Here’s a guide to help you get started building the acknowledgment page for your new book. Your thank you page doesn’t have to be an exhaustive list of everyone who helps you. But, at a minimum, you should include all the people who had a significant impact on you and your book. And of course, the larger your book, the longer the acknowledgment page(s) will be. Explain to your readers, in narrative form, exactly what each person did to help you complete your book.
And don’t forget that the acknowledgment page shows your readers that many people were involved to help bring your book to life. This will make your acknowledgment page a great way to not only thank those who helped you, but also to show your readers that you had many people who helped you create a believable book. And don’t forget that the thank you page is not the same as the dedication page.
Family: Your parents, spouse, children, siblings, and relatives who supported your efforts as you wrote your book. In my case, my mom runs errands for me so that I stay in front of the computer writing. My children are experts in finding information on the Internet. My wife helps with editing and offers constructive criticism of my work. I usually find extra time to write by getting up in the morning before everyone else and staying up later at night after everyone else has gone to bed. Family plays a very important role in the success of my books.
Sources: Anyone, such as librarians, teachers, professors, or industry experts, who provided data or information that was used in your book. Also, anyone you have interviewed who has provided useful information and assistance. Be specific in what each source provided for your book.
Editors: Be sure to include any publishers who have helped you complete your book. Be specific in describing what each publisher helped you with.
Researchers: Anyone who has taken the time to help you find facts and information in the library or on the internet etc. Don’t forget college interns and library assistants. Again, mention what research was found and by whom.
Illustrators/Photographers: These are the people who helped bring your text to life. If you used illustrators and photographers, you will surely have a lot to tell the reader about them.
Graphic designers: You should also give the name of the people who designed the interior of your book, as well as the cover of your book. He discusses some of the great designs he was given to choose from.
mentors: These are all the people who taught him the ins and outs of his business and career. These are the people you credit for helping you rise in your industry.
Writing and Publishing Coaches: If you used a trainer, mention how they helped you. These people save you a lot of time and pain. These people have much more experience with writing and publishing, helping you create a professional-looking book.
Writing partners: The one can cover people like your co-author or even a coworker with whom you share ideas. Don’t forget your professional acquaintances with whom you work and share ideas. Of course, if you had a co-author for your book, you should have a lot to tell your readers about how your writing relationship with this person greatly enhanced your book.
Editor: If you used a publisher, name each person from the publisher who really helped you improve your book. Mention what each person at the publisher did for you and your book.
PrologueAuthor: You will owe this person a great debt of gratitude. A proper foreword will have a huge impact on the financial and critical success of your book. In some cases, this person could also be one of his mentors.
All the rest: Here you can say a general “thank you” to the countless people who helped you finish your book. This includes those who helped with research, writing, and editing, and those who helped him develop and understand the concepts he writes about in his book.
