I've mentioned before I have to have a title for my story, which I can then get on and write, before I actually put pen to paper/keyboard. I base my title either on some theme within the tale or on an aspect of the character whose story I'm telling. I rarely have to change the title later either.
I want my titles to intrigue, tease, and give a good flavour of what the story could be about. It is particularly crucial to get the title right for flash fiction given in some competitions, the title is part of the word count allowance and for others it is not. So it always pays to check the competition details carefully.
I keep my titles fairly short (e.g. Calling the Doctor) as I want to maximise their impact. They're also easier to remember that way!
I want my titles to intrigue, tease, and give a good flavour of what the story could be about. It is particularly crucial to get the title right for flash fiction given in some competitions, the title is part of the word count allowance and for others it is not. So it always pays to check the competition details carefully.
I keep my titles fairly short (e.g. Calling the Doctor) as I want to maximise their impact. They're also easier to remember that way!
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