Finding Your Comp Books | Choose Comp Titles for Your Query Letter

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The line in your query letter that stops most writers cold. You get to "comp titles" and freeze. What actually counts as a comp? How recent do they have to be? Where do you even fi nd them? This course answers that one question properly, so you can choose comps that prove there's a market for your book instead of guessing at two titles you happen to like. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN... Step by step how to find comp books, including the sales data to look at The 2 rules to follow when you're choosing which comps to use Where to place comps in a query letter, and the difference between a hook comp and a standard comp The 3 things to avoid with comps, and why they can quietly hurt your pitch How to build a comp hook out of a best-seller or well-known book that's too old to use as a standard comp WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE... Video lessons on researching, choosing, and placing your comp titles A downloadable workbook to work through for your own book Lifetime access, so you can find comps for every book you send out Who's this course for? This is for you if you're going after a traditional publishing contract and the comp titles line is where your query letter stalls. You don't need a finished book to take it. A clear story idea is enough to start, and knowing what's already selling can shape the book while you're still writing it. Most people finish it in an afternoon. How soon will you get access? Your course access is granted after purchase. You'll get an instant download with your login instructions and what to expect, then a separate email with your course invite. All our courses are self-paced with lifetime access. If you've bought a course from us before, you'll use the same login and find everything in one place. This is an online course. Nothing physical will ship. Please note: Our digital products are for personal use only. While you can use the fillable fields on your computer or print out the sheets yourself, you cannot share this with anyone else, make a copy, or use this for resale. Show more