Help! I have a terrible problem. In nearly four years of trying I simply cannot think of a better title than "Cybils administrator." I tried "Cybils editor" but I don't do much of that anymore. "Cybils sherpa" was DOA.
Who am I?
If you're familiar with the contest and my efforts here and can think up a title that doesn't make me sound really, really authoritarian and dull, put it in the comments section below.
Humorous suggestions encouraged.
Cheers,
Anne Levy
Not-the-Cybils-admin.
Cybils Shepherd?
(like the actress, but more so)
Posted by: Charlotte | August 27, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Cybils visionary? Cybils cat herder?
I love Cybils Shepherd, Charlotte!
Posted by: Sheila Ruth | August 27, 2009 at 07:12 AM
SHEPHERD. Awesome.
I was going to say Sitter or Douala, but I think Shepherd works out much better, and the glam aspect of the actress obvs. refers to you as well.
Posted by: tanita | August 27, 2009 at 07:26 AM
*sigh*
I meant DOULA. Good grief.
Posted by: tanita | August 27, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Cybils Commissioner.
It still sounds authoritative I guess... but it still sounds awesome. Think of Commissioner Gordon from Batman. Or if you watch How I Met Your Mother Lily was the slap bet commissioner. Just something to think about.
Posted by: Aimee | August 27, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Grand Poobah?
Though, actually, I like Shepherd, too.
Posted by: Melissa (Book Nut) | August 27, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Cybil Queen of the Universe. That's what I have my kids call me sometimes, minus the Cybil part :D
Posted by: Lauren | August 27, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Gotta go with Shepherd, too. It's got that great wordplay we love in our Cybils books and often find in the work of our Cybils bloggers/panelists/judges. Pam ... telepathy calling for MotherReader.
Posted by: Terry Doherty | August 27, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Man I'm laughing at Cybils Shepherd.
Managing Editor? Does sound sort of uptight, still.
Director?
Posted by: Jennifer @5 Minutes for Books | August 27, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Cybils Wrangler?
Posted by: joanna | August 27, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Cybils Coordinator?
Cybils Coordinating Editor?
Posted by: Bobbi | August 27, 2009 at 05:04 PM
What about "creative director," like an ad agency? Or Executive Editor?
Posted by: Susan (Chicken Spaghetti) | August 29, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Cybils shepherd, huh? I like Cybils cat herder too. Thanks all ... definitely something to think about. After I stop chuckling.
Posted by: Anne Levy | August 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Cybils Shepherd!! HA!
I was going to suggest Cybils Guru. Or you could just go permanently by Co-Founder/Co-Creator.
Posted by: aquafortis | September 01, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I second:
Co-Founder
Co-Creator
Something that signifies the fact that you created this and your importance, truly.
Posted by: Little Willow | September 01, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I second Little Willow...
(though I do love shepherd...)
Posted by: Liz Jones | September 02, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Totally:
Co-Founder
Co-Creator
I agree with Little Willow. You've been awesome with this. You should use a title that shows that you created this.
Posted by: Kim Baccellia | September 06, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Co-Founder and Shepherd. It's the truth and it rings merrily upon the ear!
Posted by: Maggi | September 21, 2009 at 06:10 PM
I know this is super late, but it just hit me - Cybils Czar.
Posted by: MotherReader | September 23, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Supreme Maximum Leader is good, but in the absence of Cybils Shepherd, what about Co-Czarina?
You'd have to be a little careful, they might think you're the Cleveland Browns quarterback. They need one, too!
Posted by: Terry Doherty | September 27, 2009 at 02:46 PM