Lesson 3: Comps That Convert

Welcome to Lesson 3 of the Query Craft Mini‑Series: Comps That Convert

In Lesson 3 of the Query Craft Mini‑Series, we break down one of the most misunderstood parts of the query letter: comparative titles (aka “comps”). Great comps don’t just show what your book is like; they show agents exactly where your book belongs in the current market.

This lesson teaches you how to choose comps that are strategic, current, and emotionally aligned with your story’s core.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Choose comps that signal your book’s audience

• Match tone, structure, and emotional resonance

• Avoid the most common comp mistakes

• Write a clean, confident comp line agents remember

Whether you’re querying your first novel or refining your pitch for submission, this lesson helps you position your book with clarity and confidence, no guesswork, no panic‑scrolling Goodreads at midnight.

Part of the Query Craft Mini‑Series, where we demystify the submission process and help you pitch your work with emotional intelligence and market awareness.