I write poetry and fiction. Any tips on giving certain pieces good titles?
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2007-03-25 04:33:46 · 6 answers · asked by ficklefeather 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Whenever I'm trying to think of a name for a short story or poem, I make a list of the basic themes in the piece as well as any interesting phrases used in the work.
For instance, if there is a certain idea you are trying to get across in your story, you could use a play on words or simply a phrase that describes that theme. In a poem, you might use an interesting phrase or oxymoron (or any poetic element) to name the piece.
Basically, what you like in a title may differ from what I like in a title. It's personal preference, but I love to use short words that are extremely descriptive and saturated in meaning.
2007-03-25 04:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by starrysenior07 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I write music and my own lyrics. I try to title pieces with a short phrase that defines the feeling I intend to transfer. Like a tune I'm working on now called "it's three to ten" That's about waiting for your partner to come home and there later than usual. Some pieces suggest there own title with a meaningful line in the context of your work...
2007-03-25 04:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds find it irresistible's a kid's piece. Or a minimum of supposed for kids. In that case, an noticeable identify option might be "Carlos and the Very Messy Room." Other choices might be "When the Messy Room Got Too Full," "The Messy Room," "Trapped by means of a Messy Room." Hope I've helped. I recognize those were not fine identify recommendations, however possibly you might draw recommendations from them.
2016-09-05 15:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by erlebach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your title can be the name of the main character or the setting. It can be something that has everything to do with book or something that only fits the meaning. You can make up a proverb as the title for your book/poem that is the moral of your story.
2007-03-25 05:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by harry_potter_unfortunate_events 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Base it on the main character(s) or a scene. What is the peice mainly about? Use that. Good luck. It IS hard to pick a titles. =/
2007-03-25 04:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by Okie Dokie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't overthink it. If it's good the public will rename it in their own mind, eventually.Call it what you will, call it what you won't, call it "Dirty Devil, Good God." Make it good and odd, make it loud and clear, whisper it to death and "What the Hell !"
2007-03-25 06:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋