# Write book metadata so readers find my title in online stores

Retailer-ready book description, subject categories, keywords, and series and contributor fields that improve discoverability.

- Topic: Marketing & Brand
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: E-commerce, Write, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-book-metadata-so-readers-find-my-title-in-online-stores

## Prompt

```text
Write the metadata for my book so it shows up in online bookstore and library searches.

**Title, subtitle, series, and author:** [DETAILS]
**Format(s) and publication date:** [print, ebook, audio]
**What the book is about:** [SYNOPSIS or back-cover copy]
**Readers and comparable titles:** [WHO IT IS FOR, books readers of mine also buy]
**Endorsements and author credentials:** [REAL quotes and credits only]
**Where it will be sold:** [e.g. major online retailers, library catalogs, distributor feed]

Create:
1. Book description: a hook in the first 1-2 sentences (the part shown before "read more"), then 150-300 words with short paragraphs and an endorsement or credential near the top. Note basic HTML formatting if the retailer supports it.
2. Short description (under 350 characters) for feeds and catalogs.
3. Subject codes: suggest 3 BISAC categories (and Thema equivalents if selling outside North America), most specific first, with the reason for each. Mark them [VERIFY CODE] so I check against the current code list.
4. Keywords: 7 search phrases readers would actually type, mixing genre, theme, setting, and reader need, without repeating words already in the title or using other authors' names or trademarks.
5. Subtitle check: does it explain the benefit or genre clearly? Offer two options if not.
6. Audience, age range, and content notes where relevant.
7. A contributor bio of under 100 words.

No claims like "bestselling" unless I give you the evidence. Mark anything you can't confirm as [CONFIRM].
```

## What to fill in

- DETAILS
- print, ebook, audio
- SYNOPSIS or back-cover copy
- WHO IT IS FOR, books readers of mine also buy
- REAL quotes and credits only
- VERIFY CODE
- CONFIRM

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