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Robyn_Hood
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I'm finally finished the revisions to my Three Billy Goats Gruff story and am preparing to finally send it out (Yay!).

Problem is, the more I look at the title, the more I don't particularly like it.

The current title is: Gruff Bluff

I'm think of changing it to: The Gruff's Bluff

Any thoughts? Which title sounds more like something you would want to read? Neither?

Those who have read the story, any suggestions?

I need to make a decision quickly, otherwise I'm looking at getting a swift kick in the rear

[This message has been edited by Robyn_Hood (edited March 30, 2005).]


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Elan
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I favor "The Gruff's Bluff"
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Kolona
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Ditto.
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MCameron
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Well, considering that I remembered the title as "Gruff's Bluff" I think you should go with the second one.

--Mel


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wbriggs
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I like #2. If you're going to rhyme, shove it up the reader's nose, I think.
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mikemunsil
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how about a compromise? Gruff's Bluff


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autumnmuse
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Aww, Mike, you beat me to it. I was going to suggest simply Gruff's Bluff as well.
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RavenStarr
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Or... how 'bout "Bluff's the Gruff"

yea... ok... seriously... I'd go with Mike's "Gruff's Bluff"...


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Kathleen Dalton Woodbury
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If there is more than one Gruff, shouldn't it be "Gruffs' Bluff"?

And can you ever forgive me?


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Robyn_Hood
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I looked at it and wondered that myself after I re-read it.

So I guess Gruffs' Bluff is what it should be.


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mikemunsil
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unless you're just bluffing about whether or not more than one Gruff is involved, no?

using poker jargon, the apostrophe is a 'tell'


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Robyn_Hood
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Ha-Ha

Actually, for the story to work, I don't need to hide the number of Gruffs from the audience.

Aside from the plot, the title is the only thing linking my re-write to the original story. I would like to keep that one overt reference to the source material since I have now changed the beginning and the ending.

Thanks guys for all the input. It has helped me clinch my decision. Now all I have to do is write my cover letter and afix postage to the envelope...boy, this sure is getting nerve-wracking


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Jeraliey
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You can do it, Robyn!
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Robyn_Hood
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Thanks Jer

Well, I did it. It's in the mail and out of my hands now.

Time to play the waiting game.


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Kathleen Dalton Woodbury
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I know I don't need to tell you this, Robyn, but I'll say it for those who may need to hear it.

Don't do your waiting by the mailbox. Forget about your story and concentrate on writing other stuff. It will make the time go more quickly.


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