Novel Title Ideas?

[4fromK]

slashunter 2: the stabbening

 

[afaceforradio]

You could call it ?Recline? or ?Reclining? because three of those ideas have archaic, or primitive connotations (for better or worse):
Petrol, or fossil fuels in general, is generally seen as ?bad?, yet we rely on it, this is similar to the violent themes associated with soldiers and war (the idea that though it is horrible, there is some form of necessity in it - you could have him being a WW2 veteran). Similarly, you could argue that music festivals appeal to people because they demand that the crowd let, amongst other things, social order, organisation and general sanitation, slip. This gives them a primitive, earthy experience for the crowd.

Not sure where the journalist would fit in, maybe more as a ... would you call it 2nd person afterthought? I don?t know if you?ve read it, but you could have the journalist character being a bit like the modern day woman in Birdsong; with a more reflective perspective?

Don't know about the plot but it sounds like a bit of fun!

Good look with your work

Thanks

The Journalist I've decided is going to be male. This is just simply because I have decided there are certain personality traits I wanted him to have that would come across as a whole different kettle of fish if he were a she. Sadly, though we are living in a modern age, I've got no qualms in admitting that there are some roles just not right for women. This character is one of them! It just wouldn't work! (you'll see why I'm sure)

*awaits the onslaught of flaming lingerie*

 

[Micklet]

Ive just finished reading one of the best titled novels ever....Pride and Prejudice...and Zombies...its priceless, well executed too, its my book of the year so far. And in answer to your thread...."Life...in HD". Lovely and vague. Yet poinient, could represent mans struggle against oppression.

 

[DrDeath3191]

Up Shit's Creek

 

[afaceforradio]

Ive just finished reading one of the best titled novels ever....Pride and Prejudice...and Zombies...its priceless, well executed too, its my book of the year so far. And in answer to your thread...."Life...in HD". Lovely and vague. Yet poinient, could represent mans struggle against oppression.

Ah, I've got that book, utter genius it was!

 

[dontlooknow]

You could call it ?Recline? or ?Reclining? because three of those ideas have archaic, or primitive connotations (for better or worse):
Petrol, or fossil fuels in general, is generally seen as ?bad?, yet we rely on it, this is similar to the violent themes associated with soldiers and war (the idea that though it is horrible, there is some form of necessity in it - you could have him being a WW2 veteran). Similarly, you could argue that music festivals appeal to people because they demand that the crowd let, amongst other things, social order, organisation and general sanitation, slip. This gives them a primitive, earthy experience for the crowd.

Not sure where the journalist would fit in, maybe more as a ... would you call it 2nd person afterthought? I don?t know if you?ve read it, but you could have the journalist character being a bit like the modern day woman in Birdsong; with a more reflective perspective?

Don't know about the plot but it sounds like a bit of fun!

Good look with your work

Thanks

The Journalist I've decided is going to be male. This is just simply because I have decided there are certain personality traits I wanted him to have that would come across as a whole different kettle of fish if he were a she. Sadly, though we are living in a modern age, I've got no qualms in admitting that there are some roles just not right for women. This character is one of them! It just wouldn't work! (you'll see why I'm sure)

*awaits the onslaught of flaming lingerie*

Ooh no no no no, I didn't mean your character should be like the one in birdsong - She?s a wet, boring, pathetic nobody. I just meant your journalist character could be used in a similar way.

 

[matsugawa]

Lens and Gun's Last Start Before Rock Stop.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

I need some suggestions folks - I have a li'l wager going with myself that I can bang out a novel in 30 days starting 1st September 09 with nothing but a title and a vague idea.

Any suggestions for titles?

I asked a friend for four random entities that had to be included in the novel and she gave me this:

- A journalist
- A petrol station
- A former soldier
- A music festival

I'm eager to hear what kind of titles anyone can come up with (if I manage to this I'll be self publishing so any title I use will of course be credited!)

Thanks guys!

Personally I'd wait until November when 10,000 people are doing the same thing [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano]

 

[Sonicron]

Black Gold and Crimson Letters

 

[j0z]

The Tune of War
Make it a mystery novel, journalist is investigating a murder at a music festival, and he suspects a war vet. Brilliant!

 

[Amnestic]

I need some suggestions folks - I have a li'l wager going with myself that I can bang out a novel in 30 days starting 1st September 09 with nothing but a title and a vague idea.

Any suggestions for titles?

I asked a friend for four random entities that had to be included in the novel and she gave me this:

- A journalist
- A petrol station
- A former soldier
- A music festival

I'm eager to hear what kind of titles anyone can come up with (if I manage to this I'll be self publishing so any title I use will of course be credited!)

Thanks guys!

Personally I'd wait until November when 10,000 people are doing the same thing [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano]

Christ, it's that time of the year already?

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Christ, it's that time of the year already?

Fast approaching, and I've my novel for the year "No, but seriously..." to write

 

[N.K]

-A journalist
-A former soldier

NY Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
GETIT?
Horrible, but there are no bad ideas in brainstorming.

- A petrol station
- A Music Festival

Pumpin' Dem' Beatz
Uurghhh.

- A journalist
- A petrol station
- A former soldier

Oilchange

 

[Lyri]

Spilling Ink for a bet: A journalist has to do something.

 

[afaceforradio]

I need some suggestions folks - I have a li'l wager going with myself that I can bang out a novel in 30 days starting 1st September 09 with nothing but a title and a vague idea.

Any suggestions for titles?

I asked a friend for four random entities that had to be included in the novel and she gave me this:

- A journalist
- A petrol station
- A former soldier
- A music festival

I'm eager to hear what kind of titles anyone can come up with (if I manage to this I'll be self publishing so any title I use will of course be credited!)

Thanks guys!

Personally I'd wait until November when 10,000 people are doing the same thing [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano]

Christ, it's that time of the year already?

What do you think gave me the idea? I'd heard of that years ago, but I see no reason to wait until then

 

[The_ModeRazor]

Hmm... "U gotta lighten up!"
Or "Ignus Solus". Although then it should be some real depressing shit.
Well I give up. My creativity is zero.

 

[Sigel]

"Please come again"

Simpson's fans will get it.

 

[El Poncho]

Eh I have a plot sort of, maybe the Journalist just got fired from his job for framing someone for something they didn't do the soldier has just came back from afghanistan then they form a 2 man band(maybe you can through in a few more members) and they got on a quest to becomea No.1 hit and play at a music festival and the name of the band can be something to do with petrol because thats where the band formed?

 

[Orange Monkey]

The Voice of the Battle.

 

[Vrex360]

Suddenly Life has new meaning

Bastard Child

Tales from Mantel

Space Odyssey

Earth 3,000,000 years later

Medevil

Just some random titles I made for some novels I'm writing