Should I include the name of the editor in my sci-fi book?

msd said:

Should I credit my editor in my sci-fi book and if so, what is the standard on how to write it in?

I ask because my editor did such a great job I feel she should be mentioned, yet I find few examples on people doing this.

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I did it in the acknowledgements at the end of the book.

There are tons of people who do it (I'd guess most based on nothing but reading a lot of books) -- it's in the acknowledgements.

If your editor did a great job, I think an acknowledgement at the end of the book would be fair.

I would definitely say acknowledge them if they did a great job. They'll appreciate it.

msd said:

Should I credit my editor in my sci-fi book and if so, what is the standard on how to write it in?

I ask because my editor did such a great job I feel she should be mentioned, yet I find few examples on people doing this.

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I've seen it done a lot. Authors acknowledge all sorts of people: agents, editors, copy editors, book designers, cover artist, spouse, kids, best friend, crit partners, the lady at the local library who helped find a book on arcane medical practices in the Dark Ages...

It would be a kind and wonderful thing to thank your editor.

I agree, it's always good to show gratitude. Editing isn't easy.

As others have said above, I've seen it done in the acknowledgements.

I'd definitely write something. Editing is so much work that I'd feel weird not mentioning it at all.

BethS said:

I've seen it done a lot. Authors acknowledge all sorts of people: agents, editors, copy editors, book designers, cover artist, spouse, kids, best friend, crit partners, the lady at the local library who helped find a book on arcane medical practices in the Dark Ages...

It would be a kind and wonderful thing to thank your editor.

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One could include the AW forums in that as well!

(Off topic, about the cover artist - is that for self-pub only? I thought trade publishers force their own cover on you)

Toto Too said:

(Off topic, about the cover artist - is that for self-pub only? I thought trade publishers force their own cover on you)

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"Force" is the wrong word. Generally it's in the contract that they get the final say on the packaging, but you'll be consulted. They prefer it if you're happy. Truly.

I don't think I did thank my cover artist in the acknowledgements, and shame on me. I have a framed print of my Book 2 cover in my living room.

lizmonster said:

"Force" is the wrong word. Generally it's in the contract that they get the final say on the packaging, but you'll be consulted. They prefer it if you're happy. Truly.

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That's good to know. I have a friend who is an outstanding artist, and I would feel awful if I somehow hit the jackpot and got published, and she couldn't do the cover. But more than likely I will self-publish, so, boom.

Your covers are *awesome* btw. It seems like most times the artists don't get credited, so don't feel bad

(off topic off topic I know, sorry!!!)

Toto Too said:

That's good to know. I have a friend who is an outstanding artist, and I would feel awful if I somehow hit the jackpot and got published, and she couldn't do the cover. But more than likely I will self-publish, so, boom.

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You could suggest her, but IME publishers have a set of artists they like to work with. Nothing to say they wouldn't consider her work, though.

And self-publishing is an equally awesome way to go, so whatever you choose, go, you.