Okay. I'm getting ready to publish my second ebook short story and I'm lost for a title... The book is written, being edited but sits as "Untitled"

The story is from the POV of a 17 year old boy. It starts with a flashback memory of him losing a track race (running). Present day, he is starting a weekend before going to the same school to run where he lost before. He gains a new friend before the race, but learns that his girlfriend is moving across the country. In the end, he loses the "rematch race" as well...

One of my editors suggested that the title have something to do with "Loss"... but she didn't give me any actual suggestions... I'm still brainstorming myself, but I was wondering if any of you had any ideas...

Thanks. :)

Does the book have a sad ending? Is it a children's book? YA? What is the moral of the story?

The moral would be that there are more important things in life, than winning... It's geared towards Young Adults... Growing up... The series is following the main character through his last 2 years of high school, then eventually beyond.

The ending isn't too sad, as he loses the race on purpose... It leaves the reader with a good thought about the character... Also leaves off wanting more... I think so at least... I'll satisfy that want with the next book in the series...


On an unrelated note... I had left this page/question open in a tab on my browser... When I refreshed the page I got a message saying it was removed... Is this a common error? I obviously found the post in the "My Questions" panel... But I was confused for a minute...

Solid Zane,

It is really so nice of you for sharing the book essence with us. I look forward to see your book getting e-published and read it. Do not forget to let me read your work.

About title, it can be -
1. A Journey to Nowhere.
2. The Loss of Track, Again!

About your error - You ought to ask the questions, in the ASK and your question must be in the proper column, and if it is not, it is either removed or shifted to where it should be, ideally. That is what my reply on the basis of what I could make out (understand) of your query, in the end of the 2nd question, but I might be wrong, factually as well, as I am not so good in English, being a non-native speaker of English.

Okay. These are some possible titles I've run my my editor...

"Purposeful Loss"
"Bent on Loss"
"Steady Loss"
"On the Track of Loss"
"All about Winning"
"Losing is Winning"

Any ideas? Like one of these? I liked #2 from Kahani... Just still trying to find the best title possible...

On an unrelated note... I had left this page/question open in a tab on my browser... When I refreshed the page I got a message saying it was removed... Is this a common error? I obviously found the post in the "My Questions" panel... But I was confused for a minute.
That was my fault, You had put this in Reading & Literature (established works), which is not the correct category, so I moved it to Writing (works in progress).

You want the title to be provocative (am still thinking), especially as an e-book, so people will want to at least check it out and hopefully buy it. It's a marketing ploy.

Did the main character throw the race to benefit someone else?

Here's a title tester --

Lulu Titlescorer (http://www.lulu.com/titlescorer/)

For the background on titles --

Lulu.com Study of Bestselling Book Titles (http://www.lulu.com/static/pr/12_15_05.php)

He doesn't throw the race to benefit anyone really... The person he is racing may or may not benefit as a consequence though... Main Character was winning, then has a revelation and walks off the track, letting the other guy win...

Can you tell us the revelation, even in general terms? I'm thinking it makes him a better person?

He realizes that spending time with someone he loves, is more important than winning a race based on a grudge...

What's his first name?

How about these titles? I used "Joe" as the main character's name --

And Joe Thought He Was a Loser
Why Does J-o-e Spell Loser?

(am still thinking)

Oops... Didn't realized there was a second page... XD... His name is Jason... I'm thinking that I'll probably go with the "On the Track of Loss" one... Not entirely sure yet... Thanks for all the help so far... :)

Okay. I'll stop thinking. :)

Okay. I'll stop thinking. :)


"On the track for love"

"On the track of love"

Hey! It's late and I'm tired. Everyone stop snickering.

Late it is... but thanks for the ideas anyway. I already published...

Here (https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/213006) is the link to the story. It is part 2 of a series. There is a link to part one on the left side of that page. They are both free. Though the new one (part 2) will be $0.99 on September 8th... Any feedback/reviews are much appreciated, even the negative ones. :)

You have given the link HERE, but when we open it we get three lines of abstract not whole book. I want to read you book.

You have given the link HERE, but when we open it we get three lines of abstract not whole book. I want to read you book.


Then you have to pay: "Though the new one (part 2) will be $0.99 on September 8th..."

It's weird... I can't replicate the problem with the link... Best solution is to go to http://www .smashwords .com (Remove the spaces between www and .com then use their search bar for either my book title On the Track of Loss or for my name, Christopher Estrada... That should pull up the books...

Both are free right now. No need to pay, no need to sign up for smashwords.

Running at a Loss?
Racing as a Loser?
Anything would be possible. The title doesn't have to be very elaborate

Running at a Loss?
Racing as a Loser?
Anything would be possible. The title doesn't have 2 b very elaborate


He posted the title - it's On The Track To Loss. Did you click on the link he posted? https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/213006

My choice
Choice of loss (the)
Losing track
Losing the track

The question has been answered, and a title has been chosen.

This thread is closed.