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I definitely prefer Option A. B gives no indication that the stories are about struggling with Covid. They could be any kind of romance novel. I might shorten it a bit.Will Covid 19 Break us or build us?
These uplifting stories tell how people just like us, facing job loss, struggling relationships, canceled holidays, and other traumatic issues, conquered these challenges to regain their normal lives.
Option A is more 'universal' in capturing the existential-ness of Covid in the lives of some people while keeping the potential reader guessing about particulars - which is good.Option B points to individual situations which can draw readers in to find out what happens. Yet the far-reaching implications within the stories are left absent with no mention of the pandemic.
I'm struggling to write an interesting blurb for my book of short stories so I would appreciate your feedback on the options below.
Which one would make you buy the book (if any!) and why?
And of course any pointers on improving would be fantastic as well.
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Option A
"In every struggle there is a potential. It’s up to us if we let it break us or build us."
The feel good and uplifting short stories in this collection show lives of ordinary people, like you and me, and problems they had to face in the Covid-19 world. From losing their jobs, struggling relationships, crowded family spaces, or cancelled holidays, to circumstances beyond their control.
How did they handle them? Read to find out...
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Option B
Will the mistake in delivery lead to a new romance or another broken heart? Is the professor’s behaviour acceptable or should he face the consequences? Will Chris let the accident destroy not only his body but also his soul? How about the picturesque retreat - is there a hope for them or will they have to shut down?
Read to find out...
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Thank you in advance for all the comments and feedback