Comments on: The Title Battle

By: Chloe Harris

Chloe Harris — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:24:40 +0000

I’ve learned not to worry about it. I got very attached to the original title for Secrets of Sin and when Kensington insisted on changing it I was heartbroken.

But to answer your question I really like Tainted by Scandal.

By: B.E. Sanderson

B.E. Sanderson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:45:52 +0000

The WIP I’m writing currently has no title, just a filename that has no meaning. I’ve never not had a title before, so this feels a little weird, but I’m going with the flow. Here’s hoping something jumps out at me by the time it’s finished.

I voted for Paradise, but I think you’re right – none of them seem to have that zing. I’d send it out with one and hope for the best. The publisher will change it anyway, right?

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:43:51 +0000

I never know my title either. My cp came up with it, thank god.

I voted for ‘Mistress of his Heart’ because I am a sap.

By: kellykrysten

kellykrysten — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:15:40 +0000

No clue why, but Tainted By Scandal had me instantly springing to attention. I would DEFINITELY buy any book with that title-prolly says bad things about me that I occasionally pick books up solely based on cover/title.lol.

This could technically work as a WTF Wednesday post. Like, WTF is wrong with authors that write without a title?lol. PS: I AM a writer that NEVER knows the title first and I haven’t met anyone else like me in this area, so the whole blog would be about me.*g*