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How to Choose the Right Comp Titles for Your Children's Book (and Why It Matters)

How to Choose the Right Comp Titles for Your Children's Book (and Why It Matters)

Update: 2025-04-22
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Ever get stuck picking comp titles for your query letter? You're not alone! 😩

In this episode of the Journey to Kidlit podcast, Brooke Van Sickle breaks down:
* What makes a great comp book (and what doesn't)
* Why your comps need to be recent—and how to find them
* How to describe your book’s unique hook so it sells to agents
* Insider tips for writing a more marketable query

Plus, we talk about rhyming books, SEL trends, and the biggest mistakes writers make when trying to ā€œforceā€ comps like Dr. Seuss or Harry Potter.

šŸŽ§ Listen now and get the clarity you need to confidently pitch your book to publishers.

#childrensbookauthor #kidlitpitch #kidlitquery #comptitles #kidlitmarketing #kidlitpodcast #writetip

EPISODE LINKS:
* Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
* Get the FREE template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template
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How to Choose the Right Comp Titles for Your Children's Book (and Why It Matters)

How to Choose the Right Comp Titles for Your Children's Book (and Why It Matters)

Brooke Van Sickle