If you’re in a stage of wanting to give up, it might be best for your mental health to at least take a break. But also, it might be a dip in a journey that isn’t over yet.

Comp titles don't mean 'this book is the same as these books' (and therefore my book isn't original), they say 'readers of these other books would like my book too' (therefore there is a readership). Including comps is an opportunity, not a chore - even if it's difficult!

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