Grammar & Punctuation,Writing for Authors Make Your Book Stronger by Avoiding “Then” When recounting events, “then” is a weak transition. Try eliminating “then” with specific references to time or location, or by listing characteristics. The excessive use of "then" can quickly become repetitive and is a lazy way of showing sequences of events.
Grammar & Punctuation,Writing for Authors 8 Tips for Punctuating Dialogue Tags Do you get sick of writing “he said/she said” or are you unsure how to punctuate dialogue tags? Do you use too many -ly adverbs that drive readers crazy? Dialogue tags can be complicated—something that the editors at My Book Cave have noticed when reviewing books. But worry no more. Here are eight tips that will help you write and punctuate dialogue tags well, so that your book will be one step closer to promotion on our content-rated site.
Writing for Authors Mining Your Memories Author Rachelle J. Christensen shares some tips she learned about using memories to create a powerful, memorable story.
