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Can a dedication be for more than one person?

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Yes! You can dedicate it to multiple people. Example: For Jane, Sarah, Rachel, and Samantha, as without them, this book would not exist.

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How do I dedicate my book to both my deceased parents?

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Write a message about what you loved about them, and how they inspired the book. Write "To my parents, (insert names here)," and then your message.

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How do I decide who to dedicate a book to?

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It can be anyone who has given you tips, inspired an idea or a character, or someone who just gave you support when writing the book.

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If I dedicated a book to multiple people, would it be the best choice to write a paragraph about why I'm dedicating it to them?

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It is usually common to explain why you're dedicating a book to someone, usually given through a short paragraph.

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How do I choose who to dedicate it to? I have a lot of family members.

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Pick the person you're closest with. Or, pick randomly. Save the rest of your family for the acknowledgements.

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Is it common to include the author's literary agent in the dedication? If so, first and last names?

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No. However, it would be odd not to find the author's literary agents full name in the acknowledgments.

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Can a photo be given with the dedication of a book?

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You should ask the person's permission if possible, but yes, a small photo is fine.

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How do I write a dedication in an autobiography?

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There are lots of examples online, but you can write it however you want, it's your book!

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How can I dedicate a book to someone who I hope to see again (after a really long time)

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"To [name], who I hope to see again soon. Thank you for [whatever they have done for you]."

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Can I use a person's last name in a book dedication?

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Ask them first. They may not want their full name in a book that is open to the public, so to maintain your friendship with them, ask them first.

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Can you dedicate a book to someone who has passed away?

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Yes. Dedicating a book to this person is a caring way to honor their memory and provides them with a legacy.

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Can I include my son-in-law in the dedication to family? If so, can I also include him in the acknowledgements because he did work on the book with me?

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Yes. Both of those things are perfectly acceptable. Although uncommon, it is not unheard of to both dedicate a book to someone and include them in the acknowledgements - and if someone helped you with the book they should definitely be included in the acknowledgements, no matter what.

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How do I dedicate a book to someone who is very important to me?

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If it is a friend, you could write,’To my dearest friend, (friend’s name). If it is to your parents you could write,’To mum and dad’. If it is to a sibling, you could write, ‘For (siblings name)’. If it is to any other family member, you could write, ‘To my (cousin/aunt/uncle/grandparents name)’.

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