You may have thought about it many times during the development of your novel or story, perhaps even before starting, but many times it happens when you write that last word and you must make a most defining decision:baptize your book with the appropriate name. And that's when a quest begins to determine the words that define the work, the one that marks the before and after. As we know that this situation will have happened to you on more than one occasion, I leave you these following 7 tips for choosing the perfect title for your book.
Find if the title already exists
Thousands of books have been written in the world, and no matter how good a reader you consider yourself, there may be the not so remote possibility that your title has already been chosen by a writer before or, at least, a very similar one. Try to use Mr. Google and type the title that surrounds you in order to see if you should think of a plan B.
Be subtle
It is not the same to call your book "My cousin's beautiful daughter" than "Lolita", "Everything is in the family" or even "My cousin's daughter." Subtlety is often conspicuous by its absence in both titles and content, and although going too twisted is not a good idea, opting for a title that suggests more than literally explains it is extremely important when it comes to attracting the reader.
Summarize the concept of the work
A title, like a cover, should summarize the conceptual idea of a work so that the reader does not feel misled but at the same time knows what to find. If the concept of your storybook is, for example, the setting in forests, do not call it "The sea wets our feet" because only one of the stories is set in the Mediterranean.
Short titles
Although non-fiction books often do require a more descriptive title, with fiction it is the opposite, and choosing a title not too long (or not at least more than 8 words) will be the best way to reader associates or recognizes your work, which lasts more easily and instantly.
Brainstorm
If you have many titles and very similar to each other in mind, the option of brainstorming ideas can become the best way to link concepts and build the perfect title. Because if you write November Rain, Autumn Rain or Leaves Raining on the same page, you will have a greater perspective and you can find the title more easily using all the ideas you have.
Get inspired
If you definitely do not know what title to choose, the best idea may be to take inspiration from others. An Amazon scan, La Casa del Libro best-sellers or a publisher's latest collection can help you better specify what you expect from your work or, more importantly, what makes those books successful. Because yes, a good title is also usually associated with a good one. . .
Main
The cover is one of the key elements when defining a work, and if it has a cohesion with the title, success can be assured. Don't skimp on days, resources and ideas when it comes to combining the best cover and title because, in the end, this combo will be the one that helps you take your work to higher positions.
What trick do you apply when it comes to finding the title for a work?