How to Choose Comp Titles

Comp titles can be an effective way to pitch your book, both in an Amazon description or when pitching to agents. They not only give an idea of your book's concept, but also target audience, tone, and potential sales. Choosing comp titles requires a lot of considerations--what are you trying to convey? Which titles can convey it most effectively? In this video, we take a look at how to use comp titles and choose comp titles that will create the most effective pitch.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - What are comp titles?
01:11 - The three comp title formulas
03:21 - Where to find comp titles
03:44 - Comp titles to avoid

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