Have I mentioned that I HATE titling my work. If I had it my way, every story would simply be "Joe's Story" or "Millie's Story" or "The Story with the Purple Duck". And, yes, those are the kinds of working titles I use because I stink at thinking up titles.
So now, with the carrot of a contract hanging just in front of my nose, I have to think of a clever title for my story and I haven't the first clue. I have a slightly warped sense of humor, and the first thing that popped into my head was "What About B.O.B.?" but I'm pretty sure that one won't work.
*sigh*
In any case, I know what I'll be doing today.
What about you? Are you good at titling your work? And, how much does a clever title impact your decision about buying a book?
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Well, you did a great job with the title for this post! :)
I have to say that a great title makes less of a difference to my decision to buy a book than a really lame title. I guess it's more about the whole package--title, cover art, blurb, and pages I dip into.
Good luck figuring it out!
I'm a big fan of good covers -- and will buy an unknown author if she has a really great one. But titles? Meh...
Thanks, Kaia!
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