Free Resources

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A digital tablet displaying a book cover titled 'The Book Title Studio: The TitleCraft Handbook. An insider's guide to crafting irresistible non-fiction titles and subtitles.'

The TitleCraft Handbook

A practical reference guide to crafting clear, effective non-fiction titles and subtitles, grounded in real studio work.

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Book cover titled 'Think Like a Publisher' by The Book Title Studio. Subtitle reads 'The transition from curious author to serious creator.' An orange banner at the bottom says 'A brief guide for self-publishing authors.'

Think Like A Publisher

A short guide for self-publishing authors.

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E-book cover titled 'The Book Title Studio' with subtitle 'The Subtitle Power Words Cheat Sheet' displayed on a tablet screen.

Subtitle Power Words Cheat Sheet

A curated reference of language commonly used in effective non-fiction subtitles, organised by purpose and reader psychology.

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A study guide titled 'The Book Title Studio' with a subtitle 'Studio Walkthrough 1' and a section about developing an unstoppable highly sensitive person tone and subtext.

Studio Walkthrough #1

An internal studio breakdown of how the title and subtitle for The Unshakable Highly Sensitive Woman were developed, including the judgement behind a longer, search-driven subtitle.

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Page from a studio walkthrough document titled 'Studio Walkthrough 2' discussing developing 'Outdating Time' with sections on context, author, and decision-making.

Studio Walkthrough #2

A studio walkthrough exploring how the title and subtitle for Outliving Time were shaped, with particular focus on audience, competitive context, and the decision to prioritise restraint and credibility.

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