tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post3672064868973537906..comments2023-10-30T12:29:06.215+00:00Comments on Sophie's Thoughts and Fumbles: What I've Learned: Titles Are Subtle & Important ThingsSophie Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-81032754782260992652014-08-23T09:28:11.295+01:002014-08-23T09:28:11.295+01:00Sounds like you have your title process nailed :)Sounds like you have your title process nailed :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-82607101573989947872014-08-23T07:48:42.309+01:002014-08-23T07:48:42.309+01:00Usually, my titles are pretty easily decided. For ...Usually, my titles are pretty easily decided. For the first book of my Kaimi Rowe series, Seeker Borne, it comes from Kaimi's name. In old Hawaiian, it means Seeker. So, mystery series, with a 'seeker' for a main character? Too easy.<br /><br />Also, The naming convention for my Kurylian saga is pretty simple. The Sorcerer and The Swordsman, I.E. the two most important characters. The Prince and the Corpse. Again, two most important characters. The Apprentice and The Doll, Also the two most important characters. ^.^otaku_lady89https://www.blogger.com/profile/02781790708851853227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-51040617737810256732014-08-02T07:06:10.591+01:002014-08-02T07:06:10.591+01:00Now the other way around sounds like more fun. I h...Now the other way around sounds like more fun. I have never been in the wonderful position of having a title and developing the story to go with it - maybe I should try it :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-45759175895634273672014-08-02T06:12:58.247+01:002014-08-02T06:12:58.247+01:00I often have trouble with titles. Though a couple ...I often have trouble with titles. Though a couple times a title has come to me first, then become a short story. Those are fun, more like prompts. Good luck with your changes!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-71102119793670800572014-07-31T06:15:28.817+01:002014-07-31T06:15:28.817+01:00I agree, the title almost always comes if not last...I agree, the title almost always comes if not last then a significant way through the writing of any piece. It can make finding works in progress on my hard drive quite difficult as I try and remember what place holder title I gave a piece ;P<br /><br />Publishers have people who spend a lot of time crafting titles, but I do wonder if taking the title away from the author is a good or a bad thing.Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-57838807773460733212014-07-30T21:33:38.509+01:002014-07-30T21:33:38.509+01:00My way of titles are my way of introducing some el...My way of titles are my way of introducing some element to the story that gives it a good introduction. Doing this is a hard task, which is why I often come up with the title last, though put a placeholder title in.<br /><br />My titles:<br />Scraping By - This is to indicate many different things and in my opinion is a rather clever title. It is used to indicate the character never has enough money in his life. Just enough really. Also that he is a scavenger and will deal with scrapped goods. Lastly that he, in the book (spoiler) narrowly escapes with his life.<br /><br />Karma's Redemption - This book was initially titled Karma's Bitch, as the title character was called as she was seen as a punishment to her marks for their wrong doings. Karma catching up with them. I changed it due to Bitch in the title may have the wrong interpretation, and that this is a series so I wanted to call it the Karma series, even though the character still refers to herself as such.<br /><br />Terran Psychosis - Initially I called it Crazy Alien. It was a placeholder, until one day out of nowhere i came up with Terran Psychosis, and ended up being a perfect title for it. <br /><br />Daygar Legacy/Templar Five - Originally the story would start off in the past and then jump to 500 years in the future to deal with vampires set to protect mankind becoming corrupt and humans looking for help in fighting against them. I called it Dhampire's Curse. However, as i began to do worldbuilding, the story itself changed and I then called it Day Guard. More time passed before I decided on Daygar.Chris Voteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579228083734409344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-70637503394902927522014-07-29T06:24:10.879+01:002014-07-29T06:24:10.879+01:00That's how most of mine come along as well - I...That's how most of mine come along as well - I think I tried too hard with this one originally though and I went with what I wanted rather than what feels right for the genre.Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-52278082576572137362014-07-29T01:15:23.573+01:002014-07-29T01:15:23.573+01:00I haven't changed any titles after figuring ou...I haven't changed any titles after figuring out the first title. Most of the titles I come up with a pure luck. They hit me one day and that's what I end up calling the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com