Writers
Comps Night
Get expert advice from local booksellers about comparable titles for your manuscript, or just find your next great read.
Member$28.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$35.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 5/10/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, 5/10/2025
About
Calling all writers and book lovers! This interactive panel brings together experienced booksellers from six local bookstores who will help aspiring authors identify successful titles that align with their works-in-progress and help readers find their next great read.
For authors, discovering the right "comps" is a crucial step in positioning your manuscript effectively for agents and publishers. The booksellers will offer their expert advice on how authors can position their book alongside successful, similar titles when pitching it to publishers and agents. But any passionate reader will benefit from this literary matchmaking event.
Discover new titles similar to books you already love, hear local booksellers discuss upcoming releases they're excited about, and expand your to-be-read list with expert recommendations. Don't miss this fun event, whether you're polishing a query letter or simply searching for your new favorite books.
Details
- The bookstores represented include:
- Away with Words (Poulsbo)
- Wicked Words (online)
- Liberty Bay Books (Poulsbo)
- Saltwater Bookshop (Kingston)
- Ballast Book Company (Bremerton)
- Eagle Harbor Books (Bainbridge Island)
Meet the Bookselllers
Class Policies
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