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A different question regarding titling a novel – Edited

How do I choose a title for my novel?

7 Tips to Land the Perfect Title for Your Novel

  1. GOOGLE IT.
  2. MAXIMIZE YOUR CHOICES.
  3. DON’T FORGET VOICE AND POINT OF VIEW.
  4. INCLUDE PRECISE NOUNS AND ACTIVE VERBS.
  5. CRAFT TWO MEANINGS.
  6. AVOID SABOTAGING YOUR PLOT WITH YOUR TITLE.
  7. MAKE CERTAIN YOUR TITLE MATCHES YOUR STORY.



Can a novel title be a question?

Yes it is fine to have a question as a title of story.

What questions should an editor ask an author?

The top 7 questions every freelance book editor should ask

  • Why asking questions is crucial.
  • What’s the elevator pitch for the story?
  • What’s your writing process?
  • Who is your ideal reader?
  • Why did you write this book?
  • What journey do you want your readers to go on throughout the book?

How do you ask a question about a novel?

21 Questions to Ask Your Child About a Book

  1. Why did you select this book?
  2. What makes you think this book is going to be interesting?
  3. What do you think the book is going to be about?
  4. Does this book remind you of anything else you’ve already read or seen?
  5. What kind of characters do you think will be in the book?

What makes a good title?

A good title should be interesting to the reader



To make the title interesting, attention-grabbing, and easy to read, use words that create a positive impression and stimulate the reader’s interest.

Why is a title important?

The title of your manuscript is usually the first introduction readers have to your published work. Therefore, you must select a title that grabs attention, accurately describes the contents of your manuscript, and makes people want to read further.

Can titles be questions?

Titles are usually in the form of a phrase, but can also be in the form of a question. Use correct grammar and capitalization with all first words and last words capitalized, including the first word of a subtitle.

What are novel questions?

20 useful questions for understanding novels

  • Who is the protagonist of the novel?
  • What is the main conflict of the story?
  • Is the main conflict told chronologically, or are some things only revealed later?
  • Where is the climax of the novel?
  • Is there a resolution of the main conflict?
  • What are the main themes of the novel?

Should you use a question as a title?

It is not advisable to have a question as the title of your paper as it is the first thing readers will see about your paper. The aim of conducting research is to find answers and having a question in your title may not be attractive to the readers.

How do you come up with a good title?

Every Good Book Title Should Do the Following

  1. Be Unique. It’s getting increasingly more difficult to come up with a title that hasn’t been done before, but you must.
  2. Be Memorable.
  3. Provide Insight.
  4. Relax.
  5. Brainstorm.
  6. Answer the Reader’s Questions.
  7. Use Poetic Phrases.


Do authors choose their book titles?

Authors only have so much say over their book title (it’s often subject to mutual approval in book contracts), and an agent or publisher may ask you to change even a title you love. Agents understand that the title is tentative when you’re submitting and they’re not going to pay endless attention to what you chose.