Comments on: Desperately Seeking a Title

By: Joanne Cleary

Joanne Cleary — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:21:34 +0000

The Property Deveoper’s Mistress

He he I am the utimate in sucky tites!! Ooh with that key not working that was neary a rude word. Time for bed … getting daft …

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:50:00 +0000

Gosh, thanks for the info Michelle. That’s really interesting. I guess it all depends on where the market for each line lies.
Yes, I agree re providing the content. If you can write the story, you should be able to provide a title. Which is slightly ironic when I’m asking everyone for help! 🙂

By: Michelle Styles

Michelle Styles — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:28:13 +0000

Yes each line has its own key words. For example you will find CInderella in Romance titles but not Modern. Desire’s titles are slightly different from Moderns as well. Cowboy is more likely to appear in either a Romance or a Desire than a Modern.
It is complicated. Just put something with a hook on and know that they will change it. Although I am now sending in lists of possibilities after my editors asked for help…And an author is all about providing the content, the PTB are responsible for the marketing.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:10:41 +0000

Yes, I thought that was the case, Michelle. Funny what you say about some writers just calling it by the name of the heroine – when I save my document, that’s exactly what I call it! As an unpubbed author though, I thought I’d better make an effort when it comes to subbing.

Different titling requirements for different lines? I didn’t know that. I mean, I’m aware of the kind of preferred titles for Modern, but not for other lines.

By: Michelle Styles

Michelle Styles — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:26:39 +0000

The thing is that once it is bought, the titile will probalby change, so just go for some thing that gives a gist.

I am currently 2 for 12 on titles. A lot of M&B authors simply send in the book with Herone's Name as the title.
M&B has certain titling requirements for each line.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:13:05 +0000

Becca, I like that one too! You guys all say you suck at titles but you don't you know...

I guess now I'll have to choose. Argh!

By: Becca J. Heath

Becca J. Heath — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:03:06 +0000

The blurb sounds great. I'd pick it up.
I'm terrible at titles.
Um, Hot Property, Wicked nights?
Ok, i'll quietly return to sucking at titles now...
Good luck with finding one you like.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:37:59 +0000

They’re not at all cringe-worthy, Janette! I like Wicked Weekend. To be honest, I’m not much of a fan of the mistress/playboy/millionire/virgin titles but that’s what they like…
Ah well, you guys have given me some fantastic ideas.

By: Janette Radevski

Janette Radevski — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:21:11 +0000

I love Chasing Kate, but if we are going for conformity then:

- The Millionaires Hot Property Proposal (as already stated, sounds like a winner)

-Bargaining with the Property Tycoon; or
- Hot Property Tycoon, Wicked Nights (although Wicked Weekend rolls off the tongue a whole lot better)

But seriously, you have read some of my titles (cringe worthy no doubt).

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:06:03 +0000

Suzanne, I'm still hankering for the bulldozer - it's better than the serious ones I come up with!

Hi Angie! Glad you like the titles. Can you tell I prefer a joke title? ;-) Anyway, I quite like your suggestions. The first has a certain ring to it especially! Yeah, IF the ms ever gets bought, they will change it. Guess I have to call it something in the meantime though.

Rach, writing too much is the perfect excuse. Glad to hear it even!