What is a good title for tall tale story?

The best title will depend on the specific tall tale, but here are some ideas categorized by approach:

Emphasizing the unbelievable:

* The Day the River Ran Uphill

* The Ballad of One-Eyed Jack and the Giant Turnip

* When the Sky Fell Down (and I Caught It)

* Bigger Than a Barn, Taller Than a Tree

* A Lie Too Big to Swallow

Emphasizing the character:

* Pecos Bill's Wildest Ride

* Granny Weatherwax and the Whispering Wind

* The Adventures of Silas Strongarm

* Finnigan's Fantastic Feat

* The Legend of Long John Tall

Emphasizing the setting/location:

* The Ghost of Grizzly Gulch

* Whispers from Widow's Creek

* Secrets of Sleepy Hollow Mountain

* The Mystery of Moonshine Mountain

* Tales from the Twisted Timber

More playful/humorous titles:

* A Whopper of a Story

* You Won't Believe This (But It's True!)

* The Truth (Mostly) About...

* My Grandpa's Tall Tales (The Ones He Didn't Make Up)

* Stretch the Truth (and Then Some)

To choose the best title, consider:

* The main character: Is there a memorable character whose name could be part of the title?

* The central event: What is the most unbelievable or exciting part of the story?

* The tone: Is the story humorous, suspenseful, or adventurous?

Once you've considered these factors, you can choose a title that is both catchy and accurately reflects the content of your tall tale.

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