COMPS Analysis

So you want to be an author! Congratulations! As one of those mysterious "someones" said, you don't want to die with your book inside you. It's time to get started. But where to begin?

COMPs analysis is the perfect place to start. By examining others' works, you'll develop your writer's eye and deepen your skills in the craft of writing. This small book will lead you carefully--step-by-step--to examine books that are COMParable and potentially COMPetitive with what you wish to write. You'll explore structure, content, voice, and narrative arch, learning some "tricks of the trade" along the way. You’ll also find social proof: if people are buying similar books, there’s a potential market for yours.

 In return, you'll become more adept at knowing what works...and what doesn't work in the genre of your choice.