In the world of Amazon — and book publishing in general — your book title must grab the reader’s attention. Contrary to the adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” readers do exactly that: They create a split-second opinion about a book based on its title and its cover. If it doesn’t grab them within 3 seconds of viewing, they’ve already scrolled to the next page.
This is true for me. I want you to think about how you choose a book and why. I will be honest and say “ The cover and title matter to me” So before you think about even putting your face on the cover I want to give you these 5 tips I live by when choosing a book title.
Your title needs to be:
Compelling or exciting — use strong, descriptive words
Easy to remember — not too long, not too short; you’re giving a preview of your subject matter, not a summary
Relevant to your topic and your business — but not so obscure that no one knows what you’re referring to.
Original! No copying! — Plagiarism is never acceptable. Go one step further and do your research to make sure someone else isn’t using your title idea.
Author & publisher building a Soft Life business through short books. Sharing my writing, publishing journey, and lessons on building a softer business.
