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I hate titles. I always think an appropriate one will come as I write, but rarely does this happen. I know what my story is about: A woman afraid of flying. Learns to fly, so makes it to her brothers wedding in Australia. That's it! That's the story!
But can I think up a title? Can I heck!
I also hate word counts. I am under par for the original intended market. But I think the story is done. Finished. Complete. I like it!
So now, I have to think if I can add more without sounding like that's what I'm doing, or I need to find a new market!
GRRRR :D
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Planes
Wedding
Wings
Australia
Flight
Fear
Eventually you'll get something.
As for titles - I use a working title (otherwise I wouldn't know which "New Doc" to open)
My latest novel "A Strange Adoption" started out as "Jack".
Have you got a tame reader who could suggest something?
If it is for the regular magazine, only about 100 words. For the Fiction Feast, it is 350 words.
Good luck.
a headache?
I didn't think the weekly TaB was publishing fiction any more.
If you do need to up the wordcount, try to add another scene or thread or surprise that will enhance the story, rather than more description or 'padding' (I'm sure you know that anyway!)
I haven't been reading the weekly TaB, but have been buying FF as it was my initial target. Will have to start buying TaB too.
Yes, I know about no more padding. I am sending it to a beta reader, with them specifically looking at what is missing. Hopefully that will help, because I sure as hell can't see it!
Funny, I really enjoy thinking up titles. I leave it until the story is complete and then brainstorm keywords or theme.
What?
How very dare you?
Yours offended,
from
The Right Honourable
Dame and Duchess of Ootibridge,
the Nonsensical
Madame Plopedieu-uuurrgh
"opens door to lavvy and calls out"
Oi, who nicked me tiara?
It is worth thinking about doodleysquit. Not sure it is 'serious' enough though. But it is late and I aren't feeling overly creative. See if my friend thinks of anything.
I'm new here - I made lots of suggestions, then lost my original message where I'd had a good ole brainstorm :(
How about:
Rising Above It
Over and Out
Into the Blue/Slicing the Blue
Clouded Vision
Grounded
Winging It
Taking Control
A View to Air
Touchdown
http://www.quotegarden.com/flying.html
"Same the Angels Breathe"
What d'ya think?
On a Wing and a Prayer
Something to do with aisle - on a plane, in a church.
Virgin :)
Nothing has really screamed out at me yet. I think it needs to be more connected with her internal conflict of wanting to see her brother married, but too scared to fly.......
It will come.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteromerhanophobia
I will have a nosey at the wikipedia link, thanks Jay :D
I have just returned to re-visit this site. Thank you for your invitation. Is there a specific place where I should introduce myself? I wouldn't want to ignite the wrath of fellow writers!!