Young Writers Society

Well, if you have trouble coming up titles or chapter names, then you have come to the right place. Some of you might want to title your chapter or book before it's even written, don't.

I find it much more easier and *fitting* to do all of the titling after you finish the chapter. For those of you who already do this, this is pointless to read, but i know that some people on here do not do that. So in the future try writing your chapter first and then come up with the chapter name.

I've also noticed that if you title your chapter and then start writing it, the chapter starts to morph around what the title is and that's not always what you want. It's always better to do the writing first, try it and you'll be surprised at how much better your writing gets!

I've learned this from experience, so maybe it wont help you, but it wont hurt to try!

---Jon---

Hmm... I guess if you plan your chapters through outlines and such, then titles and chapter names shouldn't be much of a huge concerns. I think it's okay to name your chapters before you write it *only* if you know exactly what you will be writing.

Other than that, I agree with what is said above, if you are one of those who meander as you write.

I always use temporary titles. That way I can actually call my story something instead of putting 'My Story' as a title . Then I just change it when I'm finished.

I like naming the story after it's done too. Otherwise, my concept of a perfectly okay story is ruined because I want it to fit the title and the story has a mind of it's own.

I name all my stories and chapters before writing them. I usually think breifly about what will happen in the chapter, try and come up with a snappy title, then write.

I typically try and plot loosely. Betrayed and Plagued, for example. I thought of the basic elements I wanted in it, the major events, then just wrote. I do have a minor issue right now, but I think I've almost gotten a solution.

I use chapter names before to help keep my on track.
I tend to get off track so the title will help me keep my
focus on what i want to be writing.

I say before or after, it doesn't matter to much.
It is just a name, and can easily be changed.
The chapter name should kinda be a summary of
what the chapter is about so, after might be better.
I guess it just depends on the person.

As for the title.
You need a title for your book
when posting it. Period.
So making a temp name or
just a suggestion for the name is fine.
Just don't set anything in stone till it's
finished.