Its littleknown author is not the first to benefit from a nominal. Jack higgins was born on july 27th, 1929 in newcastle upon tyne, england. First of all, to create a good title you need to know what your story is going to be about. Whether its in the title or the subtitle, including numbers like 10 tips for effective book covers is a sure fire way to get a readers attention. It can be tough to remember the title of a book you read a long time. Oct 18, 2007 this book is called sure fire by jack higgins and justin richards the book has not one any special awards but its written from a new york times bestselling author and me personally i thought it should have won a award. That said, after ive been out braving the elements, pretty much the only thing i want to do is curl up next to a toasty fire and read a book. If you are an avid reader of it then great news a new book is coming out very soon im counting down the days.
Make sure that your title will work well with the title of your presentations, articles and press releases youll need to promote the book. Jul 23, 20 books are presented with blurbs and direct links to kindle store, nook store, kobo and ibookstore. However, the above ideas give some insight into how titles are typically generated. Aug, 2014 although it is said that you cant judge a book by its cover, most of us would have to admit we have been attracted to or put off a book by its title. Figure out the description of your book and then make sure you know the main plot i like to set up the chapters on what will be going on before i even start writing them and publishing and i also like to have a part set up for the main. Generate a random story title thats relevant to your genre.
Jun 27, 2018 well also look at elements shared by good book titles. Yesterday i was reading brian clarks article 10 surefire headline formulas that work for the umpteenth time, and got inspired to do a similar article for facebook. I wont bore you with the number of bookmarks, links, visitors, new subscribers, and page views this post has generated. The books are 1 a game of thrones 1996 2 a clash of kings 1998 3 a storm of swords 2005 4 a feast for crows 2005 5 a dance with dragons 2011 two b. After his parents marriage dissolved, patterson moved to belfast, ireland with his mother. A pacy, wellwritten thriller, superior to the alex rider books, sure fire will be appreciated by all action fans of 9 or 10 and over. After the success of the lord of the rings films, martin received his first inquiries to the rights of the a song of ice and fire series from various producers and filmmakers. How to title a book in 4 simple steps with free checklist. We recently conducted a poll among visitors and the memory man series was voted the 8th most favourite series by all readers. Its an actionpacked book with a lot of emotion to it. Take a look with us at no dragons for tea, a charming new picture book for young readers, and firef.
If you havent read it yet, be sure to check it out. At the start of the story rich and jade meet their dad for the first time at their moms funeral. The phenomenally successful jack higgins teams up with justin richards to launch a sure fire best seller for children. To help you with learning about book title generators, here are a few more resources and links. His breakthrough novel the eagle has landed 1975 sold over 50 million copies and was adapted into a successful film by the same title. After a slow start needed to set up the basic situation, the book revs into high gear. Browse book titles online or in bookstores and libraries. Many of these are pretty lame, so if you have any improvements, send them along. If youd like to learn more about book title generators. Sure fire rich and jade, book 1 by jack higgins and justin richards. This of course got me to thinking about a list and books with flaming titles. In this post, learn how to title a book that will help you sell more copies.
See more ideas about book title, books and childrens books. Rowling robert galbraith will come back with a third book from cormoran strike series. Those given to me may be altered to some degree to, imho, improve them, but all submissions will be duly credited. As you know, there are many types of book title generators, and they dont all reveal how they work. Below are listed a large number of book title puns, sorted according to authors last name. Our goal at sure fire books is simple provide you with entertaining tales to read by whatever method you prefer. Jan 16, 2012 in an attempt to unblock my title impasse, i decided to make a list of all of my favorite book titles. He explains that changing just the book title can rocket a book from selling 6,000 copies a year to 50,000 copies a year. Book title generator the ultimate bank of 10,000 titles. Jackhiggins is the main pseudonym for popular united kingdom author, harry patterson. Jul 12, 2015 the books are 1 a game of thrones 1996 2 a clash of kings 1998 3 a storm of swords 2005 4 a feast for crows 2005 5 a dance with dragons 2011 two b. Now that youve seen the vast amount of a book title generator can offer, you may wish to learn more about how they function and the way they generate book titles. Do not copy an existing title, but good titles spark ideas for other good titles.
The action is hardhitting and doesnt really stop until the last page. Youve just received a shipment of your first published book from your printer or pod publisher. If you want to build your audience, knowing how to choose a book title is crucial. Surefire manufactures powerful led flashlights, surefire batteries, headlamps, tactical flashlights, surefire suppressors, surefire magazines, surefire muzzle brakes for military, lawenforcement, and outdoor use.
Here they are, in no particular order, with a few notes of my own. It is worth 8 accelerated reader points, compared to 7 for the first alex rider book stormbreaker. What are the titles of the books in the game of thrones series. Which one are you going to get to your ereader or book reading app. If you dont believe me, look up first hundred million by editor e. As covered above, our pick for best book of 2019 stands above all other thrillers this yearperiod. As a boy, he was exposed to an immense amount of political and religious violence in belfast. How to title a book 2020 nyts bestselling book title. A good book title can mean the difference between a bestseller and a lifeless shelfdweller.
Prescott, this headline works because of 10 surefire, the subject matter headlines and that work. What are the titles of the books in the game of thrones. Easy to see that this involves fashion and someone who is a complete pain in the butt from someones point of view. Especially when youre dealing with nonfiction, readers like solutions that are quantifiable and numbers are about as quantifiable as you can get. A clash of kings was the first book of the a song of ice and fire series to make the bestseller lists, reaching on the new york times best seller list in 1999. The names are separated into different categories, but. Make sure that your kindle is connected to the internet. Such seminars and teleclasses titled how to write and sell your book fast.
Writing the book might seem like the most difficult partand then you have to actually title the darn thing when it comes to writing a book, coming up with reasonable book title ideas is surprisingly one of the hardest parts to complete. Some book title generators work by identifying a common pattern or structure to the book titles within a certain genre. Turn off any filters on your home screen or change to another view. If you dont like people being shot and dying then i wouldnt recommend this for you, but if you like that kind of stuff then i would totally recommend this for you. With nicole sienna, shane brolly, carmen electra, catherine bach. Some of his other notable books are a prayer for the dying 1987, the eagle. I think i remember a bit of fire magic and them finding her but there is a. Jul 11, 2011 20 sure fire blog titles that get results july 11, 2011 by rebekah radice 1 comment have you ever written the perfect article only to find you are stumped when it comes to creating your catchy keyword friendly blog title.
Its fire prevention week, time to look at the latest books about fire safety. However, i was glad that i continued reading the book, because even if a few. The beatles, simon and garfunkel, james taylor, csny, and the lost story of 1970 by david browne, col. He is one of the bestselling authors of popular thrillers and espionage novels. You can pick between fantasy, crime, mystery, romance, or scifi. For a lucky few works or writers, titles come easily. Make sure that your kindle has the most recent software update. Dec 16, 2019 from diveforcover authenticity to jawdropping sequences thatll leave you breathless, these five titles brought the action and then some in 2019.
How to come up with a good book title with pictures wikihow. This name generator will give you 10 random book titles for one of 10 genres based on your choice. You admire your book, hold it, fondle it and do your best to keep from dancing around the room. The names are separated into different categories, but theyre all pretty straight forward. Henry patterson born 27 july 1929, known by his pen name jack higgins, is a british writer. While theres no surefire method for formulating the perfect title, this post will give you ideas for devising a title that enhances your book and. Identify what appeals to you about the title, and brainstorm ideas for your book with similar characteristics. Nov 22, 2019 look at other book titles in similar genres. A 19yearold girl discovers she is the descendant of the byzantine emperor justinian, and she learns that the emperor might have unleashed the plague on mankind and cursed his bloodline. How to create brilliant book titles with examples bookfox. Of course, horowitz moved the difficulty of his books upwards as. Brians article makes it easy by providing fillinthe blank formulas for writing great titles for articles. Explore more than 350 standout titles picked by npr staff and critics.
So, make sure your title actually helps the reader know from the getgo what the book is about or what to expect. Popular word in title fire books goodreads share book. This first book in the series moves much like an alex rider novel. Sure fire is a gripping adventure from the master of the modern thriller. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. The forest of hands and teeth, carrie ryan this title is actually why i first picked up the book. So im not sure the name of this book bur ive been searching for it, its about to. Two hot new titles are sure to spark the interest of readers of all ages. Sep 21, 2015 october 20 will be the hottest day in publishing this year. The cuckoos calling cormoran strike robert galbraith j. Bring some new blood to the mix with these titles you can customize for your audience.
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