create a great book dedication in 4 easy steps
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Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
Presented by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.K u n z O n P u b l i s h i n g . c o m
Introduction•Every author dreads getting the dedication for their book.•But, with planning, the dedication can be one of the easiest things to
create for your new book.•And if done correctly, can have a major impact on the financial and
critical success of your book.
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
Step 1. Pick the right person for you new book•Family members that had a major impact on your life.• Someone that was instrumental in helping to get your book off the ground.•Business partners, colleagues, professors, book editor, assistant, close friend.
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
The Dedication Is Only For The Highest Honors•Don’t be afraid to dedicate
to more than one person.•But keep it down to a few
names.•Too many will diminish
their importance.•List additional names in the
book’s acknowledgement’s section.
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
•This will be determined by your relationship with that person.• It can range from formal, to informal, to something in-between.
Step 2. Use the appropriate title for that person
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
•Why did you choose this particular person?• In your writing, explain why to that person, as well as your readers.
Step 3. Explain your reasoning for your book’s dedication
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
Make an emotional connection•Use your explanation to make an emotional connection with the readers.•NEVER pass up an opportunity to use emotion to connect with readers.•You CANNOT have a successful book without making this connection.•EVERYONE always reads the dedication, so use this to your advantage.
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
Be creative and forthcoming•Do not simply write: “For my wife and kids.”
• Pull your readers in by giving a small peek into your personal life: “To my wife Michele – it’s a privilege to share my business, life, and love with
you. And to my children Eric and Erin – your growth provides a constant source of joy and pride.”
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
Step 4: Address the dedication•This is the easiest step.
• “This book is dedicated to . . . “
• “I dedicate this book to . . . “
• “In loving memory of . . . “
•Keep is simple. fini
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
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Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
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Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.
� Author, self-publisher, educator, business owner, husband, and father of twins.
Create A Great Book Dedication In 4 Easy Steps
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