S2E14. Titles (Or, Why'd You Have To Go and Make Things So Complicated?)

In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss the importance and process of choosing titles for fanfiction works. They  talk about how titles often precede the fanfiction itself and debate the challenge of ensuring readers understand the full meaning of a title. They express our appreciation for certain title "trends" like using song lyrics and unconventional formatting and address the significance of compelling titles for attracting readers. 

This week, we mention: 

• Books: Normal People by Sally Rooney, Ulysses by James Joyce, Incendiary by Chris Cleave
• Fandoms: Harry Potter, The Good Wife
• Fics: Storge by copper_dust, The Seam Between by copper_dust, Wattleford, Bumbleby. 'Potterwatch: Underground Radio and the Voice of a Revolution.' Hogsmeade: Widdershins, 2006 by @rosalui, children by pebblysand, Merry Men by copper_dust, a louisville slugger to both headlights by pebblysand, the fault in faulty manufacturing by pebblysand, Desperado by fluorescentgrey, If death is a doorway, I am gate seeker by dwellingondreams, Bad Oracle by we_built_the_shadows_here, Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by TheDevineComedian, and yes i said yes i will yes (or: four weddings and a funeral) by honey_wheeler, Hush Lane Where the Holly Grows by copper_dust, castles by pebblysand, pompeii by orbythesea, Lilac Falls by copper_dust, the wolf is just a puppy (and the door’s double-locked) by pebblysand
• Films: Love Story
• Music: Complicated by Avril Lavigne, Love Story by Taylor Swift, Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood, Details in the Fabric by Jason Mraz, Murder Most Foul by Bob Dylan, Pompeii by Bastille, Skinny Love by Bon Iver, Holes by Passenger
• TV: Mad Men,
• Other: pebblysand’s tumblr post explaining the castles chapter titles

Your recommendations for this week are:

• One Look Thesaurus
• Andor (TV) 

You can find us online at:

• The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi
• Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3
• Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3

What is The Fanfic Writers' Craft?

The Fanfic Writers’ Craft is a podcast that discusses all things fanfiction with a focus on the art and science of writing for the enjoyment of fan communities. Every two weeks, Jo and Lani (otherwise known in fandom as @pebblysand and @copper_dust) sit down for a fun, multi-fandom, fanfic-related chat and delve into particular topics such as: the particularities of writing and reading fanfiction, monetisation, how to build a fanfiction plot, etc. Hope you enjoy!

You can find us and contact us at: https://thefanficwriterscraft.tumblr.com/