I need some advice on my work in progress, specifically about its working title. I realize you haven't read it yet (because I haven't written it yet. Ha ha), but I want to know which title trips your trigger.
I don't know about you, but for me, a book title is very important. A really cool, sexy title makes me want to pick that baby up and buy it. So I'm asking for a little help in deciding which title is sexier. Okay? Here we go.
1. The Crossroads.
2. A Cold Day in Hell.
I don't know about you, but for me, a book title is very important. A really cool, sexy title makes me want to pick that baby up and buy it. So I'm asking for a little help in deciding which title is sexier. Okay? Here we go.
1. The Crossroads.
2. A Cold Day in Hell.
3. The Clearing at Lourdes.
All three would work with my story idea. But take a moment and envision them on a really cool book cover at your local Barnes & Noble (from my keyboard to God's ear!).
Knowing nothing more about its content, which title would make you stop and reach for the book? And more importantly, why?
All three would work with my story idea. But take a moment and envision them on a really cool book cover at your local Barnes & Noble (from my keyboard to God's ear!).
Knowing nothing more about its content, which title would make you stop and reach for the book? And more importantly, why?
I like number 3! It's compelling and enigmatic. Also creates a setting and even places the novel in a different time period in a way; reminds me of a cool, old mystery novel. Has a literary ring too it too. Absolutely a title to which I would be drawn. Made significant headway today on Devil. Almost done! Should be calling you soon. -Staley
ReplyDeleteAh. The Moment of Truth. Thanks Staley! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like The Crossroads.
ReplyDeleteWhy you ask?
Because I think every human being can relate to that. We have all been at a Crossroads at one time or another and will be again.
Everybody likes something they can relate to. Right?
I vote for "A Cold Day In Hell". Crossroads seems to common and the other seems to "nice" for the piece - seems like it might appeal to the ladies, but it does not describe a "gritty" novel.
ReplyDeleteWell if I could read it! I might have a better idea!
ReplyDeleteDoug
This if for the new one, Doug. The first one is done. If you're REALLY serious about reading it, I can arrange it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment :) I did query Janet and she rejected it after a month. :-( Maybe the next one.
ReplyDelete(For your title, I like the word Lourdes - it stands out where "crossroads" and "cold day in hell" don't.)
I agree with Josin and vote for number 3.
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