Writing the Acknowledgements Page of Your Book: The Art of Saying Thank You
by Cathy Fyock @CathyFyock My mother taught me that when you receive a gift, you must write a thank you note. In fact, I was not being allowed to play or even leave the writing table until my thank you notes were written. Mother�s advice still holds true: it�s important to say �thank you,� especially once your book is written. You needed the help of others during this experience, and your �Acknowledgements� page should honor all those who supported you in this journey. Who should you thank? Consider these who may have contributed to your book. Possible Acknowledgement List Work colleagues and staff. Did you have members of your staff conducting research, re-reading your manuscript, or providing valuable feedback? Clients. Did you learn invaluable lessons from your clients? Did you use some of their experiences in your book to illustrate key points? Mastermind groups. Did your peers cheer you on and encourage you during this process? Editor. Writers ar...