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Re: Help me name Ikros!!
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Sat, 21 Dec 2002 17:43:17 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Anthony Sava writes:
> Well, not my story's country, Ikros.
> But my story, the Chronicles of Ikros
> As some of you may already know, I am going to attempt to publish currently
> web-finished story. I'm not ready to send it off to any companies yet, but
> while I was working on it, I realized it needs a new name.
Are you serious? Is it really possible to publish
animated web stories? Actually, that's quite an
intriguing prospect. I wish you best of luck.
I haven't actually read your story yet. Don't know
if I will, but here's my opinions anyway. Since I'm
not too familiar with the story at all (besides a
lot of dragons) here's my opinion.
> You see, my sequel story, "Ikros: Chaos Skies", has a relatively marketable
> name, it fits the story (though you wouldn't know it since the story isn't
> public) and has in my opinion a relative 'cool' factor.
> But "The Chronicles of Ikros" is just not as marketable. Look at successfully
> published books and you'll see what I mean. "Jurrasic Park," "The Lord of the
> Rings," "The Dragon Riders of Pern" to name a few.
Of course not. Try using something that will really
hit the audience. I'm not the greatest person at naming
things.
> Book titles really need to be something that makes the book stand out in a
> shelf. Something that draws the eye and mind to that book. They, of course,
> also tend to be related to the theme or plot of the book. ;)
Illustrations do as well...try not to use anything that
works in a cliche fashion as fantasy. Titles like the
'great war of the Forme'athan convocation' or 'Garalt's
furlough of Ikros' sound...well...
> So here is your chance to help my book. Help me name my book! Fans and
> non-fans are welcomed to participate.
>
> Here are a few title's I've thought of:
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> 1. -Champion of Ikros- (Garalt, of course)
Nah...you wouldn't want that. Just by looking
at the title, It looks to be almost a sports
story. -minus an illustration, of course.
> 2. -IKROS- (short and sweet)
Sounds like of like an espionage novel, or an acronym.
> 3. -Rise of the Gastiel- (Garalt again)
Actually, this sounds better. Then again, what is a Gastiel?
This would make good for a second in a series of books.
> 4. -Dawn of the Immortal War- (wrapped up in a title used only in the sequel)
Don't know how a war can be immortal, (unless you're
aiming for the philosophical type who believe in
eternal divine conflict. This would do on par for a
theocratic/secular epic.)
> 5. -Convergance of the Immortals- (not QUITE on-plot but 'cool' IMO)
...
> 6. -The Chronicles of Ikros- (some of you may think the old title is peachy)
Peachy enough...but not as captivating...
> Like any of these? Have a better suggestion***? Is there already a book by
> one of my titles? TELL ME! :) Reply to this post and give your opinion.
Here are a few of my suggestions. They're poor,
I know. Again, I guess they're worth it.
Draconic Liason, ethereal conflict.
- you know it, dragons, an evil spirit entity and
the hero, all tangled in an odd sense of relationship,
yet divided at their roots.
Vigilant Prospects and unexpected destiny.
-He abhorred the sense of heroism, yet was
thrown into the venerable path against his
will.
Divided orders of Kahlan- Piercing cries of inherent war.
-The factions of the countryside could sense
the impending conflict, although they knew not
of its provenance. Looking to the horizon,
thousands upon thousands of the undead
approached with one intention, dominescense.
> Will you win anything? No.
> Will I pay you or give you anything? No.
> Should you ever expect me or my bloodline to ever give you anything for helping me out with a story title? No.
> Will you gain anything? If I use the title you liked, or if I use
> a title you suggest***, you'll have the bragging rights to say
> 'I helped name that book!'
Why would anyone -deserve- anything to help name
a book? I don't think architects get recognized
for naming a building. I can understand contributing
valuable story ideas however...wait a minute, I
went off topic again.
-ahem- assuming it's deemed worthy
> enough to even publish.
Smart inclusion.
> And THANKS! in advance.
> --Anthony
> http://www.ozbricks.com/ikros
> ***If any suggestion for a story title is given, the person giving his
> or her suggested story title gives up all rights to that story title
> if it is used to title my book. That person will not recieve any
> compensation for their contribution for naming my book. Basically
> folks, if I use your title, I'm not gonna pay you for it, either
> with money, favors, services or objects. Let's be fair here, I
> wrote the book and I'm not rich. This is only a poll for ideas,
> NOTHING MORE!
Whoa...legal doctrine impending...
Why don't you write a poll on lugnet? You can include the
titles you found to be coolest, and from process of
elimination, choose the best suited title. Or, you can
just use deductive reasoning and pick whatever suits
yourself best.
Peace out,
<<_Matt Hein_>>
Fellow lego enthusiast
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