From the desk of Phyllis
Picture Book Author Ciao Writers, Sometimes, choosing a title is harder than it looks. A great way to start is simply by writing one. Once finished, then ask yourself: Does the title hint at what the story is about? If the answer is ‘Yes’, keep it. If the answer is “No’, follow these steps below: 1. Write a title that gives a strong hint as to what the story is about. 2. Add the main character’s (MC’s) name. (optional) 3. Draw the reader’s curiosity in so they say, “I must read this story!” 4. Think of a title that is descriptive so it will lend itself to a great cover illustration. Look up successful books in your genre to get a good idea of successful titles. And, remember that titles can easily be changed. Don’t be surprised if you start writing your story and it begins to take another direction. Which means, title change. P.S. Definition of genre (pronounced: Zjhawn-ruh): Categorizing books, art, music, movies, etc. to make it easier for everyone to discover what he or she likes and will want to write, read, see, listen to, watch, etc. Think of it as a library catalog system. We’ll discuss this further in another lesson. Happy writing. See you next time. Cheers, Phyllis 😊
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