How to Title Your Fan Fiction | 50 Examples of Stylish and Talented Titles

For those who don't know how to title their fan fiction, we've compiled tips for creating stylish-sounding titles and 50 example titles categorized by genre.

 

 

How to Title Your Fan Fiction | 50 Examples of Stylish and Talented Titles

table of contents

1. How to title a fan fiction story? Basic considerations
2. 5 Tips for Creating Titles That Look Stylish
3. 50 Examples of Titles by Genre
4. Solutions for when you can't think of a title
5. Try writing a fanfiction story on FanPlus!
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q. How should I come up with a title for my fan fiction? What are some tips for making it sound stylish?

 

A. The basics of a fan fiction title are: "express the emotion in one word," "use the situation as is," and "leave room for the reader's imagination." A title that is neither too long nor too short, and that clearly conveys the atmosphere of the story just by reading it, is more likely to be clicked and resonate with readers.

 

1. How to title a fan fiction story? Basic principles

The title of a fan fiction story is the first element that determines whether a reader will want to read it. No matter how good the content is, if the title doesn't grab their attention, they won't read it.

 

When creating a title, keep the following three points in mind:

 

• The atmosphere comes across. — Whether it's a sweet story or a sad one, you can tell just by reading it.
• Short and rhythmic — If it's too long, it's less likely to be read. Around 10-20 characters is a good guideline.
• There is margin — Don't explain everything too thoroughly, leaving room for curiosity about what happens next.

2. Five tips for creating stylish titles

Tip #1: Capture your emotions in a single word.

Instead of just saying "I like you" or "I want to see you," capturing a more specific moment of emotion would make it a more fitting title.

 

Ordinary title	A version that looks stylish
I can't say I love you	Spring ended without me being able to say it.
I miss you	All I had to do was call out their name.
I want to date	Just having you beside me was enough.

 

Tip #2: Use the situation as the title.

One method is to use "What will happen" directly as the title. This is easy to understand and makes it easier to find in search results.

Examples: "I've been kidnapped by the police," "I've been captured by a wealthy family," "If you try to escape, I'll kill you."

 

Tip #3: Use contrast and contradiction

Combining contradictory words makes them more memorable.

Examples: "Holding you with cold hands," "I hate you but I can't leave you," "Pretending not to like you."

 

Tip #4: Use nominalization to create a lingering effect.

Ending a sentence with a noun creates space for the reader to imagine and think.

Examples: "Lingering Image of Spring," "The Last Night I Spent With You," "The Promise of That Day"

 

Tip #5: Use a question-and-answer format for the reader.

Making the title a question makes readers want to find the answer.

Examples: "Do you still remember me?" "I wonder why I fell in love with you so much."

 

3. 50 Examples of Titles by Genre

obsession/adoration

#	Example Title
1	Even if you run away, I'll chase you.
2	You are mine alone.
3	The day I decided I would never let go
4	I don't need anyone but you.
5	I love you so much I can't breathe
6	I have no intention of letting it go.
7	Just stay by my side, that's all I need.
8	Don't think you can get away from me.
9	I love it so much it scares me
10	I love you so much it'll break you

 

Heartbreaking/Misunderstanding

#	Example Title
11	It ended without me being able to say it.
12	Your spot has become someone else's.
13	I used to like you, in the past tense.
14	I became afraid to call them by their name.
15	The spring that didn't turn around for me
16	I didn't realize it was over
17	If I could go back to that day
18	I only remember it on rainy days
19	I'm pretending to forget.
20	Just one more time

 

Childhood friends, pure love

#	Example Title
twenty one	I didn't notice because you were right next to me the whole time.
twenty two	A confession after 18 years
twenty three	The day my childhood friend looked like a boy
twenty four	I noticed the change in you.
twenty five	We were always together on the way home.
26	I can't love you because I know too much about you.
27	The person who was closest
28	I always thought we were friends.
29	The continuation of first love
30	Do you remember the promise we made when we were children?

 

School/Youth

 

#	Example Title
31	I fell in love with the guy sitting next to me.
32	A secret only after school
33	The day before the sports festival
34	I didn't make it to the graduation ceremony.
35	To you who were crying on the rooftop
36	My boyfriend from the volleyball club
37	Confession on a rainy day
38	After the school festival is over
39	I fell in love with you while you were still in your school uniform
40	I've loved you for three years.

 

Fantasy/Setting-related

#	Example Title
41	Not a cat, but a jaguar
42	What is your true identity?
43	You who have lost your memory
44	A bond that continues from a past life
45	I have memories I want to erase.
46	I came to see you 400 years later
47	He is only half human.
48	We can only meet in our dreams
49	The time I borrowed from you
50	People I met before I died

 

 

4. Solutions for when you can't think of a title

 

If you're having trouble deciding on a title, try the following methods.

 

• Use the most memorable line from the work exactly as it is. — Using dialogue as a title is a good idea because it directly conveys the atmosphere of the work.
• Thinking in reverse from the final scene — If the ending is already decided, you can sometimes derive the title from that.
• Combine the situation with the emotion. — Combining elements like "financial conglomerate × inescapable" or "childhood friend × didn't notice" makes it easier to come up with words.
• Refer to the title structure of your favorite works. — The key is not to use it as is, but to borrow only the structure and then adapt it.
  
  

5. Try writing a fanfiction story on FanPlus.

Once you've decided on a title, let's start writing. FanPlus You can now post your fan fiction for free by setting your favorite group or member, such as BTS, EXO, RIIZE, or TXT, as a tag.

 

• You can submit even just one short story.
• Reader support and comment function available.
• Japanese language support

 

👉 Try writing a fanfiction on FanPlus

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Is it better to have a long or short title for a fan fiction story?

A. It is said that phrases of around 10 to 20 characters are easiest to read. If they are too long, they cannot be read at a glance, and if they are too short, the content will not be conveyed. Try to be mindful of making them easy to read with a good rhythm.

Q2. Are English or Katakana titles acceptable?

A. Absolutely. Titles in English or Katakana, such as "Love Me Tender" or "Blue Moment," give a stylish impression. However, they can sometimes make it difficult for readers to understand the content, so they are best suited for works where atmosphere is the primary focus.

Q3. Is it okay to change the title midway through?

A. It's okay. You can change the title even after posting on FanPlus. It's common for the content to change as you write, so it's a good idea to review it at that time.

 

 

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