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From Editing to Publication: Proofs, ARCs, Quotes and Blurbs

Claire Fuller · 2 Dec 2025

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  1. Our reading

    Even if many readers ignore cover blurbs, they help publishers persuade retailers to stock and promote a book.

    Their wordsBut although blurbs might still be useful to some readers, they are helpful for when the publisher is trying to get a retailer to stock the book and help promote it.

  2. Our reading

    Established authors should pay it forward by agreeing to receive proofs from newer writers.

    Their wordsI feel there should be more paying-it-forward going on.

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