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7 Things We Are Grateful for this Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, we think more and more of the things we are grateful for. Here are 7 things we at My Book Cave are grateful for.

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14 Characteristics of an Ebook Author

Are you as eccentric as most ebook authors?

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8 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Book Editor

All authors need a good book editor to look over their novels. To make sure you've found the right editor, try asking the editor these 8 questions!

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Developing a Thick Skin and Using Criticism to Your Advantage

Still cringing over that one-star review? Because authors put their work out there for anyone to see, they receive a lot of criticism. Use these tips and tricks to develop a thick skin and, instead of getting offended, use the criticism to your advantage.

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21 Ways to Research your Novel

Before writing a novel, it's important to do research on the location, the time period, the people, the food, and the hobbies and jobs of the characters. Here are a few ideas to help you research your novel!

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Read Your Book Aloud: How to Use the Microsoft Word Text-to-Speech Feature

Every author should give the Microsoft Word Text-to-Speech feature a try as they fine-tune their manuscripts. When you read your book aloud, your ears will find many errors, repetitive words, and even plot flaws that your eyes (and the eyes of others) have often missed.

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17 Self-publishing Steps: How to Self Publish a Book

Self-publishing can be intensive and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Here are some straightforward, self-publishing steps to help you through this process!

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Ebook Word Count: Does Size Matter?

Length for print books mattered a lot, but what about ebooks? Take a peek at what does matter and what length is selling more books!

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Don't Skimp on Getting an eBook Editor for Your Novel

It may seem tempting to put your book out there immediately and start earning money, but good editing can make or break your novel. How many editors do you need?

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Simple Tips to Use and Conjugate Lay and Lie

Have you ever been confused about how to use or conjugate lay and lie? Mix-ups between these verbs is common, but with a few simple tips, you can always feel confident in your word choice.

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Profanity in Books: Show Don't Tell Emotion

Will swearing hurt your book sales? Many readers today will not be offended by a certain amount of profanity in books, but shocking words often pull readers out of the story. Read this before you decide how much profanity to put in your next book.

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How to Write a Stronger Romance Novel

Romance often gets a bad rap, but romance sells more than any other genre besides general fiction. So today we share important tips on how to write a stronger romance novel.

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Commonly Confused Words that Writers Often Use Incorrectly

Tenant/tenet, then/than, bad/badly—do you really know the difference? Here are some words that writers commonly confuse and examples on how to use them.

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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.

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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.

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Mining Your Memories

Author Rachelle J. Christensen shares some tips she learned about using memories to create a powerful, memorable story.

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