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Book title generator
Describe your book and get ten fresh, varied title ideas, with subtitles for non-fiction.
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Tell the book title generator what your book is about, pick a genre and the kind of title you like, and get ten different title ideas, each with a line on why it fits. Non-fiction titles come with a subtitle.
Who it's for
Novelists stuck on a working title, self-publishers who need a title that sells the book at a glance, non-fiction authors who need a clear subtitle, students naming a creative-writing piece, and anyone writing a children's book or poetry collection. It's also a quick way to find the theme of a story: a good title often points to what the book is really about.
How to use it
Describe the book in a sentence or two: the main character or topic, the setting, and the central conflict or promise. Choose the genre and a title style: short, mysterious, poetic, punchy or descriptive, or a mix. Add any words you want in the title. Run it for ten ideas, and run it again for ten more.
What makes a good book title
A good title fits the genre, is easy to say and remember, and makes a promise the book keeps. Thrillers often use short, tense titles; fantasy leans on places and objects; self-help titles say clearly what the reader will get, usually with a subtitle. Say your favourites out loud, picture them on a cover, and check that another well-known book doesn't already use the same title.
Pairing a title with the rest of your book
Once you have a title, the motto generator on this site can help with a tagline, and the character backstory generator and character name generator can help with the story itself.
Questions
Is the book title generator free?
Yes. Generate as many title ideas as you need without paying.
Can I use the titles for my book?
Yes. They are ideas for you to use and change. Check that your final choice isn't already used by a well-known book in your genre.
Does it work for non-fiction?
Yes. Choose non-fiction, self-help or memoir and each title comes with a subtitle.
Can I include specific words?
Yes. Put them in 'Words to include' and at least half of the titles will use them.
Can book titles be copyrighted?
In many countries titles alone generally can't be copyrighted, but they can be trademarked, especially for series. If you're unsure, ask a professional before publishing.