Comments on: How To Title Your Script

By: Lily Black

Lily Black — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:59:33 +0000

I have a script about a guy who has a dream and he is transported into the time of the civil war. Since he’s from Texas, he has a Southern accent, and he is deep into Northern territory. The Northerners try to kill him, but he runs a way and meets a shamam guy, who tells him that if he does not escape his dream, he will stay in it forever. He has to find the dream portal, the only way out of a dream and get out. In the end, he does get out, with the help of ninjas, of course.

I do not know what I should put for the title. Can you please teel me what you think it should be?
From,
Lily

By: Mike Bryant

Mike Bryant — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:39:14 +0000

I like this topic. Picking a title is not easy and it does have lasting effects. One lesson though, highlighted by these posts, is that a writer has to have thick skin.

By: John Dummer

John Dummer — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:32:14 +0000

Damn, if only I’d come up with a better title, THE MOONBEAM FISHERMAN mighta made it past the top 30 (twice) in the Nicholls.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:47:41 +0000

Hi there!
I’m knew to writing scripts, though I am passionate about poetry and writing.
I’m writing a script at the moment, and I’m rubbish with titles. I have a few titles;
How not to fall in love
I love you Damon Jackson
Save the last dance for me

My script is a romantic comedy about the lead; Damon Jackson who is engaged to a woman, called Rebecca. But she want him to take dance lessons, and his dance coach (Portia)is his old girlfriend from university and they fall back in love. It does have some funny bits in.
Please tell me what you think.
All the best
Michael

By: M. Justin Parsons

M. Justin Parsons — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:29:15 +0000

I just stumbled across this thread and must thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you liked the title “Gravdigger”. Incidentally, this script is a supernatural thriller/horror, so your instincts were correct!

Best wishes,
Justin

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:41:24 +0000

In reply to R. Scott Shields. Scott, yes, alas, I'm sorry I'm not crazy about your title. Good luck with the writing!

By: R. Scott Shields

R. Scott Shields — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:36:53 +0000

I am honored to be mentioned on your site. Unfortunately it’s for being in the “bottom of the pile”. 🙂 No worries. I love criticism and understand your point. But I thought I’d clarify that Strawberry Mansion is the name of a very dangerous section of Philadelphia where this “inspired by true events” script is set. This fact is clarified on the first half of the first page of my script.

Again, I’m not arguing your point. I get it. I’ve had several people react oddly the first time they hear the title. But I will also share that everyone remembers the title. It clearly made an impact on you. You picked it out of roughly 500 PAGE quarterfinalists, right? It was all part of my evil plan.

At any rate, thank you for the mention. Any publicity is good publicity.

Best,
Scott

By: Shannon G

Shannon G — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:42:14 +0000

Sorry for the late reply, it’s basically about these three people who discover that they have life changing powers that can either help or corrupt the whole world. And they’re on the run from someone who wants to steal them

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:00:50 +0000

In reply to Shannon G. What's the logline??

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:40:06 +0000

In reply to Shannon G.

Hi, Shannon! Congrats to you for getting an early start to your screenwriting. I think that is amazing. My friend made a documentary called “Zombie Girl,” about a 12 year old girl who wrote and directed a feature film about zombies. (I think you can download it on iTunes.) I thought that was so cool and courageous!

As for the titles you mention here:
1. Leo Black: I would assume this is the name of the protagonist, but it doesn’t really tell me much.
2. Time After Time: To those of us who are older than you, this evokes Cyndi Lauper’s song.

Titles aren’t my forte, but if you give me a logline, I’ll try to do some brainstorming with you.