Writers
Comps Night
Local booksellers help aspiring authors identify successful titles that align with their works-in-progress and help book lovers find their 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)
Class Policies
BARN Policies
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- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
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