In most cases, you don’t need a comma before because. The only exception is when a comma helps avoid ambiguity or changes the meaning of the sentence. In simple terms, the rule is easy: when because introduces a reason, leave the comma out. When because connects two parts of a sentence, the meaning is usually…
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The best writing apps for iPad are often the ones you already have installed, or free apps that help you sync with your laptop or desktop. For most writers and authors, you’re not going to replace your computer with your iPad. However, it’s a very handy backup solution when you’re traveling, on vacation, or even…
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It’s easy to overlook all the Amazon book promotion tools when you are busy self-publishing your new book. Even if you have already published your book, there are sometimes changes and new tools added by Amazon. Any book promotion is worthwhile, so you should always look at every means available. Social media, your author’s website,…
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If you’re unsure about past vs passed, you’re not alone. The quick answer is that walked past is always the correct form. Passed is the past tense of the verb to pass, so it can’t be used to modify another verb like walked. In this context, past acts as an adverb or preposition to indicate…
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Yes, of course, you can start a sentence with because to indicate a reason. You probably won’t use it very often. But when you do, you only need to be a little careful and make sure you use it correctly. There is a simple way to check that your grammar is correct when you use…
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It’s not a question you ask every day, but what happens when a self-published author dies? For the family of an author, you may want to keep the books available for sale. In some cases, it’s relatively easy if there is a publishing contract and the publisher is still in business. However, it is not so…
Free image optimization tools make the job of preparing your images for publishing a quick and easy task. When you plan to use images for your ebook, blog, or anywhere online, you need to make sure you resize and compress your images. You might use images from your camera or phone or download free stock…
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The copyright page of your book is an essential element you should include when you publish a new book or ebook. Is it a legal obligation? No. Legally, you own the copyright of your book as soon as you write it. But it is always better to include at least the essential information to reinforce…
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You probably use the grammatical expletive very often in your writing. But what is it? The definition of the word expletive is an oath or a swear word. But in grammar, it means to use a word or phrase to fill out a sentence without adding to the meaning or sense. The word derives from…
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You can find so many writing rules that it can become a little confusing. I could probably list a hundred or more. But, as with all things, it’s always best to keep things as simple as possible. You can develop a routine if you have a short set of guidelines to remember and implement for…
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