The poll is now closed. Thanks to everyone who voted! The winner was #5 – though in a shorter version.
Also, the book is available for purchase! Just check out the links below.
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Coming in September 2015 to print!
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Exciting news, people! I’m working on the print edition of my book, Journaling to Become a Better Writer. Along with that edition, I’m also going to be getting a new and better cover!
As I was working on these things, it dawned on me that a subtitle might be in order. I need your guys’ help! Which one do you like best?
- How to Write Better Novels by Keeping a Journal
- How to Practice Fiction Techniques in Your Journal
- Observe the World Around You and Write About It in Kick-Ass Narrative
- Seven Ways to Write Better Novels by Keeping a Journal
- Seven Ways to Practice Fiction Techniques in Your Journal
- (Fill in your own candidate:) ___________________________
Please tell me which one you like best and why.
As a little added incentive … I’ll do a drawing and give a FREE copy of the ebook to one person who leaves me a comment! The drawing will close at midnight, Central Time, on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015.
Okay, start voting!
April 20, 2015 at 12:14 PM
#5, hands down. Short. Sweet. To the point.
April 20, 2015 at 4:44 PM
I like #5, too. I think that would appeal everyone. People, like me, who just want to learn to use fiction techniques in their writing and people who are interested in learning the techniques to write fiction.
April 20, 2015 at 7:06 PM
I’d say number 2.
Why?
Because your public is the hidden writer in all of us. And a writer is a technician, among other things. And since a writer breathes fiction, why not combine the two?
April 21, 2015 at 11:26 PM
I like number 3. It’s motivating and fun. It gets me pumped and ready to journal. I guess I like the excitement of it.
April 22, 2015 at 3:03 PM
The ones that say “by keeping a journal” or similar just repeat the main book title, and since words are at a premium, I would support that with a different tagline, rather than repeat it directly.
Suggest you think about putting two thoughts together that include “Observe the World Around You” like
Observe the World Around You While You Improve Your Narrative Skills or similar (less wordy approaches)
Best of luck! What fun!
April 23, 2015 at 5:49 PM
1 or 5, because they help potential readers know more of what the book is about. 5 also does more than repeat the title.
By the way, NaJoWriMo for October will focus on creative journal writing. I will promote your book some more during that month. I’m not a fiction writer, but I still plan to read your book.
April 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM
Aww, thank you, Bakari! I appreciate all the love you’re giving my book. 🙂
By the way, journal writers, be sure to check out http://www.NaJoWriMo.org, National Journal Writing Month! Great way to build up your daily journaling habit!
April 23, 2015 at 7:11 PM
I like #3. It has a element of fun to it. I think the others kind of say what the title already says.
April 23, 2015 at 10:13 PM
“Seven ways to improve your fiction every day” – repeating what is in your title is redundant. Besides, we should all be practicing our creative writing skills daily, even if it is just a creative fiction recounting of something that happened that day.
I’m looking forward to reading your book.
April 23, 2015 at 11:00 PM
#3!! because it’s awesome!!! 😉
ps. and I also really agree with what Jann ^said. 🙂
April 27, 2015 at 8:22 AM
I like #5, but without the “in your journal.” As other commenters have mentioned, there’s no need to repeat “journal.” I also think the use of a number in the subtitle “seven ways” is more eye-catching. It shows the reader you’ve got a structure in place for the book and lets them know how many “lessons” they will learn.
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April 28, 2015 at 12:32 AM
Number 2, because what better use for writer to have a journal than to practice his/her writing technique .
April 28, 2015 at 8:29 PM
I would say 5. Keep the subtitle short.
April 29, 2015 at 10:12 PM
Thanks, everyone, for leaving your comments! I really appreciate the help. I’ll be reviewing all your votes and suggestions and coming up with the final decision soon!
And the winner of the drawing for the free book is … Connie B. Dowell! I’ll send you an email, Connie, with your copy of Journaling to Become a Better Writer. Congrats!
June 11, 2015 at 5:28 PM
6. Writing for and about life, as it is all fiction with only a few salient facts.
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June 11, 2015 at 10:29 PM
Aww, you’re kind. 🙂
August 2, 2015 at 7:48 AM
No.4 It’s simple & to the point and doesn’t assume you already have a journal and know what to do with it.
August 3, 2015 at 3:57 PM
LOL! Well put, Richard! Thanks.