Follow TV Tropes

Following

Serious problem with titles

Go To

Teraus Awesome Lightning Mantra from The Origin of Dreams Since: Jul, 2011
Awesome Lightning Mantra
#1: Jan 18th 2012 at 7:57:04 AM

Even though I've written 2 books of my trilogy, I still have only the subtitles.

To be honest, I had a title, but people often misjudged the book based on that title by taking it less seriously than it was supposed to be taken. It's really frustrating, because it's an extremely relevant concept to the story, since it's a sci-fi/fantasy adventure that often deals with the subject of effort and mental/spiritual evolution (with a mythology that also reflects many of my beliefs).*

The subtitle of my second book is "Rediscovery" and the third is "The Error"*

So, I need to figure out a title for my series. I've thought about something involving "Awakening" or "Ascension", but nothing really worked/hasn't been used before. Help me.

edited 18th Jan '12 8:02:33 AM by Teraus

"You cannot judge a system if your judgement is determined by the system."
Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#2: Jan 18th 2012 at 9:39:46 AM

"Transcendence"? Hmmm... maybe still a little twee. There's good old "Fulfilment".

Gault Laugh and grow dank! from beyond the kingdom Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: P.S. I love you
Laugh and grow dank!
#3: Jan 18th 2012 at 9:55:01 AM

What was the old main title?

yey
Teraus Awesome Lightning Mantra from The Origin of Dreams Since: Jul, 2011
Awesome Lightning Mantra
#4: Jan 18th 2012 at 10:30:16 AM

It was Satisfaction. There's a lengthy chapter explaining many things, including why this title is relevant. A friend once told me it sounded like the title of a porn movie. I don't blame him, but...

I simply don't want people to have some prejudice with my books because of the title. It can't sound like a porn movie title, but it can't sound like some New Age religion book thingy, either. I need something serious, original, simple and relevant.

And I can't think clearly with my mom shouting, dammit...

edited 18th Jan '12 10:39:25 AM by Teraus

"You cannot judge a system if your judgement is determined by the system."
Add Post

Total posts: 4
Top