Thursday, November 4, 2010
Title Envy Contest!
The weekend is almost here and manuscript number one is still in revisions(sometimes it's under the chaise or I contemplate feeding it to Cooper). It seems revisions never end. Manuscript number two is moving along very well and in between working on the both of them, I read books, other blogs, and review examples of query letters previously accepted by agents. That's just how I roll. I know, right up there with skydiving...which is never going to happen unless there's a fire aboard a plane (please note: if anyone ever hears of me skydiving, please call the police, I've been drugged and placed upon a plane against my will). But when I'm not busy with all of that, I'm wondering if I've chosen the right names for either MS. I wanted it to be a one word title. They're just so intriguing. It's like in music when you hear the name Madonna, Sting, Beyonce, or Usher (nothing like that usher at church who used to pretend he was making change for a twenty, we're onto you Mr. Name Redacted) And there's nothing like extensive research (Google) to discover the perfect name-or NOT! They're all taken! All of them! At least the one worded freaking awesomest (well aware that's not a word) ones ever as far as I can tell. So I've decided to have a contest. Can you think of a name for a YA Paranormal Romance that's not already taken? The winner will receive a $20.00 Gift Card to be used at Barnes and Noble. In addition to the gift card, we may help someone in picking out the most awesomest name ever for their own book. How cool would that be? The contest will start today and continue until the 20th of November. On the 21st, I will pick the top ten titles and post them for a vote on the blog. Together, we'll decide who came up with the best title. I will announce the winner on November 22nd. Let's see who can bring on the most envy...
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I had so many better ideas but they are all already taken. This is HARD. I hope you don't hate all of these!
ReplyDeleteMetamorphosis.
Enmeshed.
Ubiquitous.
Frozen.
Vexed.
Purpose.
Melissa, thanks for commenting. Out of all the choices I like Vexed the best. We shall see what everyone else comes up with.
ReplyDeleteHasten
ReplyDeleteOoo.... I'll have to think about this awhile... mull it over. But I know what you mean. I went thru many ideas for my current WIP, Sapphire. Every name I came up with I googled and it was taken. So annoying!
ReplyDeleteBut I figure, if it sells, the publisher will prolly change it anyway.
I have two YA Paranormals and had the same problems as you coming up with names. I decided on:
ReplyDeleteSeven Shades of Crazy
Amalgam
Can't wait to see what everybody else comes up with :)
That is hard because it depends on the context of the novel. It can't just be named anything randomly.
ReplyDeleteHaste
Confide
True Regina. But mostly I wonder what would be enticing, no matter the content. What is a one word name that would catch your eye that isn't already taken?
ReplyDeleteWell, as my beta readers will atest...I've had a heck of a time picking a name for my YA Paranormal. Since its inception, it was titled 'Halo' until a book by the same name was recently published. So, I've gone between these:
ReplyDeleteHeaven Scent
Soul Dark
You guys have some awesome titles. Pk: I love Sapphire. I doubt that would be ever be changed. Nathalie, what a let down to see 'Halo' taken but Heaven Scent works too. The list is moving along.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to pick a one-word title which has not been taken.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought of using a name, instead?
Simone
Luetta
Darvula
Ophira
Elogeme
Ember
Drendel
Arabella
Alvantin
I usually pick two words for my books, unless it's light fantasy.
It is hard, because I would typically pull a word from the book as my choice, but how about:
ReplyDeleteVeiled
Ok, I forgot I was supposed to be thinking of this. But you have so many great suggestions, how can I compete???
ReplyDeleteUnthinkable
ReplyDeleteyeah its not much but its all I could come up with lol
meandi09@Yahoo.com
Oh, good choices. Lorelei, I just love Ember.
ReplyDeleteAwesome blog and contest! I found you through Blog Jog Day...isn't it the greatest!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, one word titles, huh? Oy.
How about
Echoes
or maybe
Fey
or possibly
Wisp
I dunno, not very good at titles...but thanks for this contest!
jmanni32@yahoo.com
Okay, okay... I'm back with some ideas ...
ReplyDeleteApparition
Dimension
Real
Frozen
Reflection
Grasp