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, Incendiaryby Chris Cleave
- Fandoms: Harry Potter, The Good Wife
- Fics:Storgeby copper_dust, The Seam Betweenby copper_dust, Wattleford, Bumbleby. 'Potterwatch: Underground Radio and the Voice of a Revolution.' Hogsmeade: Widdershins, 2006by @rosalui, childrenby pebblysand, Merry Men by copper_dust, a louisville slugger to both headlights by pebblysand, the fault in faulty manufacturing by pebblysand, Desperadoby 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 Growsby copper_dust, castlesby pebblysand, pompeiiby orbythesea, Lilac Falls by copper_dust, the wolf is just a puppy (and the door’s double-locked)by pebblysand
- Films:Love Story
- Music: Complicatedby Avril Lavigne, Love Story by Taylor Swift, Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood, Details in the Fabric by Jason Mraz, Murder Most Foulby Bob Dylan, Pompeiiby Bastille, Skinny Love by Bon Iver, Holesby Passenger
- TV: Mad Men,
- Other: pebblysand’s tumblr post explaining the castles chapter titles
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