Strategies for Crafting Book Titles

The video discusses the importance of book titles for sales and provides a five-step process for brainstorming and selecting effective titles. It emphasizes the significance of memorability, searchability, and genre relevance. The video also offers bonus tips for creating intriguing titles and advice on naming book series.

Why is a book title considered crucial for book sales?

• It is a personal decision like naming a child.

• It is only important for fantasy books.

• It is one of the key factors influencing a reader's purchase decision.

• It is less important than the cover art.

What is the first step in brainstorming a book title?

• Brainstorming all possible words that could be included.

• Deciding on a book cover design.

• Choosing a genre-specific word.

• Selecting a character's name.

Which of the following is a common word used in fantasy book titles?

• Spaceship

• Throne

• Love

• Detective

What should you do after brainstorming genre-specific words?

• Move on to words specific to the book itself.

• Choose the first word that comes to mind.

• Ask a friend for their favorite word.

• Select a random word from a dictionary.

What is a useful strategy when puzzling words together for a title?

• Refer to your bookshelf for unique sentence structures.

• Pick words that rhyme.

• Ask a friend to choose for you.

• Use a thesaurus to find synonyms.

What is a common title structure in fantasy books?

• The noun adjective

• The noun verb

• The verb noun

• The adjective noun

What should you do after creating a list of potential titles?

• Choose the longest title.

• Select the title with the most words.

• Narrow the list down to 5-15 favorite options.

• Publish the book immediately.

Why is it important to check the availability of a book title?

• To verify it is a common phrase.

• To confirm it is a popular song title.

• To make sure it is the longest title possible.

• To ensure it is not already taken in your genre.

What is the final step in the book title creation process?

• Choose a title based on a popular movie.

• Run the title by author or reader friends for feedback.

• Select a title that rhymes.

• Publish the book.

What is a key factor in making a book title memorable?

• Using a long and complex word.

• Choosing a title with a unique spelling.

• Keeping it short and using recognizable words.

• Including a character's full name.