a title..

MASTERING THE TRADING ART

Here's my suggestion for a title:

"CARA: CUTTING THROUGH THE BULL"

I know, I know, the publisher will hate it...unless you use Cramer's publisher, in which case they'll love it and try and get you to do a half hour show on CNBC.

But, cutting through the Bull is what you do for us, Mr. Cara, and we really, really appreciate it.

Be well.

I think, so far:

MASTERING THE TRADE

and go for cover art more like Malcolm G... (sic) Blink, The Tipping Point.
You will aquire instant credibility and distinguish yourself from the get rich quick crowd...please.

Also, Tom Keane had a good spot on Bloomberg radio ("On the Economy") w/ your main man Nouriel Roubini, who apparently got gang tackled by the neo-bulls at Davos. Roubini persisted bravely in an effort to get the truth out.

A good spot. Roubini doesn't lose his sense of humor.

Bill-glad you are feeling better. let's hope 2007 gets better for you on the health side of the ledger.
How about Cara: The Anti-Cramer??
Or: Cara: Filtering the Market Noise...something to that effect, because that is what you do on your blog and in your WIR-which is absolutely tops in the blogosphere and the internet.
Ray

elvispoc and everyone else,

http://tinyurl.com/274cad

Nourel Roubini's segment is not there for whatever reason, but many of the Tom Keane interviews from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, are there. Spend 30 minutes and get a good overview of what global thinkers are talking about/debating.

First on E Chao, I can only say it is her job (like other secretaries) to be as positive as possible, however much the reality is skewed (spun). Otherwise she would be out of her job faster than you can say "You're hired!", sorry, I mean "You're fired!" I think it should have been up to the media you were watching to get someone else to take the other side!!

Secundo, on the markets, I sure hope we get more downside tomorrow so I can book some short profits, it sure has been tough on bears since 2007 started.

Last but not least, good to see you are on the mend. How about "Bill Cara on Bill Cara" or "The Cara Trade". Trump would recommend that for a title. only kidding

Bill,

As you probably know, there are a lot of trading books lining the shelves at bookstores and online merchants; all vying for our interest. I would hate to see a valuable resource like yours get lost in the crowd. So the title could be fairly significant in terms of grabbing attention.

Perhaps the title could capitalize on the emerging populist sentiment in order to differentiate yourself. For example, if I was browsing at Barnes and Noble, I might pick up the Blodgett book and flip through it based simply on the "self defense against Wall Street" theme of his title. I don't know if your content will be strictly trading-oriented or will also include the type of things you talk about here (the "what Wall Street doesn't want you to know" sort of thing). If the latter, maybe something like "Capital Markets and Social Equity" (where have I heard that before?). Only half-serious with that and of course the title does need to indicate that the book is in fact about trading. In any case, best of luck with it and I hope it eventually reaches the wide audience it deserves.

Hi Bill, Have been following your blog for some months now and am sure it has helped me to understand the nature of financial markets better than anything else I have seen.I also enjoy your personal approach that keeps things interesting and from getting too dry.

As for your new book title how about: " Dancing with the Dow" - Steps to trading with confidence By Bill Cara

Thanks for the great work that you and your readers do. p.s. Glad to hear that you are feeling so much better and am looking forward reading again about things the way you see it.

RMX
"Capital Markets and Social Equity" is a great book idea (could even be a two book idea) and one I would encourage Bill, or anyone else to pursue. I am sure that there will be many publications of similar themes, particularly after the carnage that appears to be emminent.
As for Bill's honest and practical approach to investment, I would rather see something far less presumptuous, far simplier to understand and more closely following the truth of ockams razor (does anyone know how to spell that?)
Bill
Don't try to write everything at once.
First things first.
Plenty of time to fill in the gaps.
Just my HO.
Cheers and here's to your return to full fighting weight.

I agree that the daytrader title conveys more of a dot-bomb era book than one I would pick up without knowing the author. Most people are in this for the long haul, though it feels like a day-trader's market right now.

Here's a few suggestions, none to be taken too seriously...

Bill Cara's Happy Money: Read Blogs & Get Rich

You: The Stock Investor

Bill Cara, Trader Wizard & Social Equity: Relative Strength for the Little People

Shareholders Wronged: Inside the Capital Markets

Storytellers and Stock Promoters: The Myth of "Good Debt" and Capital Markets

Wizdom of the Trader Wizard: Bill Cara on Capital Markets, Investing & Social Equity

Trader Wizard: A Neo-Capitalist's Guide to Investing

Maybe use some of the pictures similar to what's on your About link, touched up a bit?

Of course, it is much easier to pick a title by reading the book than judging a book by it's cover.

Maybe you can release the first chapter on your site, replacing the Bahamas link with a Book link? ;)

cheers

Bill, I like RMX's "Capital Markets and Social Equity" The other theme that hits me every week is: "Remember the Cara Mantra: We trade prices - watch the tape" Every time I read that it makes me think...

And very glad you are feeling better - I was surprised at the number of posts you made today (thanks!), but echoing what others have said here, take your time to recovery and get your rest - we can wait - a relapse would not be fun.

TG

Hi Bill,
My suggestion for a title would be something similar to "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator."

The reason is that I presume the book will contain much of your experience and "playbook" that you accumulated through years of trading. Knowledge that you are going to pass on to other traders. It's your knowledge (albeit some passed to you by others) and I think the title should somehow reflect that.

By the way, I am halfway through "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" and I recommend it to any traders. What was true in the 1800's and early 1900's is still true today.

Bill - Salient points for a title which says how your book is unique: 35 years experience on buyside and sellside; Canadian = outside wall st. looking in; strong, practical techniques for individual traders to defend themselves against increasingly dominant institutions.

If you can get that into a title w. subtitle, you'll have said it all.

There are just SO many books out there - and most are a waste of time. Yours will deserve to stand out. But how to make that happen?

Here's my suggestion for a title:

"On the right side"
Trading against the sell side.

Bill,
I have thought of you as an alligator trader, the opportunistic predator who waits patiently for his prey. Title: Alligator trader?

Bill
"From the Inside Out"
the only way to grow financial and personally.

Bill,

"Saying NO to Wall Street: The Cara approach to Capital Markets"

Hi Bill,

I just realized why there has been such buzz generated by the thought of an appropriate title for your book. Your blog has inspired and educated many. We are feeling a sense of community, which is what a great blog is all about. Best wishes for great success in your literary endeavour.