Are you writing a sci-fi or fantasy novel? Are you struggling to choose a title for it?

Well good news! I& #39;ve just analysed the titles of 1,500 DAW sci-fi and fantasy novels, and I think I& #39;ve found the secret!

Come with me...
It turns out the most commonly used word in a DAW fantasy title is... sword!

Well d& #39;uh. But think about it: & #39;sword& #39; is being used as a shorthand term rather than a descriptive term here, it tells the reader it& #39;s one of & #39;those& #39; novels...
It turns out the most commonly used word in a DAW fantasy title is... sword!Well d& #39;uh. But think about it: & #39;sword& #39; is being used as a shorthand term rather than a descriptive term here, it tells the reader it& #39;s one of & #39;those& #39; novels...
It turns out the most commonly used word in a DAW fantasy title is... sword!Well d& #39;uh. But think about it: & #39;sword& #39; is being used as a shorthand term rather than a descriptive term here, it tells the reader it& #39;s one of & #39;those& #39; novels...
It turns out the most commonly used word in a DAW fantasy title is... sword!Well d& #39;uh. But think about it: & #39;sword& #39; is being used as a shorthand term rather than a descriptive term here, it tells the reader it& #39;s one of & #39;those& #39; novels...
It turns out the most commonly used word in a DAW fantasy title is... sword!Well d& #39;uh. But think about it: & #39;sword& #39; is being used as a shorthand term rather than a descriptive term here, it tells the reader it& #39;s one of & #39;those& #39; novels...
...much like the word & #39;dragon& #39; does. Dragons are a shoo-in for any fantasy book title (assuming there is a dragon in the story!) because it clearly signals to the audience this is a fantasy novel.
...much like the word & #39;dragon& #39; does. Dragons are a shoo-in for any fantasy book title (assuming there is a dragon in the story!) because it clearly signals to the audience this is a fantasy novel.
...much like the word & #39;dragon& #39; does. Dragons are a shoo-in for any fantasy book title (assuming there is a dragon in the story!) because it clearly signals to the audience this is a fantasy novel.
...much like the word & #39;dragon& #39; does. Dragons are a shoo-in for any fantasy book title (assuming there is a dragon in the story!) because it clearly signals to the audience this is a fantasy novel.
For sci-fi books the most popular word seems to be & #39;star.& #39; Again, it& #39;s not a descriptive term it& #39;s a signal - This is set in space.
For sci-fi books the most popular word seems to be & #39;star.& #39; Again, it& #39;s not a descriptive term it& #39;s a signal - This is set in space.
For sci-fi books the most popular word seems to be & #39;star.& #39; Again, it& #39;s not a descriptive term it& #39;s a signal - This is set in space.
For sci-fi books the most popular word seems to be & #39;star.& #39; Again, it& #39;s not a descriptive term it& #39;s a signal - This is set in space.
For sci-fi books the most popular word seems to be & #39;star.& #39; Again, it& #39;s not a descriptive term it& #39;s a signal - This is set in space.
Sci-fi novels also like to use the word & #39;world& #39;; it indicates that the reader is going to be fully immersed in an alien setting.
Sci-fi novels also like to use the word & #39;world& #39;; it indicates that the reader is going to be fully immersed in an alien setting.
Sci-fi novels also like to use the word & #39;world& #39;; it indicates that the reader is going to be fully immersed in an alien setting.
Sci-fi novels also like to use the word & #39;world& #39;; it indicates that the reader is going to be fully immersed in an alien setting.
Sci-fi novels also like to use the word & #39;world& #39;; it indicates that the reader is going to be fully immersed in an alien setting.
Sci-fi and fantasy books do seem to love the theme of darkness. & #39;Shadow& #39; is always a very popular word for the title...
Sci-fi and fantasy books do seem to love the theme of darkness. & #39;Shadow& #39; is always a very popular word for the title...
Sci-fi and fantasy books do seem to love the theme of darkness. & #39;Shadow& #39; is always a very popular word for the title...
...as are & #39;night& #39;, & #39;darkness& #39;, & #39;twilight& #39; and & #39;dark& #39;. Gloomy is good for book titles!
...as are & #39;night& #39;, & #39;darkness& #39;, & #39;twilight& #39; and & #39;dark& #39;. Gloomy is good for book titles!
...as are & #39;night& #39;, & #39;darkness& #39;, & #39;twilight& #39; and & #39;dark& #39;. Gloomy is good for book titles!
& #39;Blood& #39; is a popular word to drop in a dark fantasy title, but surprisingly & #39;death& #39; is less popular (based on DAW book titles).
& #39;Blood& #39; is a popular word to drop in a dark fantasy title, but surprisingly & #39;death& #39; is less popular (based on DAW book titles).
& #39;Blood& #39; is a popular word to drop in a dark fantasy title, but surprisingly & #39;death& #39; is less popular (based on DAW book titles).
And when it comes to colours, the most popular one to put in a sci-fi or fantasy book title isn& #39;t black... it& #39;s green!
And when it comes to colours, the most popular one to put in a sci-fi or fantasy book title isn& #39;t black... it& #39;s green!
And when it comes to colours, the most popular one to put in a sci-fi or fantasy book title isn& #39;t black... it& #39;s green!
& #39;Time& #39; is a popular title word for both fantasy and sci-fi books...
& #39;Time& #39; is a popular title word for both fantasy and sci-fi books...
& #39;Time& #39; is a popular title word for both fantasy and sci-fi books...
...and & #39;sun& #39; is also a popular title choice that works across both genres.
...and & #39;sun& #39; is also a popular title choice that works across both genres.
...and & #39;sun& #39; is also a popular title choice that works across both genres.
When it comes to weather the most popular word is & #39;storm& #39;.
When it comes to weather the most popular word is & #39;storm& #39;.
When it comes to weather the most popular word is & #39;storm& #39;.
But far and away the most popular thing to put in a sci-fi or fantasy title is a compound word!

Creating a new term out of two common words is one of the most frequently used tricks to make a title stand out in these genres.
But far and away the most popular thing to put in a sci-fi or fantasy title is a compound word!Creating a new term out of two common words is one of the most frequently used tricks to make a title stand out in these genres.
But far and away the most popular thing to put in a sci-fi or fantasy title is a compound word!Creating a new term out of two common words is one of the most frequently used tricks to make a title stand out in these genres.
But far and away the most popular thing to put in a sci-fi or fantasy title is a compound word!Creating a new term out of two common words is one of the most frequently used tricks to make a title stand out in these genres.
But far and away the most popular thing to put in a sci-fi or fantasy title is a compound word!Creating a new term out of two common words is one of the most frequently used tricks to make a title stand out in these genres.
So for your next sci-fi or fantasy novel might I suggest calling it:
- Blood Of The Dragonsword
- Fireshadow& #39;s Moon
- Timeblood: Dark World of the Greenstar Dragon
- Swordstar: the dragonblood chronicles
- Sunblood: Darkness of the Storm World

Just a though...
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