Newspaper Column Name Idea, Help me out kids

scatthecat · #1 08-29-2006, 10:34 AM

It's not really a brag, but I sent a couple of sample articles into my school's daily newspaper and I just recieved word that they'd like to print a column in the opening issue and continue running them on a biweekly basis.

I'm writing general interest poker columns, possibly with some basic strategy advice in response to questions from readers (I somehow convinced them I'm qualified to give such advice).

My first column will run next Wednesday; I'm looking for a cool name for it. Scott Fischman has 'The Fish Tank' in Card Player. I think we can do better than that.

Of course, 10 dollars goes to the winner if the name is used. Thanks fellas.

Basilvdk · #2 08-29-2006, 10:38 AM

If it's being written for the general public, not for card players specifically, then you don't want to get too cute with the lingo. The Fish Tank is fine for Cardplayer, since the market there is... well.. cardplayers. For something like a school paper, you want something that will evoke a more sterotypical view of poker... like "The Smoke-filled Room" or "From the Felt" something like that. Actually, as I think about it, I'd go with something like "Notes From the Felt" or "Thoughts From the Felt".