6.3 WriTE yOUr BOOk ACkNOWlEDgMENTS “The only two things that can satisfy the soul are a person and a story; and even a story must be about a person.” —g. k. CheSterton WHAT IS THE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS? The Acknowledgments section is where you recognize and thank everyone who helped you with your book. It’s a way to display your appreciation to them in a public and permanent forum. WHO SHOULD YOU THANK IN THE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS? This is entirely up to you. Recognize whoever you feel contributed enough to your book that you feel they deserve it. For example, common groups of people that authors thank include: 1. Family members (spouse, children, parents) 2. Friends 3. Editors/people who worked on the book production 4. Publishers 5. Coworkers/assistants WriTE yOUr BOOk ACkNOWlEDgMENTS · 207