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The Amusingly Humorous Book Title Contest!

December 2, 2019 by Nathan Bransford 21 Comments

How to Publish a book by Nathan Bransford

It’s publication week for my new guide How to Publish a Book and I thought I’d celebrate with a contest!

It’s chilly outside in most of the northern hemisphere, so let’s warm up by getting those creative juices flowing.

Can you think of the most amusing, the most chuckle-worthy, the most grin-inducing book title of them all?

This can be totally made up and not a book you intend to write (but if you have a WIP that aligns, go for it).

Some examples I made up from the Star Wars universe:

  • Me and the Kid: Advice on Parenting, Combat, and Dating with a Helmet by The Mandalorian
  • Arrrgh! (Where’s My Freaking Medal) by Chewbacca
  • But What About MY Dreams?: What to Do When Your Child Rebels by Darth Vader

Oh yes, the prizes.

  • The finalists will win a query critique from yours truly (or other agreed upon prize of similar value).
  • In additional to a query critique, the WINNER will receive a $50 gift certificate to the independent bookstore of their choice (or other agreed-upon prize of similar value).

Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Please post your book title in the comments section of THIS POST. If you are reading this post via e-mail you must click here to enter. Please do not e-mail me your submission as it will not count.
  2. The deadline to enter is this FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 at 7pm ET, at which point entries will be closed. Finalists will be announced on Monday. When the finalists are announced you will get to vote on the most humorous winner.
  3. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE CONTEST! The more entries, the more satisfaction you will have when you crush them with your humorous book title.
  4. Please please check and double-check your entry before posting. If you spot an error in your post after entering: please do not re-post your entry. Don’t worry about typos. I make them all the time!
  5. You may enter once, once you may enter, and enter once you may. If you post anonymously please be sure and leave your name (no cheating on this one).
  6. You must be at least 14 years old and less than 900 years old to enter. No exceptions.
  7. I’m on the Twitter! And the Instagram! And subscribe to the newsletter while you’re at it! I will be posting contest updates. (Okay maybe not Instagram but pretty pictures).

Don’t forget to pre-order How to Publish a Book!

Have fun! Be merry!

Need help with your book? I’m available for manuscript edits, query critiques, and coaching!

For my best advice, check out my online classes (NEW!), my guide to writing a novel and my guide to publishing a book.

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  1. Dana says

    December 2, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    The Flip Flop Bandit from Humbolt County

    Reply
  2. Chris Phillips says

    December 2, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    Two Different Balls: the Deion Sanders Story.

    Reply
    • Jan Coad says

      December 2, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      WHY DON’T THEY COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS: GUIDE TO RAISING KIDS ON AUTISM SPECTRUM

      Reply
  3. DW Shaw says

    December 2, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    SPIT or SWALLOW? A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Tastings by Miles Raymond

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  4. Nicole Zoltack says

    December 2, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    The Wonderful Guide to Raising Boys so You Won’t Have to Rip Out All of your Hair

    Reply
  5. Deborah Carter Mastelotto says

    December 2, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    ‘Technical Virginity’

    Reply
  6. Joanna says

    December 2, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Not Your Usual or Ordinary Art Gallery / Literary Sala / Trailer Park
    – by Sweet Caroline

    Reply
  7. Portia McCracken says

    December 2, 2019 at 11:18 pm

    Dogs Are From Venus, Cats Are From Hell

    Reply
  8. Lynda Allison says

    December 3, 2019 at 3:37 am

    Never Bring an Addict to a Destination Wedding

    Reply
  9. Tim Sherf says

    December 3, 2019 at 8:51 am

    A Series of Truly Unfortunate Events: The Torrid Term
    -by Donaldy Trumpket

    Reply
  10. abc says

    December 3, 2019 at 10:05 am

    I am Female and I Think I Saw Something I Shouldn’t Have (Please Pass the Wine)
    -Alison

    Reply
  11. Cal Penn says

    December 3, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    SMASHING CAR WINDOWS; A scientific approach By Elon Musk

    Reply
  12. Ekta Garg says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:48 am

    _Sarcastic Things I Can Think In Response to My Tween’s Snarkiness_

    Reply
  13. David Toll says

    December 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    D is for W

    Reply
  14. Helen Phelps says

    December 5, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    365 Mind-blowing Juicy Recipes, with Wine Suggestions for that Special Someone. By Dr. Hannibal Lecter

    Reply
  15. Arvilla Newsom says

    December 6, 2019 at 10:56 am

    Between Iraq and a Hard Place

    Reply
  16. Jason says

    December 6, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    How To Book a Pub: 41 Rules For Successfully Booking A Pub That You Will Love For-a-Beer

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  17. Roger says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    The Illustrated Book of Pain, Disdain and Outright Disgust: Facial Contortions
    for the Perpetually Offended
    New Expanded Edition

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  18. Mike Ermitage says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    Material Obsession: A Precious Mistake
    By Smeagol

    Reply
  19. JOHN T. SHEA says

    December 7, 2019 at 1:57 am

    THE BIBLE audiobook, read by God in a VERY loud voice. With extra begats.

    Reply
  20. larry r bruce says

    January 9, 2020 at 1:25 am

    Foreigners, Pigtails and Savages (book title) Humorous true stories of my days with Foreigners, (3 foreign exchange students), Pigtails (my 3 granddaughters) and Savages (my 3 grandsons).

    Reply

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