How long is an excerpt of a book

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When I think of an excerpt, I think of what will draw the reader to want to read more. It's your one chance to give them a sample of your writing to see if it interests them or not.

When I think about books when they give you a preview, usually it's a couple pages worth so length may not be an issue. Good point. So, maybe mine is too short lol. Try to keep your excerpt on the shorter side.

February 4, February 8, To help you select these important passages, here are a few tips to consider: 1. Hook the Reader Choose a passage where, at the end of reading it, the reader will immediately want to find out what happens next. Choose an Active Passage Active means something is happening. Demonstrate the Genre Highlight the type of book you wrote.

The reader will get anything you cut when they buy the book 6. Think About Length Most new readers will not spend time reading a long excerpt. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading The Little Signs of Lazy Writing.