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Grace (fictionaladventures) | 8 comments Alright guys, I really need your help. I'm planning my 5th book and I really want to find a title. Here's a little embarrassingly terrible overview in case it sparks any ideas in those awesome heads of yours:

Jenna is the MC and she's kind of sarcastic and funny (think Julia in Meant to Be). She is in love with her best friend Paul and thinks there might actually be a chance for something to happen between them but at some point they kiss and he realizes it was a mistake and makes it clear nothing is going to happen between them. Their friendship kind of dribbles off after that and Jenna becomes friends with this guy named Charlie and eventually they fall in love. Ooh, also she's a really hardworking student but her suppressed dream is to go to Alaska. Charlie helps her realize that dream and she finally follows it. Basically the theme will be Follow your gut and the right person will follow it with you. It's supposed to be a YA Romantic Comedy thing and she's clumsy and likes big words.

So basically I need a title. I'm thinking it might have a funny word in it, like "canoodle" or "cantankerous" or "epitome." Maybe something like "The Epitome of ____"? I was thinking maybe "The Epitome of Everything" but I would really love any other suggestion. If it's cute or funny or quirky that would be perfect. If anyone can give me any suggestions at all, I will seriously love you forever.

Thank you so much to whoever tries to help! It's much appreciated!


message 2: by Mr (new)

Mr G | 3 comments Doodle, Canoodle, or Love...


message 3: by Katie (new)

Katie Spina (katiespina) | 7 comments Because Alaska is the end destination, I did a search for Alaska-specific slang. I found some stuff that might inspire something much better:

Alpenglow – The pink glow on mountain peaks at sunset

So what about "Follow the Alpenglow"

OR

Cheechako – This is a newcomer to Alaska, and what in the west would have been called a "greenhorn."

I just really like this word. It's fun to say. :)

Break-up – Alaska’s “fifth season” happens between winter and spring when the snow begins to melt and rivers thaw.

This could be a good double-use of the phrase like she has to break up with the person who was in love with Paul and wake up to the person who she can be if she follows her dreams.

So, not as kitschy as you were hoping for, but I hope this adds some value to the brainstorming.


message 4: by Alice (new)

Alice (alice20) Sounds like an interesting story!
I don't know if I like The Epitome of a everything... It seems a little bit too vague and unrelated to the story (but I've never read your book so my judgment probably isn't accurate)
"Infinity" is a word you could use if you want to suggest a poignant romance or friendship
Other words that you might like: "Catastrophe" "epic" "life" "tragedy" (<--if your narration is sarcastic, maybe have a sarcastic title)


message 5: by cindy ♡ (new)

cindy ♡ | 111 comments Mod
Poo. I wish I can help, but I really suck at titles. Hopefully, you'll find one though!


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