”Oh no! My book was written by someone else!”
From Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach by Ann Kroeker
May 27, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how to leverage comparable books to validate reader interest and position your book effectively.
”Oh no! My book was written by someone else!”Release Date: May 17, 2026(episode 292) Discovering "comps" (comparable books) for your book proposal is discouraging. But this episode gives you the good news: your comps validate reader interest and show your topic is in demand. Learn how to leverage these existing titles to position your book as "similar, but different." Don't let competition discourage you; rather, embrace it as a sign of reader (and publisher) interest. Listen or head to https://annkroeker.com/2026/05/27/oh-no-my-book-was-written-by-someone-else/ to read it and access additional related reading. Working on a book proposal for your nonfiction book? Want support as you develop your similar-but-different book? Work with me in a year-long coaching program: Your Compelling Book Proposal - The 12-Month Accelerator. You'll craft a brilliant book proposal and build the author platform you need to succeed—no matter where you're starting. https://annkroeker.com/yourcompellingbookproposal
People in this episode
Host: Ann Kroeker
Topics covered
- book proposal
- comparable books
- reader interest
- nonfiction writing
- author platform
Keywords
- book proposal
- comps
- reader interest
- nonfiction
- writing coach
- author platform
- competition
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Your Compelling Book Proposal - The 12-Month Accelerator
Books & works: Oh no! My book was written by someone else!
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