The Dreaded Comp Titles: A Necessary Evil That Can Launch Your Career

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Nonfiction & Fiction

Learn why the industry relies on comps, where to find the best ones, and how to use them to strengthen your pitch.

Comp titles are one of the most powerful tools for helping agents and publishers quickly understand where your book fits in the market. These comparable books—similar to yours in key ways—can make or break your pitch. In a logline or query, comp titles serve as “shorthand” for your book’s tone, theme and story, making it easier for editors and agents to determine if a manuscript is a good fit. In a proposal, strong comp titles also prove that books like yours are selling now.

Yet, finding and using comp titles is one of the most challenging parts of querying.

This webinar will demystify the process of identifying and effectively using comp titles. Learn why the industry relies on comps, where to find the best ones, and how to use them to strengthen your pitch. Discover tools, databases, and research methods to uncover comps with strong sales numbers—all with step-by-step guidance and one-on-one assistance. Learn a structured, 7-step process to streamline the search, giving you everything needed to research and find your titles.

As an added resource, a 30-minute video will be provided, detailing how to use your newly found comps to improve your chances of securing the right agent or publishing house.

In this webinar, you will:

✅ Discover effective strategies for finding strong comp titles
✅ Learn how to use comp titles to strengthen queries and pitches
✅ Understand how comps demonstrate market viability and attract agents
✅ Overcome the frustration of searching for and selecting the right comps
✅ Avoid common mistakes that can weaken a book’s positioning
✅ Gain tools to maximize success in securing an agent or publisher

This webinar is ideal for…

• Aspiring and Querying Authors – Writers preparing to pitch their book to agents and publishers who need strong comp titles to strengthen their query.
• Self-Publishing Authors – Writers looking to position their book in the market and attract the right audience using comp titles.
• Literary Agents & Editors – Publishing professionals who want to refine their ability to identify and evaluate comp titles for submissions.
• Book Coaches & Writing Instructors – Professionals who guide writers through the querying and publishing process and need effective strategies for teaching comp title research.

Closed captioning is available. ✔
All registrants receive the recording. ✔

ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER

AMY COLLINS, Agent with Talcott Notch Literary Services, has over 30 years of experience matching books with readers. As a former book buyer, publisher, and sales director, Amy focuses on the marketplace and sales potential for authors. As an agent, she represents many authors who have signed deals with major publishers and is currently negotiating book to film as well. Amy is the author of several non-fiction books and is currently traveling the country with her two dogs meeting with editors and authors. She can be found on Instagram, Threads, and BluSky at @askamycollins.

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