Titles

Chao- Titles. Pretty darn important when it comes to writing and publishing. They can give a snippet to a story. They can also grab our attention. They are one of the things we look at first. So how we do know if a title is good? How do we come up with them?

Keep in mind for titles:

• They reflect the story
• Stay away from clichés. A story should be original; a title should reflect that.
• Examine the given titles of published works. Are they ones that have excited you or at least caught your attention?
• Keep it simple. Long titles are fine so long as they reflect the story. Subtitles are permitted as well.
• Get out of the habit of giving lazy titles to rough drafts or other documents. The more you practice, the better you will in brainstorming titles.

Chao- If you practice the last one, even with small scenes of little ideas for stories, they can help you capture that document rather than typing "Asdf" and forgetting what it stood for. But what if you are still struggling? Look at and read some of these suggested reading.

How to Title Your Book

How to Find Good Titles for Novels

Choosing the Right Name for Your Story

Chao- You know what Chao finds interesting? A lot of authors like to have the word/body part heart within the title. Maybe it's because the human heart is something that carries a being and emotions? Another common one is "Of X and Y". You know what else is common? Titles containing the word "doom". That one is usually used in Humor fan fics.