Wendy Shanker
Wendy Shanker
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Blurb Etiquette

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wendy Shanker Sep 29, 2009. 2 Replies

 

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Wendy Shanker replied to the discussion 'Blurb Etiquette'
Wholeheartedly agree on corrections or a word or two, but I'm finding writers and editors are bascially writing the blurb that they want to hear coming out of my mouth.
Sep 29, 2009
Gloria Buono Daly replied to the discussion 'Blurb Etiquette'
There's never a right or wrong on these type of issues. I believe it depends on the content and what is being requested. For example, if the recipient really appreciated and loved the feedback and there were typos in it that needed corrections,…
Sep 29, 2009

Blurb Etiquette

In the big world of book karma, I am generally happy to write blurbs for books I like when I get the opportunity to read them. However, I've noticed a trend lately...when I send a blurb to the author/editor, they respond by asking if they can "edit" the blurb. "Can you say 'this' instead of 'this'? Is it okay if I change 'this word' to 'this word'?"As a writer, I always assume someone is doing a big favor for me by writing a blurb, and I gratefully accept whatever words are offered. I can use…See More
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Who I am:
www.wendyshanker.com
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
The Fat Girl's Guide to Life, Are You My Guru? How Medicine, Meditation & Madonna Saved My Life (to be published by NAL/Trade September 7th 2010)
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Glamour
My writing is:
Nonfiction, Memoir

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