it down from some upper shelf, dust it, and tell me what you think of it. I shall probably be too deaf to hear, and too old to understand a word you say, but I shall still be your affectionate Godfather, C. S. LEWIS This book was listed as one of Time magazine’s top 100 novels ever written, and yet he wrote it for his goddaughter. This dedication gives real substance to the book, and the author, before you even dive in. This next example is a short-and-sweet dedication from a book I co-wrote with Dr. Geoffrey Miller: To our 17-year-old former selves, and to Bishop, Atalanta, and all the sons and daughters who deserve the great relationships we want for them. 5. WRITE YOUR BOOK DEDICATION The number one thing to keep in mind is that there is NO specific formula for this. The dedication is one of the most personal sec- tions in the book, and it’s up to you to decide how you want to use it. What’s inside of your book is more important, and getting it out into the world is the MOST important thing. 206 · ThE SCriBE METhOD