Kat’s Tips: Chapter naming

 

I’m sitting here thinking about what to write in this blog. I should be writing the final book of my series but my characters are playing up. I will sort them out in a minute.

I thought that everyone needs a bit of help or advice no matter what it is you’re trying to do. When I made the decision to start writing I had no idea where to start, I did it anyway and learnt as I went along.

One thing that I came up against was how to best name my chapters.

I’m in no way an expert, or think my way is the right way but I’m happy to talk about what worked for me. I was stuck with my first novel when it came to the chapters.

I didn’t want to give anything away but wanted to title them. I didn’t want just chapter 1 etc. Not that it’s a bad thing but I decided I wanted them to have an identity. So, after searching lots of other sites for advice and tips I came across a very helpful article.

What I decided was simple. I looked through the chapters and picked out something at complete random, a word or a quote from a character.

Example: Chapter nine of Strings ‘Hit the shelves’ was a reference to the band being featured in a magazine. It wasn’t a big part of the plot. A small part of a bigger picture. It gave nothing away.

 It could also be a bit of dialogue from a character. Nothing too much it can just one word. Chapter 10 is titled idiot but who was an idiot, who said it and why.

It worked for me and it will be a system I will continue to use. Of course, this is just how I do it. There isn’t a right or wrong way, just what works for you the writer.

I hope this helps and good luck to all writers out there.

Kat

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