so it is essential that you give them depth and make them lively and interesting. You can start by brainstorming the various traits and characteristics that your characters should have. Once you have a detailed list, you can move on to the next step.
There are several techniques that you can use to flesh out your characters. You can start by imagining what your characters would say if they were alive- this will help you determine what they are thinking and it will make the story much more real. You can also ask friends or family members to help you brainstorm characters, or you can use online tools such as Character Creator, which can be found here.
The more you know about your characters, the easier it will be to write a realistic story with engaging characters. When you write the story, you will discover many aspects of your characters that you did not know about- this is what gives it depth.
The Description Should Be Short And Sweet
As mentioned above, the e-book description should not be too long or it won’t fit on one page. In fact, it should be so short that it fits on two pages, just so the reader can have something printed out to take away with them.
The description should be short and sweet- it should cover all the essential aspects of the book, but not too much detail, so that it does not take the reader away from the story. The description should be a good balance of both, as any good piece of writing will have a combination of different elements. If you follow these guidelines, the description of your e-book will be easy to write and it will keep the reader interested. Good luck!