The Daily Port of Call: June 16, 2014

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Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find tips for writing an expansive story, what to do if someone copies your cover, and ten tips for writing an essay.

If you’re setting your sights on an expansive story, check out these four helpful tips.

What’s in a name? Here are tips for naming your characters.

What can you do if someone copies your book cover? Angela Ackerman shares her experience.

Discover these ten effective tips for writing an essay.

Here are four mistakes that writers make on Twitter.

If you struggle with guilt about writing, you might try one of these suggestions.