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The Daily Port of Call: March 24, 2014

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Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to be a good critique partner, why Neil Gaiman thinks we like scary stories, and how you can build a writer platform.

Here’s how you can be a good critique partner.

No need to be daunted by book promotion. Just take a few steps.

Read the first tweets of 25 authors.

Neil Gaiman explains why we like scary stories.

How can you build a writer platform?

Here are the best children’s books of the last 100 years.

The Daily Port of Call: March 21, 2014

Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to use MS macros to edit and polish your manuscript, an author’s untamed life, and some advice on multilayered stories.

Here's how to use MS macros to edit and polish your manuscript.

Instead of competing with other writers, collaborate.

An author describes her untamed novel and untamed life.

Received a harsh review of your work? Take heart! You are in good company.

Here is some advice on writing multi-layered stories.

Check out how to make your characters unforgettable.