Thursday, November 15, 2007

Win Free Beer

Okay, as many of you know, my publisher doesn't want to lose more money, so they refused my proposal to update Finale Power. Well, they didn't really lose money, it's just that the documentation that comes with Finale is so good there wasn't enough demand to make an update worthwhile...for them.

So, they gave me the copyright and I'm going to self-publish instead, which is going to be a lot of work. Most of the actual writing is done, and now comes the hard part; hiring out the press and design work, getting a loan, and starting an actual company that will have books and stuff (the money kind).

I need a name for my company ASAP, so I'm hosing a contest. Please suggest a name. If I use it I'll give you a 6-pack of home brew! Or, the equivalent (for the wagon riders).

Requirements:
  • You must be 21 or older to win beer.
  • No profanity.
  • Must be in English.
  • Must be somewhat easy to spell.
  • Must be somewhat memorable.
  • Must not already be the name of a company.
Inspiration
  • Can be music-related.
  • Can be related to learning (it is a method guide).
  • Can be related to computers/technology.
  • Can be related to our cat Penny.
Examples:
  • Sonata Books
  • EasyGuides
  • Metamonkey
  • Poofy Tail Publications
I don't know. I am terrible at titles. Please help!

6 comments:

PitDog said...

Not sure if this fits any of your criteria but I like the sound of it

"Manuscript Publishing"

Simple and neat. But may suck. I like it though.

PitDog said...

Or even better!!!

2 girls 1 book

:-)

Mark said...

Ha, once someone buys the book, I guess they can do anything they want with it. Beware the paper cut!

Barmy said...

I am horrible at names as well but I'd love the prize, so here goes...

Penny Publications
School Me Pubs
Melodious Monkey Publications
Beat Books
Pickled Beat Books (or Press)
Fermented Pubs Inc.
Fermented Press
Patterned Penny Publications
Mod Methods Manuscripts
Cluster Pubs
Fuggles Books
and on... and on...

My vote goes to MetaMonkey, because who doesn't like monkeys?

Mark said...

"Metamonkey Publishing, how may I direct your call?" It's so tempting :) - CLUSTER PUBS! FERMENTED PRESS! Awesome. I think we're getting there. I will award 1 free beer for inspiration.

Barmy said...

Fabulous. I look forward to my beer & hearing your decision!