Did you now comp titles are used throughout the whole trad publishing process? Authors to pitch to agents, agents to pitch to editors, publishing houses to position the book, design the cover, and decide the size of the print run. #WriteSky #CompTitles #WritingTips #AmQuerying

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Taking a closer look at some of Circana Bookscan's hidden features.

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#CompTitles #SearchTips #tricks #publishing #digitalskills,

Couldn't be any more grateful to my friends, family and Heavenly Father, who pushed and encouraged me xx 🌠❤️‍🩹Love you guys :)

Tags: #comptitles #trope #tropes#fantasybooks #scifibooks #ya #fantasyauthor #debutauthor #booktok #writersoninstagram#debutnovel #scifiauthor #percyjackson #starwarsfan

Behold the comp titles to 🌟 A SONG OF SPARROWS AND STARLIGHT 🌟

A lot of the mystical vibes and moxie found within these books can also be found in ASOSAS ⚔️

Tags: #comptitles #trope #tropes #tropegraphics #fantasybooks #scifibooks #ya #fantasyauthor #debutauthor #booktok #writers #magic #secrets

Romance Writers of America PRO Meeting announcement for November

This month's PRO meet with the RWA! #romance ❤️ #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #booksky 📚💙 #writingcommunity #queryingsoon #comptitles #writesky #writersofbluesky #authorsofbluesky

Webinar with agent Jen Newens Jen Newens, agent and vice president of Martin Literary Management, will presenting on writing queries and proposals with a focus on Comp Titles, why industry professionals use them and how to apply t...

Just spotted this 11/16 webinar on comp titles: www.scbwi.org/events/webin...

#amquerying #comptitles #kidlit

The sci-fi comp-finder database has been updated with 2025 titles! #ScienceFiction #Querying #CompTitles www.aealexander.com/comp-finder-...

This weekend’s read - because its a #medicalthriller and I need more #comptitles Looking forward to reading the synergy that @reesewitherspoon and @harlancoben crafted! #thriller #psychologicalthriller

Hey agents! Do you like video games? Here are my "comp games" for my #querying novel SHE-WOLF!

#query #amquerying #assassinscreed #hellblade #thewitcher #immortalsfenyxrising #videogames #author #novel #mswl #comptitles #writingtwt #romanmythology #feministretelling

CAW Term of the Week - Comp Titles
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Finding comp titles is the bane of my existence and NOT the object of all my desires, unfortunately. #writingcommunity #juliaquinn #comptitles #amediting #indieauthor #booksky 💙📚

CAW Term of the Week - Comp Titles
#CAW #CartersvilleAreaWriters #CAWTotW #CAWTermOfTheWeek #TermoftheWeek #TotW #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingTips #WritingLife #WritersOfBluesky #WritersOnBluesky #AuthorsOfBluesky #AuthorsOnBluesky #BlueskyWriters #BlueskyWrites #CompTitles

I'm looking for comp titles. Has anyone got any recs for sci-fi books where an undercover alien has to go on the run from a shadowy government organisation? 💙📚🪐 #scifi #WriterSky #writing #comptitles #amwriting

The querying process for my novel Glitch has been such a wild, eye-opening ride into the world of publishing. Always grateful for the education! But if there’s one thing I’ve learned? Coming up with comp titles is no joke. 😅

#writingcommunity #writer #comptitles #amquerying #writerstruggles

CAW Term of the Week - Comp Title
#CAW #CartersvilleAreaWriters #CAWTotW #CAWTermOfTheWeek #TermoftheWeek #TotW #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingTips #WritingLife #WritersOfBluesky #WritersOnBluesky #AuthorsOfBluesky #AuthorsOnBluesky #BlueskyWriters #BlueskyWrite #CompTitle #CompTitles

Image of an apple next to an orange with text overlaid saying, "SHALL I COMPARE THEE: A CRASH COURSE IN COMPS. Find out what comp title rules you need to follow and how to break them...responsibly. WEBINAR: February 27, 2025 @ 1 pm EST. WritingCommunity.ca."

In my comp titles webinar this week, we're reviewing and REWRITING comp title rules. It's not too late to register! writingcommunity.ca/comp-title-w...

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FACT OR FICTION? You must comp to a book in the same age group as the one you're querying.

#comptitles #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerstruggles

FACT OR FICTION? You can't comp a book to a movie or TV show. #comptitles #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerstruggles

FACT OR FICTION? Comp titles have to have been published within the past 5 years (preferably 3).

#comptitles #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerstruggles

2 WEEKS until Shall I Compare Thee, a #comptitles webinar! I'll be covering comp rules and myths so, in the days leading up to the webinar, let's discuss!

💿🐎FACT OR FICTION? You can't use blockbusters as comp titles.

Feel free to discuss in the comments. I'll set the facts straight on Feb 27!

Image of an apple next to an orange with text overlaid saying, "SHALL I COMPARE THEE: A CRASH COURSE IN COMPS. Find out what comp title rules you need to follow and how to break them...responsibly. WEBINAR: February 27, 2025 @ 1 pm EST. WritingCommunity.ca."

NEW WEBINAR!!

In Shall I Compare Thee: A Crash Course in Comps, find out what comp title rules you should follow and how to break them...responsibly, ofc. 😈

DATE: February 27, 2025 @ 1 pm EST
COST: $20

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Common Questions about Comp Titles You’ve heard that you need to include comp titles in your query or book proposal, and you have questions. After a decade of polishing my comp-title skills as a publishing professional, I have answe…

Do you have questions about comp titles? After 10+ years in publishing, I have answers. erin-alladin.com/2025/01/06/c... #comptitles #authorsky #author #onsubmission #querying #bookpromotion #writing

✍️ Choosing the perfect comp title?

Here's how to stand out:

🔍 Match your book's genre and tone.
🎯 Highlight titles your audience already adores.
🚀 Keep it unique—avoid the overdone picks.

What are your favorite comp title combos?

Let us know! 👇

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#KidLit #CompTitles

How to Choose Comp Titles: Mix & Match Multiple Aspects of Your Novel - Proof Positive Your ultimate guide to how to choose comp titles and comp title ideas, by historical fiction and fantasy author Margaret Pinard

Confused about #CompTitles? Here's a helpful frame for how to mix & match them, on editor @christiestratos.bsky.social's blog today: bit.ly/4iqVR4u #proofpositive

Will Smith clutching his chest with “damn” written below.

I just started listening to Emily McIntire’s “Hooked” for comp research and lemme just say…
Je-SUS.
I was unprepared.
I was unprepared on all counts. 🥵

#WritingCommunity #amquerying #comptitles