In the fiction and non-fiction writing world, “comps,” also known as comparison titles, are books that have a similar tone, feel, conflict, goal, or voice, and could appeal to a similar readership as your novel. Comps provide acquisition editors ways to benchmark the audience and potential sales. Marketing teams use comps to strategize where a
At a recent Writing Day Workshop in my home state, during the Q&A with agents, a writer asked, “I’m 6 months out from querying. What’s one piece of advice you could give to someone like me to do right now?” “Great question,” I answered. Most people are likely editing, revising and word-smithing every sentence, especially
