Do you need to capitalized the word become in writing a title?

Whether or not to capitalize "become" in a title depends on its position and the style guide you're following. Here's a breakdown:

General Rules:

* Always capitalize the first word of a title: This is true regardless of the word.

* Capitalize all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs): This rule is generally followed for titles.

* Don't capitalize articles (a, an, the), prepositions (of, in, to), or conjunctions (and, but, or) unless they are the first or last word of the title.

Specific to "become":

* If "become" is the first word of the title, it should be capitalized.

* If "become" is a major word in the middle of the title, it should be capitalized.

* If "become" is a short word in the middle of the title, like a preposition, it's usually not capitalized.

Example:

* Capitalized: "How to Become a Writer"

* Not Capitalized: "The Challenges of Becoming a Writer"

Style Guides:

* APA (American Psychological Association): Follows the general rules above.

* MLA (Modern Language Association): Follows the general rules above.

* Chicago Manual of Style: Follows the general rules above.

Best Practice:

If you're unsure, it's always best to err on the side of capitalization, as it's more likely to be considered correct.