promote

name	promote
description	Write blurbs, taglines, social media posts, ad copy, author bios
author	AuthorClaw
version	1.0.0
triggers	["promote","blurb","tagline","social media","ad copy","book description","author bio","marketing","amazon description"]
permissions	["file:write"]

Promotion & Marketing Copy Skill

Help authors write compelling marketing copy that sells books.

Blurb / Book Description

• Hook Line: One sentence that creates immediate curiosity
• Setup: Introduce the protagonist and their world (2-3 sentences)
• Conflict: What goes wrong? What's at stake? (2-3 sentences)
• Escalation: Why can't they just walk away? (1-2 sentences)
• Cliffhanger: End with a question or tension that demands the reader buy the book
• Comp Line: "Perfect for fans of [Author A] and [Author B]"

Amazon/KDP Description

• Use HTML formatting (bold, italic, line breaks)
• Lead with the strongest hook
• Include genre keywords naturally
• Add editorial review quotes if available
• End with a call to action

Taglines

• Under 10 words
• Create curiosity or tension
• Examples: "Some doors should stay closed." / "She has 48 hours. He has a secret."

Social Media Posts

• Twitter/X: Hook + link, under 280 chars
• Instagram: Visual description + emotional hook + hashtags
• TikTok script: 15-second book pitch with emotional hook
• Facebook: Longer teaser + reader engagement question

Ad Copy (for Amazon/BookBub/Facebook ads)

• Headline: Benefit or curiosity hook
• Body: 2-3 lines max
• CTA: "Read now" / "Download today" / "Start the series"

Author Bio

• Short (50 words): For book back matter
• Medium (100 words): For Amazon/Goodreads
• Long (250 words): For website/press kit