When I choose the title [for my book], which was my…
![“When I choose the title [for my book], which was my favorite title, I felt sure there was going to be a dozen books maybe with that name already because it's so obvious to me that that's the message. I was surprised it hasn't been the title of a single book. Well, there is a Shel Silverstein…” quote by Richard Rohr](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/08b/richard-rohr-618_book_when-i-choose-the-title-for-my-book-whic_3197134.png)
“When I choose the title [for my book], which was my favorite title, I felt sure there was going to be a dozen books maybe with that name already because it's so obvious to me that that's the message. I was surprised it hasn't been the title of a single book. Well, there is a Shel Silverstein children's book called Falling Upwards. But no one has chosen Falling Upward as a title and I'm very happy it's right on the cover.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author reflects on choosing a distinctive book title, noting the rarity of similar titles despite the obviousness of the phrase.
In simple terms: Choosing a unique title feels surprising when similar ones are scarce.
Key Takeaway
Embrace originality in naming.
Themes
creativity
identity
branding
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- book publishing
- author branding
Key Concepts
title selection
publishing
marketing
literary originality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a title influence a book’s reception?
- What makes a title feel obvious yet unique?