A Goodreads user asked Melanie Dickerson:

Hi Melanie, I am writing a book at the moment, but I am really struggling to find a good, descriptive name for it. I can easily come up with names for my in-progress drafts, but maybe that's because I'm less connected to them. I love the creative titles for all your book!!! How do you think of them? Also, how do you decide when something is not relative and if to cut it from the manuscript? God bless, Alanah

Melanie Dickerson Hi! My advice is to learn everything you can about writing, how to write a novel, how to edit, about publishing, etc. Self edit as much as you can and then get other trusted people to give you editing help or advice.
Also, be wary of "vanity publishers," companies who charge large amounts of money to publish your book, promising you a professional cover and editing services and promising to get you into book stores. They don't deliver on their promises, and you can hire professionals yourself to do these services--great cover and professional editing--for a fraction of the cost and get much better results.
Also, join writers groups like ACFW and local groups.
Most importantly, learn, learn, learn. I have a list of great websites and books. Go to my website, melaniedickerson.com, and click on the For Writers tab.
Hope this helps!

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