Changing a story's title to hint at story's meaning
I wrote a short story here http://zecountess.deviantart.com/art/Mirrors-440990952
whose ending explains everything that is narrated before. The feedback I got from my readers is varied, and none of them are anywhere close to what I had in mind.
To paraphrase Umberto Eco, there is the book that the writer writes and the book that the reader reads.
As of now, I call it Mirrors. Would it be fair to change it to 'Psychomanteum' to nudge readers a little?
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I wrote a short story here http://zecountess.deviantart.com/art/Mirrors-440990952 uno online whose ending explains everything that is narrated before. The feedback I got from my readers is varied, and none of them are anywhere close to what I had in mind. To paraphrase Umberto Eco, there is the book that the writer writes and the book that the reader reads. As of now, I call it Mirrors. Would it be fair to change it to 'Psychomanteum' to nudge readers a little?
Hello, I think "Psychomanteum" better captures the essence of your work and aligns with your intended meaning, so you can consider changing the title. However, it's also valuable to engage in discussions with your readers, listen to their perspectives, and learn from their interpretations. This can provide valuable insights and enrich your understanding of how your work is perceived.
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