In Passing series copyright Douglas Stockdale –
While finishing the artist proof for my next Edition Folio and thinking about a Blurb book for the series Bad Trip – Sad Trip, I am now rethinking the title for the series. When the series was published in LensWork magazine, they provided this body of work with the title In Passing. Okay, that was a surprise when I open the pages to that issue of LensWork the first time, as I had thought that they would use the title I provided for it ;- )
But I am finding that I like the LensWork title. In Passing has a wonderful double meaning that it works on a number of levels. My original title leans a little too much to a negative conentation, eh? So I did a quick check with Maureen and Brooks, co-publishers/editors at Lenswork, and this is not a problem with them if I continue to use their series title. very nice.
This is something else I need to reflect on as I work on the next phase of this series. I also need to give some more thought about how I come up with the working titles for my various series. I find that over time I seem to grow attached to the project/series names that I choose and that I probably loose some flexibility when I need to consider other naming options.
Best regards,
Doug
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After thinking about it bit, I agree with you. My first reaction was disappointment. Likewise, I had been disappointed by the title in LenWork. I, too, had become attached to that title and it always flits through my mind when I see those memorials now. Still, your analysis here makes good sense and the double meaning is seductive. I may always think “Bad Trip-Sad Trip” when I spot a memorial, but “In Passing” has its merits.
It sounds as if you are pretty committed to Blurb.
Interesting that they would rename the title of your work. Editor’s prerogative, I guess.
That said, I, like you, like “In Passing” better. As you said, it has a dual meaning and seems to fit better.
Congratulations, again, on getting published.
Thanks for the positive feedback on the change, it is very much appreciated! I am very concerned about spending a year using one title and then changing it. So I may use my title as a sub-title…
Perfect solution! That brings it all together.