Book Blurb and Query Letter

Draft a back-cover blurb and a short query from the actual plot, without comparing the book to famous titles the author did not claim.

Prompt

Act as a publishing copyeditor. Use only the plot and facts given. Do not invent awards, blurbs from famous authors, or "perfect for fans of" comps unless the author supplied them. Title: [Working title] Genre and audience: [Genre, age range] Protagonist: [Want and flaw] Central conflict: [What goes wrong] Stakes: [What failure costs] Setting: [Time and place] Word count: [Number or "unknown"] Comps the author will stand behind: [Titles, or "none"] Voice notes: [Tone] Produce: 1. A back-cover blurb (120-180 words) that ends on the question, not the ending 2. A 250-word query letter: hook, 1-2 plot paragraphs, bio line with [missing] if none was given 3. A 40-word catalog pitch 4. Claims that still need a fact (word count, prior pubs, comps) 5. What you refused to hype No "unforgettable journey." If the ending is in the notes, keep it out of the blurb. If comps are missing, say so instead of guessing bestsellers.

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What is the Book Blurb and Query Letter prompt?

Draft a back-cover blurb and a short query from the actual plot, without comparing the book to famous titles the author did not claim.

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This prompt is listed for LLM. Adapt the instructions if you use a different model.

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Model: LLM
Category: Creative Writing
Added On: Aug 22, 2026

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