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Should I start writing my book first before coming up with a title and subtitle?

One of the biggest questions writers often face when starting a new project is whether to come up with a title and subtitle first or start writing the book. While there is no one "right" answer to this question, there are some advantages to starting with the actual writing process before deciding on a title and subtitle.

First, starting with writing can help you get a better sense of the book's overall theme and direction. As you write, you may find that certain ideas or themes emerge that you had not considered before. These can then inform your decisions about the title and subtitle, allowing you to choose a more accurate and impactful title that reflects the content of the book.

Second, by starting with writing, you can avoid getting bogged down in the title/subtitle creation process. Coming up with a catchy or compelling title and subtitle can be a time-consuming and challenging task, and it can be easy to get stuck in this stage without making progress on the actual writing.

However, it's important to keep in mind that the title and subtitle are crucial components of your book's marketing and can greatly impact its success. So, while starting with writing can be helpful, it's important to keep potential titles and subtitles in mind as you go along.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to start with writing or title/subtitle creation first depends on your personal preference and process. Some writers may find it more helpful to have a clear title and subtitle in mind before starting to write, while others may prefer to let the writing process inform their decisions about these elements. Regardless of which approach you choose, remember that the title and subtitle are an important part of your book's success and should be given careful consideration.

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Today we commemorate the creator of detective fiction

𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐞 (19 January 1809 – 7 October 1849) is best known for his ingenious poetry and short stories. He had a profound impact on American literature. His story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” established him as a forefather of detective fiction. He was impoverished despite his success.

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 𝐀 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐧 (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain. He was an American author, humorist, publisher, lecturer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for writing the classic American novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884).

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𝐈'𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 (versão portuguesa em baixo)

When I'm writing fiction, I'm a truly happy person.

Do you want to find out why?

I forget the insanity that has engulfed the world, the oppressors' wars, and the injustices perpetrated by the insane. They are all evil because they are unresolved with themselves.

How can I fight that?

I can be anywhere and at any time when I write. Either in the past, the present, or the future. I can freely travel through my imagination, describing anything exactly how I want it to happen.

Isn't that wonderful? Is this what happens to you when you sit down to write?

What if I'm a crazy writer? An evil mind that puts fictional thoughts into words in such a way that they almost sound real.

That is not an issue. I will not have such an impact on people that they will change their course simply because I said so. Rest in peace! I assure you that my beautiful imagination does no harm.

Why did I say beautiful? Am I being too narcissistic?

Absolutely not. It's beautiful because I can dream and write in whatever way I want. That is the power of verbalizing your thoughts.

Indeed, when I'm writing fiction, I'm a truly happy person.

Did you write any stories? What did you think?

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𝐒𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐚 𝐩𝐫ó𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞

 

Sou verdadeiramente feliz quando escrevo ficção.

Sabe porquê?

É quando esqueço a loucura que tomou conta do mundo, as guerras perpetradas pelos opressores e as injustiças dos loucos - são todos lunáticos porque não estão resolvidos com eles próprios.

Mas como luto contra este estado de coisas?

Quando escrevo posso estar em qualquer lugar e a qualquer hora, seja no passado, no presente ou no futuro. Posso viajar livremente pela minha imaginação, descrevendo algo exactamente como quero que aconteça.

Não é fantástico? Também acontece o mesmo quando você se senta para escrever?

E se eu for um escritor varrido da cabeça? Uma mente maligna que coloca pensamentos fictícios em palavras de tal forma que são quase reais?

Isso não é um problema, pois sei que não vou ter um impacto tão grande ao ponto das pessoas mudarem o seu rumo de vida simplesmente porque eu escrevi algo. Garanto-lhe que a minha bonita imaginação não traz nenhum mal ao mundo.

Mas por que disse bonita? Será que estou a ser narcisista?

Claro que não. É bonita porque posso sonhar e escrever do jeito que quiser. É esse o poder de verbalizar os meus pensamentos.

É por isso que sou verdadeiramente feliz quando escrevo ficção.

Já escreveu alguma história? O que sentiu?

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Neil Gaiman once again... One of the most powerful speeches I've ever heard. It's been ten years, but it never gets old: https://youtu.be/ikAb-NYkseI