[header] How to write a book name in an essay [title] Capitalize the first letter of all nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the book name. [step] Most words in the book name will be capitalized. In addition to the first word, you'll capitalize every significant word. 
[substeps] For example, you would write to kill a mockingbird, the lord of the rings, or wuthering heights. [title] Avoid capitalizing articles, prepositions, or coordinating conjunctions.