Okay, so today I’m gonna spill the beans on how I tackled this “intercontinental title” thing. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, let me tell ya.
First off, I had this idea floating around in my head, right? Sounded cool, but I didn’t have a clue where to even start. So, the first thing I did was just Google it. Yeah, classic, I know. Just wanted to get a feel for what others had done, see some examples, you know, the usual.
The Research Phase (aka Staring at a Screen for Hours)
- I started by looking at existing title structures. Like, how do other organizations name their stuff? What’s the common pattern? I even dug into trademark databases – boring, but necessary. Didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes.
- Then, I really started brainstorming keywords. What words reflect the scope, the scale, the impact of this “intercontinental” thing? I scribbled down a ton of stuff, even the ridiculous ideas, just to get the creative juices flowing.
- Next, I checked the dictionary and thesaurus. I wanted to explore synonyms and related terms. Sometimes a slight shift in wording can make a huge difference.
The “Trial and Error” Phase (aka Things Got Messy)
After the research, I started combining those keywords in different ways. This is where things got interesting (and a little frustrating). I must have generated hundreds of possible title combinations. Seriously, my notepad looked like a mad scientist’s lab.
I started with the obvious ones, the super literal stuff, and then gradually got more abstract and creative. Some were clunky, some were cheesy, some were just plain awful. But I kept going.
Filtering the Chaos (aka Killing My Darlings)
Okay, so now I had this massive list of title options. Time to get brutal. I set up some criteria:
- Clarity: Does it clearly communicate what it’s about?
- Conciseness: Is it short and memorable?
- Impact: Does it sound impressive and authoritative?
- Uniqueness: Does it stand out from the crowd?
I went through the list, one by one, and ruthlessly eliminated anything that didn’t meet those criteria. It was tough, like killing my darlings, but it had to be done.
Getting Feedback (aka Asking for Help)
I narrowed it down to a handful of my favorite titles. Then, I showed them to a few trusted colleagues and friends. I asked for honest feedback. Which ones resonated? Which ones were confusing? Which ones made them yawn?
I was surprised by some of the responses. Some titles I thought were amazing were met with a lukewarm “meh.” Others, that I almost discarded, ended up being surprisingly popular.
The Final Decision (aka Overthinking Everything)
After gathering feedback, I tweaked the title based on what I had learned. I weighed the pros and cons of each option, considered the target audience, and really thought about the overall message I wanted to convey. And then, boom! Picked one.
It sounds simple when I tell it like that, but there was a lot of agonizing over every single word. I hope this helps if you’re struggling to name something important. Remember to research, brainstorm, be ruthless in your editing, and get feedback from others. Good luck!
