I felt pressure to come up with something creative and catchy. Something that no one else has ever done before. Such a simple task ended up taking days. The title. How could I get someone to pick up my book just by the title? I tried to make my book sound more than it was. I wanted the title to be so extravagant that I had forgotten my audience. I asked Kevin, my school Mentor, for help.
"How about 'The Zoo Behind Closed Doors'?"
Instantly, I was happy. I thought that sounded so extravagant. As I soon I saw Saira the next time, I quickly, told her. Saira pondered it for a minute before responding.
"I like that title. I want it to be more true to yourself, to your book, and especially, true to your story. It can be something simple like Cheyanne's Zoo."
I needed to hear that. I felt a lot of pressure with coming up with a title that would interest everyone. I forgot, my book isn't for everyone. I had to accept that was okay. You can't please everyone. In the end, ultimately I need to be happy with my product. The title stuck and I'm so happy it did.
"How about 'The Zoo Behind Closed Doors'?"
Instantly, I was happy. I thought that sounded so extravagant. As I soon I saw Saira the next time, I quickly, told her. Saira pondered it for a minute before responding.
"I like that title. I want it to be more true to yourself, to your book, and especially, true to your story. It can be something simple like Cheyanne's Zoo."
I needed to hear that. I felt a lot of pressure with coming up with a title that would interest everyone. I forgot, my book isn't for everyone. I had to accept that was okay. You can't please everyone. In the end, ultimately I need to be happy with my product. The title stuck and I'm so happy it did.