Julie Hedlund answers a common question about query letters: Do I really need comp titles? The answer might surprise you.
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Does anyone have information on the #PBPitch that's supposed to be extended to Bsky - June 2026?
Have the pitch events for #kidlit completely died out? I got my first picture book contract from #PBpitch back when Twitter wasn't a garbage pile.
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What's a comp title? A comp title is a published #picturebook that is similar to your story in some way. Comp titles show an agent you understand where your book fits in the market.
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Reading your query letter out loud will help you find some of those super sneaky typos and missing words!
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Do you *really* know what your #picturebook is about? If you're having a difficult time with/ your pitch, there may be a problem with/ your manuscript.
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With the state of #picturebook publishing these days, are writers still landing agents & book deals?
YES!
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Is your pitch compelling? Does it:
✍🏼Convey plot and theme of your story?
✍🏼Pique interest in the manuscript?
✍🏼Demonstrate your writing ability?
✍🏼Indicate how and why your story is unique?
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The pitch in your query has a lot of work to do, but one of the most important things it does is show the agent or editor that you know how to write—and write well.
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How many comps do you need for your query letter? Only 2! Each one should relate to a different aspect of your story, whether it be the main character, theme, tone, or subject matter.
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Does your pitch make agents and editors *want* to read your manuscript? Be sure it's enticing and showcases the voice and tone of your story!
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Wondering WHERE to find agents looking for #picturebooks? Try YouTube. Agents will do video interviews so you can get to know how an agent works & if they're a good fit for you and your work.
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Does your pitch accurately convey the spirit and voice of your story? The rest of your query letter is a business letter, but the pitch should sound like your manuscript and its tone.
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It's not enough to find comp titles that sound similar to your manuscript. You have to read them. How does your #picturebook differ from what's already out there?
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Will one hyperactive Squirrel’s desire to be a part of the group help or harm the animals from finding a safe way to surprise Porcupine for his birthday?
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Did you proofread your query letter today? You never know what typos you may discover with one more proofread before hitting send!
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Let's face it, #picturebook submissions can be difficult. Where do you find the right agents? What do you include in a query letter?
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What happens when bedtime turns into a full-blown investigation?
MY MAMA IS A MONSTER — a hilarious and heartfelt picture book about the myths we make up about the people we love.
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What happens when bedtime turns into a full-blown investigation?
MY MAMA IS A MONSTER — a hilarious and heartfelt picture book about the myths we make up about the people we love.
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I wanted to highlight one of my favorite pieces I’ve worked on lately. So many cultural aspects of my ethnicity!
Guacamayas, chigüires, cuatro, joropo and so much more.
My next picture book is about a girl, that just like me, immigrated at a young age.
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