Name that book.
Hypothetical question. You’ve written a blog for three years. Let’s say it’s called 37days. A publisher wants to make a book out of 37 of the essays from the blog.What’s the title of the book? What’s the subtitle?
What would stand out on the shelf and tell in an instant what the book is about? What do you think I’m writing about?
The publisher is stepping back from using "37 Days" as the title – they feel that because "37 Days" requires some explanation, the consumer might not quickly understand what the book is about, and move on before pulling it from the shelf (and taking it to the check-out counter). I can see their point–but…. Your thoughts on that? I understand that writing the book is a tiny part of actually selling it, but I kind of like "37 days" as a title, even though I’m a bit stymied on a subtitle…
What would get Oprah’s attention, for goodness’ sake, and allow me to finally paint my bedroom and send these girls to art school and renew my subscription to Shojo Beat and buy a house on a magical ridge in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, and finally FINALLY get that wood opal ring at the Spirit of the Earth in Santa Fe and fly to New Zealand to see my friend Richard for New Year’s Eve and build a tiny glass writer’s shed in the back yard and buy a hat made especially for me by the fabulous artist at Pinkham Millinery and learn how to make dilly beans? Oh, and spark some intentional living in the process, of course.
So, name that book. Please.
Title thoughts? Brainstorms? Stock tips, murmurs, protests? What would you name it?