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9 Methods for Choosing a Title

2 November, 201631 October, 201712 Comments

Look, titles are tough. We think writing synopses, query letters, or back cover copy is hard. But try distilling your entire book into a handful of words, and you might come up with a long list of duds before landing that final good one. So here are some tips for choosing a long list of preliminary titles for your book.

Look, titles are tough. Here are nine methods for choosing a long list of preliminary titles for your book. Great for #NaNoWriMo Continue reading →

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I've been grading grammar homework since 2005 and editing fiction and poetry since 2008. In 2013, I started editing comics and full manuscripts for novelists and literary agents.

In 2015, I assembled a team of freelance editors of various specialties.

In 2020, I earned my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Hamline University.

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