Episode 12: Coming Up with a Title for Your Book

🎙️ Episode 12: Coming Up with a Title for Your BookHost: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart PublishingWebsite: smartpublishingservices.com📌 Episode Summary:In this solo episode, Renée breaks down one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of writing a nonfiction book: coming up with a powerful title and subtitle. Whether you're brainstorming your first book or working on the next one in your series, you'll walk away from this episode with practical strategies to craft a title that grabs attention and a subtitle that clearly communicates value to your readers.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why nonfiction books need both a main title and a subtitleHow to think of your main title as a brand (and even make it trademarkable)The role your subtitle plays in book discoverability onlineHow to make sure your title stands out and your subtitle speaks directly to your audienceTips on formatting a subtitle that’s clear, concise, keyword-rich, and benefits-drivenCommon subtitle frameworks that work: “Blueprint,” “Guide,” “Playbook,” numbered steps, etc.How potential readers shop for books—and why your title/subtitle combo needs to do the heavy lifting💡 Pro Tip from Renée:“If you took your book description and boiled it down to one punchy, specific sentence—that’s your subtitle.”🛠️ Resources Mentioned:Smart Publishing blog and resources: smartpublishingservices.comKDP Self-Publishing Course: smartpublishingservices.com/kdp-courseThe One-Hour Author: A Simple Guide to Writing and Publishing on a Busy Schedule (Available on Amazon) 👋 Connect with Renée:Facebook: Renée Lautermilch (DMs welcome!)Subscribe, rate, and review the show to help more authors find it!🖋️ Final Thought:Keep writing your story, because the world needs your voice.