The Daily Port of Call: January 20, 2014

In today’s Daily Port of Call, we share a comprehensive list of websites for writers, celebrate the anniversary of the birth of A.A. Milne, and uncover how to improve writing skills by reading particular genres.

Here are  100 of the best websites for writers in 2014 fromThe Write Life.

Which came first, orange the fruit or orange the color? Discover the fascinating origins of 10 everyday color words. 

Here are some memorable quotes to celebrate the birth of A.A. Milne.

Double Man Booker Prize winning author Hilary Mantel’s next book is expected later this year: A collection of short stories called The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher.

You can improve specific writing skills by reading different genres. Here’s how. 

The Daily Port of Call: January 17, 2014

In today’s Daily Port of Call, break through your creative blocks, read tips for writing accurate historical fiction, and uncover the emotional power of verbs.

What is a beta reader, what makes a good one, and how can you find one? Check out this three-part series.

Suffering from creative blocks? Here are some strategies to break on through.

Illustrated literary puns just for fun!

Want to write historical fiction? Here are 7 tips to keep your writing accurate.

When polishing your manuscript, don’t miss these critical issues.

Verbs! That’s what’s happening! But verbs also create characters who leap off the page. Behold the emotional power of verbs.