I came across an article in The Huffington Post about classic books and their original titles. Most of them are SO different from the true title of the work.
Here is a brief list, but be sure to check out …
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Is a book title important in your query letter?
During some conference appointments, I’ve heard authors say they didn’t work very hard on their title because they’ve heard that the publishing house will change it anyway. While the title is frequently changed by the publisher, there’s good reason to …
Complete Guide to Titling Your Book
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I’ve been coaching several of my clients through the process of coming up with a good title for their book, so I thought I’d share my tips with you.
Let’s start by acknowledging a few things. The …
DOA Titles
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Can the wrong title destine a book to an early death? Most certainly.
But you can avoid DOA titles by keeping these 3 principles in mind:
1. Avoid negative titles
Most readers prefer positive titles. The …
The Publisher’s Going to Change the Title Anyway
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Titles are the blessing and bane of writers’ lives. If that just-right title simply won’t come to you when you beckon it, the standard thought is, The publisher’s going to change it anyway; so it doesn’t …
Do Single-Word Titles Work?
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
A single word as a book’s title is all the rage. But do they work?
Here are a few books populating current best-seller lists:
In fiction–Blue, Breakdown, Brooklyn, Burn–hmm, maybe “b” titles are a …
Can You Read The Title?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
The most recent CBA Retailers & Resources magazine had a book on the cover and it took me awhile to figure out what the title said. (Actually, Janet had to tell me.) What a big mistake for …
How Important is Your Book Title?
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I was talking with a writer who mentioned she hadn’t worked too hard to come up with a great title for her book. When I asked why, she said she’d been to a workshop taught by an …
First Titles of Famous Works: How did your book get its title?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I came across an article in The Huffington Post about classic books and their original titles. Most of them are SO different from the true title of the work.
Here is a brief list, but be sure …
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How Your Manuscript Is Transformed into a Book
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Not too long ago, your manuscript could only take one path to becoming a book: print production. eBooks have revolutionized publishing, not to mention apps as a new way to deliver your message. But certain things in …