Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Titles


Some writers don't think of a title for their story until after they've written it. Other writers start with a title.

Most likely, you're like me when it comes to titles: sometimes it appears right away, before you start writing. Other times no title seems right, no matter how hard you think. Or the title is hiding somewhere in the story and needs to be coaxed out.

Sometimes you want to write a story but need an idea. A fun exercise is to start with a title. Try one of these:

  • Five Fuzzy French Fries
  • The Extra Sock
  • Mouse Mischief
  • How a Porcupine Takes a Bath
  • The Missing Fireplace
  • The Freaked-Out Baseball
  • The Day Things Turned Green
  • The Monkey With Bad Manners
Have fun writing your story, and don't forget to write the title in big letters at the top of your page!