If you ever published a novel, who would you dedicate it to?
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If you ever published a novel, who would you dedicate it to?
As for me, I am in the working process of several stories. However, if it manages to get published, I would want to dedicate it to my best friend Emily, for being my number one fan, and my parents for never giving up on me even when I gave up on myself.
Geez, it sounds so cheesy.
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I wrote the whole book while I was eating in that restaurant. Not all at once, of course, but over a period of a few months, I would go into that restaurant every Wednesday and write nonstop for maybe 3-4 hours after I ate lunch there. They began to recognize me after a few weeks, and I always ordered the same thing. They were super nice and gave me coupons and stuff. But I'm American and I live in Japan, and my Japanese is terrible and I don't think they speak English. So they actually have no idea about this dedication.
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I would absolutely dedicate my first [hypothetical] book to my mom for her inspiration, encouragement, and patience.
My advice would be to dedicate your book to a very specific audience that you hope will connect with the book. If you're writing about kids in school, dedicate it to students who stood up to bullies to defend others, for example, or to the teachers who help kids rediscover their curiosity. If you're writing a historical fiction about the Holocaust, write a memorandum to those who lost their lives or loved ones, or those who learned to trust again. If you're writing about unicorns or monsters in a fantasy land, dedicate it to your imaginary friends who are still the constant inspiration for your books!
As your book progresses, I would pay special attention to where you find inspiration and who encourages you most. You'll know who deserves a dedication when they come into your life in some way.
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She encouraged me to write every day, and was the first person I ever allowed to read my stories. If she hadn't pushed me, I may not have stuck with it. I am a better writer today because of her.
Now, how to condense that into a couple lines for a dedication - well, I haven't gotten that far!
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I agree with this point! I feel like my sister has gotten angry at me because I didn't dedicate any of my books to her... but... well, she honestly didn't have anything to do with my writing the books. I guess I should dedicate a book to her in the future though, just so she will keep reading them. Hahaha.Alynnes wrote:As your book progresses, I would pay special attention to where you find inspiration and who encourages you most. You'll know who deserves a dedication when they come into your life in some way.
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