| I'm not surprised that you're wondering how to | | | | benefit they're going to get from reading your |
| write a book title. As an author of fiction novels, I | | | | book. If you are the world's best public speaker, |
| totally understand the kind of bemused | | | | then you want your book title to convey that the |
| puzzlement you're feeling right now. I mean, | | | | reader can be just like you, because you're going |
| you're the author, so shouldn't the title of your | | | | to give them all the tips and advice on how to be |
| book just come rolling out of your creative mind | | | | a great public speaker. |
| and onto the page? | | | | An example title for this type of book would be: |
| Shouldn't it be easy? | | | | Public Speaking Secrets that Mesmerize Any |
| Well, in a perfect writer's world it would be, but | | | | Crowd |
| we live in the real world and coming up with a title | | | | Do you see how that title would jump out and |
| for your book is going to be challenging. There are | | | | grab the attention of someone who struggles |
| so many things that you could name your book. | | | | with speaking in public? |
| And, seemingly endless word combinations that | | | | On the other hand, fiction book titles are all over |
| may, or may not, be just perfect. | | | | the place. It's much harder to pin down what |
| You rack your brain. You stare at a blank page in | | | | attracts readers to a particular novel. I mean, |
| anticipation. You toy around with a few ideas that | | | | some best-selling novels have only a one word |
| don't really go anywhere. At this point you can | | | | title. Still, if you're a new author, you don't have a |
| either let it completely frustrate you, or | | | | fan base yet who will snap up your books |
| understand that all authors go through this | | | | regardless of what it's called. So, you should still |
| "searching for that perfect title" phase and it's | | | | try to come up with something interesting. |
| something to be embraced. | | | | Your novel has to compete with hundreds of |
| I suggest that you grab a piece of paper and | | | | others in the same genre. Why should someone |
| have fun brainstorming various word combinations. | | | | read your novel? |
| Write down anything that comes to your mind - | | | | Try to come up with a title that symbolizes |
| even if it's a little crazy sounding. The perfect title | | | | something unique or special about your story. You |
| may only reveal itself after you've written down | | | | can focus on a character name, special place, |
| dozens of potential titles. This is especially true if | | | | event or time period. |
| you're the author of a fiction book. | | | | When you finally lay your eyes on the right title, |
| Non-fiction authors should focus on titles that | | | | you'll know it because it will be an "aha" moment. |
| blatantly tell your prospective reader what major | | | | |