Acknowledgements & Dedication

Well, I’m finally at the stage where I’ve been asked to write the dedication and acknowledgements for my book!

What’s a Dedication?

This is the snippet at the beginning of a book, usually just a few lines, where the author dedicates their book to someone (or several people).

I didn’t realize how hard this would be to write! There are so many people throughout my writing journey who supported and inspired me, so whittling that down takes extra care. Luckily, there’s also the acknowledgements page!

What Are the Acknowledgements?

These go at the back of the book, and tend to run several pages. Authors usually thank their editor, agent, artist, publishing team, and further influences.

What Happens Next?

I’m going to spend the next few days (or weeks) making sure I’ve included everyone I need to. It’s actually a lot of pressure!! So I’ve created a list on my phone that I plan to add to over the coming days. This will then go to a copyeditor to ensure I haven’t made any typos!