While we all struggle to write something that someone wants to read, we have to realize that the most important line is the Title. If you can't write a compeling title than you won't get anyone to read your story. Ironic to think that all the hard work you may put into composing is almost worthless without a great title.
I've played around with this a lot and tried various approaches to writing a title.
1. I've researched keywords and tried to work them in the title. This is really a good idea, because we all know how valuable keywords are, so using them in the title is perfect. Maybe...
2. I've tried to capture a Hot Topic. For example - San Diego Prices are Hotter than the weather.
or Obama wants you to use Stimulus money to Buy a San Diego House. Well, hopefully you get the idea and are a lot more clever.
Either way, it's still aguessing game and that's just not fair.
End the battle and try using this new tool - Headline Analyzer
With this Free program you simply type in your title, submit for analysis and in seconds you have an analysis of your title with a clear explanation of it's appeal. The value and appeal of the Headline is evaluated by using three criteria, intellectual, empathetic and spiritual. On my first try I submitted a headline that I thought was really hot and I only got a 33.3%, after two tries I increased the percent to 50%. It's kinda fun.
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