tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post1554892866808966683..comments2023-10-08T09:42:12.660-04:00Comments on YA Audiobook Addict: Road Trip WednesdayJennifer Hoffinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-66592888499262327832010-10-22T10:47:16.183-04:002010-10-22T10:47:16.183-04:00Laura- Yeah, I've been hearing a lot of people...Laura- Yeah, I've been hearing a lot of people say that about not wanting to coming off as presumptuous. And in queries, it's probably safer to say nothing than to risk coming off that way.<br /><br />That's why I like to link my comps to the themes, which serves as an excuse to mention the themes of my book and makes me feel less presumptuous at the same time.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-57188713220963467182010-10-22T10:11:34.732-04:002010-10-22T10:11:34.732-04:00I don't usually use comp titles b/c I'm af...I don't usually use comp titles b/c I'm afraid of coming across presumptious or misleading. But I usually know in my head where my book would fit and how it's different.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-4680889293946756042010-10-21T20:37:43.160-04:002010-10-21T20:37:43.160-04:00RaShelle- You do have a good point about whether o...RaShelle- You do have a good point about whether or not you have a clear fit. I'm writing a YA sci-fi now. Across the Universe will be out soon, but if I were having to query right now, I don't know what I'd compare it to.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-49477365046317351782010-10-21T18:14:43.185-04:002010-10-21T18:14:43.185-04:00Comps can be good. As far as putting them in the q...Comps can be good. As far as putting them in the query, it's hard to know. I've heard for and against. With yours, it seems like you have a very clear idea of where yours fit. I'd say if someone is as clear, go for it.RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-85480228587536316882010-10-21T06:15:42.558-04:002010-10-21T06:15:42.558-04:00I like how you've written your comps. They giv...I like how you've written your comps. They give a good sense of how the novels you're talking about compare to your own without coming across as showing off. I'm learning a lot from this RTW :-)Leila Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146064669333559583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-22945379022942816902010-10-20T16:38:26.880-04:002010-10-20T16:38:26.880-04:00Whoa, lots of great choices! :)Whoa, lots of great choices! :)Pam Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872183610393667619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-73877080140365232462010-10-20T14:58:05.050-04:002010-10-20T14:58:05.050-04:00It's amazing when I look at all these well-tho...It's amazing when I look at all these well-thought comp titles across the YA Highway spectrum today. Looks like I need to step up my game! :-OAbby Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630840834227330806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-10414649602603539972010-10-20T14:39:06.985-04:002010-10-20T14:39:06.985-04:00Cinette- Every story is different, and every story...Cinette- Every story is different, and every story has some familiar elements. Comps just help you explain where your story is coming from.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784301609008008440.post-15627526623714860412010-10-20T12:56:57.414-04:002010-10-20T12:56:57.414-04:00I don't know about the comparing thing. Maybe ...I don't know about the comparing thing. Maybe I just like to think my story is different from everyone else's;-)Cinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453731550912619157noreply@blogger.com