Today is America’s annual day of giving thanks. However, as authors, we should express our appreciation more often than once a year. We should thank those who give to us as we journey through the tough process of writing, producing and marketing a book.
I actually received a lovely expression of thanks from a client yesterday, she said, “Thank you for always being so helpful.”
Who should we remember to thank? I’ve listed 20—you can probably think of more.
• Those who take time to review our books.
• Experts and professionals who respond to our questions and concerns.
• Contributors to our books and articles.
• Our editors who go above and beyond—and many of them do.
• Publishers who are wonderful to work with.
• Friends who read our manuscripts and respond honestly.
• Members of our critique groups.
• Mentors, even if they are not officially recognized as such.
• Colleagues and other authors who reach out to help.
• Directors of the organizations and groups that have been helpful.
• Organizers of conferences we attend or speak at.
• Program directors who invite us to speak.
• Fellow writers/authors who support and help us.
• Magazine and web site editors who publish our works.
• Bloggers whose posts help, support, touch us.
• Authors whose books entertain or teach us.
• Our teachers.
• Those who read our blogs, articles and books.
• God for giving us the skill, desire and opportunity to write.
• Our families for tolerating our obsession to write.
That ought to keep you busy today, silently or verbally thanking everyone who has helped you along your writing/publishing path.
I have so many people to acknowledge. Let me start by thanking those of you who faithfully read, occasionally visit or who happened to stumble across my blogsite today. I appreciate you!
Enjoy your day; your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving.