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Why rated books
Content Ratings

What Advantages Does Content-rated Books Provide to Readers?

There are many advantages to readers being able to choose the level of heat, violence, and other content. We’ve found that there are many great books offered . . .

Why you need an account
Promotions

Why Do I Need an Account to Submit a Book for a Promotion?

Every time you submit a book for a promotion, we save it on the "My Books" tab in your account. That way, if you would like to submit the book in the future . . .

How long will my promo last?
Promotions

How Many Days Will You Send My Content-rated Promotion Out to Your Retailer Deals Subscribers?

We will send your discounted, content-rated book deal to our subscribers on the first day of your promotion with us. Often readers will save . . .

I need help rating my book
Content Ratings,Crude Language,Profanity

I Need Help Rating My Book

Think of our content ratings like movie ratings. Generally, to compared to a movie rating, All Ages is equal to a G rating,  So if you have swearing or . . .

What is considered profanity?
Crude Language,Profanity

What is Considered Profanity and Crude Language? Correctly Rate the Language in Your Book

When you submit a book on Book Cave, you certify on your honor that you have submitted an accurate rating. That means if you are submitting as . . .

Is there a certain length my book must be for retailer promotions?
Submission Guidelines

Is There a Certain Length My Book Must Be for Retailer Promotions?

For our retailer promotions, adult, YA, and teen books, the story itself (not including front and back matter) should be at least 170 pages long. We prefer books that are . . .

Do you promote serials for retailer promotions
Submission Guidelines

Do You Promote Serials for Retailer Promotions?

We promote series, but not serials. The difference is that in a series there is some kind of satisfying closure in the novel, even though . . .

How can I get my star ratings higher on ebook vendors?
Reviews

How Can I Get My Star Ratings Higher on eBook Vendors?

Star ratings definitely affect our decision about whether or not to feature your book. But you can change that. For instance, if you have low ratings that . . .

Why can't I have spacing between my paragraphs?
Submission Guidelines

Why Can't I Have Spacing Between My Paragraphs?

For our retailer promotions, we do not allow extra spacing between paragraphs. Our goal is reader satisfaction, and having a extra space between . . .

What can I do to be accepted if I've been rejected for a retailer feature?
Promotions,Reviews

What Can I Do to Be Accepted If I've Been Rejected for a Retailer Feature?

If your book is rejected for promotion on Book Cave, don't give up. There are a lot of things you can do to help your book be accepted . . .

Common submission problems for retailer deals
Content Ratings,Preorders,Reviews,Submission Guidelines

Common Submission Problems for Retailer Deals

Some common submission problems for our retailer deals may include . . .

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Advantages to Selling Pre-orders
Preorders,Submission Guidelines

Do You Advertise Pre-orders?

No. We do not promote books until they are actually released and after they have some reviews . . .

Do you accept book 2 in a series for a retailer promotion?
Promotions

Do You Accept Book 2 in a Series for a Retailer Promotion?

Yes, we will consider all books in a series for our retailer deals. When we send them to our list . . .

Using Follow and New Release Notifications to Sell More Books
Reviews,Submission Guidelines

For Retailer Promotions, Do You Accept New Releases with No or Few Reviews?

If you are an author with several other highly rated books with a large number of reviews, we may consider your recently published title . . .

What if my book has mainstream and religious content?
Submission Guidelines

What if My Book Has Mainstream and Religious Content?

If your book has religious elements, please choose either the Religious and Inspirational or Christian Fiction when submitting . . .

Are there genres you don't accept for retailer promotions?
Submission Guidelines,Subscriber Magnets

Are There Genres You Don't Accept for Retailer Promotions? Why?

Book Cave does not accept poetry for our retailer promotions. There are also more specific genres . . .

What if my book is LGBT?
LGBT,Submission Guidelines

What If My Book is LGBT?

If your book is LGBT-themed, please choose the LGBT genre so you can reach the most readers who are looking for . . .

Do you have author pages?
Author Pages

Does Book Cave Have Author Pages?

Absolutely. Our author pages went live in July 2017. You can now put in your books, bio, and status, plus receive . . .

How to create and author page
Author Pages

How Do I Create an Author Page?

Creating an Author Page is a straightforward process. The first step is to log into Book Cave, then select My Profiles from the Account menu . . .

What is a reader magnet?
Subscriber Magnets

Can You Explain Your Magnet Program? Is it Different From Retailer Promotions?

A subscriber or reader magnet is where you choose an ebook or sample to give readers in exchange for them joining your newsletter . . .

Where do I find my MailerLite API Key?
MailerLite

Where Do I Find My MailerLite API Key?

First login into MailerLite, then select Integrations on the account menu . . .

Where do I find my ConvertKit API Key?
ConvertKit

Where Do I Find My ConvertKit API Key?

First login into ConvertKit, then select Account settings on the account menu . . .

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