From a sales point of view (which is what titles are all about), I think it's lousy (no offence - just being honest).
I think "Aliens Among Us? The Search for Cryptoterrestrials" would be better. "Searches" resonate with people (like a trasure hunt), and "Aliens Among Us" is more accessible than "cryptoterrestrials".
I like it. But there's already at least one book called "Aliens Among Us." I'd like to avoid that phrase in the main title, although it could very well fit into the subtitle.
I think "cryptoterrestrial" might be staying in the title. Although it's a "big" word -- and arguably sort of intimidating upon first glance -- it's surprisingly user-friendly.
I mean, we see the term "extraterrestrial" batted around all the time. It's a "big" word, but it's very familiar (thanks, in part, to the movie "E.T.")
Likewise, "crypto" isn't all that arcane either, especially in the post-"Da Vinci Code" era.
And keep in mind that this is a book that's going to appeal to a speciality audience. People like *you*. So forget the fickle, easily intimidated "Chicken Soup for the Soul" demographic.
I was a little wary of "Agenda," too, having read Marrs' book. I hadn't even considered Icke's. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the C-word is unusual and compelling enough that it will turn a few heads. Try Googling it; I seem to have coined a genuinely new word.
Mac:
ReplyDeleteFrom a sales point of view (which is what titles are all about), I think it's lousy (no offence - just being honest).
I think "Aliens Among Us? The Search for Cryptoterrestrials" would be better. "Searches" resonate with people (like a trasure hunt), and "Aliens Among Us" is more accessible than "cryptoterrestrials".
Paul
Paul,
ReplyDeleteI like it. But there's already at least one book called "Aliens Among Us." I'd like to avoid that phrase in the main title, although it could very well fit into the subtitle.
don't forget to put a wikipedia entry in defining cryptoterrestrial
ReplyDeleteW.M.:
ReplyDeleteNow that's clever!
Still, I think cryptoterrestrial in the main title is a bad idea.
Paul
I concurr with Paul about WM's suggestion.
ReplyDeleteI might add: The Agenda Agenda-Joking.
I look forward to reading it.
sorry. I like CT: The CryptoTerrestrial
ReplyDeleteI think "cryptoterrestrial" might be staying in the title. Although it's a "big" word -- and arguably sort of intimidating upon first glance -- it's surprisingly user-friendly.
ReplyDeleteI mean, we see the term "extraterrestrial" batted around all the time. It's a "big" word, but it's very familiar (thanks, in part, to the movie "E.T.")
Likewise, "crypto" isn't all that arcane either, especially in the post-"Da Vinci Code" era.
And keep in mind that this is a book that's going to appeal to a speciality audience. People like *you*. So forget the fickle, easily intimidated "Chicken Soup for the Soul" demographic.
Chicken Soup Stores for the CryptoTerrestrial Soul.
ReplyDeleteThere you go.
Are you going to cover the issue of Walk-Ins?
Are you going to cover the issue of Walk-Ins?
ReplyDeleteNo. I firmly believe that one should have an appointment.
I'd better hear you tossing off pithy one liners like that in our interview! :-)
ReplyDeletePK
I'd better hear you tossing off pithy one liners like that in our interview! :-)
ReplyDeleteNow the pressure's on!