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Help me with my title?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by lizzie85, Dec 3, 2013.

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    Hi - I know it's rude to do this, yes I'm new and haven't contributed anything yet, and I'm only here to ask for advice, but hopefully someone will be kind enough to overlook that and help me out :)

    I'm publishing a book and would like to get some advice on the title. The book is on anti-aging. It has really good content. A person can take the information in this book and apply it, and look up to 5-10 years younger, or more. But the results aren't "overnight". Some of the instructions will take a couple of weeks to start seeing results. There are a few things that will make an immediate difference.

    I want a book title that grabs a persons attention and makes them want to buy it. I have a couple ideas but I just think they could be better.

    Would anyone be willing to offer a few suggestions?
     
    lizzie85, Dec 3, 2013 IP
  2. Vlasic

    Vlasic Active Member

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    When I was a kid, I got deeply impressed by an ad about some anti-aging product on TV mostly because the model was not just beautiful, she had The Face. The product had 'Synergy' in its name. The word is of Greek origin and has a wide implementation, and a classy touch to it. I would toy with this one in reference to beauty, youth and health.
     
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  3. lizzie85

    lizzie85 Peon

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    Thank you for the feedback :) What do you think about these two:

    How To Look Young and Healthy
    With Proven Anti-Aging Remedies

    How To Look Young and Beautiful
    With Proven Anti-Aging Remedies
     
    lizzie85, Dec 4, 2013 IP
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    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    "Stop Looking Older! Tips On Anti-Aging".

    You might feel that is rude and an in your face type of a title but...it's the type of title that will cause a customer in a bookstore (or online) to pause and take a look. You have to garnish interest and want to make them check it out. I know a little bit about advertising and have learnt a few tricks in my time.

    I speak from experience from the advertising world, not just from the world of writing.
    Good luck to you with this, I look forward to reading your book when available.
     
    Spoiltdiva, Dec 4, 2013 IP
  5. YMC

    YMC Well-Known Member

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    Are we talking about an ebook or a book that will be published and in bookstores?
     
    YMC, Dec 4, 2013 IP
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    gauharjk Notable Member

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    I have found a number in the title generally attracts attention... something like

    10 Tips to stop Aging and look Younger
    or
    15 Ways to look Younger with these anti-aging remedies
    or
    30 Days to a new Younger you with proven anti-aging methods
    or
    Find the Fountain of Youth | 4 weeks to a body renewal with proven anti-aging techniques
     
    gauharjk, Dec 4, 2013 IP
  7. Daniel Do

    Daniel Do Greenhorn

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    look at the titles of the top womens magazines... "get a guy in 30 days" kinda titles - and convert them to your own... those people put in a lot of work into those titles and your getting them for free =P
     
    Daniel Do, Dec 5, 2013 IP
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    BigTeddyBigDeals Greenhorn

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    Hey Lizzie, I think the fact that you are shaving 5-10 years off with some results within weeks should be your key selling feature. I'd try and highlight those in the title...

    "How to look ten years younger within 60 days"

    "Look ten years younger within 8 weeks. Plus other great beauty tips"
     
    BigTeddyBigDeals, Dec 5, 2013 IP
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  9. lizzie85

    lizzie85 Peon

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    Thank you for all the help! :) I appreciate it! I will definitely incorporate these ideas.
     
    lizzie85, Dec 5, 2013 IP
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    kingofking Prominent Member

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    Hi OP, how about this title - "Grow young with age". You may use this as tag line as well.
     
    kingofking, Dec 5, 2013 IP
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  11. lizzie85

    lizzie85 Peon

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    That's creative!
     
    lizzie85, Dec 5, 2013 IP
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    cedarcottage Active Member

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    #12
    Here are some killer headlines from successful print ads that may inspire you...

    THE AMAZING "MAGIC MUD" USED BY A TOP TV DOCTOR WHO DOESN'T BELIEVE IN PLASTIC SURGERY!

    Doctors Prove 2 out of 3 Women Can Have More Beautiful Skin in 14 Days

    Hands That Look Lovelier In 24 Hours - Or Your Money Back

    The Amazing "Face-Lift-In-A-Jar" Used By Hollywood Stars Who Don't Want Plastic Surgery
     
    cedarcottage, Dec 25, 2013 IP
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    johnstyle6 Greenhorn

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    Always title are of such types which is different from other and seems interesting to the reader.
     
    johnstyle6, Dec 26, 2013 IP
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    会成功的 Peon

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    You mean you're not 60? You should...

    Work on their fears, then present a solution.
     
    会成功的, Feb 7, 2014 IP
  15. Sean DeSilva

    Sean DeSilva Greenhorn

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    you'll notice that most best-selling books nowadays use a two-part headline structure.

    [Short, catchy/attention grabbing headline]: [more descriptive explanation of the book]

    The time reversal remedy: How to take a decade off your skin's appearance in 60 days or less
     
    Sean DeSilva, Feb 18, 2014 IP
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    TDI-MAD Active Member

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    "Ssshhh... Don't Look Your Age"
    --in 60 days or less!
     
    TDI-MAD, Mar 3, 2014 IP