The Daily Port of Call: March 12, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find more SXSW fun, how our perception of time is flawed, and 6 rules for writing a medical thriller.

More SXSW fun: If you’re in Austin, stop into the SX Bookstore.

Do you use coffee to get you through those long writing sessions? Here are nine things you should know about your caffeine habit.

Find out how our perception of time is flawed.

Secret passage bookshelves! 

6 rules for writing a medical thriller.

24 puns for people who love words and punctuation.

The Daily Port of Call: March 11, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find plenty of SXSW fun, Stephen King’s reading list for writers, and a few words on persistence.

7 reasons why writers should consider attending SXSW Interactive.

Here is a challenge to writers covering SXSW.

Lots to see and write about at SXSW in Austin this week! If you’re in town, here are local writers’ recommendations for what to see today through Saturday.

Stephen King’s reading list for writers.

Want to read more quickly? Text streaming technology may be able to help.

Advice for writers: Stay on the bus.